Events Calendar

Career & Professional Development

8:30am-12:30pm Friday Oct. 9

Ethics and Boundaries: Transference and Countertransference when Working with Clients and Families

Learn how transference and countertransference shape client relationships in human services. This program supports professionals in identifying key emotional dynamics and upholding clear, ethical boundaries within their practice.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 9

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

noon-1pm Friday Oct. 9

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

noon-4:30pm Friday Oct. 9

Autumn Arts Field Trip Trolley Tour

Enjoy the fall colors on this backroads tour of art studios hidden among the farms and woods near Augusta and Fairchild.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

noon-6pm Friday Oct. 9

Falling Leaves Art Studio tour

Enjoy the fall colors on a self-guided Art Tour in & around Osseo, Fairchild, Augusta, & Fall Creek. Find a wide variety of art to buy at participating studios.

Participating Locations Listed on Website

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

1-2pm Friday Oct. 9

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

4-5pm Friday Oct. 9

Ping Pong and Pizza

Meets the 2nd Fridays of the month. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

4-5pm Friday Oct. 9

Young Adults with Cancer Support Group

Meetings are open to young adults affected by cancer regardless of treatment location. Meetings take place in Cancer Center Meditation Room.

Mayo Clinic Health System Cancer Center
Eau Claire

Wellness

5:45-7:15pm Friday Oct. 9

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

Fall Fun Outdoors Kids Halloween

6-9pm Friday Oct. 9

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. 9

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. 9

Live Pro Wrestling: Higher Ground's Everything On The Line [2 Nights]

Live pro wrestling presented by Higher Ground Wrestling and Clear Water Comedy. Matches to be announced.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

7-7:45pm Friday Oct. 9

Guided Sound Bath at the Nature Center

"Bathe" in sound waves and frequencies produced by various healing instruments including singing bowls, gongs, drums, rattles, tuning forks and chimes. Register by 10/07.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Wellness

7-10pm Friday Oct. 9

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. 9

Live Music: Eggplant Heroes

Blending four-part harmonies with guitars, fiddle, and trumpet, Eggplant Heroes tries to bring a rich and eclectic musical experience.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

7pm Friday Oct. 9

There's Been a MURDER: A Teen Late Night

Join other teens in solving a "murder" mystery after-hours in the library. Expect clues and silly fun, mixed in with choose-your-own activity free time. Snacks served. Parent permission slip required.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

7:20-8:50pm Friday Oct. 9

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

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 9

Double Feature: Analog Improv and Homewreckers

Two improv groups in one night. Analog Improv performs fully improvised scenes sparked by audience suggestions. Homewreckers presents a long-form, living room-style show.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Friday Oct. 9

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

7:30pm Friday Oct. 9

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

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 9

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 Fairs & Festivals

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

Immaculate Conception Parish Festival

Saturday includes a white elephant sale, bake sale, and silent auction. Sunday includes that and music, photo booth, raffle, breakfast, lunch, petting zoo, and children's activities

Immaculate Conception Church
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

"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

Games & Hobbies Halloween

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

Fall Blossom Bar

Choose from a variety of bouquet options. BYO vase or purchase one of theirs.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden Fall Fun

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

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

All DaySaturday Oct. 10

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 10

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-noon Saturday Oct. 10

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House with woodturning demonstration at 9am.

Eau Claire Insulation
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

8am-1pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

9am-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Bazaar & Fall Festival

Homemade gifts, holiday decor, local crafters and vendors, all church bake sale, famous Chapel Heights fruitcakes, and luncheon served 10 am - 1:30 pm.

Chapel Heights United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

9am-6pm Saturday Oct. 10

Falling Leaves Art Studio tour

Enjoy the fall colors on a self-guided Art Tour in & around Osseo, Fairchild, Augusta, & Fall Creek. Find a wide variety of art to buy at participating studios.

Participating Locations Listed on Website

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9am Saturday Oct. 10

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

9:10-10am Saturday Oct. 10

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

10-11am Saturday Oct. 10

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

10am-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Clear Water Fiber Guild

For the knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Pumpkin Carving Competition

Drop off your carved pumpkins between 9am and 10am. Voting begins at 10am, with winners announced at 2:30pm at the Fall Creek Fall Fair. Fun prizes. Family-friendly entries only.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

Fall Creek Fall Fair

Apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving competition, caramel apples, wagon rides, orchard treats, scavenger hunt, crafts, art & artist market, face painting, axe throwing, pumpkin bowling, and wagon rides.

Throughout Village of Fall Creek

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

West Wisconsin Train Club Train Show

The West Wisconsin Railroad Club will host its annual train show. Two days full of vendors, model train displays, and more.

YMCA Sports Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

West Wisconsin Railroad Club Train Show

Little trains, big trains, historic trains, modern trains, steam trains, diesel trains, freight trains, passenger trains, high speed trains. Lots of operating layouts.

L.E. Phillips YMCA Indoor Sports Center
Eau Claire

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 10

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