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41Events this week
12Free things to do
91New spots
90New stories

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This week in Eau Claire

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 41 events, day by day →

Booked Eau Claire- 2026 Convention

Friday 8am · Lismore Hotel

Friday Night Karaoke

Friday 9am · Heartbreakers Bar & Grill · Free

Warhammer 40k - Kill Team - Open Play

Friday 5pm · Undercity Games · Free

Burger Fest 2026

Saturday 4am · Nagel Park

Thrift Sale

Saturday 8am · Unitarian Universalist Congregation

New in Eau Claire

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Encanto Cantina

Restaurants

Seafood, vibes, margaritas: Encanto Cantina leans into authentic Mexican seafood and classic comforts like tacos and enchiladas, served in a breezy Tulum-inspired setting that feels like a mini vacation after work.

encantocantinaeau.com

Hawaii Poke Bowl

Nightlife

Fresh bowl fix: Whether you’re craving fresh seafood or tofu on perfect rice, Hawaii Poke Bowl lets you build a bowl that tastes like you wanted it to.

hawaiipokeusa.com

Pablo Center at the Confluence

Arts & Culture

Your arts-home base: Pablo Center at the Confluence keeps Eau Claire’s calendar lively with plays, concerts, comedy, and gallery exhibitions that actually make you want to leave the couch.

pablocenter.org

Eau Claire’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Eau Claire

The five stories Eau Claire readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Chippewa Valley airport outlines petition for aid

    The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (CVRA) has initiated a petition for federal and state aid in order to clear the runway for improvement projects over the next five years.

    Full story at leadertelegram.com

  2. Reviving The Renaissance In Eau Claire

    The Renaissance Revival, a four-day celebration of Renaissance in Eau Claire, is set to take place on Sept.

    Full story at volumeone.org

  3. Downtown businesses in Eau Claire struggle one month into paid parking

    Downtown Eau Claire businesses have seen a decline in customers since paid parking became a reality one month into its existence.

    Full story at wqow.com

  4. Paid parking in downtown Eau Claire generates $30K in its first month

    Paid parking in downtown Eau Claire generated over $30,000 in its first month in August, according to parking administrator Aaron Roths.

    Full story at weau.com

  5. Nora's Cupboard opens an Eau Claire location

    Nora's Cupboard, a 24-hour food pantry created to combat food insecurity in the Eau Claire community, has opened a new location in EauClaire.

    Full story at wqow.com

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