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Upcoming Events

10:15-10:45am Friday Dec. 11

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

Kids

1-4pm Friday Dec. 11

The Sweets & Treats Trolley Tour: A Taste of Christmas

A heated, vintage-inspired trolley decorated for the holidays travels through the winter countryside with Christmas music and twinkling lights, stopping at three sweet destinations.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

2-3pm Friday Dec. 11

Little Explorers: Tracks!

After a reading of Kate Messner’s "Over and Under the Snow" and a track-themed painting craft, venture out into the snow to search for animal tracks around Beaver Creek Reserve.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Kids

4-5pm Friday Dec. 11

Ping Pong and Pizza

Meets the 2nd Fridays of the month. No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

4-5pm Friday Dec. 11

Young Adults with Cancer Support Group

Meetings are open to young adults affected by cancer regardless of treatment location. Meetings take place in Cancer Center Meditation Room.

Mayo Clinic Health System Cancer Center
Eau Claire

Wellness

4-9pm Friday Dec. 11

12 Nights of Christmas at The Local Store

The Local Store courtyard will be transformed into an Outdoor European-Style Market all holiday season. Then on Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays we will have fresh roasted cinnamon/sugar glazed nuts, a crackling fire, featured makers, live demonstrations, and tantalizing tastings with local food and drink vendors and more.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Holiday

5-8pm Friday Dec. 11

Gather by the Manger Light

Enjoy the lights and a variety of Nativity displays, beautiful and peaceful Christmas music, Free cookies, cocoa and crafts, live music, and narration for the entire family.

The Fish House at Altoona City Park
Altoona

Holiday Spirituality

6-7:30pm Friday Dec. 11

Wissota Candle Making Class

Make your own custom-scented candle. Your ticket includes all materials, a glass of wine, and a fun game to wrap up the class.

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

6-8pm Friday Dec. 11

AV Club

Each month, a featured podcast or audiobook is selected for the group to listen to, and we meet to discuss and dive deeper into its themes, stories, and insights. All are welcome.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

6-8pm Friday Dec. 11

Cozy Night Out & Holiday Cookie Walk

A festive evening filled with shopping, dining, sweet treats, and holiday cheer! Local businesses will stay open late, offering special deals, pop-ups, and cozy experiences to make your holiday shopping a little more magical.

Downtown Eau Claire

Holiday Open Houses & Shopping

6-8pm Friday Dec. 11

Chunky Blanket Workshop

Beginners and experienced knitters can enjoy making a beautiful, cozy blanket to give as a gift this holiday season. Bring 3-4 skeins of Eternal Bliss yarn. Space is limited.

Legacy Coffee
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday

6-9pm Friday Dec. 11

Live Music: Between Howls

Vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl & guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska How perform a blend of folk, rock and blues.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

7-9pm Friday Dec. 11

Clear Water Comedy: Ateh Ekinde (3 Shows)

Minneapolis comedian Ateh Ekinde, who found his love for stand-up comedy in 2019 and has been rising quickly in the Twin Cities comedy scene, performs live.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7:30pm Friday Dec. 11

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Holiday

7:30pm Friday Dec. 11

UWEC Theatre: "Wonder of the World"

This barrel of laughs begins when Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer – one so shocking that she has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

All DaySaturday Dec. 12

Sarah Williams Exhibition

This 2 month exhibition features paintings of birds, animals, flowers and landscapes. The pieces are done in acrylic and watercolors. In addition to painting, Sarah enjoys experimenting in glass fusing and jewelry making. Sarah is a member of the Valley Art Association and the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists.

Country Inn & Suites
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

8-9:30am Saturday Dec. 12

ADC Sunrise Bookclub

Meet new people, discover amazing books, and enjoy a cozy morning with coffee and meaningful conversations. Bring 5 book titles you'd recommend for future reads.

ADC Boutique & Coffee House
Eau Claire

Words

8am-noon Saturday Dec. 12

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House

Chippewa Valley Woodturning Guild: Open House with woodturning demonstration at 9am.

Eau Claire Insulation
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

9am Saturday Dec. 12

ho h-EAU ho 5K & Kids' Run

Get into the holiday spirit at the Ho H-Eau Ho 5K & Kids' Run. Featuring festive costumes, seasonal cheer, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Holiday Run/Walk Events

9:10-10am Saturday Dec. 12

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

10am-noon Saturday Dec. 12

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more. Benefits the St. Olaf PCCW charitable causes.

St. Olaf Catholic Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 12

Clear Water Fiber Guild

For the knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 12

Santa's House

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them all your Christmas wishes.

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

10am-3pm Saturday Dec. 12

Happy Holidays w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

WiMM is headed north to fill the gym with handmade treasures, seasonal treats, and family fun.

