Events Calendar

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

Kids

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard: Read Out Loud

Join renowned author Michael Perry as he reads "Llama Llama Red Pajama", along with "Green Tractor" read by Dr. Mark Gideonsen. Families can enjoy a free apple, seeing a real green tractor, picture opportunities with the llama from the story, and can collect the 5th stamp on the Read Out Loud bookmark. Celebrate Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library here in Eau Claire.

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Eau Claire

Kids

"Heart Revolution" Documentary Screening

This film presents work by the HeartMath institute and Pollack Labs about how your heart might be more than just an organ that pumps blood.

L.E. Memorial Phillips Public Library - Riverview Room
Eau Claire

Wellness Stage & Screen

Vendors in the Vines at River Bend

A boutique style market in the vineyard. Shop local makers, artists, and boutiques. Enjoy live music, grab food from a food truck, and enjoy wine or a cocktail.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

Join Big Papa at the Vineyard for wine & crowd favorite bbq.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

3rd Gathering of the Waters Powwow

An annual community celebration in the Chippewa Valley honoring Indigenous culture, resilience, and tradition. Features Native American dance specials, artist workshops, educational resources, food trucks, and a health fair.

Sonnentag Center
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals Cultures

Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest

Celebrate German heritage! Enjoy live music, authentic food and beer, contests, dancing, and family fun. Don’t miss the annual tradition of the Tapping of the Golden Keg!

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

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

Wilson Place Museum Guided Tour

Step inside the historic Wilson Place Museum and discover the people, stories, and changing times that shaped Menomonie.

Wilson Place Museum
Menomonie

Museums & History

Anishinaabe Storytelling with Musician Michael "Laughing Fox" Charette

A gifted Native American storyteller, poet, musician, and member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words Cultures

Mosaic Pumpkin OR Leaf

Come create with Julology! Choose a Pumpkin OR a Leaf for your mosaic! A great way to celebrate Fall on a Saturday! Please email us to reserve your spot!

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making Fall Fun

Menomonie Public Library 40th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate 40 years of the library in the heart of historic downtown Menomonie. Food, entertainment, merch, giveaways, activities, fun for all ages, tours of the building, and more.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Fairs & Festivals

Annual Fur-kin Fest Fundraiser for Dunn County Humane Societ

A pet-friendly event featuring speciality beer & wine from regional vendors paired with original dishes from the chef at Jake's. Live music by The Cutaways. Drinks, laughs, raffles, meat auctions, and more. Pre-register online.

Jake's Supper Club
Menomonie

Animals & Pets Galas

Failure Is Impossible

An original presentation about the women and efforts needed to pass the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Women Stage & Screen

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. Sign up will be available the first of the month as well as an example or description of the month's craft.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

Live Music: The Sparrows

An emerging group in Eau Claire playing your favorite acoustic hits from the 90s to the 2020s

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

Music

Chippewa River Trolley: Craft Beer & Country Roads: A Chippewa Valley Brewery Tour

Enjoy a brewery tour of breweries in the Northern Chippewa Valley, featuring Leinenkugel's, Chippewa Brewing Co., and Lazy Monk.

Saturday afternoons: consult website for availability.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

"Heart Revolution" Documentary Screening

This film presents work by the HeartMath institute and Pollack Labs about how your heart might be more than just an organ that pumps blood.

L.E. Memorial Phillips Public Library - Riverview Room
Eau Claire

Wellness Stage & Screen

Stained Glass Maple Leaf Make & Take

A beginner-friendly stained glass class where you will learn to foil, solder, and finish your very own stained glass maple leaf.

Makers' Studio LLC
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

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

Down The Rabbit Hole

They're turning the traditional tea social upside down and infusing with pure, vibrant, Good Energy. Step Through The Look Glass for a floral wonderland, treats, savory bites, tea, and games. Whimsical attire encouraged.

Avalon Floral
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Lezbeanhonest: A Monthly Lesbian Meetup

Cozy, comfy vibes in a safe, sapphic space. Meet new friends, chat, be seen, and be you.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Community Table 8th Annual Dessert Extravaganza Fundraiser

Dessert showcases from local bakers, custom drinks by The Brewing Projekt, 50/50 raffle, silent raffle, trivia, dessert raffle, prize wheel, and more.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

Nightlife

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

Clear Water Comedy Proudly Presents: DJ Rybski

South Side Chicago native and paid regular at Chicago comedy clubs. Sharp joke writing has earned him over 20 million views online. Recently featured on Nateland Live in Nashville and OFTV at The Den Theatre.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Live Music: The Rundowns

An acoustic trio with guitar, drums, and vocals, they bring a smooth, easy-listening style to a variety of modern hits, creating a laid-back yet engaging live music experience.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "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.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

Live Music: Mojo Lemon

The Mojo Lemon Blues Band are Josh Entzminger, Dave Schrader, George Entzminger, and Terry Demars. Rock n roll infused blues.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Music

Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour

Fresh off his induction into the Grand Ole Opry — the first comedian to receive the honor since 1973 — Henry Cho brings his signature clean comedy to the stage.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

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

"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

Vintage in the Valley

Vintage in the Valley is a one-weekend vintage shopping event held each September at multiple locations. Full list available online.

Locations Available via Facebook Event

Thrifting Open Houses & Shopping

Chippewa River Trolley: The Bubbly & Blissful Brunch Tour

Hop aboard the charming, vintage-style trolley for a rolling three-stop culinary adventure through Eau Claire, where everything is included. Visits Princeton Valley Golf Course, Helix, and Five & Two Cafe.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Clear Creek Museum

Their numerous interactive displays feature exhibits showcasing the area's agricultural heritage, logging history, and pioneer life.

Clear Creek Museum
Strum

Museums & History

Relief Wood Carving Instructor: Kevin Ewing

Learn relief carving techniques on your own 8"x10" basswood board with step-by-step guidance, all tools and materials included.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

AAUW Book Sale

Gently Used Books - Organized in Categories.

Eau Claire Expo Center
Eau Claire

Words Open Houses & Shopping

The Curious Table Intuitive Gathering Event

Limited to 15 participants, this is a relaxed, informal gathering intuitive spiritualism event in an outdoor sanctuary. Led by Stephanie Polenz. Additional information on event website.

Location Provided Upon Registration

Wellness Spirituality

Big Papa BBQ @ River Bend

Join Big Papa at the Vineyard for wine & crowd favorite bbq.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

Local Fall Artisan Vendor Market

Local artist, shops makers and bakers. Enjoy shopping with all the best art crafts, food and more with a beer in hand.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Burger Night on the Farm

Enjoy 100% grassfed burgers and pulled pork, right on the farm. There will be special burgers of the week, live music, trivia, fundraising, events, bingo, and more (schedule online)

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

Cousins Maine Lobster - Minneapolis Truck

This seafood truck brings delicious lobster goodies. Order at the truck or online on the app ahead of time and skip the line.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz at The Yard

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

The Yard
Altoona

Music

Yoga + Hike + Creek

A 1 hour grounding yoga session followed by a peaceful 30 min hike through the woods, then an optional dip into Otter Creek to refresh and reconnect with nature.

Centennial Park
Altoona

Wellness Outdoors

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

Live Music w/ Brett Bauer

Live music with Brett Bauer.

Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm
Menomonie

Music

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

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "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.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra: Music from Prague

Include's Antonin Dvorak's Serenade for winds in D minor, Rybar (The Fishermen) by Bedrich Smetana, Symphony in G minor by Leopold Koseluch and conclude with WA Mozart's "Prague Symphony" (D Major) .

Pablo Center at the Confluence - Jamf Theater
Eau Claire

Music