Events Calendar

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

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

Huge Thrift Bake, Quilt and Craft Sale

Thrifted goods, baked goods, homemade crafts, and quilts.

Plymouth United Church of Christ
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

HCC Egg Roll Walk-In Sale

Hmong Christian Church's famous egg rolls are back! Get them while they are hot. Pork and veggie options with homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Hmong Christian Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Chippewa Valley Quilt Show

Vendor booths, quilt shops, woodworking, sewing machines, crafts & more. Food and snacks, quilting demos, raffle baskets, make & take, scissor sharpening, free parking, and Quilt of Valor presentation (Sunday at 1pm.)

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art Crafting & Making

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

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

Lake Wissota Chiropractic & Wellness
Chippewa Falls

Fitness

Bumps, Babies and Brunch: Baby Triple [2 Session Class]

Join other expecting parents and parents with babies 0-12 months. Enjoy a light brunch, time to connect, and cover important topics. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Benefit

Join Fox Run Tavern & Jackson Family Farms to help Leanne Peterson in her battle against cancer. Dinner (1pm), raffles, live music (6pm), vendor fair (11am), kids activities (11am-3pm), and more.

Fox Run Tavern
Eau Claire

Causes & Charities

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

Check Your Bat-itude

Learn more about bats with Heather Mishefske, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist, and how they are important pollinators for 500+ species of plants.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Outdoors

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects for coffee, company, and a selection of knitting and crochet books to browse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

Painting with Paper and Fabric

Barbara Dunham will be leading the class in creating a mixed media art piece containing paper and fabric. Students should bring sharp scissors, if possible.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Fall Arts & Craft Fair w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

Ceramics, digital art, fiber decors, jewelry, mixed media, metals, paintings, glass art, woodworking and much more.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

Fall Fun Days — Family Friendly Fun

Family daytime events with seasonal activities, gentle attractions, and kid-friendly entertainment. Great for younger guests and families who prefer non-scary activities.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

Chippewa Valley Wood Carving Show and Sale

Enjoy wood carving related demonstrations, door prizes, used tools, wood products and books for sale, and tables showing the craftshmanship of local carvers.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Pumpkin Painting Saturdays

Bring the family for pumpkin painting fun. Grab your choice of mini-pumpkin and let your creativity run wild. Drop-in event.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Halloween

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Schedule a time with greenhouse pros to make your own succulent pumpkin planter. Workshops scheduled every hour, on the hour. Register online, or first come first serve.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Fall Fun Halloween

Fresh Art Tour

Self-guided meander to the finest art studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Discover pottery, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, paintings and more.

Locations Listed On Event Website

Visual Art

Govin's Fall Farm Babies & Fun

Experience 100's of farm babies; lambs, goats, piglets and chicks. Then enjoy the 30+ activities around the farm including the giant slide and mini golf. Grab a fresh apple cider donut or a bag of kettle corn too.

Govin's Farm
Menomonie

Kids Animals & Pets

Badger State Card Show

For collectors of all ages. 150 tables of sports cards, Pokemon, other TCGs, collectibles, and more. Stop in to rip packs, add to your collection, and trade.

Sonnentag Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

Glass Pumpkin Patch- Sale

2,000+ glass pumpkins created on-site will be spread out in front of our store. Live hot glass demos on 10/3 from 11am-5pm & 10/10 from 1-2pm.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Halloween

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Hands-on projects that will inspire everyone! The ARTmobile connects people of all ages to the visual arts through fun and relevant art projects with an educational component. Parent/Caregiver support recommended.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Pete the Cat"

The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

Meet the Author - Starr Z. Davies

Author Starr Z. Davies, who will have books for sale and do signings. Their three books (Stormvalor, Stormveil, and Stormcrown) will be for sale in paperback and deluxe hardcover.

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

Create, Forage, Blend, Sip and Store

Master Herbalist Kerri will guide, gather, and discuss how to make teas from local herbs. Craft a special blend and decorate a glass vessel using pressed flowers.

Blue Sky Retreat
Eleva

Crafting & Making Wellness

Fall Harvest Concert at Utopian Acres

Join local folk artists novemthree, Todd Adams, Tim Case, and Shane Yetter for a free concert in an idyllic rural setting just outside Eau Claire. Text or cal for address.

Contact for Location Information

Music

Chess Simultaneous Exhibition with International Master John Bartholomew

The UWEC Chess Club will host International Master John Bartholomew for a simultaneous exhibition. Players are limited, so email to register. Spectators welcome.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Davies Center (Ojibwe Room C)

Games & Hobbies

Tweed Ride & Croquet

Ride through Altoona with stops for food & drinks, croquet and Lake Altoona County Park, and of course tweed. Vintage attire and bike decorations encouraged. Concludes with an after-party for drinks and appetizers.

Altoona City Park
Altoona

Biking Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Pete the Cat"

The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Kids Stage & Screen

Sounds of River Bend Live Music

Live music on the Haywagon stage. From crowd favorites to new artists you'll hear something for everyone. Full lineup online.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Music

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

FlashFlock's Party in The Park

FlashFlock is a local group of people who love play, laugh, dance, and connect in public. Improv games, musical chairs, music, dancing, bubbles, and plain ridiculousness. Free dessert served.

Owen Park
Eau Claire

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

Lavender Luxe Sound Bath

Treat yourself to an evening of deep relaxation designed to soothe your body, quiet your mind, and calm your nervous system.

The Yoga Room
Eau Claire

Wellness

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

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Brad Wenzel (3 Shows)

Comedian Brad Wenzel, known for offbeat one-liners and dry delivery. He has appeared on Conan, Netflix is a Joke Radio, and Don't Tell Comedy, and released his debut comedy album on Jack White's Third Man Records.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Live Music: Remastered

A local rock and blues ensemble. They regularly play high-energy live shows featuring a mix of classic rock and blues covers. Featuring Travis Nicolai, Mike Schlenker, Tommy Bentz, and Denny menter.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

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

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

The Glass Funion - an Improvised Murder Mystery

A completely improvised murder mystery inspired by Knives Out and The Glass Onion.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Harlem Hayfield Rustbelt Soul

Harlem Hayfield brings their signature “rustbelt soul” to the region for the first time, delivering a groove-rich blend of southern rock, ’70s‑inspired funk, and heartfelt storytelling.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "The Diary of Anne Frank"

Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, and based on "The Diary of a Young Girl." This is the impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in an attic.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

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

Haunted Chippewa History Tour

Discover all the macabre that Chippewa Falls has to offer. Learn the history of the lawless loggers all the way up to modern hauntings.

Location Information with Registration
Chippewa Falls

Halloween

"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

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

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors