Events Calendar

7pm Thursday Dec. 3

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

A breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen Holiday

7:30pm Thursday Dec. 3

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

All DayFriday Dec. 4

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

All DayFriday Dec. 4

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

All DayFriday Dec. 4

Holiday Open House

A weekend of holiday fun, festive finds, and seasonal creativity. Enjoy seasonal deals, a special holiday porch make & take for $50, and enter giveaways.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

All DayFriday Dec. 4

Holiday Fundraiser Escape Room: "Ornamental"

Return to the historic Schlegelmilch House for another fun-filled Christmas adventure filled with puzzles, family memories, and a little holiday mystery. Donating 25% of sales to the Chippewa Valley Museum.

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

10am-noon Friday Dec. 4

Communication Screenings

Learn about your child's communication skills, such as sound production, language, and hearing.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

10:15-10:45am Friday Dec. 4

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

Wellness Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

noon-1pm Friday Dec. 4

Friday Table

A welcoming space to gather, connect, and grow together in addiction recovery.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

1-4pm Friday Dec. 4

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

4-5:30pm Friday Dec. 4

Glow in the Dark Dance Party

Light up the night at a Glow in the Dark Dance Party! Wear your brightest neon and glow gear while dancing in our blacklight-filled atmosphere. Enjoy music, dancing, and activities for the whole family.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

4-7pm Friday Dec. 4

St. Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry Fundraiser

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry with deep-fried or baked fish, baked potato or fries, mac-n-cheese, choice of beans, plus cole slaw, salad bar and beverage.

St Olaf Parish Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

4-9pm Friday Dec. 4

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

Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

5-8:30pm Friday Dec. 4

Dancing In The Light

A special annual event for families who have a loved one (any age) living with a rare genetic diagnosis, a complex medical condition, or other varying disabilities.

West Creek Event Center
Eau Claire

6-8pm Friday Dec. 4

Live Music: Matt Sayles and Friends

Matthew R. Sayles is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Philville Records, an independent label he formed in 2000 in Marquette, Michigan.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

6-8pm Friday Dec. 4

Parent Night Out

Parents can drop off their children (potty trained to age 11) for a fun supervised night with crafts, activities, and snacks.

The Fish House
Altoona

Kids Parenting

6:30-8pm Friday Dec. 4

Clearwater Winter Parade

An illuminated parade, warming shelter, fireworks, games, and music. Theme is The Funny Pages "Come Alive"!

Parade at Grand & 1st Ave

Fairs & Festivals Holiday

7-9pm Friday Dec. 4

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Tom Thakkar

Comedian Tom Thakkar, seen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, CONAN, and Comedy Central, performs stand-up.

The Plus
Eau Claire

7-9pm Friday Dec. 4

The Eau Claire Male Chorus Presents: A Fanfare for Christmas

Annual Christmas concerts featuring the Eau Claire Male Chorus with guest performances from high school choirs.

Delong Middle School
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

7:30-9pm Friday Dec. 4

Analog Improv Presents: The Last BlockBuster on Earth

A fully improvised, unscripted comedy show where a suggestion from the audience sparks a cascade of characters, stories, and scenes that unfold in real time.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

7:30-9:30pm Friday Dec. 4

Holiday Cheer with Newberry & Verch

Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable, toe tapping, hand clapping night of lively fiddling, driving banjo tunes, rich harmonies, and step dancing.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Holiday Music

7:30-9:30pm Friday Dec. 4

Holiday Spectacular feat. Gunhild Carling and Michael Andrew

Featuring award-winning guest artists Michael Andrew and Gunhild Carling. Backed by UW-Eau Claire's own Jazz Ensembles I and II (directed by Robert Baca.)

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

7:30pm Friday Dec. 4

First Fridays Faculty Recital Series: Romantic Era Piano Music

Join pianist Nicholas Phillips for a solo recital featuring works from the Romantic Era by Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt, Agathe Grøndahl, and Frédéric Chopin.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

7:30pm Friday Dec. 4

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. 4

Christopher Titus, Doomed to Repeat

With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

7:30pm Friday Dec. 4

UWEC Jazz Holiday Spectacular

Featuring award-winning guest artists Michael Andrew and Gunhild Carling. Backed by UW-Eau Claire's own Jazz Ensembles I and II (directed by Robert Baca).

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

7:30pm Friday Dec. 4

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents: "A Christmas Story: The Play"

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s, including all of the classic moments from the beloved 1983 holiday film.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Holiday Stage & Screen

All DaySaturday Dec. 5

The History of Crimmigration

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySaturday Dec. 5

Sarah Williams Exhibition

Country Inn & Suites
Chippewa Falls

All DaySaturday Dec. 5

Holiday Open House

A weekend of holiday fun, festive finds, and seasonal creativity. Enjoy seasonal deals, a special holiday porch make & take for $50, and enter giveaways.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

All DaySaturday Dec. 5

Holiday Fundraiser Escape Room: "Ornamental"

Schlegelmilch House Museum
Eau Claire

8:30am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar

Featuring: Baked goods with lots of Christmas cookies, white elephant table, crafts, homemade noodles & lefse.

Faith Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

34th Annual Cookie Walk

Get your holiday baking done the easy way. You will find a beautiful and delicious assortment of holiday cookies and other baked goods for sale. Sold by the pound.

Christ Church Cathedral
Eau Claire

Holiday Food & Drink

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a breakfast from KP Katering, get photos with Santa, write a letter to the North Pole, enjoy face painting, see Highland Cows, and appearances from some of your favorite TV characters

Eau Claire Event District
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

9am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

Indoor Farmers Market @ the Raw Deal

Support your local farmers, bakers, and artists while enjoying live music in a cozy atmosphere.

Raw Deal
Menomonie

Farmers Markets

9:10-10am Saturday Dec. 5

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. 5

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects for coffee, company, and a selection of knitting and crochet books to browse.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

10am-2pm Saturday Dec. 5

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 5

10th Annual GEEEKcon

A day of gaming, comics, cosplay, and other geek-culture activities at the Davies Students Center.

UW Eau Claire Davies Students Center
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies

10am-4pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

10am-5pm Saturday Dec. 5

Chippewa Valley Bee Expo Christmas Market

The Chippewa Valley Bee Expo hosts a holiday market of local vendors bringing you handcrafted gifts, holiday decor, sweet treats, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

10am-6pm Saturday Dec. 5

Holiday Open House w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

There will be lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured artists a ton of goods for gifting.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

10:30-11:30am Saturday Dec. 5

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