Events Calendar

Live Music: Jim "Doc" Miller

Doc returns to the deck for an autumn round of folk rock flavored originals and classics from the Woodstock era, now with extra added John Prine and, as always, no yodeling.

Tanglewood Greens
Menomonie

Kids

Summer Music at Vino Cappuccino

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

Vino Cappuccino
Elk Mound

Music

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

Wellness

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

Food & Drink

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

No experience is needed and all activity levels are supported. First class is always free.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

Fitness

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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

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

All Ages Open Mic Night

CollECtive Arts' teen music program is hosting an open mic for area musicians and artists. Bring whatever talent you can share on a small stage.

CollECtive Arts

Music

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

Music

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

Wellness

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

Music

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

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

Nightlife

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

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

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Natasha Pearl Hansen

Natasha has appeared on Hulu, Fox, Comedy Central, and NBC/Peacock, performs live. Her comedy special "I Was Supposed to Get Married Today"; her newest show debuted at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Live Music: Duffy Duyfhuizen & Lucas Fischer

Catch Duffy & Lucas of Eggplant Heroes for a rare duo show.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Haut Hosted Hijinks- Karaoke

Grab a drink and pick a song for a night of karaoke, bar room sing-a-longs, and chaos.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

BDP COMEDY: Jared Sherlock

Blue Devil Productions presents Jared Sherlock's free illusionist comedy show.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Memorial Student Center
Menomonie

Comedy & Improv

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

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

Oh Claire Improv Jam

Audience members are invited to jump in and play short-form improv games. Each jam ends with a performance from the Oh Claire Improv Jam Team.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

"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

Mixology Weekend

Infinity will drop brand-new, never-before-seen seasonal cocktails. Try them first in mini-flights ($10). Live music with Emily Watkins (9/25, 6:30-8:30pm). Primal Pizza Food Truck (9/26, 5-9pm)

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Enchanted Order Escape Room

Help the world's most powerful witches fix their magic circle in the basement of the historic Schlegelmilch House, and restore their powers.

Select Days until Nov. 1

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Halloween

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Heavily influenced by the Japanese aesthetic of “Wabi-Sabi” (the acceptance of imperfection), Krautbauer’s exhibition’s creates imaging alternatives from an abstract perspective and looks beyond the surface for interpretations and discovery.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Visual Art

United Way's Day of Caring - 2026

This annual event connects volunteers to organizations that serve some of the greatest needs in our communities. Sign-up online through 9/14 to volunteer and get involved.

Register for Location Information

Causes & Charities

Supervisory Management Certificate Program: Learning to Lead

Good leaders continually look for new ways to effectively lead their team. Learning to Lead will challenge and inspire you, whether you’ve been in a leadership role for a long time or you have recently taken on a supervisory role.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

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

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

The Local Store TENT SALE

Stop in for our huge TENT SALE! Huge discounts on discontinued products, dents and dings, and more.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Healthy Living Workshop: Mind Over Matter

This workshop series is researched, proven to help, and designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Wellness Women

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowel, Healthy Bladder

Learn information about bladder and bowel control. Discover exercises to help prevent or improve symptoms. Gain tools to help you set goals and mark your progress.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Seniors

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

Trunk Show “Vintage Textiles with a Creative Twist” w/ Eileen Daniels

A quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. Her trunk show ($10) will be at 10am, and she will present a workshop ($15) at 1pm on the creative use of vintage lace, linens, and other textiles, brought by attendees.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Visual Art Crafting & Making

The Merchant's Market: A FREE Renaissance Revival Event

Curated vendor market. Costumes encouraged Part of the Renaissance Revival Event Series (information on event website.)

Forage
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Leinie Friday - Apple Spice Release

They'll tap Leinie's Apple Spice brew, and enjoy other limited releases. Food trucks, live music, Apple Bourbon slush release, Kubb tournament, and more.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

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

Sweaters & Cider

The Fordge debuts its new fall sweater collection and offers complimentary cups of warm apple cider while you shop.

The Fordge
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fashion & Style

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

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

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

Trunk Show “Vintage Textiles with a Creative Twist” w/ Eileen Daniels

A quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. Her trunk show ($10) will be at 10am, and she will present a workshop ($15) at 1pm on the creative use of vintage lace, linens, and other textiles, brought by attendees.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Visual Art Crafting & Making

Autumn Harvest Farmers Market

Shop local farmers & producers, locally made treats, fall-inspired creations, unique finds, handmade arts & crafts, and more.

Colfax Fairgrounds Park
Colfax

Farmers Markets

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

Movies Fairs & Festivals Stage & Screen

Mopar Cruise-In At Markquart Menomonie

A fun, free evening for car lovers, families, and anyone who wants to come see some incredible rides.

Markquart Menomonie
Menomonie

Cars & Motorcycles

Menomonie Oktoberfest 2026

Break out your German wedding garb and bring your drinking belly down to Zymurgy for two days of Deutschland delight. German food, beer, and music will be on special all weekend.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

Food & Drink

Movie Time at the Library: "Paddington in Peru"

A free movie with snacks for attendees

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids Stage & Screen

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

Food & Drink

GRACE Community Program Bingo Night

All proceeds from this event benefit the GRACE Community Pantry, which supplies household, hygiene, and baby items to women and children in need.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

Galas Causes & Charities