Explore Menomonie

Wilson Place Museum Tour
2026-05-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wilson Place, 101 Wilson Court, Menomonie, W, 54751, United States
Step inside one of Menomonie’s historic landmarks. This guided tour offers an engaging look at the people, architecture, and everyday life that shaped Menomonie from the lumber era to today.
Visitors move room-to-room hearing personal stories of the Wilson-Stout-LaPointe families while experiencing beautifully preserved historic spaces.
Tours run on the hour from Noon to 3pm
Gift shop open during tour hours.
Tour Length: Approximately 45 to 60 minutes
Location: 101 Wilson Court, Menomonie, WI
Tickets: More information and tickets:
https://buytickets.at/wilsonplacemuseum/2023454
Or

https://wilsonplace.org/tours/

Menomonie in Motion
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
MENOMONIE IN MOTION
No matter where you are in your fitness, there is a spot for you in this class. Grab a friend and join us. You can do this! Let’s take the first step together!

March 23-May 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30
Class is FREE
For runners & walkers ages 14+
Meet in library meeting room
Complete a 5K at the end of class

REGISTRATION is required.
Let’s get in motion together!

Free Yoga
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:00 | MENOMONIE PUBLIC, 800 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The library teams up with Mayo Clinic Health System to bring you FREE Yoga.
Are you ready to pause, quiet your mind, and be present? Join us in the meeting room every Monday to bring some calm to your busy days.

Mondays from 9-10 am
March 24 – May 19 (no class 4/21)

Designer Purse Bingo
2026-05-09 | Tanglewood Greens, 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Join The Bridge to Hope for a fun and exciting Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9th at Tanglewood Greens Event Center in Menomonie.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/…/tic…/2026-designer-purse-bingo-2

Tickets are $50 and include 10 rounds of bingo with the chance to win beautiful designer purses from Coach, Michael Kors, and Kate Spade. Gather your friends for an entertaining day while supporting a great cause. Tickets go on sale February 9th!

Guests can also enjoy:

Additional bingo games available for purchase the day of the event
Raffles with exciting prizes
An optional Build Your Own Burger Lunch Buffet for an additional $20

Please note: This event will be held in an outdoor event space, so guests are encouraged to dress accordingly for the weather.

Come enjoy great prizes, good food, and a meaningful way to support The Bridge to Hope and the vital services we provide to our community.

All proceeds benefit The Bridge to Hope’s programs and services.

Free Grandstand Night at Red Cedar Speedway
2026-05-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Red Cedar Speedway, 620 17th St SE, Menomonie, 54751, United States
Come on out to the Red Cedar Speedway for FREE grandstand night courtesy of Cardinal Glass Industries of Menomonie.

The evening is shaping up to be an action-packed night, featuring six divisions of racing. Fans will be treated to WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks, and USRA Late Models, all competing on the 3/8-mile clay oval.

In addition to the on-track excitement, the night will also include a special Mother’s Day-themed promotion. Lakeview Floral & Gifts will sponsor two basket raffles, giving moms in attendance a chance to win as part of the celebration.

Fiber Fridays
2026-05-08 16:15 - 17:45, 2026-05-01 16:15 - 17:45 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
The Library will be hosting Fiber Fridays, a creative class designed for adults, from March 6-May 29 (4:15-5:45pm).
Come and learn how to knit, crochet, or both with one-on-one support from the group leader and skilled fiber artists. Bring your own project to work on or get ideas at class.
Materials for those new to the craft are provided at no cost (hooks/needles, yarns, patterns, etc.).
Classes on March 6, 13 and 20 will be held in the storytime room. After that it will be held in the meeting room.

The Double Stops
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo is the musical pairing of Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox). They perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, ’90s alternative, vocal jazz, and original music perfect for all audiences.

Savoring Japan: A Sushi-Roll Experience
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | UW-Stout, 802 Broadway St S, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Step into a daidokoro (台所)—kitchen—on UW-Stout’s campus to learn about and enjoy sushi rolls. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the history and cultural significance of traditional Japanese sushi rolls while learning how they are made. Your instructor will demonstrate the rolling technique using a bamboo mat before guiding you step-by-step as you create your own sushi rolls with a variety of ingredients, including fresh vegetables. You’ll enjoy tasting your creations and will take home the bamboo sushi mat used in class so you can continue making sushi rolls in your own kitchen. All materials provided. Youth (age 12 and up) are welcome but must be registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required – class limited to 20 individuals.

Free Electronics Recycling
2026-05-07 10:00 - 18:00 | 620 17th St SE Menomonie, WI 54751
Dunn County is partnering with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations to offer FREE electronics recycling to the community on Thursday, May 7th from 10AM-6PM.

This drive through, free e-recycling event will be held at the Dunn County Fairgrounds inside of the Small Animal Building.

Visit the Facebook event for a complete list of acceptable electronics.

