Events Calendar

Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire The Diamond Jim Tour

A night of laugh-out-loud storytelling with Jerry Wayne Longmire, a seasoned stand-up with an unmistakable East Texas twang who turns everyday life into razor-sharp comedy.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Comedy & Improv

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

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

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

34th Annual UWEC Clearwater Choral Festival Concert

Showcasing various UWEC choral ensembles and student soloists, and the Clearwater Festival Honor Choir comprised of the top vocal musicians from high schools in the upper Midwest.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Owl Banding at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek’s bird banders are once again opening the owl banding station to the public—your chance to meet these tiny, charismatic nighttime travelers up close. Register by 10/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

LIVE at LEONA's: Orchid Eaton with Hemma, Days Of The Week

A night of music celebrating the three 'Recreational Music' EPs Orchid Eaton released last year & featuring opening sets by Hemma & Days Of The Week.

Leona's Pizzeria
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

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

Halloween

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

Fairs & Festivals Cultures

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

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

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

Halloween

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

Teen Car Control Class

Teens with their license can safely improve their skills with real-world driving and accident-avoidance scenarios and how to respond with confidence on the road. A parent/guardian must attend.

Chippewa Valley Technical College - Transportation Education Center
Eau Claire

Education Kids

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

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

The Art of Drawing Instructor Kay Brathol-Hostvet - 2 Day Class

For beginners and experienced artists alike. Some materials provided, see the supply list online for more. Bring a bag lunch for both classes.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

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

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

Crafting & Making

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

Sound Resonance & the 8 Limbs of Yoga

Join Sara Martin for an informative and experiential session focusing on the healing and deeply restorative qualities of sound.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Fitness Wellness

Charcoal Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Meal includes chicken, corn, beans, cold slaw, and dessert. Dine-in or carry out options available. Supports Eau Claire Memorial & Fall Creek Equestrian Teams.

JNE Meats
Lake Hallie

Food & Drink

Local Fall Artisan Vendor Market

Local artist, shops makers and bakers. Enjoy shopping with all the best art crafts, food and more with a beer in hand.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

Court of Kindness

A magical afternoon for children and their VIPs featuring royal makeovers, a tea party, kindness activities, and a special forever bracelet. Children learn that true royalty comes from treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect.

Fairchild Sportsmen's Club
Fairchild

Kids

Fall Colors Hike

Join us for a 3.5 mile hike at Hoffman Hills, which features a 60 foot watch tower that overlooks miles of forest and farmland--the perfect place to view Wisconsin's beautiful fall colors. Registration is appreciated.

Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
Colfax

Outdoors Fall Fun

Sierra Club Bike Ride on the Chippewa River State Trail - Meridean to Downsville

Bike through the forests and fields along the Chippewa River. The total trip is 24 miles from Meridean to Downsville and back. Stop for a sack lunch along the way.

Chippewa River State Trail Parking Lot
Meridean

Outdoors Biking

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

Music

Chippewa River Trolley: Countryside Winery & Distillery Tour

Enjoy a scenic countryside trolley ride to three incredible establishments in the Chippewa Falls area: Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery, The Chippewa River Distillery, and River Bend Winery & Distillery.

Sunday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

Trolley tours depart from The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

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

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

"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

Stained Glass Pumpkin Make & Take

A beginner-friendly stained glass class where you will learn to foil, solder, and finish your very own stained glass pumpkin.

Makers' Studio LLC
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Halloween

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

Sip, Paint & Give

Creating your very own work of art, being guided through the painting process while you enjoy a drink of your choice.

The Red Fern
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

Shut Up & Write - Downtown Eau Claire

75 minutes of silent writing time plus the chance to build community with fellow writers. No read-alouds, no critiques, no pressure.

SHIFT
Eau Claire

Words

Read out Loud! at the Eau Claire Children's Museum

Community members will ‘bring the book alive’ through creative readings. Talk to your children about their favorite books and have their pictures taken with their book and ‘Dolly’ to thank her for this wonderful program.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Kids

An Afternoon with David Sedaris

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Words Stage & Screen Comedy & Improv

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

Packers Watch Party

Cheer on the Green and Gold at Cowboy Jack’s. Catch the Packers game with food, drinks and a great game-day atmosphere.

Cowboy Jack's Altoona
Altoona

Spectator Sports

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

Northwood Game Haven Presents: Sunday Funday - Late-Night Board Games

Board game & card game library for groups of all ages and interests. Game demos, prizes, promos, play from a selection pulling from 2,500+ games.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

27th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, and includes programs for writers of all ages. After a very successful hybrid schedule with both in-person and virtual events…

Various Locations

Words

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

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

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

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

Kids

Songbird Bander Training

A two-day introduction to bird banding and discover how you can become involved in this hands-on citizen science project. Register by 10/14.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Sensory-friendly Playgroup

This playgroup is for children who may feel overwhelmed in busy or noisy play environments. A playgroup where kids can move and explore at their own pace and where parents feel supported and understood.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids