Events Calendar

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

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live Music: Patrick McCoy

Patrick McCoy is a seasoned singer and songwriter from Menomonie, Wisconsin.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

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

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live.Here.Now. Live Comedy Show

Hosted by Andy Spencer, each unique and completely different show blends smart comedy, genuine guests, and live music in front of an in-person audience.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-9pm Thursday Oct. 15

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

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

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

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

7-10pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live Music: Jim Pullman

You can expect to hear original songs from The Rattlenecks and Jim Pullman Band catalog as well as some great covers.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7pm Thursday Oct. 15

Live Music: Cap'n Seabeard

Cap’n Seabeard originated as a solo project and alter ego for a the folk songwriting of Christopher Schumacher.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

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

10-11am Friday Oct. 16

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

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

Kids

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

Kids

noon-1pm Friday Oct. 16

Fall Friday Yoga at Elevate Health Collective

These classes will include mindful movement, music, optional hands on, & optional supportive props, plus extra self-care goodies.

Elevate Health Collective
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

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

Kids

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

2-3pm Friday Oct. 16

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

5:45-7:15pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-7pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

LIVE MUSIC: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz play a rich mix of old country music and light jazz, with a little blues thrown in for flavor.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

Ethan Folkes Live

Folk musician influenced by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Hank Williams. His songs reflect movement, work, and loss, shaped by time spent traveling and a connection to land and community.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

Govin's Fall Farm Babies for Grown Ups

Enjoy an adults-only night on the farm cuddling with baby animals like lambs, piglets, goats, and chicks. Paintball shooting gallery, apple cannon, mini golf, slides, and food.

Govin's Farm
Menomonie

Animals & Pets

6-10pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Alanis Morrissette's "Jagged Little Pill" Pre-Party

Join the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild to celebrate their upcoming musical, "Jagged Little Pill". Enjoy trivia, live performances from the musical, 90s outfit contest, prize giveaway, and more.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Music Stage & Screen

6pm Friday Oct. 16

Crystal Calm Sound Bath

In this sound healing class, you’ll be guided through a gentle meditation accompanied by crystal singing bowls, known for their ability to restore balance and promote deep rest.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Spirituality Stage & Screen

6:30-8:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Contour & Cabernet Live

This event is limited to only 10 tickets. Wine and live music event. The Rev is attached to The Plus via an outdoor patio; all food and beverage items available at The Plus will be available at this event.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Daniel in the Lion's Den - Live Musical Experience

A two-story biblical production welcoming audiences of all ages to ancient Babylon for dynamic stories about faith.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Field of Screams 2026: Camp Fear

Experience their signature haunted barn with immersive sets, actors, fog, strobe lighting, and surprises around every corner. Not recommended for young children.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

Live Music: Melangé Trio

Mélange is a trio of kindred spirits that intends to create an intimate, wholesome, and relaxing listening environment with soulful 3-part harmony and guitar.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-11pm Friday Oct. 16

Ski Sprites Haunted House

Every year the Ski Sprites water skiing team puts on one of the scariest, most harrowing, terrifying haunted attractions you can imagine in the Chippewa Valley.

Ski Sprites Haunted House (415 S Dewey St)
Eau Claire

7:20-8:50pm Friday Oct. 16

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

7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Menomonie Theater Guild: "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.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Stage & Screen

7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Little Shop of Horrors"

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood smash hit, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of audiences for over 40 years.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

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

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 16

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

Fairs & Festivals Cultures

All DaySaturday Oct. 17

Eau Claire Hmong New Year

An exciting annual celebration of Hmong culture, food, and performances. Traditional songs, dance, ball toss game, delicious street food, desserts, traditional and modern attire welcome.

Sonnentag Center
Eau Claire

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 17

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. 17

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-3pm Saturday Oct. 17

The Well Women Collective: Where Intentional Living Meets Elevated Wellness

A day of expert-led conversations, curated DIY experiences, nourishing cuisine, meaningful connections, and thoughtful giveaways

High Country
Eau Claire