Events Calendar

A Thanksgiving Improv Show

A 1 hour long improv show with audience participation with Thanksgiving themes for your "Blackout Wednesday" night before seeing the family on Thanksgiving.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv Holiday

The Lakely's Annual Friendsgiving featuring Uncommon Denominator

Gather with friends for food, craft cocktails, and live music. The Lakely Open Mic 5-7:30pm, Uncommon Denominator 8-11pm. Each ticket includes a free draft Spotted Cow.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Family Escape Room

Find hidden keys and clues to solve a series of puzzles and successfully ‘escape’ the room!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

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

Visual Art

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

Elk Mound Lion's Club Lights Of Love

This holiday season help light up the community community and honor or remember the special people in your life by sponsoring colored bulbs on the tree.

November - December

Elk Mound Library/Community Center Parking Lot
ELK MOUND

Holiday

Valley Arts Association Fall Membership Show

"Planet Earth" is the theme for this year's annual membership exhibition by the Valley Arts Association. The exhibition showcases the members interpretation of the theme using a wide variety of media: painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and fiber arts.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Thanksgiving Day Vinyasa Flow

A heart-opening Vinyasa Flow that blends energizing movement, feel-good stretches, and mindful breathing.

The Yoga Plant
Chippewa Falls

Wellness

Low-Fidelity Design

Low-Fidelity Design explores Minnesota’s underground music scene through DIY visual identities, affordable production methods, and creative design. Featuring the Minnesota Underground Music archive, the exhibition connects sound and visual expression while highlighting accessible, resource-driven making at UW–Stout.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

notaflof: wisco + mpls punk in the ‘20s

Notaflof explores Wisconsin and Minneapolis punk communities through show flyers, album artwork, zines, activism, and stage props. Curated by Evan Minsker, the exhibition highlights regional artists and the creativity, accessibility, and cultural impact of punk across the Midwest.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

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

29 Pines Thanksgiving Buffet

Wheaton Family Restaurant hosts this Thanksgiving Buffet serving turkey, ham, beef tips, mashed potatoes, veggies, pasta salad, fruit, dinner rolls, salad bar, and dessert. Reservation required.

29 Pines Conference Center
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Featuring roast turkey, baked ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, cranberries, rolls, salad bar, pumpkin pie or cheesecake.

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill
Durand

Food & Drink Holiday

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a traditional thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, cranberries, and pumpkin bar. Take-outs & dine-in.

Saving Grace Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

November Artist Katina Bauer Exhibit

The beautiful acrylic paintings of landscape artist Katina Bauer will be on display at Decadent Gifts and Gallery during the month of November. With recent showings at the Pablo Center and the Heyde Center, visitors are sure to be inspired and impressed by her detailed landscapes that capture the colors and textures of our local landscapes.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Hope Gospel Mission's Thanksgiving Community Dinner

All are invited to receive a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner. Offered as a sit-down dinner, or drive-thru service. This free meal is supported by the donors of Hope Gospel Mission.

Hope Renewal Center for Men
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a special Thanksgiving menu and skip the stress of cooking at Fox Run Tavern.

Fox Run Tavern
Eau Claire

Food & Drink Holiday

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

SMART Recovery Art Night

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and the model is designed to help people create meaningful, lasting change through skill-building, reflection, and support.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

After School Special - Beginning Painting [6 Week Course]

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 for your creative kiddo. Sessions include all materials, including acrylics and watercolor paints.

New Heights School of Art
Eau Claire

Visual Art Crafting & Making

Reiki Infused Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga combined with Reiki offers a harmonious blend of gentle movement and energy healing

The Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Dance

Trivia Night @ Valley Burger Market on River

Hosted by Magical Moments DJ. Win Valley Burger merch & gift cards.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Music Bingo @ On the Rocks

Free to play, prizes to win, Rolling progressive Jackpot.

On The Rocks
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Family Escape Room

Find hidden keys and clues to solve a series of puzzles and successfully ‘escape’ the room!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

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

Visual Art

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

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

Holiday

Elk Mound Lion's Club Lights Of Love

This holiday season help light up the community community and honor or remember the special people in your life by sponsoring colored bulbs on the tree.

