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2024 Special Events Committee Members |
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Name | Title | Department/Division |
Al Rinka | Deputy City Engineer | Engineering |
Amber Willi | Administrative Associate IV | Community Services/Admin |
Bill Youngberg | Inspections Manager | Community Development/Inspections |
Brendan Osborne | Community Services Supervisor | Community Services/Parks |
Chad Hesselink | Community Services Supervisor | Community Services/Streets |
Chad Hoyord | Deputy Police Chief | Police |
Cory Tietz | Community Services Operations Coordinator | Community Services/Admin |
Greg Weber | Police Lieutenant | Police |
Jared Wirth | Financial Operations Specialist | Finance/Financial Operations |
Jasmine Dutton | Risk Manager | Human Resources/Risk Management |
Jenessa Stromberger | Assistant City Attorney | Legal |
Jesse Henning | Police Lieutenant | Police |
Lane Berg | Community Services Director | Community Services/Admin |
Nicole Kragness | Health | |
Patrick Newkirk | Recreation Manager | Community Services/Recreation |
Peggy O'Halloran | Health | |
Robert Haller | Deputy Chief | Fire |
Ryan Dahlgren | Police Lieutenant | Police |
Ryan Petrie | Associate Planner | Community Development/Planning |
Steve Plaza | Parks Manager | Community Services/Parks |
Val Reiter | Health |
2024 Special Events
This calendar includes both approved and pending special events. If you notice an error in this calendar, please contact Special Events so a correction may be made.
Event Name |
Day |
Date |
Location |
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Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk |
Sat |
3/9 |
UWEC, City trails, sidewalks |
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Good Soul 5K Run/Walk |
Sat |
4/13 |
UWEC, City trails, sidewalks |
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Eau Claire Jazz Crawl |
Fri |
4/19 |
City streets, downtown |
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Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump |
Sat |
4/20 |
Phoenix Park, trails, sidewalks |
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Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up |
Sat |
4/20 |
City-Wide |
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Here We Grow Again |
Th-Su |
4/25-28 |
Hobbs Ice Arena |
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Eau Claire Marathon |
Sa-Su |
4/27-28 |
Downtown Eau Claire, City-Wide |
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Food Truck Friday |
Fri |
5/3 |
Riverfront Terrace |
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Meadowview Mile and More |
Tue |
5/7 |
Fairfax Park |
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MHS Choir POPS Concert |
Wed |
5/8 |
Owen Bandshell |
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CV Roller Derby Spring Thaw |
Sat |
5/11 |
Hobbs Ice Arena |
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Girls on the Run |
Sat |
5/11 |
Carson Park |
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Hmong Youth Day |
Sat |
5/11 |
Phoenix Park |
ECAHMAA |
Arts & Crafts Adventure |
Sun |
5/12 |
Phoenix Park |
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An Evening of Jazz |
Sat |
5/18 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Great Strides Walk |
Sat |
5/18 |
Carson Park |
CFF Great Strides |
Fido & Friends Fun Run |
Sat |
5/18 |
Carson Park |
ECC Humane Assoc. |
North Hill Spring Market |
Sat |
5/18 |
Galloway & Dewey Streets |
North Hill Spring Market |
HMoob Day Celebration |
Sat |
5/18 |
Phoenix Park |
HMoob Day Celebration |
Artist Market |
Sat |
5/18 |
Phoenix Park |
Tangled Up in Hue |
Memorial Day Parade & Program |
Mon |
5/27 |
Owen Park, City streets |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
5/28 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Doll & Pet Parade |
Sat |
6/1 |
Owen Park |
Doll & Pet Parade |
Hosta Sale |
Sun |
6/2 |
Phoenix Park |
NW Hosta Society |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
6/2 |
Phoenix Park |
Praise in the Park |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
6/3 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
6/4 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
6/4 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
6/5 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
6/6 |
Phoenix Park |
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Food Truck Friday |
Fri |
6/7 |
Riverfront Terrace |
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Eau Claire Maker's Market |
Fri |
6/7 |
Phoenix Park |
EC Makers Market |
EC United Soccer Tournament |
Fr-Su |
6/7-9 |
Soccer Park |
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Chippewa Humane Spring Dog Walk |
Sat |
6/8 |
Riverview Park |
CV Humane Assoc. |
Artist Market |
Sat |
6/8 |
Phoenix Park |
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Chippewa Valley Pride in the Park |
Sat |
6/8 |
Phoenix Park |
CV LGBTQ+ |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
6/9 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
6/10 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
6/10 |
Owen Bandshell |
EC Municipal Band |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
6/11 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
6/11 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mehara Shrine Circus |
Tue |
6/11 |
Carson Baseball Stadium |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
6/12 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
6/13 |
Phoenix Park |
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Fastpitch Summer Classic |
Fr-Su |
6/14-16 |
Bollinger, Carson, Jeffers Ballfields |
Eau Claire Fastpitch |
Artist Market |
Sat |
6/15 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 6/15 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
6/16 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
6/17 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
6/17 |
Owen Bandshell |
EC Municipal Band |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
6/18 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
6/18 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
6/19 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Juneteenth |
Wed |
6/19 |
Carson Park |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
6/20 |
Phoenix Park |
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NAFA Fastpitch Softball Tournament |
Fr-Su |
6/21-23 |
Carson Hobbs & Gelein Fields |
WI NAFA |
Artist Market |
Sat |
6/22 |
Phoenix Park |
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Rock the Riverfront /RCU Charity Classic |
Sat |
6/22 |
Phoenix Park, trails, sidewalks |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 6/22 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
CVPC Pickleball Tournament |
Sa-Su |
6/22-23 |
McDonough Park |
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Praise in the Park |
Sun |
6/23 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
6/24 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
6/24 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
6/25 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
6/25 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
6/26 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
6/27 |
Phoenix Park |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
6/29 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 6/29 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
6/30 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
7/1 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
7/1 |
Owen Bandshell |
|
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
7/2 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
7/2 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
7/3 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
7/4 |
Phoenix Park |
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First Friday | Fri | 7/5 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Artist Market |
Sat |
7/6 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturdays | Sat | 7/6 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
7/7 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
7/8 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
7/8 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Mon | 7/8 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Walking into History | Mon | 7/8 | Chippewa River Walk | CV Museum |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
7/9 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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MCHS Safety Camp |
Tue |
7/9 |
Carson Park |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
7/9 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Tue | 7/9 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
7/10 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Wed | 7/10 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
7/11 |
Phoenix Park |
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US National Kubb Championship |
Th-Su |
7/11-14 |
Soccer Park |
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Food Truck Friday |
Fri |
7/12 |
Riverfront Terrace |
|
Eau Claire Maker's Market |
Fri |
7/12 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Artist Market |
Sat |
7/13 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 7/13 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
7/14 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
7/15 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
7/15 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Mon | 7/15 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
7/16 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
7/16 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Tue | 7/16 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
7/17 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Wed | 7/17 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Walking through History | Wed | 7/17 | Chippewa River Walk | CV Museum |
Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
7/18 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mid-Summer Madness |
Fr-Su |
7/19-21 |
Bollinger Softball |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
7/20 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 7/20 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
The Tusenbeiner |
Sat |
7/20 |
City trails and sidewalks |
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Praise in the Park |
Sun |
7/21 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
7/22 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
|
Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
7/22 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Mon | 7/22 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
7/23 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
7/23 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Tue | 7/23 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
7/24 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Eau Freedom Fun Run & Fest |
Wed |
7/24 |
Carson Park |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Wed | 7/24 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
7/25 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Artist Market |
Sat |
7/27 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 7/27 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
7/28 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
7/29 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
|
Eau Claire Municipal Band |
Mon |
7/29 |
Owen Bandshell |
|
Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Mon | 7/29 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
7/30 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
|
Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
7/30 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Tue | 7/30 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
7/31 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Love Eau Claire Day Camp | Wed | 7/31 | Cameron Park | Love Eau Claire Day Camp |
Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
8/1 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Food Truck Friday |
Fri |
8/2 |
Riverfront Terrace |
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Eau Claire Maker's Market |
Fri |
8/2 |
Phoenix Park |
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First Friday | Fri | 8/2 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Chainsaw Sculpture Championships |
Fr-Su |
8/2-4 |
Carson Park |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
8/3 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 8/3 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
8/4 |
Phoenix Park |
|
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
8/5 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
|
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
8/6 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
8/6 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
8/7 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
8/8 |
Phoenix Park |
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Walking Through History | Thu | 8/8 | Lakeview Cemetery | CV Museum |
Artist Market |
Sat |
8/10 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 8/10 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
8/11 |
Phoenix Park |
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Zumba in the Park | Mon | 8/12 | Phoenix Park | Zumba with Cin |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
8/12 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
8/13 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
8/13 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
8/14 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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A Grand Evening on the Bridge | Wed | 8/14 | Grand Ave Pedestrian Bridge | DECI |
Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
8/15 |
Phoenix Park |
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Walking Through History | Thu | 8/15 | Lakeview Cemetery | CV Museum |
Artist Market |
Sat |
8/17 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 8/17 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
CV Roller Derby Bruise-A-Thon |
Sat |
8/17 |
Hobbs Ice Arena |
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HDSA Team Hope Run/Walk |
Sat |
8/17 |
Carson Park |
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Praise in the Park |
Sun |
8/18 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
