Events Calendar

Open Houses & Shopping Halloween

10am-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

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 Sunday Oct. 4

Projects on the Porch (P.O.P)

Drop-in glass fusing activity most Saturdays and Sundays in the fall. See website for exact dates, times, and available projects.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

10am-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

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-5:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

10am-6pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

11am-noon Sunday Oct. 4

Primal Power Foundations Lab Yoga

Explore animal-inspired patterns, floor-based movement, foundational transitions, and ways to move with strength, mobility, coordination, and control.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Wellness

11am-1:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

Octoberfest Dinner

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will serve their annual pork steak dinner with a bake sale, cake walk, and raffle. $5 hot dog plate also available.

Sacred Heart of Jim Falls Parish
Jim Falls

Food & Drink

11am-2pm Sunday Oct. 4

Elk Mound Autumn Fest

Classic car show, free games for kids, bouncy house, raffle prizes, silent auction, and food ($8 adults, $4 kids). Part of the proceeds benefit the Elk Mound Community Food Pantry.

Elk Mound Village Park
Elk Mound

Fairs & Festivals

noon-3pm Sunday Oct. 4

Walk for Paws: Community Festival and Awareness Walkathon

Join DCHS and Bridge to Hope to raise vital funds for both organizations. Enjoy a community walk, food trucks, games, pet portraits, festivities, and more.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
Menomonie

Animals & Pets

noon-7pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

noon Sunday Oct. 4

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

1-2pm Sunday Oct. 4

Symbolic Monarch Migration Project

Learn about the incredible journey monarch butterflies make and participate in the Symbolic Migration Project by decorating life-size paper monarchs. Register by 10/01.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

1:30-4:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

1:30-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

Chippewa River Trolley: Countryside Winery & Distillery Tour

Enjoy a scenic countryside trolley ride to three incredible establishments in the Chippewa Falls area: Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, The Chippewa River Distillery, and River Bend Winery & Distillery.

Sunday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

1:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

1:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

2-3pm Sunday Oct. 4

Soul Harmony - Sound Bath & Reiki Meditation

A restorative journey that combines soothing crystal bowl vibrations with a Reiki-infused guided meditation. Experience powerful healing, relaxation and balance.

Whimsy Willow
Eau Claire

Wellness

2pm Sunday Oct. 4

Churchill

In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man-show, veteran British actor David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

3-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

3-5pm Sunday Oct. 4

JONAH's 19th Annual Event Celebration

The public is invited to this annual gathering of JONAH members and organizations. Music by Jerrika Mighelle, appetizers, a bake sale, relationship building, and the presenting of the annual Justice Ally Award.

West Creek Event Center
Eau Claire

Galas

6-7:30pm Sunday Oct. 4

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

7:35-9pm Sunday Oct. 4

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 Sunday Oct. 4

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

Games & Hobbies

All DayMonday Oct. 5

"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. 5

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. 5

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

10:30-10:50am Monday Oct. 5

Toddler Tales

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

11am-5pm Monday Oct. 5

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. 5

Jamie Rehfeld October Featured Artist

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Causes & Charities

4-5:30pm Monday Oct. 5

Yukata Try-On Experience

Explore the history of the yukata, a light summer garment worn at festivals across Japan—and even try one on yourself.

UWEC McIntyre Library
Eau Claire

Cultures

5-6pm Monday Oct. 5

We the Voters: Constitutional Choices and the Future of American Elections with Lori Ringhand

UWEC alumna and constitutional law scholar Lori Ringhand explores the constitutional choices shaping our democracy, such as the Electoral College, voting rules, and representation.

UWEC Centennial Hall, Room 1804
Eau Claire

Forums

5:30-8pm Monday Oct. 5

National 4-H Week Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

This fundraiser dinner will help support the Eau Claire County Leaders Association support 4-H programming throughout the year. Dine-in or take-out options. Basket raffle, and take-home crafts for kids.

Pleasant Valley Town Hall (Cleghorn)
Eleva

6-6:30pm Monday Oct. 5

Silent Peace Walk

Enjoy this community walk along the beautiful Chippewa River. Walk in mindful, peaceful silence for 20 minutes, and close with a fervent wish for peace in the world.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6-7pm Monday Oct. 5

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club, try the dishes, and discuss the cookbook.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

6-7:30pm Monday Oct. 5

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. 5

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. 5

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

7pm Monday Oct. 5

Haut Hosted Hijinks - Name That Tune Trivia

Grab your team, grab a drink and get ready for a night of music, laughs and a little friendly competition!

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

7:30-9pm Monday Oct. 5

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. 5

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. 5

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

All DayTuesday Oct. 6

"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