Events Calendar

Fri. May. 10 3-6pm (click for all dates)

The Past Passed Here

Marshall Park
Chippewa Falls

Museums & History

Sat. May. 11 9am-2pm (click for all dates)

Arts and Crafts Fair - Clear Creek Town Hall Museum Fundraiser

Clear Creek Town Hall & Museum
Strum

Open Houses & Shopping

Fri. May. 17 6-11:30pm (click for all dates)

Springfest

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Chippewa Falls

Sat. May. 18 9am-1pm (click for all dates)

Eau Claire Garden Club Plant and Craft Sale

Plymouth UCC Church
Eau Claire

Home & Garden

Every Day from Jun. 27 to Jun. 29

Blue Ox Music Festival

Pines Music Park
Eau Claire

Upcoming Events

All DaySunday May. 5

Women's Cancer Retreat

A retreat for women who have been touched by cancer looking for a weekend (May 3-5) to get away, focusing on self care and healing.

Willow Rose Retreat
Eau Claire

Wellness

All DaySunday May. 5

Go Paint! Chippewa Valley! | Two Plein Air Paint Experiences for Artists and Patrons

Artists from across the Midwest paint the beautiful towns, rolling rivers, and scenic countryside of the Chippewa Valley in these two exciting arts festivals. The resulting artwork is on view and available for purchase at Pablo Center. Capture your very own timeless scene of the Chippewa Valley.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySunday May. 5

Susanna Gaunt: "Reconfigure"

Working with mediums such as drawing, photography, embroidery and collage, Susanna Gaunt analyzes the human condition through a philosophical and scientific lens. Inspired by historic European curiosity cabinets, natural history museums and personal specimen collections, Susanna tangles human anatomy with animal taxonomy, creating works that encourage curiosity and wonder.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySunday May. 5

Reflected Light | The Plein Air Art of GO Paint

Artists have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic riverbanks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of the surrounding counties.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySunday May. 5

Laurie Bieze Gallery: Recent Acquisitions

Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection on display.

Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire

All DaySunday May. 5

25th Anniversary of the Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace

Every saga has a beginning. See the Star Wars Phantom Menace celebrating 25 years. The 3 original movies are showing at the Downtown Cinema.

Micon 7 Eau Claire and Micon 8 Chippewa Falls

Movies

All DaySunday May. 5

Star Wars Trilogy

Downtown Cinemas May the 4th be with you this week with the Star Wars Trilogy. The original Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. See the classics all on the big screen.

Micon Downtown Cinema
Eau Claire

Movies

All DaySunday May. 5

Art of M.S. Caton-Rosser

A native of Eau Claire's westside, having grown up a block from Half Moon Lake and Carson Park, Caton-Rosser is primarily a 2D artist using pencil, pen-and-ink, and also “enhanced realism” color painting. She followed a natural talent and enthusiasm for drawing and painting, and all varieties of the arts, since childhood. Her work is inspired by the activities and creatures in her life.

Acoustic Cafe-Eau Claire
Eau Claire

All DaySunday May. 5

Wisconsin ArtsWest 45

Now in its 45th year, the exhibition invites artists and students across Wisconsin to showcase their talents and creativity.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire

8am-10pm Sunday May. 5

Jesse Blake Hay - 'Reverie Collection' at The Oxbow Hotel

Jesse Blake Hay's 'Reverie Collection' is a curated grouping of his mixed media work done on canvas. In his modern abstract approach, he encourages subjectivity from viewers; hoping they find a personal meaning in the menagerie of mediums.

The Oxbow Hotel
Eau Claire

11am-5pm Sunday May. 5

Chicken Dinner - Drive Thru

Serving until 5pm or until food is gone. Proceeds benefit the Pleasant Valley Community Center Generator Project.

Pleasant Valley Community Center
Eleva

11am-4pm Sunday May. 5

Eau Claire Exotic Pet Expo

All sorts of exotic pets including birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and more. Stock up on supplies, toys, decor, and more.

Eau Claire Expo Center
Eau Claire

Animals & Pets

11am-4:30pm Sunday May. 5

Food Truck: Mi Mi Cafe

Serving carefully crafted Vietnamese style street food.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls

noon-6pm Sunday May. 5

Summer Heat Seasonal Release Week

With notes of lemon, cucumber, and jalapeno, it's a refreshing patio sipper giving a smooth heat with a balanced finish.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

noon-6pm Sunday May. 5

Summer Sangria Seasonal Release Week

The seasonal release of ready-to-drink cocktail in a bottle. Tasting notes of pomegranate, grape, and orange.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

noon-6pm Sunday May. 5

Summer Sangria Seasonal Release Week

The seasonal release of ready-to-drink cocktail in a bottle. Tasting notes of pomegranate, grape, and orange.

Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
Eau Claire

12:30-2:30pm Sunday May. 5

Copper Ring Macrame

A fun workshop with Lexi Luft from Midwest Macramaniac. She'll show you the "ropes" to create your own unique wall hanging with a copper hoop.

Collective Charm
Chippewa Falls

Crafting & Making

1-3pm Sunday May. 5

Spring GPS Hike

Explore the wonderful lands of Beaver Creek while using GPS units. Register by 05/02.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

1pm Sunday May. 5

Putnam Park Day - Trolley Event Tours

Celebrate Putnam Park Day with a trolley ride through the park, featuring several historical stops, each narrated by UWEC professor emeritus Tim Hirsch.

Meet at the Phillips Parking Lot on UWEC Campus
Eau Claire

Outdoors

1-4:30pm Sunday May. 5

"Turning the Page" Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibition

Featuring artwork by eight BFA candidates: Grace Burgess, Anna Buss, Christopher Ehlert, Kay Ex, Bethany Mennecke, Erin Phelps, Abigail Saari and Natalia Sexton

Foster Gallery
Eau Claire

1:30-4:30pm Sunday May. 5

Live Music: Dan Ferstenou

As a solo artist, Dan performs a variety of memorable acoustic songs spanning from the 1960’s up to today.

River Bend Winery & Distillery
Chippewa Falls