Events Calendar

10am-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Pumpkin Carving Competition

Drop off your carved pumpkins between 9am and 10am. Voting begins at 10am, with winners announced at 2:30pm at the Fall Creek Fall Fair. Fun prizes. Family-friendly entries only.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

10am-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Hike and Meet Monty at the Ice Age Trail

Hike 3.8 miles on the scenic Chippewa River Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Afterward, meet Monty the mammoth at the Cornell Visitor Center. Kids can decorate a hiking stick and play Ice Age Trail Bingo.

Ice Age Trail Parking Lot
Cornell

Kids Outdoors

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

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-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

Fall Creek Fall Fair

Apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving competition, caramel apples, wagon rides, orchard treats, scavenger hunt, crafts, art & artist market, face painting, axe throwing, pumpkin bowling, and wagon rides.

Throughout Village of Fall Creek

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

Pumpkin Painting Saturdays

Bring the family for pumpkin painting fun. Grab your choice of mini-pumpkin and let your creativity run wild. Drop-in event.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Halloween

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 10

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Schedule a time with greenhouse pros to make your own succulent pumpkin planter. Workshops scheduled every hour, on the hour. Register online, or first come first serve.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Fall Fun Halloween

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

West Wisconsin Railroad Club Train Show

Little trains, big trains, historic trains, modern trains, steam trains, diesel trains, freight trains, passenger trains, high speed trains. Lots of operating layouts.

L.E. Phillips YMCA Indoor Sports Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

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. 10

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-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

Open Houses & Shopping Halloween

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 10

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. 10

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

10:30am-noon Saturday Oct. 10

Bring Your Own Book Club

Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words

10:30am Saturday Oct. 10

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism. Email with questions or for more information.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Spirituality

11am-noon Saturday Oct. 10

JCPenney Kids Zone

Enjoy a free craft activity, lanyard, and collector's pin. Parents, you'll get an extra 10% off coupon for your shopping.

JCPenney
Eau Claire

Kids

11am-3pm Saturday Oct. 10

Harvest Market

Enjoy fall treats, family-friendly fun, local shopping, and a cozy orchard atmosphere. Bring a non-perishable food donation to support Agnes’ Table.

Bushel and a Peck Market
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Fall Fun

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

Visual Art

11am Saturday Oct. 10

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-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

Hike and Meet Monty at the Ice Age Trail

Ice Age Trail Parking Lot
Cornell

Kids Outdoors

noon-2:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire October Meeting

The GRSEC is a non-profit educational society dedicated to preserving family history and stories in the Chippewa Valley. October's topic is Pat Lindholm discussing Find a Grave.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Museums & History

noon-3pm Saturday Oct. 10

Hot Mess Paint Party

Heartbreakers painting party hosted by hot mess canvas. All supplies are provided. You must call ahead to reserve your spot.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

noon-4:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Autumn Arts Field Trip Trolley Tour

Enjoy the fall colors on this backroads tour of art studios hidden among the farms and woods near Augusta and Fairchild.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

noon-8pm Saturday Oct. 10

Pop-Up Burger Night: Helicopter Rides, Bingo + Open Mic

Enjoy this post -season Burger Night with bingo (1-3pm), helicopter rides (2-6pm), and Together Farms first ever open mic (4-7pm). Enjoy grassfed burgers, local drinks, and the great outdoors.

Together Farms
Mondovi

Food & Drink

noon-9pm Saturday Oct. 10

fight flight fawn or freeze

A one day art event. Featured artists: Emily Hartman - painting, Benjamin Hinz - illustration, Daniel Ingersoll - 3D, and Eric Lee - painting.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Visual Art

1-2pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

1-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Discover Kyudo: Japanese Archery

Discover Kyudo, traditional Japanese archery, in this hands-on introductory workshop led by experienced instructors from Minnesota Kyudo Renmei.

UW-Stout Polytechnic, Sports & Fitness Center - West Gym Room 54
Menomonie

Recreation Kids

1:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

2-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

First Link: Saving Lives, Saving Hope. Cardiac Arrest / CPR Awareness Community Event

Hear the compelling true story of life, death and resilience from the local authors of Deadline. Learn how you can save a life from a Chippewa Falls EMT. The life you save may be someone you love.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Education

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Music Wellness

2pm Saturday Oct. 10

"Ghouls Rule: A Celebration of Female Movie Monsters" Book Release Party

Writer Emma Alice Johnson will discuss the history of ghoulish femmes of the cinema, answer questions and sign copies of her book. Prizes will be awarded for monster movie trivia questions.

The Beyond
Eau Claire

Words Halloween

3-6pm Saturday Oct. 10

Sober October-Fest

A high-energy night of live music with the Shillelagh Lads, dancing, and powerful stories of lives being changed. Celebrate freedom, hope, and a fresh start.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

4-6pm Saturday Oct. 10

Eau Claire Irish Session

Gather with your friends and family among local Traditional Irish Music enthusiasts, as area musicians enjoy some foot tapping jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas and more.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Fairs & Festivals Fall Fun

5-7:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

St. Mary's Fall Festival

An annual fall festival open to the community and adults. Mass, chili cook-off, bake sale, cake walk, chicken dinner, silent auction, kids activities, raffle, and more. Schedule online.

St. Mary's Catholic Church
Altoona

5:45-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 10

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 Saturday Oct. 10

Maple Harvest Night Corn Maze

Get lost in "Something's Amiss," Maple Harvest's twisting corn maze. Twists, dead ends, and surprises around every corner.

Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Eau Claire

Fall Fun Halloween

6-10pm Saturday Oct. 10

Live Pro Wrestling: Higher Ground's Everything On The Line [2 Nights]

Live pro wrestling presented by Higher Ground Wrestling and Clear Water Comedy. Matches to be announced.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Spectator Sports

6:30-9:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Retro Rewind Bash

A lively fundraising night with an auction, dancing, costume contest, and live music by Panic at the Costco!; a high-energy blend of rock and pop hits from the 70s to 2000s. VIP details online.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 10

Field of Screams 2026: Camp Fear

Experience their signature haunted barn with immersive sets, actors, fog, strobe lighting, and surprises around every corner. Brave visitors are invited to venture through the barn and haunted trail to discover what lurks in the darkness.

8020 Curvue Road
Eau Claire

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 10

Live Music: Wyatt Thomson

His unique deep vocal timbre, mixed with a love for classic bluegrass/folk music, has carved him a unique niche in the local music community.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7:15-9:15pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

7:20-8:50pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

7:30-9pm Saturday Oct. 10

Tales from the Creeps

Three ghouls perform completely improvised tales of terror based on audience suggestions, from haunted houses and cursed campgrounds to monsters and ghosts.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

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

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

Menomonie Theater Guild: "Come From Away"

This award-winning musical is based on the true story that unfolded in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 planes were redirected to Gander, Canada, stranding 7,000 people in a rural town of 12,000.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Stage & Screen

9-10:30pm Saturday Oct. 10

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. 10

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