Events Calendar

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-8pm Wednesday Oct. 14

The Valley Silent Book Club

Read silently together as a community. Bring your own book to read, order yourself a beverage and enjoy the calm atmosphere. All are welcome.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

5:30-6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

3D Print Design Workshop: Photographic Light Ornaments

Use a specialized software to converter your image into a lithophane 3D model to be 3D printed. You can even submit a request to have it printed using the library's 3D printing service.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

5:30-6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

3D Print Design Workshop: Photographic Light Ornaments

Did you know you can 3D print a photo? Turn any photo-quality image into a decorative ornament. You can use your own digital photos or generate themed images with the help of AI during the workshop.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids Crafting & Making

5:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Travel Leaders Chippewa Valley - Princess Alaska Cruise Night

Uncover the magic of the Last Frontier! Join us for an exclusive 45-minute presentation Alaska cruise presentation with Princess Cruises!

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Travel

6-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Book Club hosted by Kaleidoscope Soul

Come for the stories, stay for the community, and maybe have some pizza. Discuss "Everything Is Fine" by Vince Granata.

Sammy's Pizza (bar side) 2812 London Rd, Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Downeast Cider Tasting Event

Downeast Cider will be in town pouring some of their ciders, bringing 5+ fresh options to share. Prize drawings every 30 minutes when you drink Downeast.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

7-8:30pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

7-10pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Comedy & Improv

7-11pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Board Game Comedy Tour & Play

Comedian Grant Lyon starts with an hour of comedy all about the world of board games, then everyone plays games together.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

7pm Wednesday Oct. 14

Win Something Weird! A Live Game Show w/ Mackenzie Bublitz!

Compete on stage in a Jeopardy style match against your friends and fellow Eau Clairians, or just take in the stand-up, banter, music, and fun.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:35-9pm Wednesday Oct. 14

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

Business & Entrepreneurship

All DayThursday Oct. 15

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

In this hands-on class, you’ll create your very own succulent-topped pumpkin, a long-lasting arrangement that’s equal parts festive and stylish.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

8am-4pm Thursday Oct. 15

Roadmap Conference

A marketing and communications conference chocked full of practical, expert sessions for marketing, PR, social media, and creative professionals to learn best practices across multiple disciplines.

The Lismore
Eau Claire

9am-4pm Thursday Oct. 15

Lead with Confidence and Intention

Step back from daily demands to reflect on your leadership identity. Strengthen emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and values-based decision-making while building a practical plan for continued growth.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

9:30-11am Thursday Oct. 15

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

10-10:45am Thursday Oct. 15

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

11am-1pm Thursday Oct. 15

Laser Engraving Workshop: Pet Tags

Creating your own pet tag for Fido or Fluffy? Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom pet tag.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

noon-3pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

12:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

12:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne.

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley departs from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Museums & History

2-3pm Thursday Oct. 15

Peculiar Planters

Put the "horror" in horticulture. Sculpt an eyeball, a skull, or creepy crawly critters on a planter.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

3:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 15

Evening Fall Paddle at Camp Nawakwa

Paddle Camp Nawakwa’s scenic Picnic Lake and search for bald eagles, loons, turtles, muskrats and more. Register by 10/12.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Outdoors

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-6:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

Death Cafe

During this informal event, gather together for an open and straightforward discussion about death. Not a grief or counseling session. Snacks provided.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

5-7pm Thursday Oct. 15

Laser Engraving Workshop: Pet Tags

Creating your own pet tag for Fido or Fluffy? Learn how to use the library’s laser engraver. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills to set up your own engraving jobs and a custom pet tag.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5:30-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

Mixed Media with Beadreamer Creations

Have fun with lots of different media and learn new techniques. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

5:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Two Rivers

You'll hear tunes spanning all genres and eras. Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler, and Tommy Wieseler.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

NAMI Chippewa Valley Peer Support Group

Confidential, and safe groups open to adults who identify as living with a mental illness or mental health concern.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Campfire Stories: Fear is a Phoenix

Join the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild around the campfire, bring your favorite chair, and a piece of writing or a story to share. Patty See will kick off with the first reading a 6:30pm. The theme is "Fear."

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Suicide Loss Group of the Chippewa Valley

A group, led by two trained facilitators, is for people who have lost loved ones to death by suicide. Held in the facility Rec Room.

Dove Healthcare
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live. Here. Now.

Live comedy TV show celebrating the people, stories, and spirit of The Chippewa Valley and Wisconsin. Hosted by Andy Spencer, each show is unique - comedy, guests, and live music.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 15

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

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

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

7:35-9pm Thursday Oct. 15

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Seminars & Conferences

8-10pm Thursday Oct. 15

Clear Water Comedy Presents: The Board Game Comedy Tour

An hour of comedy about board games followed by everyone playing games together. Featuring Grant Lyon, a comedian from Comedy Central, Dry Bar, and SyFy with over 350,000 followers on his Grant's Game Recs platform.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

8:30am-3pm Friday Oct. 16

5th Annual The Empower Freedom Conference 2026

An annual conference on the subject of local human trafficking. Speakers will powerful insights on advocacy, survivor-centered care, prevention, sustainable justice work, and the power of community.

Holiday Inn South
Eau Claire

10am-noon Friday Oct. 16

Communication Screenings

Learn about your child's communication skills, such as sound production, language, and hearing.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 16

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

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

WI Science Festival: The Circus Science Spectacular

This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions, and more. Seating limited.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire