Events Calendar

10am-6pm Saturday Oct. 24

Bites & Brews - A Taste of the Valley

The Taste of the Valley is back with a new name and new vibes. It'll be a showcase of 15-20 local food & beverage vendors, and 10 local craft/artist vendors.

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

10am-10pm Saturday Oct. 24

Samhain at Beaver Creek - A Gathering & Witches’ Ball

Celebrate Samhain, a day to remember ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and welcome the turning of the season. A day of learning, connection, food, nature, workshops, and an enchanting evening at The Witches' Ball.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Wellness Halloween

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 24

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

11am-4pm Saturday Oct. 24

Halloween Train Ride at Carson Park

Join Chippewa Valley Railroad for their Annual Halloween Train Ride. All proceeds to Feed My People Food Bank.

Chippewa Valley Railroad at Carson Park
Eau Claire

Halloween Kids

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

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. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: History and Tales of the American Birkebeiner

Learn the fascinating history of the Birkebeiner and its visionary founder — one man’s dream that became the pride of two communities and the talk of the Nordic ski world — as well as the spirit of the race.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

11:30am-1:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Eraser Stamp Making

Carve small images on four small pink erasers, then use them to print images on paper items. No prior carving experience required.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

noon-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

noon-4pm Saturday Oct. 24

Wilson Place Museum Guided Tour

Step inside the historic Wilson Place Museum and discover the people, stories, and changing times that shaped Menomonie.

Wilson Place Museum
Menomonie

Museums & History

1-2pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: What is True in Fiction?

At this workshop, discuss where story seeds come from and how they change before winding up on a shelf for sale, and explore how much of the writer finds its way onto the page and how writers decide what to keep and what to throw away.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

1-2pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

1-4pm Saturday Oct. 24

Sip & Create: Chunky Blanket Class

Learn to create a baby-size chunky blanket using only your hands, no knitting needles required. One complimentary glass of wine is included.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

1-4pm Saturday Oct. 24

Live Music: Balterdash

Balterdash performs an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, Celtic and original music, featuring fiddle, keyboard, guitars, vocals and tenor saxophone.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

2-4pm Saturday Oct. 24

Menomonie Art Music Society Fall Recital

Local musicians and music students will perform a wide variety of music. Free will donation gratefully accepted.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Menomonie

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

Fall Fun Fairs & Festivals

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Haven Church Fall Festival

An afternoon of fun, laughter, and community. Trunk or treat, pumpkin activities, bounce house & inflatables, games & family fun, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Haven Church
Eau Claire

2-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Linoleum Stamp Carving

Carve your own image on a 4x6 block of linoleum. Then print with ink on paper. No prior carving experience required.

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

2:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: The Mysterious Ordinary

Award-winning author Rebecca Kauffman will read from and discuss her latest novel, The Reservation. She'll explore the mysteries that drive the plot of her book.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

4-5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: My Personal Favorites: Finding Inspiration in Obsession

Author Layne Fargo will present an inside look at the creation of her novel The Favorites and the fusions of youthful obsessions of Olympic figure skating and Gothic romance.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

4-6pm Saturday Oct. 24

Camp Nawakwa Trick-or-Treat Trail Haunt

Trick or Treat through Camp and visit campsites and activity stations throughout camp to collect treats (and maybe a few Tricks).

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Kids Halloween

4:30-6:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Trunk-or-Treat at Diamond School of Dance

Trick-or-treat through decorated trunks, fill those candy buckets and enjoy a fun Halloween evening with the whole family. Open to all families.

Diamond School of Dance
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

5-10pm Saturday Oct. 24

Voice of the Future

An annual event held in the Chippewa Valley as one of the main fundraisers for the Chippewa Falls Boys & Girls Club.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music Kids

5pm Saturday Oct. 24

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: Epilogue Gathering

Join book festival volunteers and supporters to celebrate the end of the 27th Chippewa Valley Book Festival in the venue space. Food and drink for purchase, camaraderie is free.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

5:45-7:15pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

6pm Saturday Oct. 24

DedArt Fest 3

Apassion project by Phil Dedman that brings all of his projects together and features new and established local bands. Headliners include Wasp Doctor, The Overdrafts, Stretch 29 and Fern Hill.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

6-8pm Saturday Oct. 24

2nd Annual GOATober Dinner

The artistry of goat-inspired cuisine takes center stage. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated 5 course dinner featuring both savory meats and artisanal cheeses.

WILD: a Feral Kitchen by Live Great Food
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-8pm Saturday Oct. 24

Fall Harvest Dinner by Chef John Bender

Treat yourself to a seasonal fall dinner expertly prepared by one of the Chippewa Valley's top chefs.

Forage
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6-9pm Saturday Oct. 24

The Haunted Trail

When darkness takes over the woods, so do the scares. Enter if you dare. A less-scary version of the trail runs from 6:00-6:25pm. Proceeds support student projects and hands-on learning. Top Dog serves food.

Anthony Acres School
Mondovi

Kids Halloween

6-9pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

6:52-8:52pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

7-9pm Saturday Oct. 24

Lake Holcombe Haunted Trail

This scary haunted attraction is ready to bring your biggest fears to life. All proceeds go to the Lake Holcombe Boosters Club.

Lake Holcombe School
Holcombe

7-10pm Saturday Oct. 24

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. 24

Live Music: The Tyler Lustek Confluence

Tyler Lustek is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator. Tyler is involved with a variety of musical projects around the Chippewa Valley including his own quintet the Tyler Lustek Confluence.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

7-11pm Saturday Oct. 24

Ski Sprites Haunted House

Every year the Ski Sprites water skiing team puts on one of the scariest, most harrowing, terrifying haunted attractions you can imagine in the Chippewa Valley.

Ski Sprites Haunted House (415 S Dewey St)
Eau Claire

7pm Saturday Oct. 24

CVSO Presents: Joys and Heartbreak: The Wayfarer’s Journey

From radiant brass to aching reflection and vibrant dance, this program journeys through shifting emotional landscapes.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7pm Saturday Oct. 24

Zymurgy Loud Halloween with Lividity

Halloween metal show featuring Lividity, Pantheon, and King Goro, opening Obscure Vision.

Zymurgy Brewing
Menomonie

Music Halloween

7:20-8:50pm Saturday Oct. 24

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. 24

Two Griffins Theatre: "Houdini"

An original Two Griffins Theatre production of husband and wife duo, James and Chris Finn. Magic, mystery, and illusion combine in a shadowy, otherworldly whirlwind of passion and longing.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Little Shop of Horrors"

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood smash hit, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of audiences for over 40 years.

The Oxford
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Halloween

7:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

UWEC Theatre: "Little Women"

Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

8-11pm Saturday Oct. 24

Live Music: MadLee

Fronted by powerhouse male and female vocals driven by energy that never quits, MadLee plays everything from classic country to rock anthems.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

8pm Saturday Oct. 24

IAN SWEET Live

The solo project of Indie-critical-darling Jillian Medford, an LA-native musician with a compassionate, soft, atmospheric, confessional indie-rock sound.

The Plus
Eau Claire

8:45pm Saturday Oct. 24

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

A candlelight concert featuring a play list of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons songs. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet.

Masonic Center
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv Halloween

9-10:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

The Yooper

Naive teenagers at a summer band camp in the UP who encounter a mysterious killer. Includes live practical effects like fake blood and gore.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

9-10:30pm Saturday Oct. 24

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