Events Calendar

Joyful Abstraction in Acrylic Instructor Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Learn about composition, color combinations, and textures while creating fun non-representational or abstract paintings in versatile acrylic paint.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Joyful Abstraction in Acrylic

Learn about basic composition and color combinations while creating non-representational or abstract paintings in acrylic. Working from small value studies and intuitive design and color, create two playful paintings.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art Crafting & Making

Winter Porch Pot Class

Class includes a 5lb bundle of mixed evergreens, a pot filled with dirt, one stem of decorative berries, a quick demo, lots of help, and holiday inspiration.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Holiday Crafting & Making Home & Garden

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

Raising a Nation: The Childcare Crisis and the Future of Families

Author Elliot Haspel explores the history, realities, and future of childcare in America. Registration required on library website.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Parenting

7th Annual Everlasting Hope Fundraiser

Join Rescued & Redeemed for a carnival-themed evening of games, food trucks, silent auction, keynote address, and more. Supports their restorative mentorship program for survivors of sex trafficking.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

The Doctors of Comedy

Stand-up comedy showcase featuring comedians with credentials in science, medicine, and academia. Hilarious true stories, and smart comedy, concluding with an audience Q&A .

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Oh Claire Improv All-Stars

Showcase of talented house improv team with a rotating lineup of special guest improvisers. Fast-paced games like Whose Line Is It Anyway? to long-form scenes.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

The Very Best of Elton John and Billy Joel

From the creator of the popular STORY TELLERS series, this show features the legendary music of Elton John and Billy Joel featuring performances by Jay Fuchs, James A. Rocco, Andy LaCasse, Kris Stauffer, and Reid Kennedy.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music

Fate Defiant EP Release Show

Fate Defiant EP Release Show with In Plain Sight and Sons of Bliss

The Venue at The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Red Yeti Rampage

Lace up your trail shoes for your choice of fall trail run hosted by the Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team. Choose a 5k, 10k, or 15k challenge route. Complimentary lunch, awards, door prizes, refreshments, and community vibes.

Tower Ridge Recreational Area
Eau Claire

Run/Walk Events Outdoors

The Yamas & Niyamas - The Root of Your Yoga Practice

Explore the timeless wisdom of the foundational ethical principles of yoga—as a framework for cultivating a meaningful, grounded, and well-integrated life.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of 4 ladies who never stopped being your friends.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

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

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

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

Kids

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Toddler Tales

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

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

LEGO Club

No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

Kids in the Kitchen: Fall Flavors

Join 4-H in exploring flavors of fall—apples, squash, pumpkin, and more. Bake and cook in-season produce and explore cozy flavors in a hands-on celebration of the autumn season.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

The instructor—an award-winning author who offers decades of teaching, writing, editing, and publishing experience—will provide encouragement and guidance as you write your own story.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Words Seniors

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

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

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

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

Kids

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Toddler Tales

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

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

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

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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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

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

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

BINGO at All Saints Parish Hall

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

All Saints Parish Hall
Stanley

Nightlife

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

Kids

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

Games & Hobbies

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

Games & Hobbies

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

Games & Hobbies

November Adventures in History Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme. It seeks to create a sense of community, conversation, and connection. For more information check out cvmuseum.com/Events/Book Club.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History Words

Teen Litwits Book Club

Open to youth in grades 7-12. Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. Copies of the current book are available for check out at the Youth Services desk. Register on library website or contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Newcomers always welcome.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha

Meditate, listen to a dharma talk, and discuss. Different topics weekly. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Haut Hosted Hijinks - Adult Toy Bingo

A high energy night with laughs, drinks, and spicy prizes.

The Tipsy Elk
Elk Mound

Nightlife

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art