November - December

Elk Mound Library/Community Center Parking Lot
ELK MOUND

Holiday

Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express: A Magical Ride to See Santa

Ride through the heart of downtown Eau Claire to eventually arrive in the woods of Carson Park at the charming Sunnyview School House, to experience a historic schoolhouse Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves!

Weekends from Nov 27 to Dec 20

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Holiday

Valley Arts Association Fall Membership Show

"Planet Earth" is the theme for this year's annual membership exhibition by the Valley Arts Association. The exhibition showcases the members interpretation of the theme using a wide variety of media: painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and fiber arts.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Visual Art

Low-Fidelity Design

Low-Fidelity Design explores Minnesota’s underground music scene through DIY visual identities, affordable production methods, and creative design. Featuring the Minnesota Underground Music archive, the exhibition connects sound and visual expression while highlighting accessible, resource-driven making at UW–Stout.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

notaflof: wisco + mpls punk in the ‘20s

Notaflof explores Wisconsin and Minneapolis punk communities through show flyers, album artwork, zines, activism, and stage props. Curated by Evan Minsker, the exhibition highlights regional artists and the creativity, accessibility, and cultural impact of punk across the Midwest.

Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout Polytechnic Micheels Hall
Menomonie

Visual Art

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

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

Black Friday Barrel Aged Monsters

Try four super rare Barrel Aged dark beers in a flight for $15, or available in 10z pours and crowlers.

The Growler Guys
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Fall Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair

Stop in to shop and support local crafters and small businesses who will be set up on multiple floors of the museum.

Chippewa Area History Center
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

November Artist Katina Bauer Exhibit

The beautiful acrylic paintings of landscape artist Katina Bauer will be on display at Decadent Gifts and Gallery during the month of November. With recent showings at the Pablo Center and the Heyde Center, visitors are sure to be inspired and impressed by her detailed landscapes that capture the colors and textures of our local landscapes.

Decadent Gifts and Gallery
Eau Claire

Visual Art

Pixel Party

Drop in for pixel art, Perler beads, and other activities inspired by the world of Minecraft.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

The Christmas Tree Trolley: A Cut-Your-Own Tree Farm Adventure

Festive trolley ride to local favorite, Lowes Creek Tree Farm. When your freshly cut tree is bundled and ready, we’ll load it onto a trailer behind the trolley, pause for some photos, and then enjoy the picturesque ride back to The Local Store.

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Holiday Kids

Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Trolley Tour

Explore via a decorated trolley with stops at River Bend Winery & Distillery where you’ll also sample some amazing Sweet Driver Chocolate, Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe, and concluding at The Lakely.

Fridays and Saturdays Nov 27 to Dec 26 (see website for schedule)

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Food & Drink

Live Music: The Magic Bag

What began as a collab between teachers and students has resulted in 3 full length albums of indie/rock/folk/reggae/psychedelic music that focuses on coming of age gratefully.

Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: Mélange

Mélange is a vocal trio w/ guitar that plays a mix of original music and covers spanning the genres of jazz, soul, folk, country, and pop.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

Live Music: The Sparrows

Come out to see the debut of The Sparrows - featuring covers from the 80s-2020s! Fleetwood Mac, Noah Kahan, the Cranberries, and many more.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Music

Them Coulee Boys - The Final Show

Join Them Coulee Boys at Pablo Center for one final Friendsgiving celebration as the band embarks on its farewell tour and takes the stage together for the last time.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Music

Bad Santa Naughty List Tavern Trolley Tour

Join award-winning comedian Cullen Ryan as he embodies a beleaguered and bottomed-out Santa, bringing you edgy, off-the-wall, interactive comedy between stops at three classic local watering holes, all of which are dolled up for the season.

Fridays and Saturdays Nov 27 to Dec 26

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Nightlife Holiday

Family Escape Room

Find hidden keys and clues to solve a series of puzzles and successfully ‘escape’ the room!

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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