8/19 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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We Care Eau Claire Back to School |
Mon |
8/19 |
Phoenix Park |
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Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
8/19 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
8/20 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
8/20 |
Owen Bandshell |
|
Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
8/21 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
8/22 |
Phoenix Park |
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Walking Through History (raindate) | Thu | 8/22 | Lakeview Cemetery | CV Museum |
Artist Market |
Sat |
8/24 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 8/24 | Downtown/Eau Claire | DECI |
Praise in the Park |
Sun |
8/25 |
Phoenix Park |
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Chippewa Valley MultiCultural Festival | Sun | 8/25 | Phoenix Park | JONAH |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
8/26 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Comedy in the Park | Mon | 8/26 | Phoenix Park | Oh Claire Improv |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
8/27 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Tuesday Night Blues |
Tue |
8/27 |
Owen Bandshell |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
8/28 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Sounds Like Summer Concert |
Thu |
8/29 |
Phoenix Park |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
8/31 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 8/31 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
NHS Husky Cross-Country Invite |
Sat |
8/31 |
City Wells |
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Buckshot Run | Sat | 8/31 | Carson Park | Special Olympics WI |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
9/2 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
9/3 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
9/4 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Food Truck Friday |
Fri |
9/6 |
Riverfront Terrace |
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Eau Claire Maker's Market |
Fri |
9/6 |
Phoenix Park |
|
UW Meets EC |
Fri |
9/6 |
Haymarket Plaza |
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First Friday | Fri | 9/6 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Artist Market |
Sat |
9/7 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 9/7 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Eaum Yoga + Fitness Anniversary | Sat | 9/7 | Downtown / E Grand Ave | Eaum Yoga + Fitness |
The EC Unity Groove | Sun | 9/8 | Phoenix Park | TBD |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
9/9 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Comedy in the Park | Mon | 9/9 | Phoenix Park | Oh Claire Improv |
Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
9/10 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
9/11 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Here We Grow Again |
Th-Su |
9/12-16 |
Hobbs Ice Arena |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
9/14 |
Phoenix Park |
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Fall Festival | Sat | 9/14 | Downtown Eau Claire | DECI |
Oktoberfest Eau Claire | Sat | 9/14 | Downtown / Main St | Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen |
Fall Festival Fire House Beer Garden | Sat | 9/14 | Downtown / Gibson St | The Fire House |
Walk for Life | Sat | 9/14 | Owen Park | Apple PCC |
Mindful Movement - Nia |
Mon |
9/16 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Tai Chi |
Tue |
9/17 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Mindful Movement - Qigong, Nia |
Wed |
9/18 |
McDonough Park Green Space |
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Artist Market |
Sat |
9/21 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 9/21 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Gathering of the Waters Powwow |
Sat |
9/21 |
Carson Park |
TBD |
Dark History Tours | Wed | 9/25 | Eau Claire / Hoover Chapel | Chippewa River Trolley |
MHS Homecoming | Fri | 9/27 | Carson Park | MHS Events |
Artist Market |
Sat |
9/28 |
Phoenix Park |
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Walk to End Alzheimers |
Sat |
9/28 |
UWEC, City trails, sidewalks |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 9/28 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
NHS Homecoming |
Fri |
10/4 |
Carson Park |
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First Friday | Fri | 10/4 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Artist Market |
Sat |
10/5 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 10/5 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
NAMI Walk | Sat | 10/5 | Carson Park | NAMI Chippewa Valley |
Artist Market |
Sat |
10/12 |
Phoenix Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 10/12 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
UWEC Homecoming Parade & Celebration |
Sat |
10/12 |
Carson Park, City streets |
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Pinehurst Enduro Bike Race | Sat | 10/12 | Pinehurst Park | Pinehurst Jam |
Chippewa Valley Skelebrations |
Sat |
10/19 |
Carson Park |
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Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 10/19 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Jeffers Park Trunk or Treat | Thu | 10/24 | Jeffers Park | Jeffers Park on Facebook |
HallEAUween 5K -EC Marathon series | Fri | 10/25 | Phoenix Park, City trails | EC Marathon 5K Series |
Sidewalk Saturday | Sat | 10/26 | Downtown/Water Street | DECI |
Carson 5 & 10 | Sat | 10/26 | Carson | Indianhead Track Club |
Festival Foods Turkey Trot | Thu | 11/28 | Downtown Eau Claire | Turkey Trot |
Clearwater Winter Parade |
Fri |
12/6 |
City streets |
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Santa Cycle Rampage |
Sat |
12/7 |
Haymarket Plaza, City trails |
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Ho H-EAU Ho 5K -EC Marathon series | Sat | 12/14 | Carson Park | EC Marathon 5K Series |
Special Events Committee Documents
- Special Events Committee Packet | November 6, 2024
- Special Event Committee Packet | October 23, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | October 16, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet |October 2, 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | September 4, 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | August 21, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | September 4, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | August 21, 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | July 24, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | July 24, 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | June 26 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | June 26, 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | June 5, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | June 5, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | May 15 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | May 15 2024
- Special Events Committee Report | May 1, 2024
- Special Events Committee Packet | May 1, 2024
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