Events Calendar

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-10pm Saturday Oct. 10

Night Maze

Bring your flashlights for some nighttime fun. Great for families, couples, and groups. Last entrance at 9pm.

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Eau Claire

6:30-9:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Retro Rewind Bash

A lively fundraising night with an auction, dancing, costume contest, and live music by Panic at the Costco!; a high-energy blend of rock and pop hits from the 70s to 2000s. VIP details online.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 10

Field of Screams 2026: Camp Fear

Experience their signature haunted barn with immersive sets, actors, fog, strobe lighting, and surprises around every corner. Not recommended for young children.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

Halloween

7:15-9:15pm Saturday Oct. 10

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

7:30-9pm Saturday Oct. 10

Tales from the Creeps

Three ghouls perform completely improvised tales of terror based on audience suggestions, from haunted houses and cursed campgrounds to monsters and ghosts.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "The Diary of Anne Frank"

Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, and based on "The Diary of a Young Girl." This is the impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in an attic.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Menomonie Theater Guild: "Come From Away"

This award-winning musical is based on the true story that unfolded in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 planes were redirected to Gander, Canada, stranding 7,000 people in a rural town of 12,000.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Fairs & Festivals

All DaySunday Oct. 11

Immaculate Conception Parish Festival

Saturday includes a white elephant sale, bake sale, and silent auction. Sunday includes that and music, photo booth, raffle, breakfast, lunch, petting zoo, and children's activities

Immaculate Conception Church
Eau Claire

All DaySunday Oct. 11

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

9am-12:30pm Sunday Oct. 11

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

10-11am Sunday Oct. 11

Yoga in the Pasture (with the Alpacas)

An all levels yoga class in the alpaca pasture with ample time to snap photos of the animals, offer them treats, and for them to silently judge you.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-3pm Sunday Oct. 11

West Wisconsin Train Club Train Show

The West Wisconsin Railroad Club will host its annual train show. Two days full of vendors, model train displays, and more.

YMCA Sports Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-4pm Sunday Oct. 11

Fall Fun Days — Family Friendly Fun

Family daytime events with seasonal activities, gentle attractions, and kid-friendly entertainment. Great for younger guests and families who prefer non-scary activities.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

10am-6pm Sunday Oct. 11

Glass Pumpkin Patch- Sale

2,000+ glass pumpkins created on-site will be spread out in front of our store. Live hot glass demos on 10/3 from 11am-5pm & 10/10 from 1-2pm.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

10am Sunday Oct. 11

Fall Colors Paddle

A blissful day on the river to view the fall colors from the river banks. Enjoy steady waters, undeveloped riverbanks, and enriching day of paddling. Includes gear, transportation, and lunch.

Eau Claire Outdoors
Eau Claire

Outdoors Fall Fun

1pm Sunday Oct. 11

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Pete the Cat"

The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

1:30-4:30pm Sunday Oct. 11

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

Live music on the Haywagon stage. From crowd favorites to new artists you'll hear something for everyone. Full lineup online.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

1:30-5pm Sunday Oct. 11

Chippewa River Trolley: Countryside Winery & Distillery Tour

Enjoy a scenic countryside trolley ride to three incredible establishments in the Chippewa Falls area: Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, The Chippewa River Distillery, and River Bend Winery & Distillery.

Sunday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

1:30pm Sunday Oct. 11

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "The Diary of Anne Frank"

Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, and based on "The Diary of a Young Girl." This is the impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in an attic.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets Stage & Screen

2pm Sunday Oct. 11

Puppy Pals LIVE - The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show

As Seen on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

2pm Sunday Oct. 11

Menomonie Theater Guild: "Come From Away"

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

3-5pm Sunday Oct. 11

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

7-9:30pm Sunday Oct. 11

4th Annual Mt Simon Park Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Challenge

The MVP Space Race is back, a nighttime ace race featuring a two-disc glow player pack. Play two nine-hole rounds with alternate tees and two throws per hole.

Mt. Simon Park
Eau Claire

Recreation

7:30pm Sunday Oct. 11

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Emo Phillips Live

Emo Phillips has been critically acclaimed by Weird Al, Eric Idle, Patton Oswalt, Penn Gilette, Jay Leno, and The Rolling Stone. he's performed over seven thousand stand-up shows, and has performed at Carnegie Hall.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

9pm Sunday Oct. 11

Northwood Game Haven Presents: Sunday Funday - Late-Night Board Games

Board game & card game library for groups of all ages and interests. Game demos, prizes, promos, play from a selection pulling from 2,500+ games.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

All DayMonday Oct. 12

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

10-11am Monday Oct. 12

Rural Story Times in Stanley

Join River Source staff at Stanley Library's story time. Enjoy snacks, activities, and take home a book each month.

D.R. Moon Memorial Library
Stanley

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

3-4:30pm Monday Oct. 12

Chippewa Valley Grief Support Group

For individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one: spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, relative, colleague. Share feelings, thoughts and concerns.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 12

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

6:30-8:30pm Monday Oct. 12

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

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 12

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 Oct. 12

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

All DayTuesday Oct. 13

"Seeking an Upward Thermal"

This interactive visual arts exhibit explores the restorative qualities, symbolism, and fragility of birds through more than 50 works in pastel, gouache, and beadwork sculpture.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

8-9am Tuesday Oct. 13

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

9-11am Tuesday Oct. 13

Weekly Bird Banding

Join BCR during a weekly banding sessions to observe the process firsthand and talk with the banders themselves.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

10:30-10:50am Tuesday Oct. 13

Toddler Tales

For children 18 months - 2 years and their parents. Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

11am-noon Tuesday Oct. 13

New Parent (and new addition) Caregiving Support Group

A group for new parents. Connect with other caregivers, get support, and learn new skills & tools. Bring your baby to play or sleep. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

11:30am-1pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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

3:30-4:45pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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

5-6:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Theo's Cat Bingo!

A purrfectly fun evening at the Cat Cafe with cat-themed bingo. The excitement happens in the cafe, separate from the cats. Limit 30.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe & Boutique
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-7pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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 Oct. 13

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

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

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

5:30-6:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Researching Women in the American Revolution

This presentation will look at women’s role in the fight for American Independence and teach you how to research your female ancestors during this period.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Museums & History

6-7:15pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Keeping Indoor Air Safe

Start with hands-on activities, then learn the statistics of indoor air risks, and conclude with recommendations to keep our homes and families safe.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-7:15pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Recycle (and Compost) More, Waste Less: Reducing Waste in Eau Claire County

Learn about recycling in Eau Claire County from curbside pick-up to our specialty recycling programs. Discover how you can be a better recycler.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-8pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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 Oct. 13

October Adventures in History Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words Museums & History

6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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