Events Calendar

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

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

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

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

Annual Christmas in the Barn Sale

One of a kind handmade creations, carved driftwood pieces, beautiful centerpieces, repurposed Christmas decor, unique vintage items, an dmore.

Schultz’s Wedding Barn
Eleva

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

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

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

Pressed Floral Frames

Create a holiday pressed floral frame to give as a gift. They'll provide the flowers, materials, and guidance needed. RSVP a class slot at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Coffee served by Whirlybird.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

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

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

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.

Register for Location Information
Chippewa Falls

Spirituality

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annual Christmas in the Barn Sale

One of a kind handmade creations, carved driftwood pieces, beautiful centerpieces, repurposed Christmas decor, unique vintage items, an dmore.

Schultz’s Wedding Barn
Eleva

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

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

Holiday Market & Vendor Fair @ The Brewing Projekt

Browse local artists, shops, makers, and bakers for holiday gifts, decor, and more while enjoying beverages from The Brewing Projekt.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping

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

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

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

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

Bryan White: A Country Christmas Celebration

Celebrate the season with Bryan White, the Grammy, CMA, and ACM award‑winning country artist known for his heartfelt vocals and chart‑topping hits.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Music Holiday

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

Sunday Drop-In Curling League

Join a relaxed Sunday Drop-In League for anyone who has curled before.

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

13th Annual Menomonie Tuba Christmas

Join a joyful performance of classic Christmas carols led by Conductor Jesse Farnlof. Tuba, sousaphones, euphonium, and baritone players are invited to participate.

St. Joseph Parish
Menomonie

Holiday

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Carmen Lagala Live

Stand-up comedian Carmen Lagala blends silly and confessional humor, tackling everything from current events to personal experiences. She has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and her debut special 'Sweet Batch' is available on YouTube and audio platforms.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

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

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

Rural Story Times in Stanley

Join River Source staff at Stanley Library's story time. Enjoy snacks, activities, and take home a book each month.

D.R. Moon Memorial Library
Stanley

Kids

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

Chippewa Valley Grief Support Group

For individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one: spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, relative, colleague. Share feelings, thoughts and concerns.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

LEGO Club

No sign up required.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Kids

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are living with a mental health condition. Individuals who are still questioning or do not have specific labels for themselves are welcome. This is a gender-affirming space.

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Writing for Your Life: One Story and a Time

The instructor—an award-winning author who offers decades of teaching, writing, editing, and publishing experience—will provide encouragement and guidance as you write your own story.

Online through UWEC Continuing Education

Words Seniors

Jackpot Bingo Night @ Growler Guys

Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Ritz on the River

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

The Ritz on the River
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife