Events Calendar

6-8pm Wednesday Sep. 23

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

6-9pm Wednesday Sep. 23

Feast of Fools: A Renaissance Revival Event

Multi-course beer dinner in collaboration with Chef Jay Anderson and Modicum Brewing Co. Doors open at 5pm for live harp music from Sarah Ohr.

Forage
Eau Claire

6-9pm Wednesday Sep. 23

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons [4 Week Class]

Learn West Coast Swing. Must register for all four lessons. Lessons from 6:30-7:30pm, dance from 7:30-9pm. Cash bar available. No experience necessary.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Sep. 23

Yin Yoga & Meditation

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

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Wednesday Sep. 23

Skye Consort & Emma Björling

Rooted in Scandinavian, Québecois, and Celtic folk traditions, their original songs and arrangements blend with baroque influences, sung in Swedish, French, and English.

Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UWEC
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Sep. 23

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 Sep. 23

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 Sep. 23

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 Sep. 23

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 Sep. 23

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Hot Choices with Laura Buchholz

Interactive comedy show where Laura Buchholz reads from 1980s romance paperbacks, comics comment, and the audience votes on which romantic storyline to follow.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Wednesday Sep. 23

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

7-10pm Wednesday Sep. 23

Live Music: Howard 'Guitar' Luedtke

Howard is a staple in the Blues scene and with good reason. He has 40 plus years of playing guitar in both the Midwest and on the international stage.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7pm Wednesday Sep. 23

Australian singer-songwriter Gordi brings her acclaimed indie-folk with special guest S. Carey. Known for her soaring vocals and heartfelt songwriting, Gordi has toured with Bon Iver, The National, and Sam Smith.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Business & Entrepreneurship Virtual

All DayThursday Sep. 24

"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

9:30-11am Thursday Sep. 24

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

Kids

10-10:45am Thursday Sep. 24

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

11am-1pm Thursday Sep. 24

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words Seniors

11am-6pm Thursday Sep. 24

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

11am-7pm Thursday Sep. 24

Quarter Book Sale

A Friends of the Library Quarter Book Sale! Held in the Virginia O. Smith Meeting Room. Cash only. Sale is open during library business hours.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Words

noon-1pm Thursday Sep. 24

Holiday Marketing Without the Panic: A Strategic Head Start (Claire Lauer)

Claire Lauer's webinar will be focused on planning promotions early, choosing the right offers, and using SEO and AI to reduce last-minute stress.

noon-2pm Thursday Sep. 24

FREE Professional Headshot

Get your professional photo up to date with a free headshot session, open to the public. Great lighting and friendly photographers. Space is limited. reservation encouraged.

The Coven
Eau Claire

Career & Professional Development

noon-3pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

noon-6pm Thursday Sep. 24

Friends Donation Drive

Clean off your shelves and donate to this drive hosted by the Friends of Menomonie Public Library, who will donate all of the proceeds to the library.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

Causes & Charities

12:30-5pm Thursday Sep. 24

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 Sep. 24

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

2-4pm Thursday Sep. 24

The Renaissance Round Table: A FREE Renaissance Revival Event

Mini presentations followed by casual conversation over coffee and sweets with local renaissance experts. Part of the Renaissance Revival Event.

Forage
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

4-9pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

Movies Fairs & Festivals Stage & Screen

4-9pm Thursday Sep. 24

Red Cedar Film Festival

50 films over 4 days. Free Community Film on Thursday evening. Feature film: Broken English (the Marianne Faithfull story) Saturday at 7pm.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

4:30-6pm Thursday Sep. 24

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 Sep. 24

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

4:30-8pm Thursday Sep. 24

Eau Claire Community Foundation: The Autumn Social

The premier event for the Eau Claire Community Foundation to celebrate the year's grant-making. Includes presentations, powerful stories, awards, and highlights from the year.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

5-6pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

Kids

5pm Thursday Sep. 24

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

Outdoor music on the lawn, local wine, wood-fired pizza, and more. Weather permitting.

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

5:30-7:30pm Thursday Sep. 24

Give Yourself Permission to Create Your Forward Story

Join Certified Art Medicine™ Practitioner Cory Jean as she takes you on a journey of discovery from what no longer serves to embracing your Forward Story.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Carnegie Room

5:30-8:30pm Thursday Sep. 24

Pilot Night

Try new innovation test brews or savor hibernated favorites. Ticket includes 4 samples, 1 pint, snacks, and a gift. Learn how to taste beer like an official Leinie's taster.

Leinenkugel's
Chippewa Falls

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7pm Thursday Sep. 24

Bruce Siebold – Photographs and Memories

Bruce’s fourth book, "Photographs and Memories", captures stories from his family’s photo albums. Pictures frozen in time come alive as Bruce shares his short stories.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

6-7:30pm Thursday Sep. 24

Constructive Dialogue Workshop Series: Constructive Dialogue in Action

This faculty-led workshop series, explores free speech, democratic values, emotional awareness, and constructive dialogue.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Harvey Hall
Menomonie

6-7:30pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

6-8pm Thursday Sep. 24

Drop Spindle Spinning

Learn the basics of spinning fibers with a drop spindle with instructor Kathy Stockton-Behnke.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

6-9pm Thursday Sep. 24

Unplugged and On Tap Feat. Denny Menter

Live music with Denny Menter, who will play and sing some classic rock favorites. Look for a rare beer release every Thursday.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Sep. 24

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 Sep. 24

Skye Consort & Emma Björling

Rooted in Scandinavian, Québecois, and Celtic folk traditions, their original songs and arrangements blend with baroque influences, sung in Swedish, French, and English.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

7-8:30pm Thursday Sep. 24

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

7-9pm Thursday Sep. 24

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

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

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls