Events Calendar

6-9pm Friday Oct. 30

Live Music: Sue Orfield & Randy Sinz

Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz take the stage to sing and play some old country, a little bluegrass and americana, and a few of Sue's originals.

The Ritz on the River
Chippewa Falls

6-9pm Friday Oct. 30

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. 30

Costume Party at Woodwind Park

Day of the Dead inspired. Best costume wins a spooky prize. Strawberry margs, pinatas, and candy. Walking tacos. Live music with Rural Route 5.

Woodwind Park
Wheeler

Run/Walk Events Halloween

6:30pm Friday Oct. 30

Psychic Comedian Peter Antoniou

A family-friendly show that combines mind reading, comedy and stand-up in an original and compelling act that is brilliantly successful with audiences.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Comedy & Improv

6:30pm Friday Oct. 30

hall-EAU-ween 5K

Grab your costume for a spooky evening of fun full of Halloween spirit and a festive atmosphere.

Phoenix Park
Eau Claire

7-9pm Friday Oct. 30

Live Music: It's the Great Pumpkin!

It's the Great Pumpkin! Vince Guaraldi Tunes W/Jordan Cox Quartet.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music Halloween

7-9pm Friday Oct. 30

Jazz Nights at Forage

An evening of cool jazz showcasing talented local musicians. Doors open at 6:30 pm, music begins at 7:00.

Forage
Eau Claire

7-9pm Friday Oct. 30

Campus Film: Rocky Horror & Costume Contest

Join UWEC to watch this fan-favorite hit and enter the costume contest! Show up in your best costume 20 minutes early to enter the contest.

Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC
Eau Claire

Halloween Stage & Screen

7-10pm Friday Oct. 30

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

7-11pm Friday Oct. 30

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 Friday Oct. 30

Brewery Nonic Spooktacular Weekend 26'

On Friday, enjoy a classic horror movie in the taproom w/snacks starting at 7pm. On Saturday, at 6pm, enjoy food from Chef Stacy, costume contest, special drinks, fire dancers, and haunted brewery decor.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

7:20-8:50pm Friday Oct. 30

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

Comedy & Improv Halloween

7:30-9pm Friday Oct. 30

The Yooper - Halloween Edition

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

7:30-9:30pm Friday Oct. 30

World Mixed Doubles Curling Playdown

Eight of the best Mixed Doubles Teams, including Silver Olympic Medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, compete for the right to be Team USA at the 2027 World Mixed Doubles Championships.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

7:30pm Friday Oct. 30

Halloween with Uncommon Denominator

Join Uncommon Denominator for a Halloween extravaganza! They will feature new arrangements, interactive games, and a costume contest.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

9-10:30pm Friday Oct. 30

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 Nightlife LGBTQ+

9pm Friday Oct. 30

Halloween Karaoke Costume Contest

Celebrate Halloween a day early with DJ Adam. Gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Must arrive by 10pm to participate, and winners announced at 11pm.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Halloween Nightlife

9pm Friday Oct. 30

Halloween Drag Party at the Brewing Projekt

Get dressed and dolled up for a frightening night with your favorite local Queens in the taproom. Live entertainment, specialty cocktails, and spooky vibes.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

9pm Friday Oct. 30

novemthree

Crafting gently dark and dreamlike tunes of psychedelic-fringed sylvan folk music with verses inspired by a longing for a connection with Nature.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Oct. 31

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 DaySaturday Oct. 31

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 DaySaturday Oct. 31

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

All DaySaturday Oct. 31

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 DaySaturday Oct. 31

The History of Crimmigration

A UW-Eau Claire student in the McNair Scholars Program visualizes the History of USA Crimmigration—the concept of criminalizing immigrants— in a series of oil paintings now displayed at the Pablo Center. Each canvas depicts a moment that affected policy, racial dynamics, and expresses the importance of having a political voice.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Wellness

7:30am-1pm Saturday Oct. 31

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-5pm Saturday Oct. 31

Fall Back Blast

Enjoy a race through the beautiful fall colors of Lowes Creek trails with 5k, marathon, relay options, and more. Post-race celebration with chili, live music, refreshments, and more.

Lowes Creek County Park
Eau Claire

Run/Walk Events Fall Fun

9am-1pm Saturday Oct. 31

Bakers + More Fall Market

A market bringing together local cottage bakers, pastry pros, and more with a handful of more additional vendors to shop, all in one place.

Down To Earth Garden Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Fall Fun

9am Saturday Oct. 31

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

9:10-10am Saturday Oct. 31

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

9:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 31

Halloween Playtime with a Princess & Her Friends

It's their first Halloween Playtime with a Princess & Her Friends. Go dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, play in the sandbox and take photos with their princess and her friends.

EC Indoor Sandbox LLC
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

10-11am Saturday Oct. 31

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

10am-noon Saturday Oct. 31

Downtown Eau Claire Trick-Or-Treating

Kids and parents are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and stroll from business to business as downtown shops and partners hand out candy and treats along the route.

North and South Barstow Streets
Eau Claire

Halloween Kids

10am-noon Saturday Oct. 31

Developing a Sketchbook Practice + Open Art Lab

Find the dedicated time and space to explore drawing from observation in this welcoming class and open art lab sessions at UW-Stout Polytechnic.

UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Crafting & Making

10am-12:30pm Saturday Oct. 31

Life Writing Instructors: Patti See and Bruce Taylor [4 Class Event]

This workshop is perfect for writers of all levels, offering guidance and practice in "life writing" across genres like autobiographies, blogs, memoirs, and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Words Seniors

10am-2pm Saturday Oct. 31

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

10am-4pm Saturday Oct. 31

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. 31

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. 31

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. 31

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

10:30-11:30am Saturday Oct. 31

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-1pm Saturday Oct. 31

Rockin T-R Ranch: Trunk or Treat

Included in the Fall Fun Days admission, kids can enjoy trick or treating from 11am-1pm at this Trunk or Treat event.

Rockin' T-R Ranch
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

11am-5pm Saturday Oct. 31

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

Halloween Nightlife Food & Drink

noon-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 31

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-11pm Saturday Oct. 31

Halloween Party at The Brewing Projekt

An all-day party that will scare your pants off with local food trucks, live entertainment, Halloween beer releases, specialty cocktails, familya ctivites, costume contest, and more.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

noon Saturday Oct. 31

Little Witches Ball

An enchanting afternoon of color-changing brews, crafting a kindness potion, pumpkin decorating, and a nature treasure hunt.

The Green Witch
EAU CLAIRE

Kids Fall Fun

12:30-3:30pm Saturday Oct. 31

Rustle’s Museum Quest: Search for the Story Crystals

Travel through time to solve riddles and discover clues to track down the Museum Story Crystal. Kids and their guardians will work together.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
Menomonie

Kids

1-2pm Saturday Oct. 31

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

Crafting & Making

1-3pm Saturday Oct. 31

Live Music with Eddie at Bemis Bluff Winery

Spend Halloween afternoon at Bemis Bluff Winery with live music from Eddie, your favorite Bemis wines, beautiful fall views, and a relaxing afternoon.

Bemis Bluff Winery
Eleva