Events Calendar

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

Words

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

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

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

Words Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

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

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

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

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

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

9pm Saturday Oct. 24

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

All DaySunday Oct. 25

Jack-O-Lantern Lane

Carve a jack-o-lantern and enter to win $1000 in cash prizes. Your pumpkin will go on display in a whimsical courtyard with hot apple cider, fresh roasted nuts, theatrical lighting, and tons of Jack-O-Lanterns. Categories for kids and adults to enter. Pumpkin drop-off is Oct. 20-22, voting is from Oct. 23-25, and pumpkins will be on display through Oct. 31.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies Halloween

All DaySunday Oct. 25

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 DaySunday Oct. 25

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

Visual Art

All DaySunday Oct. 25

Brewery Nonic October Movie NIghts

Brewery Nonic hosts a lineup of screenings of classic horror films. Check out the schedule of films online, and their start times.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

All DaySunday Oct. 25

Michael J Peterson

“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran. His military service opened the door to higher education and exposed him to European Masters and contemporary artists while stationed in West Germany.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Visual Art

7am-9pm Sunday Oct. 25

Pumpkin Carving Contest - Menomonie Location

Prizes for youth and adults in two categories: "Most Spooky" and "Most Creative". Drop off your pumpkins from Oct. 20-22. Voting is from Oct. 23-26. Winners announced Oct. 28.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

10-11am Sunday Oct. 25

Yoga in the Pasture (with the Alpacas)

An all levels yoga class in the alpaca pasture with ample time to snap photos of the animals, offer them treats, and for them to silently judge you.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

10am-4pm Sunday Oct. 25

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-5pm Sunday Oct. 25

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. 25

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

10am-5pm Sunday Oct. 25

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. 25

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

11am-3pm Sunday Oct. 25

Eau Claire Extravaganza 3 Day CARD SHOW

125 tables of collectors and dealers with sports cards, vintage & modern cards, grade cards, cheap sealed boxes, autographed memorabilia, Pokemon, coins, and more.

Best Western Plus Conference Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

noon-3pm Sunday Oct. 25

Celebrating Fiber Arts-Artists' Reception

Meet the artists of the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments. Listen to music by local harpists. Vote for your favorite art work. Artists will share their techniques in the exhibit space.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

1-3pm Sunday Oct. 25

Annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Dance

Lily's Place hosts its annual Truck or Treat & Halloween Dance. Tailored to children who are sensory friendly and have special needs, but all children are welcome. Trunk or Treat from 1-2pm and dance from 2-3pm.

Valley Vineyard Church
Chippewa Falls