Events Calendar

4-6pm Wednesday Oct. 7

After School Special - Drawing 101

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good drawing and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, form vs line sketching, color theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Music Food & Drink Cultures

5-6pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Cozy Coloring for Adults

Relax, color, and enjoy meeting new people or just spending time quietly around others. Coloring sheets and art supplies for all ability levels will be provided.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

5-6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Una Noche en la Plaza

Experience the joy of community with local Latinx organizations, campus groups, fun activities, and cultural meals.

UWEC Davies Center, Dakota Ballroom
Eau Claire

5-7pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Breathwork Sessions

The sessions combine intentional breathing techniques with immersive music, guided visualization, affirmations, and somatic practices.

Everest Collective
Eau Claire

5-8:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Pints & Plaids

Don your best flannel and jeans for four-course dinner. Featuring food prepared by 3rd & Vine, craft beer pairings from Lazy Monk Brewing, an antique ax collection, trivia, and immersive heritage stations.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5-9:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Training

Join Beaver Creek Reserve’s Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding Crew and become part of this exciting nighttime research project! Register by 10/02.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

5:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Data Center 101 - Eau Claire County Data Center Action Team

Join an explainer with an FAQ on Data Centers in Wisconsin. This is an educational event put on by the Eau Claire County Data Center Action Team intended for a general audience.

LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Riverview Room
Eau Claire

6-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

6-8pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Pumpkin Beer Tasting Event

Try a whole bunch of pumpkin beers in flights, full pours, crowlers, and growlers. Vote for your favorite, and enter to win a free crowler of that beer. Plus enjoy a one-night only Fall Harvest pizza.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons [4 Week Class]

Learn West Coast Swing. Must register for all four lessons. Lessons from 6:30-7:30pm, dance from 7:30-9pm. Cash bar available. No experience necessary.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Dance

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

6:45-8:15pm Wednesday Oct. 7

WI Environmental Updates and Priorities

Learn about the current environmental issues facing the state and the Sierra Club's work to address them. Presenter, Cassie Steiner, is the WI Chapter Senior Campaign Coordinator.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Eau Claire

7-8pm Wednesday Oct. 7

More than the Scoreboard with Maureen Slauson

With selections drawn from her book, Gooder, Maureen bring together sports stories that are really about character, compassion and camaraderie, and the people whose contributions are sometimes overlooked.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Words

7-8:30pm Wednesday Oct. 7

DJ Trivia at Dick's On 12

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Dick's on 12
Fall Creek

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Bingo @ Heartbreakers

Free to play Bingo. It is 11 rounds. The 11th round you play for a progressive cash pot. Must be 18 to play no exceptions. All prizes provided are adult centered. Food and drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

7-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

DJ Trivia @ On the Rocks

Play in a group / Team or by yourself and check your Trivia skills. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each week.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

7-10pm Wednesday Oct. 7

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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!

1917 Lake Wissota
Chippewa Falls

7:35-9pm Wednesday Oct. 7

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

All DayThursday Oct. 8

"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 DayThursday Oct. 8

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 DayThursday Oct. 8

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

9:30-11am Thursday Oct. 8

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

10-10:45am Thursday Oct. 8

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

11am-1pm Thursday Oct. 8

From Memories to Memoir: Crafting Your Story

Transform your life experiences into meaningful stories in this engaging five-session memoir writing workshop at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Vocational Rehabilitation Bldg - Rm 225
Menomonie

Words Seniors

11am-5pm Thursday Oct. 8

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-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market

Locally grown produce, syrups, honey, baked goods, meats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and live music.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Farmers Markets

12:30-5pm Thursday Oct. 8

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

4-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

After School Special - Beginner Acrylics

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good painting and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, color mixing and theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

4-10pm Thursday Oct. 8

Giving Mac - 2026 Annual Gun & Tech Banquet

A special fundraising event dedicated to supporting Veteran wellness. Enjoy an evening of community, great food, exciting raffles, and meaningful fundraising — all for a cause that makes a real difference.

The Crescent - Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Galas

4:30-6pm Thursday Oct. 8

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

4:30-7pm Thursday Oct. 8

Fred Stonehouse “Belief in the Cure”: Gallery Reception & Artist Talk

An evening with acclaimed Wisconsin painter Fred Stonehouse. Enjoy an opening reception at the Furlong Gallery at 4:30pm, followed by an artist presentation and Q&A at Harvey Hall Theatre at 6pm.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Campus
Menomonie

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

5:30-7pm Thursday Oct. 8

Repurposing Spaces to Create Affordable Housing

Learn about practical strategies, approaches, and opportunities to turn underused spaces into affordable places to live. Sponsored by the JONAH Affordable Housing Task Force.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Library - Riverview Room 306
Eau Claire

5:30-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

Needle Felted Gnomes

Make two cute needle-felted gnomes with Needle Felting with Elizabeth. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

6-6:50pm Thursday Oct. 8

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

No experience is needed and all activity levels are supported. First class is always free.

Eau Claire Fit Lab
Eau Claire

Fitness

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

Insurance Literacy for Retirees: The ABCs & Ds of Medicare and Other Insurance Essentials

A provides a clear, unbiased overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, compares supplement and advantage plans, and explains key enrollment timelines.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Harvey Hall Room 140
Menomonie

Seniors

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

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

6-7:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

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

6-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Common Ground Open Mic

A space for civic dialogue through the power of the spoken word. An evening of personal perspective on the issues that shape our lives.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

6:30-7pm Thursday Oct. 8

PJ Story Night

Children may come dressed in their PJs with a favorite stuffy. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

6:30-7:45pm Thursday Oct. 8

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

6:30-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Live. Here. Now. Live Comedy Show

Hosted by Andy Spencer, each unique and completely different show blends smart comedy, genuine guests, and live music in front of an in-person audience.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-8pm Thursday Oct. 8

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

7-8:30pm Thursday Oct. 8

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold

Khloe Wold is back to take over game night. Free bingo, killer prizes, and food and drink. Roll in at 7pm and get ready to shout BINGO like you mean it.

The Lakely
Eau Claire