Events Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Fairs & Festivals

"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

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

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

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

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House

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

Eau Claire Insulation
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

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

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

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

Visual Art

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

Chippewa Valley (WI) Area Team Project Leader Workshop - Operation Christmas Child®

Join a Project Leader Workshop and get ready for the upcoming Operation Christmas Child packing event. Learn about this faith-based initiative to provide gifts to children in need.

Peace Church
Eau Claire

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

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

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

Halloween

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

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

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

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

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

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

Games & Hobbies

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

Scavenger Hunt

Bring the kids to complete a fun and engaging scavenger hunt in the orchard and redeem a prize. While weather permits.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun

Hot Glass Make-Your-Own Classes

Try your hand at hot glass while we walk you through the steps of creating your own glass piece. Book your class online.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

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

Bring Your Own Book Club

Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism. Email with questions or for more information.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Spirituality

Harvest Market

Enjoy fall treats, family-friendly fun, local shopping, and a cozy orchard atmosphere. Bring a non-perishable food donation to support Agnes’ Table.

Bushel and a Peck Market
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

View the latest work from our October Featured Artist - Jamie Rehfeld. Jamie’s warm, nostalgic subject matter reflects a gentle, pastoral view of nature, animals, and family life evoking the charm and innocence of everyday experiences. Acrylic on canvas, there is something for everyone, especially cottage core enthusiasts who yearn for a calming aesthetic.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

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

Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire October Meeting

The GRSEC is a non-profit educational society dedicated to preserving family history and stories in the Chippewa Valley. October's topic is Pat Lindholm discussing Find a Grave.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

Hot Mess Paint Party

Heartbreakers painting party hosted by hot mess canvas. All supplies are provided. You must call ahead to reserve your spot.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

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

Pop-Up Burger Night: Helicopter Rides, Bingo + Open Mic

Enjoy this post -season Burger Night with bingo (1-3pm), helicopter rides (2-6pm), and Together Farms first ever open mic (4-7pm). Enjoy grassfed burgers, local drinks, and the great outdoors.

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

fight flight fawn or freeze

A one day art event. Featured artists: Emily Hartman - painting, Benjamin Hinz - illustration, Daniel Ingersoll - 3D, and Eric Lee - painting.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Live Hot Glass Demonstrations

See first hand how The Glass Orchard works with molten glass. These demos offer a glimpse into what goes into each and every piece they make in their studio.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Discover Kyudo: Japanese Archery

Discover Kyudo, traditional Japanese archery, in this hands-on introductory workshop led by experienced instructors from Minnesota Kyudo Renmei.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Sports & Fitness Center - West Gym Room 54
Menomonie

Recreation 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

First Link: Saving Lives, Saving Hope. Cardiac Arrest / CPR Awareness Community Event

Hear the compelling true story of life, death and resilience from the local authors of Deadline. Learn how you can save a life from a Chippewa Falls EMT. The life you save may be someone you love.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Education

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

"Ghouls Rule: A Celebration of Female Movie Monsters" Book Release Party

Writer Emma Alice Johnson will discuss the history of ghoulish femmes of the cinema, answer questions and sign copies of her book. Prizes will be awarded for monster movie trivia questions.

The Beyond
Eau Claire

Words Halloween

Sober October-Fest

A high-energy night of live music with the Shillelagh Lads, dancing, and powerful stories of lives being changed. Celebrate freedom, hope, and a fresh start.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Music Wellness

Eau Claire Irish Session

Gather with your friends and family among local Traditional Irish Music enthusiasts, as area musicians enjoy some foot tapping jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas and more.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music