Events Calendar

New Year's Eve Afternoon Celebration

A family-friendly new year's eve celebration of fun and excitement. Enjoy activities like special projects, face painting, caricature drawings, and more, plus a balloon drop at 4pm.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Kids 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

New Year's Bash at The Brickhouse

Varsity Club, Creechers, and Greater than Human perform with a countdown toast at midnight.

The Brickhouse
Eau Claire

Music

New Year’s Eve with Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra

Ring in the new year with a swing, a step, and a toast with, appetizers, festive revelry, and music from Troppo Big Band Orchestra from high-energy dance numbers to big band faves.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Holiday

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

Haut Hosted Hijinks - New Years Eve Party

Send 2026 out the door with some chaos. Music, games, drinks, singing, dancing, prizes, and fun, then a champagne toast and countdown.

River Jams
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

Uncommon Denominator Presents: An Uncommon New Year Round 2

Second annual New Year's Eve party with live music from Uncommon Denominator and DJ Chase Bucheger, hosted food and drinks, door prizes, games, and a midnight champagne pour.

The Lismore
Eau Claire

Music

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

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

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

First First Day Hike 2027

Hike on groomed trails with beautiful views of Lake Wissota. Stop in the park office for coffee or cocoa (provided by the Friends of Lake Wissota State Park). Pets welcome on a leash.

Lake Wissota State Park
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors

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

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

Christmas Bird Count - Nelson

Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. Register by 12/31.

Location Provided Upon Registration
Nelson

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

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

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics Spirituality

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Geoffrey Asmus (2 Shows)

Stand-up comedian Geoffrey Asmus, who has released three specials and a #1 iTunes album, headlines a show at The Plus. His last performance there sold out in less than a week.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Geoffrey Asmus (2 Shows)

Stand-up comedian Geoffrey Asmus, who has released three specials and a #1 iTunes album, headlines a show at The Plus. His last performance there sold out in less than a week.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Comedy & Improv

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

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

Silent Peace Walk

Enjoy this community walk along the beautiful Chippewa River. Walk in mindful, peaceful silence for 20 minutes, and close with a fervent wish for peace in the world.

Riverfront Park
Chippewa Falls

Community, Neighborhoods & Civics

Cookbook Club

Everyone checks out the cookbook and makes something from it to bring to the club, try the dishes, and discuss the cookbook.

Altoona Public Library
Altoona

Words Food & Drink Socializing, Clubs, and Connection

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

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

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

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

Little Movers Storytime

Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills. Storytime is followed by play group.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

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

Bouncing Babies Storytime

stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannels, music, and movement to help your child develop early literacy and school readiness skills. Storytime is followed by play group.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Open Mic & Musician Gathering

High-quality sound system for musical acts. 2 microphones and a small percussion set.

VFW Post 305
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Meditation & Buddhism: Weekly Gathering

Join the Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha for three 30-minute segments: silent meditation, a talk on the Buddha’s teachings, and group discussion.

Unity of Eau Claire
Eau Claire

Wellness

Amp Quiz Trivia @ Tomahawk Room

Enjoy this cozy hometown place that is perfect to gather friends and show off your trivial knowledge. Great drinks flow while top teams win prizes every Tuesday.

Tomahawk Room
Chippewa Falls

Nightlife

DJ Bingo @ Seymour Swigs

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

Seymour Swigs
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Open Mic Night at The Plus

Weekly open mic featuring music, comedy, and spoken word. Musicians get two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign up at 6pm; slots fill quickly.

The Plus
Eau Claire

Music Comedy & Improv

Trivioke Night @ 5 O'Clock Club

Trivia from 7 to 9pm, followed by Karaoke from 9pm to midnight.

Five O'Clock Club
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Cosmic Otter Club

Peter from Buffalo Galaxy, hosts with new musicians every week.

The Mousetrap
Eau Claire

Music

Karaoke @ Big T's

Hosted by DJ Kramer.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Big T's
Eau Claire

Nightlife

Cozy Coloring for Adults

Relax, color, and enjoy meeting new people or just spending time quietly around others. Coloring sheets and art supplies for all ability levels will be provided.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Toddler Storytime

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

Toddler Time

Drop-in after Toddler Storytime to enjoy bonus play activities perfect for toddlers.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Kids

Cozy Coloring for Adults

Relax, color, and enjoy meeting new people or just spending time quietly around others. Coloring sheets and art supplies for all ability levels will be provided.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Crafting & Making

Nia Joyful Dance! Movement for Body, Mind and Spirit

Nia is the "Love your Body" workout, combining both choreographed and free form movement from the martial arts, dance and mindfulness.

Bella Black - Banbury Place BLD 13 Suite 122

Wellness

Reboot Social Monthly Stern Army Pinball Tournament

An IFPA-sanctioned event. Swiss style 6 rounds. Sign up starts at 5:30pm, game begins at 6pm. Top 3 places get prizes. Sign up at the downstairs bar.

The Reboot Social
Eau Claire

Games & Hobbies