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Upcoming Events

5-8:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Pints & Plaids

Don your best flannel and jeans for four-course dinner. Featuring food prepared by 3rd & Vine, craft beer pairings from Lazy Monk Brewing, an antique ax collection, trivia, and immersive heritage stations.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-9:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Training

Join Beaver Creek Reserve’s Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Crew and become part of this exciting nighttime research project! Register by 10/02.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Pumpkin Beer Tasting Event

Try a whole bunch of pumpkin beers in flights, full pours, crowlers, and growlers. Vote for your favorite, and enter to win a free crowler of that beer. Plus enjoy a one-night only Fall Harvest pizza.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

6:45-8:15pm Wednesday Oct. 7

WI Environmental Updates and Priorities

Learn about the current environmental issues facing the state and the Sierra Club's work to address them. Presenter, Cassie Steiner, is the WI Chapter Senior Campaign Coordinator.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-8:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

Nightlife

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

Nightlife

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

Nightlife

7pm Wednesday Oct. 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!

1917 Lake Wissota
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

All DayThursday Oct. 8

"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

9:30-11am Thursday Oct. 8

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

11am-1pm Thursday Oct. 8

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words

11am-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

12:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 8

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

4-10pm Thursday Oct. 8

Giving Mac - 2026 Annual Gun & Tech Banquet

A special fundraising event dedicated to supporting Veteran wellness. Enjoy an evening of community, great food, exciting raffles, and meaningful fundraising — all for a cause that makes a real difference.

The Crescent - Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

5:30-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

Needle Felted Gnomes

Make two cute needle-felted gnomes with Needle Felting with Elizabeth. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Common Ground Open Mic

A space for civic dialogue through the power of the spoken word. An evening of personal perspective on the issues that shape our lives.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6:30-7pm Thursday Oct. 8

PJ Story Night

Children may come dressed in their PJs with a favorite stuffy. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 8

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

7-8:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold

Khloe Wold is back to take over game night. Free bingo, killer prizes, and food and drink. Roll in at 7pm and get ready to shout BINGO like you mean it.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 8

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 8

Clear Water Comedy Proudly Presents: Shawn Nafstad

A regular at Acme Comedy Club, Shawn has opened for touring comedians including David Cross. His cynicism and aloofness remind audiences that tragedy and comedy are two sides of the same coin.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 8

Leinenkugel's Boo-ery Tours

Enjoy a spine-tingling guided tour through Leinenkugel's historic brewery after hours, a complimentary pint, creepy stories, haunted history, and spooky atmospheric fun.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Halloween

7pm Thursday Oct. 8

Haut Hosted Hijinks- Karaoke

Grab a drink and pick a song for a night of karaoke, bar room sing-a-longs, and chaos.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

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

Stage & Screen

8:30-11pm Thursday Oct. 8

Gully Boys with Pollyanna and Thanks, We've Been

Gully Boys from Minneapolis kick off their fall tour with special guest Pollyanna from New Jersey and opening music by Thanks, We've Been.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Music

All DayFriday Oct. 9

"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

8:30am-12:30pm Friday Oct. 9

Ethics and Boundaries: Transference and Countertransference when Working with Clients and Families

Learn how transference and countertransference shape client relationships in human services. This program supports professionals in identifying key emotional dynamics and upholding clear, ethical boundaries within their practice.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 9

Preschool Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate 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

Kids

noon-6pm Friday Oct. 9

Falling Leaves Art Studio tour

Enjoy the fall colors on a self-guided Art Tour in & around Osseo, Fairchild, Augusta, & Fall Creek. Find a wide variety of art to buy at participating studios.

Participating Locations Listed on Website

Visual Art

1-2pm Friday Oct. 9

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

4-5pm Friday Oct. 9

Ping Pong and Pizza

Meets the 2nd Fridays of the month. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

6-10pm Friday Oct. 9

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

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-10pm Friday Oct. 9

Live Pro Wrestling: Higher Ground's Everything On The Line [2 Nights]

Live pro wrestling presented by Higher Ground Wrestling and Clear Water Comedy. Matches to be announced.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

7-7:45pm Friday Oct. 9

Guided Sound Bath at the Nature Center

"Bathe" in sound waves and frequencies produced by various healing instruments including singing bowls, gongs, drums, rattles, tuning forks and chimes. Register by 10/07.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Wellness

7-10pm Friday Oct. 9

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

7pm Friday Oct. 9

There's Been a MURDER: A Teen Late Night

Join other teens in solving a "murder" mystery after-hours in the library. Expect clues and silly fun, mixed in with choose-your-own activity free time. Snacks served. Parent permission slip required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 9

Double Feature: Analog Improv and Homewreckers

Two improv groups in one night. Analog Improv performs fully improvised scenes sparked by audience suggestions. Homewreckers presents a long-form, living room-style show.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Friday Oct. 9

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

Stage & Screen

7:30pm Friday Oct. 9

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

Stage & Screen

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Fairs & Festivals

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

"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

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

Fall Blossom Bar

Choose from a variety of bouquet options. BYO vase or purchase one of theirs.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden Fall Fun

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 10

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Farmers Markets

8am-noon Saturday Oct. 10