Events Calendar

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

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

Supervisory Management Certificate Program: Cross-Cultural Communication and Conflict Resolution

Build skills to communicate across cultures, prevent misunderstandings, and navigate conflict with confidence through interactive learning and real-world application.

Online through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education

Career & Professional Development

Friday Table

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

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Wellness Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

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

Wilson Place Museum HolidayTour

Step back in time for Christmas at Wilson Place Museum. Explore the beautifully decorated historic mansion and discover its fascinating history during a guided holiday tour.

Wilson Place Museum
MENOMONIE

Museums & History 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

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

Sustainable Stitching

Bring along whatever needle craft project you’ve got sitting half-finished, or join to get inspired.

The Weaver's Grove
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

Ironstill + D. Janakey Live

Old-time duo Ironstill combines fiddle and banjo into thundering instrumentals and original Midwest songs. D. Janakey, a folk artist from the Midwest DIY circuit, performs confessional songs compared to John Prine and Paul Simon.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music

Lessons and Carols: Prepare Him Room

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

First Congregational United Church Of Christ Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Music Holiday

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical"

Filled with classic hits like “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and the title song, this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday special features all your favorite characters.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Holiday Kids Stage & Screen

Merry Metal Xmas

Reaping Asmodeia returns to the Chippewa Valley in support of their new album Terminal Lucidity. Joined by special guests Caustic Abyss and Dead Soul Symphony.

On the Rocks Bar
Chippewa Falls

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! Open during regular library hours. Registration required on library website (opens November 16).

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

Christmas Bird Count - Chippewa Falls

Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. Register by 12/17.

Location Provided Upon Registration
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors

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

Holiday Blossom Bar

Add a little floral magic to your holiday season and make a festival floral arrangement.

Green Oasis Garden Center
Chippewa Falls

Home & Garden

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

Huntington's Disease Support Group

For anyone with Huntington's Disease and/or their family members , friends, colleagues, and support persons.

Lake Street United Methodist Church
Eau Claire

Wellness Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Page Turners Book Club

Enjoy coffee or tea and book talk at the Bloomer Public Library in the Community Room. A themed book discussion where everyone reads different books on the same topic.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Words

Edible Rocks

Enjoy a story about rocks and the unique traits of each type, then you'll use candy to mimic the rock cycle in real time.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Kids

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Kids Holiday

December Market at MOR

Browse 30+ local vendors and crafters offering baked goods, handmade items, unique crafts, and more.

Market on River
Chippewa Falls

Open Houses & Shopping

Merry Makers Market

A great selection of handmade goods including art, decor, jewelry, woodworking, laser engraving, ceramics, apparel, baked goods, and more.

The Lismore
Eau Claire

Open Houses & Shopping Holiday

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical"

Filled with classic hits like “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and the title song, this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday special features all your favorite characters.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Holiday Kids Stage & Screen

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

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

Wilson Place Museum HolidayTour

Step back in time for Christmas at Wilson Place Museum. Explore the beautifully decorated historic mansion and discover its fascinating history during a guided holiday tour.

Wilson Place Museum
MENOMONIE

Museums & History 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

Crafternoon at the Library

An afternoon of crafting at the library. Sign up will be available the first of the month as well as an example or description of the month's craft.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Crafting & Making

Eau Claire Children's Theater: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical"

Filled with classic hits like “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and the title song, this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday special features all your favorite characters.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Holiday Kids Stage & Screen

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

Holiday

Christmas Cookie Class

Join Ashley from Simply Cake Couture for a festive outing filled with coffee and edible art. Decorate 8 sugar cookies featuring four designs, learn royal icing techniques. No experience needed.

Legacy Coffee
Eau Claire

Food & Drink 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

DECI Meat Raffle at 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery

DECI Meat Raffles bring people together for a fun, casual fundraiser featuring chances to win locally sourced meats, cheese, charcuterie, and other prizes.

2 Roots Gallery
Eau Claire

Nightlife Food & Drink

Lezbeanhonest: A Monthly Lesbian Meetup

Cozy, comfy vibes in a safe, sapphic space. Meet new friends, chat, be seen, and be you.

The Rev
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

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 Double Stops

The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz.

The Lakely
Eau Claire

Music

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

A Child's Christmas in Wales

A Wisconsin Christmas tradition returns as Jim Miller brings his solo performance of Dylan Thomas' beloved holiday story A Child's Christmas in Wales to the Family Learning Center in Menomonie.

Family Learning Center
Menomonie

Holiday Stage & Screen

Sex Toy Bingo: A Fundraiser

Expect sexy prizes, holiday shopping fun, and a silent auction, all benefiting The Bridge to Hope and its work supporting women and families affected by domestic violence.

The Eau Claire Fire House
Eau Claire

Nightlife Causes & Charities

Last Open Road, Rock and Blues

Together since 2009, LOR plays Classic Rock and Rockin' Blues with a unique set-list.

Ole's Southside Tavern
Eau Claire

Music