Eau Claire Autumn Activities

Fall Harvest is sponsored by:

CCF Bank
2125 Cameron St
Eau Claire

Places & Resources

PROST! Check Out These Five Oktoberfest Events in the Valley

it’s practically its own season in our neck of the woods, so here are some events to celebrate

Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Bloomer, and other wider-area Oktoberfest events to get in the spirit ...

THE PERFECT PICK: Picking Promises Connects Farms to Those in Need

the growing organization tackles food insecurity, one pint and bushel at a time

Picking Promises, a venture that tackles food insecurity by connecting local growers and food distribution organizations, is now in its second year...

DRIVEN TO TEARS: Processing Horseradish Harvest Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

producing this condiment requires plenty of protective gear

“Want to make horseradish?” my sister asked. I hesitated for only a minute before saying yes. Our family loves horseradish, and my son-in-law practically eats it out of the jar with a spoon. My sister and ...

C.F. Oktoberfest Celebrates 20 Years in the Valley with Beer, Food, Music, and More

introducing new events while keeping old favorites, everyone will have something to enjoy

A local and family favorite, Oktoberfest celebrates German culture by building connections through dressing up, dancing, eating great food, and (of course) beer! With stages filled with live music, a kid’s play area featuring games, art, and more, and local beer from Leinenkugel’s to go around, Octoberfest also celebrates something new for their 20th anniversary...

Local Artists Host Studio Tour to Connect Community to Art, Autumn

Falling Leaves Art Studio Tour celebrates 20 years of hosting the event this year

In rolling hills of oak, birch, and maple trees looming in colors of orange, yellow, and red, autumn in the Chippewa Valley is nothing short of spectacular. Amongst the trees, a few artists gathered to create the Falling Leaves Art Studio Tour with the hopes of connecting to more people interested in art but were unaware of the studios...

2023 Downtown Eau Claire Fall Festival Slated for Sept. 16

this year’s event is gearing up to be the biggest yet, will host more than 100 vendors

Even though some of us aren’t ready to admit it, fall is almost upon us. What better way to celebrate the incoming season than with one of Eau Claire’s favorite annual events, the Downtown Eau Claire Fall Festival, which will be Saturday, Sept. 16 ...

The Glass Orchard and Siren Shrub Team Up For Fall

Wisco collaboration leads to new Honeycrisp Shrub beverage

The Glass Orchard in Eau Claire has become a destination on many fall to-do lists for the last 5 years. Known for their glass-blowing demonstrations and 5-acre apple orchard, they use their apples in many products they sell...

Oh My Gourd! River Prairie’s Ginormous Pumpkin Festival is Sept. 24

bring your family to see giant pumpkins, enjoy a race, some dessert, and kid activities

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! River Prairie’s Annual Ginormous Pumpkin Festival is back this year on Sept. 24. Not only will you be able to check out some of the area’s prodigious pumpkins, but there will...

Places & Resources

Corn Mazes 8

Get lost and found in the Valley's finest maize mazes

Hiking & Biking Trails 35

Hit the trail!

Orchards 12

Bushels of Apples, Fruit Picking, Tours, Cider, and so on

Patches & More 12

Pumpkins, Gourds, Hayrides, Mazes, Fruit Projectiles, Cider, and more

Wineries & Vineyards 13

Featuring locations in Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, Trempeleau, and Vernon counties.