Saturday Nov. 21 11am-5pm

Vendors in the Vines at River Bend

A boutique style market in the vineyard. Shop local makers, artists, and boutiques. Enjoy live music, grab food from a food truck, and enjoy wine or a cocktail.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

Monday Nov. 23

School's Out Open Skating

School’s Out Skating dates are modified open skating hours that coordinate with the ECASD academic calendar. When school is out, grab a friend and skate at Hobb's.

Hobbs Ice Arena
Eau Claire

Saturday Oct. 24 10am-3pm

Crafting for A Cause Fundraier

A cozy day that supports a meaningful mission. Shop, connect, donate and make a difference and enter raffles to support the American Red Cross of WI.

Stout Craft Co.
Menomonie

Saturday Nov. 7 9am-2pm

Saving Grace Lutheran Church Bazaar and Bake Sale

Features a silent auction (all one-of-a-kind handmade items) and baked goods (Including their famous LEFSE and the Men of Grace’s caramel rolls). Lunch available. Many craft items including knitting, sewing, sport themed, woods, holiday decor and Cherished Treasures.

Saving Grace Lutheran Church
Eau Claire

Saturday Nov. 7 9am-2pm

Flynn Fall Market

50+ local crafters & vendors. Amazing prize drawings. Raises funds for student events, field trips, staff appreciation and more at Flynn Elementary.

Flynn Elementary School
Eau Claire

Saturday Nov. 7 10am

Winter Porch Pot Class

Class includes a 5lb bundle of mixed evergreens, a pot filled with dirt, one stem of decorative berries, a quick demo, lots of help, and holiday inspiration.

May’s Floral Garden
Eau Claire

Saturday Nov. 7 6:30-7:15pm

Classic Icy Glass Snowflake Class

Learn how to assemble glass pieces and use various other forms of glass to decorate your own snowflake ornament.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Saturday Nov. 7 7:45-8:30pm

Glass Crystal Tree Ornament

Learn how to arrange glass pieces to create this ornament, now with new color themes available.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Thursday Nov. 12 5:30-7:30pm

Needle Felted Ornaments

Get into the Christmas spirit and make some unique ornaments with Needle Felting with Elizabeth. Email to reserve your spot.

Red Fern Cafe
Fall Creek

Saturday Nov. 14 9am-3pm

9th Annual Eau Claire Global Market

Bringing fair trade handcrafted products and food items from around the world, promoting sustainable livelihoods and development. International food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

First Congregational UCC
Eau Claire

Saturday Nov. 14 10am-4pm

Collective Charm's Christmas Celebration

Shop unique antique, vintage, and thoughtfully upcycled Christmas treasures from vendors. Enjoy complimentary cookies, sweet treats, festive booth displays, and hidden coupons throughout the store.

Collective Charm
Chippewa Falls

Every Saturday, Sunday from Nov. 14 to Dec. 20, 11am-5pm

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market

An outdoor European style. Christmas market Freshly baked artisan breads, jewelry, knitwear, casual clothing, holiday and home decor, candles & scents, gifts from around the world, toys, hand-turned wooden gifts, and more. Santa visits, and brunch served 10am-2pm.

Villa Bellezza Outdoor Christmas Market
Pepin

Saturday Nov. 14 6:30-7:15pm

Glass Snowperson Ornament

This ornament features an adorable snowperson of your customization, with your own special touches and a magical scene.

The Glass Orchard
Eau Claire

Friday Nov. 20 noon-4pm

Holiday Artisan Market

Discover local artists and makers, as well as find some wonderfully unique gifts for your loved ones (or yourself) just in time for the Holiday Season! The Mabel Tainter has been presenting a fine arts and crafts event since 1999.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Saturday Nov. 21 9am-3pm

Central Lutheran Craft Fair

Browse a selection of handmade ornaments, tote bags, clothing, and unique gifts while supporting local crafters.

Central Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Nov. 21 noon-5pm

3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Live music, vendors, raffle prizes, and food & drink specials.

Heartbreakers Bar & Grill
Chippewa Falls

Tuesday Nov. 24 7-8:30pm

Christmas with Lorie Line 2026

Touring for 37 years, Ms. Line will share all the favorite hits of her Christmas career and tell sentimental stories that delight in the season.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Wednesday Nov. 25 7:30-9pm

A Thanksgiving Improv Show

A 1 hour long improv show with audience participation with Thanksgiving themes for your "Blackout Wednesday" night before seeing the family on Thanksgiving.

Oh Claire Improv
Eau Claire

Friday Nov. 27 11am-4pm

Fall Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair

Stop in to shop and support local crafters and small businesses who will be set up on multiple floors of the museum.

Chippewa Area History Center
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Nov. 28 9am-7pm

Dazzle Day & Ho Ho Ho Expo

A showcase of holiday spirit. Craft fair and bake sale at the Ho-Ho-Ho Expo at Durand-Arkansaw High School (9am-2pm). Kidpalooza from 3-5pm at Durand City Hall. Dazzle Day Parade on Main Street at 6pm.

Locations in Durand

Every Saturday from Nov. 28 to Dec. 19, 10am-2pm

Santa's House

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

Rutledge Charity Building
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Nov. 28 10am

Santa's Arrival

Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive in Chippewa Falls for the holiday season! Head over to their house after their arrival to tell them all your Christmas wishes.

BMO Harris Bank parking lot
Chippewa Falls

Sunday Nov. 29 3pm

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

Emery Entertainment presents this look into famed British fantasy authors C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkein, and how Tolkein changed Lewis's view of Christmas forever.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Wednesday Dec. 2 7pm

Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas

Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas takes you back to the 1970s, a golden era when John Denver's music lit up the airwaves and warmed hearts across America.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Thursday Dec. 3 7pm

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

A breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Thursday Dec. 3 7:30pm

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: "It's a Wonderful Life"

By James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra starting Jimmy Stewart. "It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Grand Theatre
Eau Claire

Friday Dec. 4 6:30-8pm

Clearwater Winter Parade

An illuminated parade, warming shelter, fireworks, games, and music. Theme is The Funny Pages "Come Alive"!

Parade at Grand & 1st Ave

Friday Dec. 4 7:30-9:30pm

Holiday Cheer with Newberry & Verch

Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable, toe tapping, hand clapping night of lively fiddling, driving banjo tunes, rich harmonies, and step dancing.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Dec. 5 8:30am-noon

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar

Featuring: Baked goods with lots of Christmas cookies, white elephant table, crafts, homemade noodles & lefse.

Faith Lutheran Church
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Dec. 5 10am-5pm

Chippewa Valley Bee Expo Christmas Market

The Chippewa Valley Bee Expo hosts a holiday market of local vendors bringing you handcrafted gifts, holiday decor, sweet treats, and more.

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Dec. 5 10am-6pm

Holiday Open House w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

There will be lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and local featured artists with ornaments, decor, leather, beanies, embroidery, books, puzzles, gnomes, jewelry, apparel, 3D prints, paper art, candles, soap, lotion, stickers, wood working, and more.

Wisconsin Makers Market
Eau Claire

Saturday Dec. 5 6pm

Wonderland Parade & After Party

This annual winter parade is beloved Chippewa Falls tradition. Head to Riverfront Park afterwards for fun for the whole family.

Downtown Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Dec. 5 7pm

Stout Choirs present “Festival of Light”

The concert will mark festive occasions that celebrate light, including Diwali from India, Hanukkah from Israel, Lucia Day from Sweden, and Christmas. There will also be music about the mystery, beauty, and hope that light brings.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Menomonie

Sunday Dec. 6 1-4pm

Cook Rutledge Mansion Christmas Open House

Come and enjoy a glimpse into a Victorian Christmas with live entertainment, cookies, hot chocolate and more while exploring this one of a kind mansion.

505 W. Grand Ave. Chippewa Falls

Sunday Dec. 6 1:30pm

UWEC 52nd Annual Holiday Concert

Includes performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women’s Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Friday Dec. 11 5-8pm

Gather by the Manger Light

Come in from the cold and celebrate Christmas with Altoona Lutheran Ministry. Enjoy the lights and a variety of Nativity displays, beautiful and peaceful Christmas Music, Free Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts for the entire family. Live Music and Narration 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

The Fish House at Altoona City Park
Altoona

Saturday Dec. 12 9am

ho h-EAU ho 5K & Kids' Run

Get into the holiday spirit at the Ho H-Eau Ho 5K & Kids' Run. Featuring festive costumes, seasonal cheer, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Chippewa Valley Museum
Eau Claire

Saturday Dec. 12 10am-3pm

Happy Holidays w/ Wisconsin Makers Market

WiMM is headed north to fill the gym with handmade treasures, seasonal treats, and family fun.

Old Cameron Elementary School Gym
Cameron

Saturday Dec. 12 10am-noon

St. Olaf PCCW Christmas Bake Sale

Delicious and festive assorted cookie trays, fresh cinnamon rolls, cakes, muffins, pies, sweet breads, bars, fudge, candies and more. Benefits the St. Olaf PCCW charitable causes.

St. Olaf Catholic Church
Eau Claire

Saturday Dec. 12 1-3pm

Lessons and Carols: Prepare Him Room

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

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Chippewa Falls

Saturday Dec. 12 2pm

CVSO Presents: A Classical Christmas

Ring in the holidays with music that captures the warmth and wonder of the season. This festive program invites the whole family to share in the joy and beauty of Christmas.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Saturday Dec. 12 7:30-9pm

Improvised Hallmark Christmas (2 Shows)

Oh Claire Improv presents a live, unscripted comedy show featuring Colin Sinz, Josh Ingersol, Alyssa River, Annie Jackson, and JP Fry. 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

Sunday Dec. 13 1pm

Still Baking Music After All These Years: Kristmas Kookies a LoCal Band

Comical, sometimes sentimental, but always entertaining, a Kristmas Kookies concert of original music brings a whimsical and playful look at the holiday season and winter. The Kristmas Kookies feature original music in four-part harmony featuring a nostalgic look at the holiday season and winter in Wisconsin. Each song is guaranteed to take you into the holiday season with a smile.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Sunday Dec. 13 2-4pm

Bryan White: A Country Christmas Celebration

Celebrate the season with Bryan White, the Grammy, CMA, and ACM award‑winning country artist known for his heartfelt vocals and chart‑topping hits. VIP Ticket benefits include a meet and greet reception with Bryan before the show starting at 1:00pm.

The Heyde Center for the Arts
Chippewa Falls

Wednesday Dec. 16 7:30pm

Terri Clark - “It’s Christmas…Cheers!”

Holding the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Terri Clark continues to build an unforgettable legacy primed for the history books of Country music.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Thursday Dec. 17 7pm

Christmas with Lorie Line

Touring for 37 years, Ms. Line will share all the favorite hits of her Christmas career and tell sentimental stories that delight in the season. Doors at 6pm.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Thursday Dec. 17 7:30pm

4th Annual Blue Violin’s Retro Rock & Roll Christmas

Featuring a live rock band, soaring choir, breathtaking cathedral projection mapping, and unforgettable violin performances, this cinematic production reimagines Christmas classics alongside the music of legendary artists.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Menomonie

Friday Dec. 18 7:30pm

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

Saturday Dec. 19 10am-3pm

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

Saturday Dec. 26 10am-12:15pm

Frozen Sing-Along

Make a microphone and come for Frozen: Sing-Along Edition. Frozen costumes encouraged. 10:00 Microphone crafting. 10:30 Movie starts.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

Sunday Dec. 27 5:30pm

Candlelight Christmas Classics

A candlelight tribute concert featuring holiday classics and popular wintery favorites. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet.

Masonic Center
Eau Claire

Wednesday Dec. 30 6:30pm

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

Thursday Dec. 31 noon-4pm

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

 

 

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