Events Calendar

Meditation & Buddhism: Weekly Gathering

Join the Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha for three 30-minute segments: silent meditation, a talk on the Buddha’s teachings, and group discussion.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Music Bingo

FREE music bingo, hosted by Becca.

5 O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

DJ Bingo @ Seymour Swigs

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

Seymour Swigs
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

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

Halloween

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

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

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Toddler Storytime

Geared for 2-3 year olds and their caregivers. 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

Kids

Building a Multi-Generational Workforce - Lunch & Learn

Explore practical strategies for communicating, collaborating, and building stronger teams across generations

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Business & Entrepreneurship

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Altoona Public Library's Technology Librarian can help teach you how to use your smartphone, laptop, or tablet. Schedule a 45 minute session online.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Technology Seniors

After School Special - Drawing 101

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good drawing and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, form vs line sketching, color theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Kids

Breathwork Sessions

The sessions combine intentional breathing techniques with immersive music, guided visualization, affirmations, and somatic practices.

Everest Collective
Eau Claire

Wellness

Nia Joyful Dance! Movement for Body, Mind and Spirit

Nia is the "Love your Body" workout, combining both choreographed and free form movement from the martial arts, dance and mindfulness.

Bella Black - Banbury Place BLD 13 Suite 122

Wellness

Stained Glass Bat Make & Take

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

Makers' Studio LLC
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Halloween

Spooky Treats-Parent & Child Halloween Class

Bring your little ghoul or goblin & join Lori & her family for a magical, hands-on Halloween cooking adventure. Costumes encourages for both kids and adults

Forage
Eau Claire

Kids Halloween

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

Ladies Night Out: Dreamy Unwind

Unwind with slow, restorative yoga, extended savasana, guided meditation, and optional hands-on assists. Stay for mocktails, light snacks, and meaningful connection with other moms.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

Spooky Beer Tasting Event and Halloween Costume Contest

Drink spooky beers and enter to win crowlers of those beers to take home. Costume contest with gift card prizes for the top 3.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Halloween

Yin Yoga & Meditation

This practice targets the connective tissues reducing inflammation & promoting relaxation.

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Candypalooza

A family-friendly event that brings all the fun of fall. Your kids can wear their favorite (non-scary) costumes, play games, get creative with some fun crafts, and go home with candy.

River of Life Church
Menomonie

Kids Halloween Fall Fun

Weekly Cribbage Tourney

A weekly Cribbage Tourney. Enjoy local craft beer, say the number 15 a lot out loud, win prizes.

Modicum Brewing Co.
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

DJ Trivia at Dick's On 12

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Dick's on 12
Fall Creek

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Old Bloomer Brewery

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own, or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

Old Bloomer Brewery
Bloomer

Nightlife

DJ Trivia at West Hill Bar

General knowledge trivia. Play on your own, or with friends. Prizes for the top 3. League play available.

West Hill Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Bingo @ Heartbreakers

Free to play Bingo. It is 11 rounds. The 11th round you play for a progressive cash pot. Must be 18 to play no exceptions. All prizes provided are adult centered. Food and drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ On the Rocks

Play in a group / Team or by yourself and check your Trivia skills. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each week.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Halloween Trivia at the Chippewa Valley Museum

Trivia guru Madison Stauffer will test your knowledge about Halloween history. They'll have a spooky mocktail for purchase, along with water, soda, and light snacks. Prizes for 1st & 2nd place.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Halloween

Open Mic Night with Philville Records

Singers, songwriters, instrumentals, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and more with both established and emerging artists.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

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

Halloween

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

Play & Learn

Offers family connections through play, music, story time, crafts & healthy snacks. A place to have fun with your kids and make new friends.

River Source Family Center
Chippewa Falls

Kids

Storytime

Explore the 4 "S's" - stories, singing, sensory skills, and social interaction. Children will enjoy a short playtime, themed stories, songs and activities.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Kids

Celebrating Fiber Arts

Explore the world of fiber arts experienced through traditional techniques that transform the medium of fiber into creative works of art. These techniques include quilting, weaving, embroidery, dying, felting and more.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

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

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

After School Special - Beginner Acrylics

This six-week course dives into and expands upon the ideas of what makes a good painting and how to get there. Focus on technique, such as value scales, color mixing and theory, perspective, and more while keeping it fun.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Kids

Chippewa Valley Trauma Support Circle weekly meeting

CVTSC is a peer-to-peer in-person group for survivors of trauma and complex trauma to find support, community, and healing

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Author Event: "Anchored to Grace"

Anchored to Grace is a carefully researched and refreshingly unbiased exploration of Catholic beliefs, written for readers seeking clarity about Catholicism.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words Spirituality

Van Gogh Spooky Night

Create your own unique and spooky twist on Van Gogh's famous Starry Night painting and paint with Julology. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Crafting & Making

Tabletop Gaming 'Speed Dating" / Mix & Meet

Meet new people and try friendly tabletop games to break the ice. 3 rounds of 2v2 games. 10 minutes to learn, 40 minutes to play. Prizes each round. Games are easy to learn for all.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

Leinie’s Halloween Beer Hunt

Hunt in search of prizes ranging from $1 to $200. Keep your eyes peeled for the legendary Jack-o-Lantern, with a grand prize of $200. First beer included in ticket. 5 prize limit.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink