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Cranky Creature Couture Specializes in Spooky Vibes & Leatherwork

area's growing 'spooky' scene has welcomed Eau Claire artisans' handcrafted leatherwork, jewelry, and more

Black Kettle Tea Shoppe is a horror haven, in that owner Brianna Vodvarka is a purveyor of all things strange and unusual. It only makes sense that Cranky Creature Couture, a largely handcrafted leatherworks line, has a home there. Ray is one of two locals behind Cranky Creature Couture (Mikey, her partner, joined our bench chat after getting off work). She has a big, bright smile only initially outshined by their current ‘do (a neon hued buzzcut), typically donning all-black attire ...

SAY AHHH! Don't Be Spooked By The Dentist, Visit Regis Court Dental Associates

To some kiddos (and adults!) there's at least one thing scarier than any ghosts, ghouls, or goblins: Going to the dentist!

To some kiddos (and adults!), there’s at least one thing scarier than any ghosts, ghouls, or goblins: Going to the dentist! In Eau Claire, Regis Court Dental Associates specifically addresses what they call “dental anxiety.” The longtime family dental practice has served locals since its opening in 1978, offering a wide array of services and care for folks of all ages – and with any level of dental anxiety ...

WELCOME TO ‘INSECTOPIA,’ An Entomology By E.C. Creatives

ArtFly and The Beyond collaborate on upcoming ‘community art installation,’ celebrate the downtown oddity shop’s first anniversary

Crawling, creeping, or sporting multicolored wings, insects are now the focus of an upcoming artistic installation — or entomology — in the Chippewa Valley. “Insectopia,” a community art show between Eau Claire’s ArtFly collective and The Beyond will begin in mid-October...

Chippewa Valley Trick-or-Treat Times Include a Big Change for 2024

Attention goblins: Saturday, Oct. 26, is the day to gather candy in downtown E.C.

Alright ghosts and goblins, now that you’ve got your costume ready, it’s time to make your ghoulish plans for how to haunt the Chippewa Valley, see some spooky sights, and scoop up the most candy. We’ve got you covered with a list of all the major local ...

Spice Up Your Spooky Season With These Events

typical dress-up Halloween parties are fun, but these five local events are serving up something different

Local breweries and eateries often welcome folks dressed their best for the spooky season with a Halloween shindig of sorts, and while those are still fun to hit with friends, if you’re looking for ...

HIGH BRIDGE HOWL: Scream Your Stress Away at Inaugural Event

sometimes, you just need a good cry – other times, you need a group scream

“One person screaming off a bridge is a cry for help; a group of people screaming off a bridge is a cathartic experience that is sure to be a howl!” Sold yet? (I am!) For the first time, an organized group scream will be occurring at one of Eau Claire’s historic landmarks ...

CREEP IT REAL: Halloween Displays Contest Returns to Eau Claire

participate in the ’Spooktacular Displays’ contest and enjoy the 30+ homes already displaying their spooky decor

For the second year in a row, lovers of the macabre, spooky, and autumnal can participate in the Chippewa Valley Spooktacular Displays contest by dressing up their lawns and home exteriors. You may be surprised at the sheer number of participants over the years, and the incredible creativity many put into their spooky season lawn scenes and decorations ...

GET YOUR HAUNT ON: 4 Haunted Trails and Houses to Check Out

it’s that time of year when the air starts to chill and folks look for a spooky thrill

Thanks to the local farms and area organizations who enjoy getting into the Halloween spirit of tricks, treats, and scares, there are quite a few opportunities for folks who seek out spooky events. Here are a handful of local haunted houses and trails put on through the month of October...

RIDE INTO DARKNESS: Latest Trolley Tours Will Delve Into Dark History

Chippewa Valley Trolley Co. set to explore Eau Claire tales of crime, scandal, and the paranormal

While the Signature Eau Claire Tour offers a sunnier view of Eau Claire’s story, the Dark History Tour will take passengers deep into the city’s seedy side. There will be stories of crime and mayhem, from events ripped from recent headlines that made national news ...

Welcome to the Slaughterhouse: The Fire House is Ready for Halloween

The Fire House bar is reanimating as the “Slaughterhouse” this spooky season with events all October long

While this will be the third year of the Monster Mash Party and costume contest, The Fire House Bar (202 Gibson St., Eau Claire), is getting its Halloween spirit on with new events this year as well...