Events Calendar

Open Houses & Shopping Halloween

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 3

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

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

Crafting & Making Wellness

11am Saturday Oct. 3

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

noon-3pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

noon-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

1-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

1-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

Biking Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

1-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

1:30-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

1:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

3-9pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

4-6pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

5:45-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

6-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

6-10pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7-9pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7:20-8:50pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7:28-9:28pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7:30-9pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7:30-9:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

9-10:30pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

9pm Saturday Oct. 3

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

All DaySunday Oct. 4

"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 DaySunday Oct. 4

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 DaySunday Oct. 4

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

All DaySunday Oct. 4

Brewery Nonic October Movie NIghts

Brewery Nonic hosts a lineup of screenings of classic horror films. Check out the schedule of films online, and their start times.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

Visual Art Crafting & Making

9am-12:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

9am-4pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

10-11am Sunday Oct. 4

Yoga in the Pasture (with the Alpacas)

An all levels yoga class in the alpaca pasture with ample time to snap photos of the animals, offer them treats, and for them to silently judge you.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-4pm Sunday Oct. 4

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-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

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