Selected Community Events
Budding Naturalist Hour
Jun 22, 2013 10-11am
Jul 13, 2013 10-11am
Aug 10, 2013 10-11am
Beaver Creek Reserve, Wise Nature Center,S1 Cty Hwy K, Fall Creek, WI 54742 Saturday, June 22, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 10 -11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 -11 a.m.Open the door to nature through nature-related stories and activities. Story Hour is designed for families of all kinds and budding nature enthusiasts. Each story hour presents a new exciting topic. Children will listen to stories and participate in a related activity or take a short hike. After the program, participants can receive a 20% discount on any children’s book purchased that morning.
Registration encouraged, but not necessary.
Friends Free Nonmembers Entry fee applies
Angie Sommers
715-877-2212
bcr@beavercreekreserve.org
United Way of Dunn County’s Seventh Annual Free Spring Carnival and Agency Fair
Jun 5, 2013 4:30P to 7:00P
Dunn County Fairgrounds (620 17th Street, Menomonie)Along with new presentations, participants can count on dozens of fun kids’ games, oodles of information about our agencies’ services, and food! We will have cotton candy and popcorn, along with face painting, raffle, petting zoo, music and much, much more!
Our event is all free and supported by countless sponsors. This event has become a tradition that hundreds look forward to each year. If you have not joined the fun before, why not find out what you’ve been missing!
United Way of Dunn County
715-235-3800
thusby@uwaydunn.org
Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon and Picnic
Jun 8, 2013 2:30 PM
C & G Hide Away Bar E 19986 Cty Rd ND off Hwy 27 north of Augusta, WIFamily fun event to raise money for water quality improvement. Includes: 2.5 mi walk/run, 1 mi paddle, 8 mi bike ride ending with chicken dinner, Silent Auction, beverages, prizes, and live music!!!
Vicki Funne Reed (715)286-2040
Registration information: www.lakeeauclaire.org
Solstice on Grand Art Faire
Jun 15, 2013 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 West Grand Ave, Chippewa FallsThis family-friendly event will include 45+ regional artists, music, food/beverages, and mansion tours for the entire family. This art faire is co-hosted by the Valley Art Association and the Cook-Rutledge Mansion. Come rain or shine.
Ray Petersen
715-723-4970
Nature Valley Bicycle Festival
Jun 15, 2013 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Menomonie, WI on Main StreetWe are thrilled to be hosting the Saturday stage of the 5 day Nature Valley Grand Prix Bike Race. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15th 2013. Dunn County is known for its rolling hills and long climbs. It is also home to many cycling enthusiasts and has made great strides in developing itself as a destination for bicycle tourism. The Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in that community wide effort and is the driving force behind the Menomonie Road Race. The Saturday activities will include: Stunt riders, vendors, family activities and so much more. New this year, SummerDaze presented by Main Street of Menomonie will take place June 14-15. Friday night’s highlights include rock-n-roll themed children’s parade, old fashioned games and family activities, Jason Huneke a comedian/juggler will be on stage at the Wilson Park band shell along with a bed race sponsored by United Way. Saturday Activities will be centered around the Nature Valley Grand Prix bike race in our downtown during the day with inflatables and children’s activities. The Nature Valley kids race is at 4PM, a must activity for all the kids! For all of the summerdaze activities log on to www.mainstreetmenomonie.org/summerdaze or for more information on this major event coming to Menomonie, visit www.naturevalleybicyclefestival.com
Joan Friedenfels
(715) 235-9087
2013 FreedomFest
Jul 4, 2013 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Lower Wakanda Park Menomonie, WIOur Annual FreedomFest celebration takes place at Wakanda Park on the 4th of July, the day begins with a 1Mile/5K Run/Walk sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System. Starting at the lower park at 2PM you will find children's inflatable, live music, Senior Bingo, tasty food from vendors, crafters. FreedomFest 2013 ends with a spectacular Fireworks display at 10PM!
Michelle Dingwall
(715) 235-9087
6th Annual Chippewa Valley Farm-City Day
Aug 24, 2013 10 am - 3 pm
Five Star Dairy, LLC, E9817 590th Avenue, Elk Mound, WI 54739Free event provides all community residents an opportunity to visit a local operating dairy farm. Guided wagon farm tours, educational displays, petting zoo, "Farmer for A Day" kids passport, speakers and more. Lunch meal for purchase. Visit our website for more information: farmcityday.com
Katie Wantoch, Dunn County UW-Extension, 715-232-1636, katie.wantoch@ces.uwex.edu
Eau Claire's Summer Fest Family Night in the Park
Aug 3, 2013 .
Phoenix ParkSummer Fest is held Downtown every year in August. Due to construction on South Barstow, we will be focusing this year's Summer Fest in Phoenix Park. We will show a movie under the stars, and this year, it will be bigger and better than ever! We will have a mini- festival with an outdoor cinema.
kristin peters. 715-839-4914
Day Out with Thomas
Jun 12, 2013 8:30am-6pm
Jun 13, 2013 8:30am-6pm
Jun 14, 2013 8:30am-6pm
Jun 15, 2013 8:30am-6pm
Jun 16, 2013 8:30am-6pm
National Railroad MuseumRide along with Thomas the Tank Engine. Snap a picture with Sir Topham Hatt. Visit the Imagination Station for loads of fun. Tickets available on our website. Advance reservation is strongly recommended.
Adam, 920-437-7623, acarey@nationalrrmuseum.org
Polar Express
Nov 29, 2013 2pm-8pm
Nov 30, 2013 2pm-8pm
Dec 1, 2013 2pm-8pm
Dec 4, 2013 2pm-8pm
Dec 5, 2013 2pm-8pm
Dec 6, 2013 2pm-8pm
Dec 7, 2013 2pm-8pm
National Railroad MuseumThe classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramatic reading and train ride.
Adam, 920-437-7623, acarey@nationalrrmuseum.org
The Great Pumpkin Train
Oct 12, 2013 9am-5:30pm
Oct 19, 2013 9am-5:30pm
National Railroad MuseumRide the train to the pumpkin patch and select your very own pumpkin. Enjoy family entertainment, children’s activities and the big coloring contest. No advance registration is needed.
Adam, 920-437-7623, acarey@nationalrrmuseum.org
Family Fun Zone
Sep 6, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Sep 13, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Sep 20, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Sep 27, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Oct 4, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Oct 11, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Oct 18, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Oct 25, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Nov 1, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Nov 8, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Nov 15, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Nov 22, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Nov 29, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Dec 6, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Dec 13, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Dec 20, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Dec 27, 2012 9:00am-11:30am
Jan 3, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Jan 10, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Jan 17, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Jan 24, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Jan 31, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Feb 7, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Feb 14, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Feb 21, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Feb 28, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Mar 7, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Mar 14, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Mar 21, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Mar 28, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Apr 4, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Apr 11, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Apr 18, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Apr 25, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
May 2, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
May 9, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
May 16, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
May 23, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
May 30, 2013 9:00am-11:30am
Eau Claire Indoor Sports CenterEnjoy a morning of fun with your children at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. Children will have so much fun with riding toys, large inflatables, dress-up clothing, bouncy balls, a book corner, baby and toddler toys, stuffed animals, legos and blocks, parachute games, and much more.
The Family Fun Zone is offered for accompanied children--newborn to six years. The cost is $3 per child. Adults are free. Purchase a punch card, which allows 10 visits for $27.
Family Fun Zone takes place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from September 6, 2012 to May 31, 2013 and is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and All Family Dental.
Ashley Doda @ 715-552-1200