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Upcoming Events

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 2

Six Feet Deep for Cheap

A fully improvised one-hour funeral service celebrating the outrageous life and preventable death of Starla, a woman whose legendary streak of terrible choices finally caught up with her.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Friday Oct. 2

First Fridays Faculty Recital Series: Maximal Minimalism

An evening of celebrating the musical style of minimalism, including works like Terry Riley’s In C, Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint, piano works by Philip Glass, and more.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

7:30pm Friday Oct. 2

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. 2

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

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 2

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

All DaySaturday Oct. 3

Learn How To Skydive

This course teaches you the skills you need to take your first skydive by yourself.

April 11th, 25th. Then May 2nd and every other sat through August 22nd (May 2nd, 16th, 30, June 13th, 27th, July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd, Sept 12th, 19th, Oct 3rd)

Skydive Wissota
Chippewa Falls

Recreation

All DaySaturday Oct. 3

"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. 3

Fall Open House

Check out pumpkins, mums, porch pots, & more! Plus exclusive first grab deals.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 3

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-1pm Saturday Oct. 3

Menomonie Farmers Market

Local growers, makers, and artists that bring seasonal goods and handcrafted products. Live music, demos, kids activities and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

8am-2pm Saturday Oct. 3

Huge Thrift Bake, Quilt and Craft Sale

Thrifted goods, baked goods, homemade crafts, and quilts.

Plymouth United Church of Christ
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

9am-3pm Saturday Oct. 3

HCC Egg Roll Walk-In Sale

Hmong Christian Church's famous egg rolls are back! Get them while they are hot. Pork and veggie options with homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Hmong Christian Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

9am-4pm Saturday Oct. 3

Vendor booths, quilt shops, woodworking, sewing machines, crafts & more. Food and snacks, quilting demos, raffle baskets, make & take, scissor sharpening, free parking, and Quilt of Valor presentation (Sunday at 1pm.)

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art Crafting & Making

9am Saturday Oct. 3

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9:30am-12:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

Bumps, Babies and Brunch: Baby Triple [2 Session Class]

Join other expecting parents and parents with babies 0-12 months. Enjoy a light brunch, time to connect, and cover important topics. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

10-11am Saturday Oct. 3

Goat Yoga

A relaxing yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10-11am Saturday Oct. 3

Check Your Bat-itude

Learn more about bats with Heather Mishefske, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist, and how they are important pollinators for 500+ species of plants.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Outdoors

10am-noon Saturday Oct. 3

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-noon Saturday Oct. 3

Painting with Paper and Fabric

Barbara Dunham will be leading the class in creating a mixed media art piece containing paper and fabric. Students should bring sharp scissors, if possible.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

10am-3pm Saturday Oct. 3

Fall Arts & Craft Fair w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

Ceramics, digital art, fiber decors, jewelry, mixed media, metals, paintings, glass art, woodworking and much more.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 3

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-4pm Saturday Oct. 3

Chippewa Valley Wood Carving Show and Sale

Enjoy wood carving related demonstrations, door prizes, used tools, wood products and books for sale, and tables showing the craftshmanship of local carvers.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 3

Pumpkin Painting Saturdays

Bring the family for pumpkin painting fun. Grab your choice of mini-pumpkin and let your creativity run wild. Drop-in event.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 3

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Schedule a time with greenhouse pros to make your own succulent pumpkin planter. Workshops scheduled every hour, on the hour. Register online, or first come first serve.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Fall Fun

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

Fresh Art Tour

Self-guided meander to the finest art studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Discover pottery, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, paintings and more.

Locations Listed On Event Website

Visual Art

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

Govin's Fall Farm Babies & Fun

Experience 100's of farm babies; lambs, goats, piglets and chicks. Then enjoy the 30+ activities around the farm including the giant slide and mini golf. Grab a fresh apple cider donut or a bag of kettle corn too.

Govin's Farm
Menomonie

Kids Animals & Pets

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

Badger State Card Show

For collectors of all ages. 150 tables of sports cards, Pokemon, other TCGs, collectibles, and more. Stop in to rip packs, add to your collection, and trade.

Sonnentag Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 3

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

11am Saturday Oct. 3

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

noon-3pm Saturday Oct. 3

Meet the Author - Starr Z. Davies

Author Starr Z. Davies, who will have books for sale and do signings. Their three books (Stormvalor, Stormveil, and Stormcrown) will be for sale in paperback and deluxe hardcover.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

noon-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

1-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

Create, Forage, Blend, Sip and Store

Master Herbalist Kerri will guide, gather, and discuss how to make teas from local herbs. Craft a special blend and decorate a glass vessel using pressed flowers.

Blue Sky Retreat
Eleva

Crafting & Making Wellness

1:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

3-9pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

4-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

FlashFlock's Party in The Park

FlashFlock is a local group of people who love play, laugh, dance, and connect in public. Improv games, musical chairs, music, dancing, bubbles, and plain ridiculousness. Free dessert served.

Owen Park
Eau Claire

5-8:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

5:45-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 3

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

6-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 3

Lavender Luxe Sound Bath

Treat yourself to an evening of deep relaxation designed to soothe your body, quiet your mind, and calm your nervous system.

The Yoga Room
Eau Claire

Wellness

6-10pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7-9pm Saturday Oct. 3

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Brad Wenzel (3 Shows)

Comedian Brad Wenzel, known for offbeat one-liners and dry delivery. He has appeared on Conan, Netflix is a Joke Radio, and Don't Tell Comedy, and released his debut comedy album on Jack White's Third Man Records.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:20-8:50pm Saturday Oct. 3

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

7:28-9:28pm Saturday Oct. 3

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. 3

The Glass Funion - an Improvised Murder Mystery

A completely improvised murder mystery inspired by Knives Out and The Glass Onion.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30-9:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

Harlem Hayfield Rustbelt Soul

Harlem Hayfield brings their signature “rustbelt soul” to the region for the first time, delivering a groove-rich blend of southern rock, ’70s‑inspired funk, and heartfelt storytelling.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

9-10:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

Dark History Trolley Tour 2026

Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre.

weeknights 6:00, 7:35pm; Fri/Sat 5:45, 7:20, 9:00pm; Sep 24 to Nov 4

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Halloween

All DaySunday Oct. 4

"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. 4