Events Calendar

10am-1pm Saturday Dec. 5

Holiday Hoopla - Menomonie Store

A festive day filled with fun and holiday cheer. Enjoy free pictures with Santa, a kids scavenger hunt, card making station and indulge in delicious free samples from local vendors.

Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Menomonie

Food & Drink Holiday

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

Kids

10:30am-noon Saturday Dec. 5

Winter Tree Identification Hike/Snowshoe

Join Environmental Consultant, Anna DeMers, as she teaches us how to identify trees in multiple ways when leaves aren't present.

Northwest Park
Eau Claire

Outdoors

10:30am Saturday Dec. 5

Chippewa Valley Humanists

Open meeting for members and anyone interested in learning more about Humanism. Room 104.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Spirituality

11am-5pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

noon-2pm Saturday Dec. 5

Meet the Author – Sandi Kallsen

Meet romance author Sandi Kallsen; she’ll have books for sale and signing, featuring "Love on Mute."

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

noon-3pm Saturday Dec. 5

Meet the Author – Hannah Baribeau

Meet author Hannah Baribeau; she’ll have books for sale and signing, featuring the books "Forget Me Not", "Gradiare", "Once a Lion", and "Always a Lion."

Dragon Tale Books
Menomonie

Words

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

noon-4pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

noon-4:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

6th Annual Winterlude Market

Featuring 20+ local vendors selling ceramics, vintage, home goods, fiber art, artwork, and handmade gifts. Food with Chef Stacy, live music, hot drinks, and more.

Brewery Nonic
Menomonie

noon Saturday Dec. 5

Beginning Oil Painting II

A continuation for students who have completed Beginner One or have basic oil painting experience.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

1-2pm Saturday Dec. 5

GEEKcon Short Film Festival

An indie film festival and competition sponsored by McIntyre Library during the annual GEEKcon. An awards ceremony will follow.

Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC
Eau Claire

Stage & Screen

1-4:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

1pm Saturday Dec. 5

Eau Claire Santa Cycle Rampage

A holiday social ride, at a casual & friendly "slow roll" pace. Come in festive fashions, like Santa costumes, holiday sweaters, elf outfits, Christmas tree costumes, jingle bell jammies, or anything else holiday themed.

Haymarket Plaza
Eau Claire

Holiday Recreation

2-4pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

2-5pm Saturday Dec. 5

Leinenkugel's Holiday Weekends

Festive fun, live music, and holiday shopping at the lodge. Cheese samples, gift wrapping, pet giving tree, Leinie's patch design bar, and more.

Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls

2pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

4-5:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

CollECtive Arts Presents: "And The Word Became Flesh" - A Christmas Concert

Enjoy the gospel-styled praise of CollECtive Choir, dancing of CollECtive Dance, and the variety of Christmas and holiday music from the CollECtive Jam teen music community.

Calvary Baptist Church
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

4-9pm Saturday Dec. 5

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 Fairs & Festivals

5-8pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

5:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

A Georgian Feast

An all-inclusive dining experience inspired by the Republic of Georgia. Featuring traditional dishes and Georgian wines, storytelling, laughter, guided toasts by the Tamada (toastmaster), and shared reflection.

Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center
Chippewa Falls

Food & Drink

6-9pm Saturday Dec. 5

Saturday Night Curling Open House

Learn to curl on Saturday nights with friendly instructors (registration required, no experience needed).

Eau Claire Curling Club
Eau Claire

Recreation

6pm Saturday Dec. 5

Wonderland Parade & After Party

This annual winter parade is beloved Chippewa Falls tradition. Head to Riverfront Park afterwards for fun for the whole family.

Downtown Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls

6:30-7:15pm Saturday Dec. 5

Glass Snowperson Ornament

This ornament features an adorable snowperson of your customization, with your own special touches and a magical scene.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Holiday Kids

7-8pm Saturday Dec. 5

"Holiday Help Wanted" (ECWIT original Humorous Holiday Reading)

A humorous original holiday reading

Unity Center
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making Kids Holiday

7-9:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

Audacious A Cappella Semester Concert: Dusk and Dawn

Audacious A Cappella performs its end-of-semester concert.

Schofield Auditorium UWEC
Eau Claire

Music

7-10pm Saturday Dec. 5

Live Music w/ Garden Party

Garden Party is a folk rock trio who originally met as players in the Ukulele Club of Eau Claire, finding that their musical ties went deep.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

7pm Saturday Dec. 5

Stout Choirs present “Festival of Light”

The concert will mark festive occasions that celebrate light, including Diwali from India, Hanukkah from Israel, Lucia Day from Sweden, and Christmas.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Menomonie

Music Holiday

7:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

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. 5

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

7:45-8:30pm Saturday Dec. 5

Glass Crystal Tree Ornament

Learn how to arrange glass pieces to create this ornament, now with new color themes available.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

9-11pm Saturday Dec. 5

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

All DaySunday Dec. 6

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

All DaySunday Dec. 6

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 DaySunday Dec. 6

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 DaySunday Dec. 6

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

All DaySunday Dec. 6

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

All DaySunday Dec. 6

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

All DaySunday Dec. 6

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

9am-3pm Sunday Dec. 6

Introduction to Folk-Art Wood Carving

Intended for fist time carvers and beginners, this workshop will introduce basic wood carving techniques.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

9am-3pm Sunday Dec. 6

Introduction to Folk-Art Wood Carving

Take the time to learn a new hobby or hone your wood carving skills as we dive into the fun world of folk art wood carving! Register by 11/20.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek