Events Calendar

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

10am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects for coffee, company, and a selection of knitting and crochet books to browse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am-6pm Saturday Dec. 5

Holiday Open House w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

There will be lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured artists a ton of goods for gifting.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

10:30-11:30am Saturday Dec. 5

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Hands-on projects that will inspire everyone! The ARTmobile connects people of all ages to the visual arts through fun and relevant art projects with an educational component. Parent/Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

noon Saturday Dec. 5

Beginning Oil Painting II

A continuation for students who have completed Beginner One or have basic oil painting experience.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

1-4:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940 on a layout decorated for the season.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Holiday

5-8:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

The Ultimate Bar Challenge @ The Growler Guys

Play a random bar skill game (beer pong, quarters, darts, or flip cup) for prizes. Sign-ups begin at 5pm, with preliminary skill games at 7pm, followed by a jackpot round.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

7-9:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

Audacious A Cappella Semester Concert: Dusk and Dawn

Audacious A Cappella performs its end-of-semester concert.

Schofield Auditorium UWEC
Eau Claire

Music

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

10:30am-3:30pm Sunday Dec. 6

Overview of Primary Yogic Terms & Texts

This session will provide easy-to-understand exposure to primary resources and terms relevant to the practice and history of yoga.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 6

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 6

UWEC 52nd Annual Holiday Concert

Includes performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women’s Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

3-5pm Sunday Dec. 6

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

5:30pm Sunday Dec. 6

UWEC 52nd Annual Holiday Concert

Includes performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women’s Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

All DayMonday Dec. 7

Astrology Meetup: In-Person & Virtual

A casual astrology meetup exploring current planetary transits and how they're showing up in everyday life. Open to all experience levels. Bring your birth chart or simply come curious.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Education

6-6:30pm Monday Dec. 7

Silent Peace Walk

Enjoy this community walk along the beautiful Chippewa River. Walk in mindful, peaceful silence for 20 minutes, and close with a fervent wish for peace in the world.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

6-7pm Monday Dec. 7

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club, try the dishes, and discuss the cookbook.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

6:30-8pm Monday Dec. 7

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

The instructor—an award-winning author who offers decades of teaching, writing, editing, and publishing experience—will provide encouragement and guidance as you write your own story.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Words

6:30-8:30pm Monday Dec. 7

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

7pm Monday Dec. 7

Haut Hosted Hijinks - Name That Tune Trivia

Grab your team, grab a drink and get ready for a night of music, laughs and a little friendly competition!

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

7:30-9pm Monday Dec. 7

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

9pm Monday Dec. 7

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

8-9am Tuesday Dec. 8

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

11:30am-1pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Chippewa County Veterans Service Office Outreach

CCVS conducts monthly outreach at the Bloomer Public Library. Peter Johnston will be available to answer your questions about Veterans' Benefits.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

3:30-4:45pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages - including those eager to learn how to play. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Games & Hobbies Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

4:30-7:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940 on a layout decorated for the season.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Holiday

5-7pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Chicken Dinner

Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, fluff, bread, milk and coffee.

American Legion Post 53
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-9pm Tuesday Dec. 8

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

Food service starts at 5pm. BINGO starts at 6:30pm.

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

6-8pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Chippewa Valley Village – Monthly Handbook Walk-Through Series

A monthly support group for home-based child care providers. This year-long series walks through all aspects of provider handbooks, covering regulatory requirements and optional policies—empowering providers to make choices that fit their programs.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Teen Litwits Book Club

Open to youth in grades 7-12. Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. Copies of the current book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk. Register on library website or contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Newcomers always welcome.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Words & Waffles

An all-ages night of poetry. Bring a poem to share and receive a free waffle.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

7-8:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha

Meditate, listen to a dharma talk, and discuss. Different topics weekly. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

7-9pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

7:30pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Haut Hosted Hijinks - Adult Toy Bingo

A high energy night with laughs, drinks, and spicy prizes.

The Tipsy Elk
Elk Mound

8pm Tuesday Dec. 8

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

10:15-10:45am Wednesday Dec. 9

Toddler Storytime

Geared for 2-3 year olds and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Seniors

1-3pm Wednesday Dec. 9

Medicare and You

Presented by Benefit Specialists who are certified and trained State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors who offer unbiased information.

Chippewa County Courthouse
Chippewa Falls

3-4:30pm Wednesday Dec. 9

Free Power of Attorney Clinic

Knowledgeable staff from Chippewa County DHS will provide unbiased information on the POA for Healthcare and POA for Finance.

Chippewa County Courthouse
Chippewa Falls

Education

5-8pm Wednesday Dec. 9

The Valley Silent Book Club

Read silently together as a community. Bring your own book to read, order yourself a beverage and enjoy the calm atmosphere. All are welcome.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Dec. 9

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30pm Wednesday Dec. 9

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

7-8:30pm Wednesday Dec. 9

DJ Trivia at Dick's On 12

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Dick's on 12
Fall Creek

7-9pm Wednesday Dec. 9

Bingo @ Heartbreakers

Free to play Bingo. It is 11 rounds. The 11th round you play for a progressive cash pot. Must be 18 to play no exceptions. All prizes provided are adult centered. Food and drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Wednesday Dec. 9

DJ Trivia @ On the Rocks

Play in a group / Team or by yourself and check your Trivia skills. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each week.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

7:30pm Wednesday Dec. 9

UWEC Theatre: "Wonder of the World"

This barrel of laughs begins when Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer – one so shocking that she has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

8am-noon Thursday Dec. 10

JA Titan Business Challenge

High school students—step into the role of CEO and compete in a fast-paced business strategy tournament for a chance to win post-secondary scholarships and advance to the State and National competitions.

Univeristy of Wisconsin Eau Claire Davies Center
Eau Claire