Old Cameron Elementary School Gym
Cameron

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

10:30-11:30am Saturday Dec. 12

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-noon Saturday Dec. 12

JCPenney Kids Zone

Enjoy a free craft activity, lanyard, and collector's pin. Parents, you'll get an extra 10% off coupon for your shopping.

JCPenney
Eau Claire

Kids

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 12

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

11am Saturday Dec. 12

Solstice Flow and Gather: Yoga + Soundbath

An all-levels yoga practice that grounds the body. Then enjoy a restorative sound bath, and an optional potluck.

Habitual Yoga Space
Eau Claire

Wellness

noon-1:30pm Saturday Dec. 12

The Curious Table: A Seat for the Curious

A unique, intimate gathering where curiosity leads the conversation, intuition is encouraged, and nothing is too unusual to explore. A welcoming space where you are invited openly explore the intuitive, metaphysical, spiritual, paranormal, and wonderfully unexplained aspects of life.

Spirituality

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 12

Holiday Boozy Book Fair

Sip on a drink while you explore and shop with local authors + bookish vendors. Books, drinks, and merch.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Words Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

noon-6pm Saturday Dec. 12

Christmas Market @ Lazy Monk

Lazy Monk brings together local artisan crafters for this annual market, inspired by the German Christkindlmarkts. Shop cards, crafts, ornaments, food products, while enjoying Lazy Monk biers.

Lazy Monk Brewing
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

noon-8pm Saturday Dec. 12

Cousins Maine Lobster - Minneapolis Truck

This seafood truck brings delicious lobster goodies. Order at the truck or online on the app ahead of time and skip the line.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

12:30-4pm Saturday Dec. 12

North Pole at The Pressery

Attend The Pressery's official ribbon cutting at 12:30pm, then enjoy festivities including drinks, treats, jewelry, a visit from Mr & Mrs. Claus, and live reindeer with Reindeer Acres.

The Pressery
Menomonie

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

1-3pm Saturday Dec. 12

Lessons and Carols: Prepare Him Room

Lessons and Carols: Prepare Him Room weaves Scripture and song into a quiet, reflective service of choral music, candlelight, and congregational carols.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Chippewa Falls

Music Holiday

1-4:30pm Saturday Dec. 12

Seasonal Train Exhibit to Benefit the Friends of the Library

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940 on a layout decorated for the season.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Holiday Displays & Tours

1:30pm Saturday Dec. 12

UWEC Theatre: "Wonder of the World"

This barrel of laughs begins when Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer – one so shocking that she has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

2pm Saturday Dec. 12

CVSO Presents: A Classical Christmas

Ring in the holidays with music that captures the warmth and wonder of the season. This festive program invites the whole family to share in the joy and beauty of Christmas.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

4-9pm Saturday Dec. 12

12 Nights of Christmas at The Local Store

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Holiday

6-10pm Saturday Dec. 12

Troppo Big Band at Lilydale

Live music and dancing with TROPPO Big Band. Cash bar, and light refreshments. Doors open at 6pm.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Music

7-9pm Saturday Dec. 12

Clear Water Comedy: Ateh Ekinde (3 Shows)

Minneapolis comedian Ateh Ekinde, who found his love for stand-up comedy in 2019 and has been rising quickly in the Twin Cities comedy scene, performs live.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

7-10pm Saturday Dec. 12

Live Music: Simon Cropp

Simon Cropp is a flatpick guitarist and country and bluegrass songwriter. His performance style is equal parts dive bar bravado and fireside introspection.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

7:30-9pm Saturday Dec. 12

Improvised Hallmark Christmas (2 Shows)

A small town, a seasonal festival, one quirky business, and an absurdly good-looking outsider who doesn't understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv Holiday

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 12

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Holiday

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 12

UWEC Theatre: "Wonder of the World"

This barrel of laughs begins when Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer – one so shocking that she has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world.

Haas Fine Arts Center
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

All DaySunday Dec. 13

Sarah Williams Exhibition

Country Inn & Suites
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

10am-noon Sunday Dec. 13

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more. Benefits the St. Olaf PCCW charitable causes.

St. Olaf Catholic Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

11am-5pm Sunday Dec. 13

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style Christmas market at the scenic, Italian villa-inspired winery & vineyard.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

1-3pm Sunday Dec. 13

Coffee Mug Bird Feeders and Bird Hike

Join a BCR naturalist at Camp Nawakwa for an afternoon of bird feeder making and birdwatching on nearby Picnic Lake.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Crafting & Making Outdoors

1pm Sunday Dec. 13

Still Baking Music After All These Years: Kristmas Kookies a LoCal Band

Comical, sometimes sentimental, but always entertaining, a Kristmas Kookies concert of original music brings a whimsical and playful look at the holiday season and winter.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

1:30pm Sunday Dec. 13

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Holiday