I know that most people just want to geocache. But, sometimes there are family members along that wouldn’t mind a diversion from that. (I don’t understand it but I have heard about it.) This is just a highlight of some of the local events this weekend and some websites that list many more.
http://volumeone.org/events
http://www.visiteauclaire.com/index.cfm
If you’re staying nearby and looking for some nightime music, the Volume One site would be a good place to see what is playing. Mostly this is Eau Claire, but there are some Chippewa spots and some even more outlying.
Ironically, there is an Introduction to GPS and Geocaching class at Beaver Creek Reserve (http://www.beavercreekreserve.org) but I think the picnic is a better “class”.
Chippewa Falls:
Oktoberfest – Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds (44 56.911/091 23.647)
A full weekend of German fun. Four stages with live entertainment, a family fun arena, ethnic food and dancing, contests, and much more.
$13/3-day pass, $8/day pass, $4 daily parking, Fri/Sat 0-12 FREE, Sun all children FREE
Friday, Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
The Haunted Chippewa History Tour – James Sheeley House (Saloon) 715-379-9977
Nighttime walking tour of Chippewa Falls.
$6, $5 with military ID
Call for hours.
FLW Outdoors Walleye League Finals – Chippewa Falls Rod & Gun Club (on Lake Wissota – 44 57.065/091 20.639)
Can’t enter the contest, but you could see big fish. Top walleye anglers from around the Midwest compete on Lake Wissota for a top prize of over $40K.
Daily Launch: 7 AM
Daily Weigh-In: 3 PM (Thu-Fri: Rod & Gun Club, Sat: Hallie Wal-Mart (44 53.004/091 25.332))
Eau Claire:
International Fall Festival – South Barstow Street – Downtown Eau Claire)
Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM, Parade at 3 PM
World stage acts, international food and craft vendors, inflatables, petting zoo.
Amazing Architecture – Activity of the Week – Children’s Museum of Eau Claire
http://www.cmec.cc
715-832-KIDS
Make buildings with foam shapes, blocks, Legos, paper, marshmallows.
$5
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