Events Calendar

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

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

Santa and Mrs. Claus at River Bend

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at River Bend for do-it-yourself photos. No reservations necessary! FREE hot chocolate (just for the kids), plus the first 100 kids receive a little gift.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Kids 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

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

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

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

The Memories

Their signature “MUSIC, LAUGHTER, AND WONDERFUL TIMES” approach was highlighted by their captivating three-part harmonies, comedy, novelty songs, and fun and engaging experiences.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music Seniors

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

Winter Solstice: Flow & Frequency

Honor the seasonal shift by turning inward and slowing down. Embrace a mindful asana practice with intertwining sound elements, before coming to rest for a soothing sound bath and yoga nidra meditation.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio
Eau Claire

Wellness Holiday

The Memories

Their signature “MUSIC, LAUGHTER, AND WONDERFUL TIMES” approach was highlighted by their captivating three-part harmonies, comedy, novelty songs, and fun and engaging experiences.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Music Seniors

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

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 - Beaver Creek Reserve

Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. Register by 12/18.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Rural Story Times in Cornell

Join River Source Family Center staff at Cornell Library for a Rural Story Time. Enjoy snacks, activities and take home a book each month.

Cornell Public Library

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

Winter Solstice Snowshoe Hike

Join a BCR naturalist for a presentation about the celebrations and traditions of the winter solstice around the world, then venture out and immerse yourselves in nature.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors Holiday

Mighty Museum Mondays: "Winter Solstice"

Includes 3 hours of fun, a meal, and activities. Activities include making small lanterns, holiday music, model toy trains, candle making, explore a Dickensian village, and more.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

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

Food for Thought Book Club

Copies of the discussion titles are available at the library about a month in advance and can be picked up at the circulation desk. Book list posted on library website.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words

Yoga Church

A space to catch your breath. Yoga Church is a community practice where we explore spirituality through movement and meditation. All bodies, backgrounds and beliefs welcome.

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Wellness Spirituality

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

DJ Bingo at VFW 305 Starr

Song clips instead of numbers. Get "Bingo" and win prizes. Wide variety of music genres.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

DJ Trivia @ Heartbreakers

Gift card prizes. $30 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Late Night Karaoke

Hosted in the bar lounge.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Nightlife

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

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

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat

The JONAH Voices United Task force invites you to a coffee hour to connect, share your feelings, and find shared values.

JONAH Office
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Women's Sober Strong Support Meetings

This welcoming and supportive gathering provides a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences, and find encouragement along their recovery journey.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness Women

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

Men's Sober Strong Support Meetings

A welcoming, supportive space for men to connect, share openly, and support one another through recovery and life’s challenges.

Eau Claire YMCA
Eau Claire

Wellness

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery is a science-informed approach to recovery that focuses on practical tools, self-awareness, and building a life beyond addictive behaviors.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Girl Dinner

Girl Dinner Club is a monthly gathering for women who want an easy reason to get out of the house, meet new people, and do something fun without having to plan the whole evening themselves.

At The Roots LLC
Eau Claire

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Cookie Run Braverse TCG

Whether you're a beginner or have your perfect deck, come to play the new Cookie Run trading card game. If you don't have a deck, they'll loan you one. Free cookies for attendees, and prize drawings.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies

Cookies & Crokinole

Learn Crokinole, sharpen your flick, or challenge new opponents on their premium boards from Brown Castle Games. Free cookies for attendees, and prize giveaways.

Northwood Game Haven
Chippewa Falls

Games & Hobbies