Events Calendar

9pm Sunday Oct. 11

Northwood Game Haven Presents: Sunday Funday - Late-Night Board Games

Board game & card game library for groups of all ages and interests. Game demos, prizes, promos, play from a selection pulling from 2,500+ games.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DayMonday Oct. 12

"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 DayMonday Oct. 12

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 DayMonday Oct. 12

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

10-11am Monday Oct. 12

Rural Story Times in Stanley

Join River Source staff at Stanley Library's story time. Enjoy snacks, activities, and take home a book each month.

D.R. Moon Memorial Library
Stanley

11am-5pm Monday Oct. 12

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

11am-5pm Monday Oct. 12

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

2-5pm Monday Oct. 12

Live Music: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

Dick's On 12
Fall Creek

Music

3-4:30pm Monday Oct. 12

Chippewa Valley Grief Support Group

For individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one: spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, relative, colleague. Share feelings, thoughts and concerns.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 12

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 12

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

6-9pm Monday Oct. 12

Country Line Dance Lessons with Larry

Intermediate Line Dance Lessons (6:30 pm - 7:15 pm), Requests/Open Dance (8-9pm).

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

6:30-8:30pm Monday Oct. 12

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 12

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7:35-9pm Monday Oct. 12

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 Monday Oct. 12

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DayTuesday Oct. 13

"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 DayTuesday Oct. 13

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 DayTuesday Oct. 13

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

8-9am Tuesday Oct. 13

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

9-11am Tuesday Oct. 13

Weekly Bird Banding

Join BCR during a weekly banding sessions to observe the process firsthand and talk with the banders themselves.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Animals & Pets Outdoors

10-10:45am Tuesday Oct. 13

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

10am Tuesday Oct. 13

Micon Oakwood Mall: Silver Screen Senior Series

Join Micon on Tuesday morning with for different classic movie every week. Full schedule available online.

Micon Oakwood
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Seniors

10:30-10:50am Tuesday Oct. 13

Toddler Tales

For children 18 months - 2 years and their parents. Registration required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

11-11:50am Tuesday Oct. 13

Women's Sober Strong Support Meetings

This welcoming and supportive gathering provides a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences, and find encouragement along their recovery journey.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Women

11am-noon Tuesday Oct. 13

New Parent (and new addition) Caregiving Support Group

A group for new parents. Connect with other caregivers, get support, and learn new skills & tools. Bring your baby to play or sleep. Sibling childcare available.

Family Resource Center Inc.
Eau Claire

Parenting

11am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

11am-5pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

11:30am-1pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Chippewa County Veterans Service Office Outreach

CCVS conducts monthly outreach at the Bloomer Public Library. Peter Johnston will be available to answer your questions about Veterans' Benefits.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

3:30-4:45pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages - including those eager to learn how to play. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Games & Hobbies Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

4pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Creating With Brush and Ink: A Japanese Calligraphy Experience

Learn about Japanese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. Step into the world of shodō (書道,), the traditional Japanese art of brush and ink calligraphy.

UWEC McIntyre Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Cultures

5-6pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Men's Sober Strong Support Meetings

A welcoming, supportive space for men to connect, share openly, and support one another through recovery and life’s challenges.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness

5-6:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Theo's Cat Bingo!

A purrfectly fun evening at the Cat Cafe with cat-themed bingo. The excitement happens in the cafe, separate from the cats. Limit 30.

Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe & Boutique
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-7pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Chicken Dinner

Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, fluff, bread, milk and coffee.

American Legion Post 53
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-9pm Tuesday Oct. 13

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

Food service starts at 5pm. BINGO starts at 6:30pm.

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

5:30-6:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Researching Women in the American Revolution

This presentation will look at women’s role in the fight for American Independence and teach you how to research your female ancestors during this period.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Museums & History

5:30-8:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Poe-cessional: A Gothic Themed Theater and Cocktail Halloween experience

Your cloaked guide will take you by lantern light to three stops where you will hear a spine-chilling tale by Edgar Allan Poe and other gothic authors performed live while sipping a cocktail (or mocktail).

Hive and Hollow
Menomonie

Halloween Stage & Screen

6-7:15pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Keeping Indoor Air Safe

Start with hands-on activities, then learn the statistics of indoor air risks, and conclude with recommendations to keep our homes and families safe.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-7:15pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Recycle (and Compost) More, Waste Less: Reducing Waste in Eau Claire County

Learn about recycling in Eau Claire County from curbside pick-up to our specialty recycling programs. Discover how you can be a better recycler.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Green & Sustainability

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Warming Spices & Cozy Sips Class - EC Location

Join Tammie from Belly Love Holistic Wellness for a cozy, hands-on class exploring warming spices and how to incorporate them into nourishing everyday beverages.

Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

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

6-7:30pm Tuesday Oct. 13

River Valley Community Death Care Monthly Gathering

Nancy Lester, a retired veterinarian leading the discussion on "Pet Death." There will be time for information, related activity, conversation and networking.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets Wellness

6-8pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Chippewa Valley Village – Monthly Handbook Walk-Through Series

A monthly support group for home-based child care providers. This year-long series walks through all aspects of provider handbooks, covering regulatory requirements and optional policies—empowering providers to make choices that fit their programs.

Wheaton Family Restaurant
Eau Claire

6-8pm Tuesday Oct. 13

TUNE-IN TUESDAY w/ Joseph Thielen

Joe Thielen performs in a handful of bands in the Chippewa Valley, including Yam Cannon, Hey Joe, Grodge, and the Sliced Bread Jug Band.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

6-9pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Cookie Run Braverse TCG

Whether you're a beginner or have your perfect deck, come to play the new Cookie Run trading card game. If you don't have a deck, they'll loan you one. Free cookies for attendees, and prize drawings.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

6-9pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Cookies & Crokinole

Learn Crokinole, sharpen your flick, or challenge new opponents on their premium boards from Brown Castle Games. Free cookies for attendees, and prize giveaways.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

6-9pm Tuesday Oct. 13

Trick-Taking Card Games

Learn, play, and discover the world of trick-taking games. All experience levels welcome. Play the classics, and discover new games. Free cookies for attendees, and prize giveaways.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls