Events Calendar

All DayFriday Oct. 16

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

All DayFriday Oct. 16

School's Out Open Skating

School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar. When school is out, grab a friend and skate at Hobb's.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Seminars & Conferences

8:30am-3pm Friday Oct. 16

5th Annual The Empower Freedom Conference 2026

An annual conference on the subject of local human trafficking. Speakers will powerful insights on advocacy, survivor-centered care, prevention, sustainable justice work, and the power of community.

Holiday Inn South
Eau Claire

10-11am Friday Oct. 16

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

In this hands-on class, you’ll create your very own succulent-topped pumpkin, a long-lasting arrangement that’s equal parts festive and stylish.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making Halloween

10am-noon Friday Oct. 16

Communication Screenings

Learn about your child's communication skills, such as sound production, language, and hearing.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10am-5pm Friday Oct. 16

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

10:15-10:45am Friday Oct. 16

Preschool Storytime

An assortment of age-appropriate stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

11am-5pm Friday Oct. 16

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

noon-1pm Friday Oct. 16

Fall Friday Yoga at Elevate Health Collective

These classes will include mindful movement, music, optional hands on, & optional supportive props, plus extra self-care goodies.

Elevate Health Collective
Eau Claire

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

WI Science Festival: The Circus Science Spectacular

This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions, and more. Seating limited.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Wellness Seniors Animals & Pets

1-2pm Friday Oct. 16

Reminiscing on the Ranch

For adults living with dementia and their care partners. A special weekly opportunity to connect with horses in a small group setting. RSVP and Registration Packet required.

Trinity Equestrian Center
Eau Claire

2-3pm Friday Oct. 16

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

In this hands-on class, you’ll create your very own succulent-topped pumpkin, a long-lasting arrangement that’s equal parts festive and stylish.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making Halloween

3-5pm Friday Oct. 16

Drink Wisconsinbly Tasting

Join us in The Local Store gallery for a tasting with Drink Wisconsinbly.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

5:30-7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Sustainable Stitching

Bring along whatever needle craft project you’ve got sitting half-finished, or join to get inspired.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

5:45-7:15pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-7pm Friday Oct. 16

Goat Yoga

A relaxing yoga session with some gentle stretches and calm while being nudged and nuzzled with playful goats.

Hidden Timber Soul Sanctuary
Fall Creek

Fitness

6-8pm Friday Oct. 16

Public Meltdown at The Cabin

Public Meltdown band live at the UWEC Cabin. FREE for all ages. Music starts at 6pm.

UWEC Davies Student Center - The Cabin
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

LIVE MUSIC: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz play a rich mix of old country music and light jazz, with a little blues thrown in for flavor.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

Ethan Folkes Live

Folk musician influenced by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Hank Williams. His songs reflect movement, work, and loss, shaped by time spent traveling and a connection to land and community.

The Plus
Eau Claire

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

Govin's Fall Farm Babies for Grown Ups

Enjoy an adults-only night on the farm cuddling with baby animals like lambs, piglets, goats, and chicks. Paintball shooting gallery, apple cannon, mini golf, slides, and food.

Govin's Farm
Menomonie

Animals & Pets

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

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

6-9pm Friday Oct. 16

A Taste of Yalumba - Free Wine Sampling at The Lakely

The Lakely is hosting Winebow for a free tasting of four new vegan, low‑ABV wines from Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family‑owned winery

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

6pm Friday Oct. 16

Crystal Calm Sound Bath

In this sound healing class, you’ll be guided through a gentle meditation accompanied by crystal singing bowls, known for their ability to restore balance and promote deep rest.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

6:30-8:30pm Friday Oct. 16

Contour & Cabernet Live

This event is limited to only 10 tickets. Wine and live music event. The Rev is attached to The Plus via an outdoor patio; all food and beverage items available at The Plus will be available at this event.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

7-8:30pm Friday Oct. 16

"Sam Shovel: The Radio Show That Goes Wrong"

Disaster has struck the cast of Sam Shovel. All of the regular actors have been replaced by people with a WHOLE bunch of problems. What could go wrong? Just about everything.

Regis High School
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

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 Friday Oct. 16

Live Music: Melangé Trio

Mélange is a trio of kindred spirits that intends to create an intimate, wholesome, and relaxing listening environment with soulful 3-part harmony and guitar.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

7-10pm Friday Oct. 16

A Cappella Extravaganza

A performance by all 5 of UWEC's A Cappella Groups and Memorial High Schools A Cappella group Noteworthy.

UWEC Schofield Auditorium
Eau Claire

7-11pm Friday Oct. 16

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

7:20-8:50pm Friday Oct. 16

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

7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

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

7:30pm Friday Oct. 16

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 Friday Oct. 16

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

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 16

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

Fairs & Festivals Cultures

All DaySaturday Oct. 17

Eau Claire Hmong New Year

An exciting annual celebration of Hmong culture, food, and performances. Traditional songs, dance, ball toss game, delicious street food, desserts, traditional and modern attire welcome.

Sonnentag Center
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 17

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

Games & Hobbies Halloween

All DaySaturday Oct. 17

A Vue On by Ken Krautbauer

Decadent Gifts
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 17

Michael J Peterson

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Farmers Markets

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 17

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

8am-1pm Saturday Oct. 17

Menomonie Farmers Market

Local growers, makers, and artists that bring seasonal goods and handcrafted products. Live music, demos, kids activities and more.

Wilson Park
Menomonie

8am-3pm Saturday Oct. 17

The Well Women Collective: Where Intentional Living Meets Elevated Wellness

A day of expert-led conversations, curated DIY experiences, nourishing cuisine, meaningful connections, and thoughtful giveaways

High Country
Eau Claire

Words Open Houses & Shopping

9am-noon Saturday Oct. 17

Made@Stout HOCO Pop Up Market

Shop a pop-up market featuring products created by UW-Stout Polytechnic students, faculty, and staff.

Clocktower Plaza at UW-Stout Polytechnic Campus
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping

9am-3pm Saturday Oct. 17

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Find deals on books, movies, CDs, and more. Member only sale on Oct. 16, 4-6pm. The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser.

Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie

9am Saturday Oct. 17

Weekly Community Walk

A free community walk, open to the public, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Organized by John Gyorfi.

Phoenix Park Bridge
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

9:10-10am Saturday Oct. 17

Zumba with PS-Get Fit, LLC

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

Lake Wissota Chiropractic & Wellness
Chippewa Falls

Fitness

9:30-10:45am Saturday Oct. 17

Love Grows Here: Self-Love Vin to Yin + Oil Blend Offering

Celebrate self-love with a nurturing Vin to Yin experience. Leave feeling centered, refreshed, and renewed. Optional essential oils.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls