Events Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10am-5pm Thursday Oct. 22

Celebrating Fiber Arts

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

noon-3pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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. 22

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

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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

4:30pm Thursday Oct. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "The Geography of Two Worlds" w/ Anika Fajardo

In Anika Fajardo’s debut novel, the main character, a map maker, travels both physically and metaphorically. Learn more about her geographic destination of Colombia, as well as the literary choices surrounding place, family, and identity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

5-6pm Thursday Oct. 22

Book Scouts Book Club (Grades 5-7)

Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Participants vote for their book selection each month, and will explore a variety of genres (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction, etc.).

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

6-7pm Thursday Oct. 22

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Sharing a Hmong American Experience" w/ Pao Lor

Dr. Pao Lor shares insights about how the Hmong went from an intricate, sophisticated, and vulnerable tribal culture in isolated regions of Laos in the 1960s and ‘70s to becoming a part of the American and global landscape.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words Cultures

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

Paint & Sip: Bats

Learn about the important role bats have on the environment and what you can do to support our flying friends and then learn to watercolor them. Register by 10/14.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Outdoors

6pm Thursday Oct. 22

Mary C. & Fred Bliss Contemporary Nursing Lectureship

Nursing Innovation in Uncertain Times: Explore how nurses can shape culture, lead transformation, and reimagine the future of nursing.

Davies Center UWEC
Eau Claire

Seminars & Conferences

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 22

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. 22

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. 22

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. 22

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

7-8:30pm Thursday Oct. 22

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold

Khloe Wold is back to take over game night. Free bingo, killer prizes, and food and drink. Roll in at 7pm and get ready to shout BINGO like you mean it.

The Lakely
Eau Claire