Events Calendar

11-11:50am Tuesday Oct. 20

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

11am-noon Tuesday Oct. 20

New Parent (and new addition) Caregiving Support Group

A group for new parents. Connect with other caregivers, get support, and learn new skills & tools. Bring your baby to play or sleep. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

4-5:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Strawberry, Gummies & You: DNA Fun with Food

Explore DNA with food in this engaging, hands-on workshop that combines a classic biology experiment with a fun, interactive craft to teach fundamental science concepts to children.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

4:30-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

The Good Wives 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu, part of Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2026

A culinary journey through featured Chippewa Valley Book Festival titles. The Good Wives presents five courses inspired by the books, with brief presentations from festival organizers during the meal. No festival authors present.

The Good Wives
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

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

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

5:30-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Poe-cessional: A Gothic Themed Theater and Cocktail Halloween experience

Your cloaked guide will take you by lantern light to three stops where you will hear a spine-chilling tale by Edgar Allan Poe and other gothic authors performed live while sipping a cocktail (or mocktail).

Hive and Hollow
Menomonie

Halloween Stage & Screen

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Spill the TEA (Truth, Energy, Alignment)

Spill the TEA is a welcoming spiritual meetup for open conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Spirituality

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

6-8pm Tuesday Oct. 20

TUNE-IN TUESDAYS w/ Aaron

Aaron Schye is a multi-instrumental, folk-rock musician from Eau Claire, WI known for his eclectic sets, high-energy performances, and charismatic stage presence.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

6pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Country Dancing at Lilydale

Cash bar available (no carry-ins). Complimentary popcorn, and pizza available for purchase. Partner & line dancing songs/dances by request, and some volunteer teaching.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

6:30-8pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

7-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

7-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

7-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

7-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Poe-cessional: A Gothic Themed Theater and Cocktail Halloween experience

Hive and Hollow
Menomonie

Halloween Stage & Screen

7:30-10pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Kevin D. Richardson presented by the Forum Series

Richardson is one of the Exonerated Five. He and the other four young men were wrongfully accused, tried, and convicted after a jogger was brutally assaulted in Central Park in 1989. Their convictions were later overturned in 2002.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Forums

7:35-9pm Tuesday Oct. 20

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

8pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

8:30-11:30pm Tuesday Oct. 20

Poe-cessional: A Gothic Themed Theater and Cocktail Halloween experience

Hive and Hollow
Menomonie

Halloween Stage & Screen

9pm-1am Tuesday Oct. 20

Karaoke @ Big T's

Hosted by DJ Kramer.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Big T's
Eau Claire

All DayWednesday Oct. 21

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, and includes programs for writers of all ages. After a very successful hybrid schedule with both in-person and virtual events…

Various Locations

Words

7:30am-1pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

10-11am Wednesday Oct. 21

Itty Bitty Playgroup

Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, and child development activities for your little ones. Watch them learn and grow as they play.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10am-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

10:15-10:45am Wednesday Oct. 21

Toddler Storytime

Geared for 2-3 year olds and their caregivers. 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

Education Business & Entrepreneurship

noon-1pm Wednesday Oct. 21

QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session

Bring your QuickBooks Online questions to this free monthly Q&A hosted by kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting. Small-business owners can drop in for a few minutes or stay for the full hour to get straightforward answers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

Event Hosted Online

12:10-12:50pm Wednesday Oct. 21

ORSP Scholarly Spotlight Series Fall 2026: Alyssa Trad

A presentation by Dr. Alyssa Trad from UWEC's Kinesiology Department, which will explore the social and emotional development of college students and give practical approaches for supporting students.

Centennial Hall, UWEC
Eau Claire

Forums

2-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21

One-on-One Tech Help

Altoona Public Library's Technology Librarian can help teach you how to use your smartphone, laptop, or tablet. Schedule a 45 minute session online.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Technology Seniors

4-5pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Author Event: "Remarkable: A Memoir"

Join author and educators Shannon and Tim Camlek to learn about the science of stem cell transplant and the REMARKABLE way that a change of DNA saved Shannon’s life, not once but twice.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words Seniors

5-7pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Breathwork Sessions

The sessions combine intentional breathing techniques with immersive music, guided visualization, affirmations, and somatic practices.

Everest Collective
Eau Claire

Wellness

5:30-7pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Garden Designs

Learn how to create gardens that support local wildlife and pollinators! Register by 10/15.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Home & Garden

6-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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. 21

Sip & Create: Gnome Felt Needle Class

Learn needle felting from instructor Beth Kessler while creating your own fall gnome. Perfect for beginners; all supplies and a glass of wine included.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Drink Beer. Win Meat.

Drink any of the hosted craft beer options available and win those beers. And win meat! Drink any sponsored beer to win prizes every 30 minutes.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

6pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing in Your Own Backyard: Local Columnists On Writing the Chippewa Valley"

Join Leader-Telegram Sawdust Stories columnists of the past and present–Patti See, John Hildebrand, and Nickolas Butler–for a conversation and mini workshop on how to write the stories closest to home.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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. 21

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. 21

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. 21

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

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 21

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Eau Claire Match Game

Clear Water Comedy panelists take the stage in a fast-paced show based on the ridiculous 1970s game show.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 21

UWEC Theatre: "Little Women"

Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7:35-9pm Wednesday Oct. 21

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

All DayThursday Oct. 22

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

Various Locations

Words

9:30-11am Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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