November & December Events In Eau Claire County

Nov 12, 2024

The holiday season is a perfect time to explore festive events around Eau Claire County. We've gathered just a few of the many activities around Eau Claire for you to enjoy. Each event  is conveniently located near Hillcrest Estates and Villa Diann Mobile Home Park. Check out these exciting options, whether you're interested in music, lights, or a visit from Santa!

November: 

Holiday Crafting for Kids 2024 

Bring the family to Beaver Creek for a morning of creative fun. Using a variety of materials including natural and/or recycled items, children will make simple ornaments and decorations for the upcoming holidays. Activities are suitable for school-aged children. Pre-schoolers need an accompanying adult present at all times. (No charge for the assisting adult.) Snacks included.

A Very Vintage Christmas Market-The Legacy Market

It’s returning for its fifth year in a row- The Legacy Christmas Market. Whether you are just starting your Christmas shopping or finishing it, this market is perfect to find gifts for anyone! This year you will have the opportunity to shop before the public on November 20th if you choose to purchase VIP tickets. 

  • Where: Sweet Legacy – about 9 minutes from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: November 21- December 21, 2024, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm & Saturdays 10am-4pm. 

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend. If you want to join the Legacy Market the night before the public with a VIP shopping trip,you can purchase tickets for $15 here.

Christmas Village at Irvine Park 

This magical holiday village opens on November 28th! The park is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with holiday displays, making it a fantastic November/December outing for families.

  • Where: Irvine Park– about a 25-minute drive from Villa Diann

  • When: November 28, 2024 - January 1, 2025- Open daily 7am-9:30pm

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend.

Osseo Turkey Trot

Run, walk, waddle, or trot on Thanksgiving morning in Osseo’s third annual Turkey Trot! You can register for a 2.5 mile or 5 mile loop. Strollers and dogs are welcomed- Dog’s must be up to date on their vaccines, be well behaved in large crowds, and must remain on a leash at all times. 

  • Where: Stoddard Park- 26 minutes from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: November 28, 2024- Race Starts at 9am, Check-In for racers  is 8am.

  • Tickets/Cost: $10 child, $25 adult, you can register online here or at the race until 8am. Children riding in a stroller are free.

Lights in the Valley-Eau Claire's Brand New 2024 Christmas Light Show 

Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before! 'Lights in the Valley' brings together two of Eau Claire’s most beloved Christmas light shows, 'EC Lights' and 'Christmas in the Valley,' for an unforgettable drive-through display at the Eau Claire County Expo grounds, right across from Action City. Experience the enchantment of the season as you drive through a world adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations.

December:

Holiday Glow Tree Lightning 

Come see the holiday tree as it gets ceremoniously lit for the season! There will be holiday treats, horse-drawn wagon rides through the park, art vendors, Christmas crafts, hot beverages and Christmas carols! River Prairie is the place to be this holiday season!

  • Where: River Prairie Park – A 7-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 1, 2024, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend. 

2024 Clearwater Winter Parade- Cosmic Wonders Themed

This annual celebration is hosted by the City of Eau Claire and their donors to put on a spectacular parade followed by fireworks. This event is sure to get you into the holiday spirit and is fun for everyone. There will be a warming shelter, live music, games, and so much more!

  • Where: Phoenix Park– about a 10-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 6, 2024, 6:30PM – 8:30PM

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend. If you wish to be in the parade you must register here.

Breakfast with Santa 

Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is coming to the River Prairie Center to celebrate the holiday! Families can enjoy a delicious breakfast and visit with Santa. Children can also make a Christmas ornament. 

Families will be able to give an early Christmas gift by bringing a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry.

  • Where: River Prairie Center – A 7-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 7, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Tickets/Cost: $9/person; 2 and under are free. You must pre-register before December 2nd, and you can register online here.

Christkindlemarkt at Lazy Monk Brewing

Bringing the German Christkindlmarkt tradition to Eau Claire with an outdoor, European-style market. Christmas cards, local crafts, ornaments, food products, and many more vendors will be available with Lazy Monk biers close at hand.

  • Where: Lazy Monk Brewing – 12-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 7-25, 2024, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend.

50th Holiday Concert 

The Department of Music and Theatre Arts and the UWEC Foundation presents the 50th annual Holiday Concert to kick-off the Holiday Season. To celebrate the 50th Holiday Concert, they will have a special performance of The Joy of Christmas by Ross Hastings. Join us and sing-a-long with the performers.

  • Where: Pablo Center at the Confluence – A 10-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 8, 2024- 2:00pm & 5:30pm shows

  • Tickets/Cost: Ticket prices vary. Click here for more information on ticket prices or to purchase your tickets.

Eau Claire Children's Theatre: "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas"

In their poorest winter ever, Charles Ingalls backtracks his family to Burr Oak, Iowa, to take over the running of a hotel.  This play presents the “missing” two years in the life of the Ingalls family, the only substantial period that Laura chose not to write about. The play tells a story of healing that celebrates the importance of enduring family ties during the holiday season.

  • Where: Eau Claire Children's Theatre – A 12-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 13-22, 2024 with varies show times.

  • Tickets/Cost: Ticket prices start at $12. Click here for more information on ticket prices or to purchase your tickets.

Holiday Cookie Walk

Enjoy delicious holiday cookies made by senior center members. Includes a holiday craft sale, quilt raffle, and vendors. New this year is a french toast breakfast.

  • Where: L.E. Phillips Senior Center – A 12-minute drive from Hillcrest Estates

  • When: December 14, 2024- 8:00am-1:00pm 

  • Tickets/Cost: Free Event & No Tickets Required to attend.

Enjoy these local events and make the most of the season with family and friends! Each one is easily accessible from Hillcrest Estates and Villa Diann Mobile Home Park, making it simple to get into the holiday spirit nearby.