Events Calendar

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

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

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

Primal Power Foundations Lab Yoga

Explore animal-inspired patterns, floor-based movement, foundational transitions, and ways to move with strength, mobility, coordination, and control.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Wellness

Elk Mound Autumn Fest

Classic car show, free games for kids, bouncy house, raffle prizes, silent auction, and food ($8 adults, $4 kids). Part of the proceeds benefit the Elk Mound Community Food Pantry.

Elk Mound Village Park
Elk Mound

Fairs & Festivals

Walk for Paws: Community Festival and Awareness Walkathon

Join DCHS and Bridge to Hope to raise vital funds for both organizations. Enjoy a community walk, food trucks, games, pet portraits, festivities, and more.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
Menomonie

Animals & Pets

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

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

Symbolic Monarch Migration Project

Learn about the incredible journey monarch butterflies make and participate in the Symbolic Migration Project by decorating life-size paper monarchs. Register by 10/01.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

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

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

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

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

Churchill

In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man-show, veteran British actor David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

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

JONAH's 19th Annual Event Celebration

The public is invited to this annual gathering of JONAH members and organizations. Music by Jerrika Mighelle, appetizers, a bake sale, relationship building, and the presenting of the annual Justice Ally Award.

West Creek Event Center
Eau Claire

Galas

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

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

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

"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

Toddler Tales

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

We the Voters: Constitutional Choices and the Future of American Elections with Lori Ringhand

UWEC alumna and constitutional law scholar Lori Ringhand explores the constitutional choices shaping our democracy, such as the Electoral College, voting rules, and representation.

UWEC Centennial Hall, Room 1804
Eau Claire

Forums

National 4-H Week Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

This fundraiser dinner will help support the Eau Claire County Leaders Association support 4-H programming throughout the year. Dine-in or take-out options. Basket raffle, and take-home crafts for kids.

Pleasant Valley Town Hall (Cleghorn)
Eleva

Food & Drink Causes & Charities

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

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

Country Line Dance Lessons with Larry

Intermediate Line Dance Lessons (6:30 pm - 7:15 pm), Requests/Open Dance (8-9pm).

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

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

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

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

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

"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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

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 Seniors

Micon Oakwood Mall: Silver Screen Senior Series

Join Micon on Tuesday morning with for different classic movie every week. Full schedule available online.

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Seniors

Toddler Tales

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Women's Sober Strong Support Meetings

This welcoming and supportive gathering provides a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences, and find encouragement along their recovery journey.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Women

Pianist Nate Hance

Pianist Nate Hance is a genre-defying pianist, composer, and entertainer whose performances blend classical sophistication with modern flair and playful innovation.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

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

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

Nightlife

More Than Meets The Eye: Real Stories of Invisible Illness & Disability

A community panel featuring individuals living with invisible illnesses and disabilities. Hear personal stories, ask questions, and connect with others in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

TranscenDance

A combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression, and sweat. Dance for around 50 min in a free-form style that makes room for every person

Family Learning Center
Menomonie

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Insurance Literacy for Working Professionals: Foundations for Informed Decision-Making

As open enrollment season approaches, gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed insurance decisions.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Harvey Hall, Room 140

Education

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

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

Nightlife

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Music, comedy, and spoken word performances. Musicians perform two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign-up list goes out at 6pm; 8 slots for musicians/poets, 16 for comedians.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv