Experience the Eau Claire Jazz Crawl!
The biggest jazz music event of the year is here; this weekend is the Eau Claire Jazz Crawl! See the streets of downtown Eau Claire transform into a New York jazz scene on April 21-22, 2023. Celebrate jazz culture at the 19 venues in Eau Claire hosting jazz events for music lovers of all ages and 21+. Gather around at Eau Claire's bars, restaurants, and other participating businesses, and support jazz students, performers, and educators at the largest student-run event in the country, all put on by the UWEC music department! Check out the details to see more information about the Jazz Crawl in Eau Claire and to purchase your tickets. Details »
Things To Do
Celebrate Earth Day in the Eau Claire outdoors
Celebrate our mother earth this weekend on April 22 with a day spent outdoors for Earth Day! Explore the north woods around Eau Claire with a bike ride on the Chippewa River State Trail or more of our favorite trail systems. Take a hike through Big Falls County Park to see the falls transitioning from the winter to spring season. Go for a walk through the giant pine trees in the beautiful Carson Park, and take in the serenity of Half Moon Lake. Spend the day relaxing in your hammock in Owen Park, or hike to the top of Mt. Simon for views of the Chippewa Valley. Read more to explore all the outdoor activities in the Eau Claire area! Learn More »
Bring on the beer with the Eau Claire Brew Pass
We know you've been feeling thirsty lately... Take on the brewery scene in Eau Claire and visit participating breweries in the area with the Eau Claire Brew Pass! This free, mobile pass is filled with the best craft brewers in the Chippewa Valley, and it allows you to win prizes just for drinking. Visit breweries like Leinie Lodge, Lazy Monk, and The Brewing Projekt, check in your location on the pass, and redeem your points to win t-shirts and Eau Claire playing cards! Read more to download your free Brew Pass, and start off on Eau Claire's beer trail right away. Learn More »
Best brunches for Mother's Day in Eau Claire
Mother's Day is sneaking up, so be prepared to "wow" the moms in your life with a brunch date in Eau Claire! Whatever brunch vibe you're seeking, you can't go wrong with the options and flavors here in Eau Claire. Find the coziest cafe environments at Chick-A-Dee's or Grand Avenue Cafe, or taste some of the locals' favorites at The Nucleus, The Cranky Buzzard, or The Good Wives. If you're staying at the Lismore Hotel, find a fabulous weekend brunch downstairs at The Informalist, or feast with your family at City Eats when staying at Metropolis Resort. Check out all the mouth-watering brunches in the Eau Claire area!
Golf this spring in Eau Claire
Spring is here! The grass is turning green, the trees are budding, and the Eau Claire golf courses are back open for the year! Play a round with your friends, family, work crew, or on your own at one of nine courses in the Eau Claire area. Check on one of the locals' favorite courses, Hickory Hills Golf Course, for 18 holes of scenic views and incredible sunsets. Fill your Friday afternoon with 9 or 18 holes at Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf Course, and stay for dinner with their top-notch fish fry. If the weather isn't favorable, use the golf simulators at the Pine Meadow Golf Club for extra practice. Read more to see the hole-in-one courses around Eau Claire!
Take a day trip to Osseo, WI
Breweries, coffee flights, antique stores, boutiques, and more... Find it all on a day trip to Osseo, Wisconsin! Just a 30-minute drive south of Eau Claire, you can experience some of the best restaurants, shops, and family adventure in the Chippewa Valley. Stop at Norske Nook in the morning for a delicious, home-cooked breakfast, but don't leave without having a slice of award-winning pie. Visit the Nickel Barn for antique shopping and the highly raved-about coffee flights. Spend a weekend camping with the family at Stoney Creek Resort, or just get a day pass for a beach adventure at their one-acre pond with a WIBIT system for all ages. Check out everything that you can experience on your day trip to Osseo!