Red Cedar Speedway 53rd Annual Season Opener
2026-05-01 19:00 - 22:30 | Red Cedar Speedway, 620 17th St SE, Menomonie, 54751, United States
Join us this Friday, May 1st, for the 53rd Annual Season Opener!– Southworth Chevrolet GMC WISSOTA Modifieds– Union Trailer & Power Equipment WISSOTA Super Stocks– Tim’s Automotive Machine WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds– Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Late Models– Conrad’s Auto Salvage WISSOTA Street Stocks– Awesome Auto Sales Hornets𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: Pits Open – 4:00 PM Grandstands Open – 5:00 PM Hot Laps – 6:00 PM Draw Cut-Off – 6:30 PM Racing Starts – 7:00 PM𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:Cash or Card AcceptedAdults: $15Seniors: $13Students (13–17 with student ID): $10College Students (with ID): $10Kids 12 & Under: FREE𝐏𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:$30 with Membership$35 without MembershipMemberships Available for $25If you can’t make it to the track, watch LIVE on Dirt Race Centrall!Wissota Auto Racing𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙊 𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙀 𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙎𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙀𝘿𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙏 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂.

Japanese Workshops For Kids
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Keiko Morikawa, UW-Stout Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator, will lead 4 hands-on classes highlighting Japanese traditions and crafts. The classes are for kids ages 7-12 years old and will be from 4-5:30 in the library meeting room. Interactive and fun…don’t miss it!
Feb 26 – Games & Origami
March 31 – Torn-Paper Art (Chigirie) Workshop
April 30 – Children’s Day Celebration – Origami kabuto (samurai helmet) and koinobori (carp streamer)
May 28 – Let’s Spin! – Origami kazaguruma (traditional pinwheels) & spinning tops

Author Visit: V.T. Bidania
2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
V.T. Bidania will be at the Library on April 29th from 4-5pm. She was born in Laos and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of many children’s books, early readers and middle grade books starring Hmong American characters.
ASTRID AND APOLLO series: the first children’s book series to star Hmong American characters
A YEAR WITHOUT A HOME: a fictionalized memoir in verse about her family’s escape from Laos at the end of the Vietnam War.
EXTRAORDINARY ELIANA: a fictionalized memoir in verse about her family’s escape from Laos at the end of the Vietnam War.
A limited number of her books will be available for purchase at the event.

Pages and Pints Book Club
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | brewery nønic, 621 4th St W, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The Pages and Pints Book Club is your kind of book club – come once or come to all – it’s up to you!
Library staff will host at brewery nønic in Menomonie from 6-7pm on:

January 27 – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
February 24- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
March 31 – None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
April 28 – Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

Don’t like beer? You are still welcome to come! Like beer? Brewery nønic has plenty of options. See you there!

The Menomonie Singers presents Threads of Becoming
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th St. East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The Menomonie Singers will present “Threads of Becoming”, a choral concert which features Franz Schubert’s Mass in G and other selections geared to the idea that each was inspired by a composer, an idea or concept. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, find TMS on Facebook, and on their website: themenomoniesingers.org
Email: admin@themenomoniesingers.org

Bernadette Peters
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, film and television, in concert, and on recordings. She has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bernadette Peters at the Mabel Tainter
2026-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Bernadette Peters – Special Performance

LIVE at The Mabel Tainter on April 25th
Tickets available on Tuesday, January 20th at 10am for Mabel Members.
Tickets available for purchase for non-members on
Friday, January 23rd at 10am.
Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, film and television, in concert, and on recordings. She has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Meet the Author - Joe Egan
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Dragon Tale Books
During Independent Bookstore Day, meet thriller author Joe Egan; he’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Books:
Backwoods Crossing (Coming out April 28)

Steer Clear
“The two neighboring businesses never crossed paths until that day. Why they did that day had nothing to do with me. That is, until I was pulled into the chaos. Then it very much became my concern.”
Jack Walker, stripped of his dream job and estranged from his mother back home in Wyoming, was convinced he had left the mistakes of his former life in the rearview. That is, until he and his co-worker Stella witness a violent act they were never meant to see in the first place. The haunting episode sparks a tense, prolonged car chase under the cover of a lonely night on the interstate. Can the two of them escape the madness on the road together and confront their innermost demons along the way?
Run to the Rio
“The sane man would have opted to sober up quick and head upstairs to Mia. He would apologize, and she would be upset. But at the end of the day, he would be able to spend the second night of his newborn son’s life as a present dad. He would be able to look into the eyes of his wife and say with utter confidence, ‘I can do better, and I am sorry.’
Too bad I’m not the sane man.”
Scott Sharpe is a deeply flawed thirty-something whose deranged actions jeopardize the safety of his wife Mia and their two young sons. Can Scott and his father-in-law Ramon navigate the perils of corporate corruption, the mob, and the demons within themselves to protect those they love the most?
About the Author:
Joe Egan resides in Minnesota with his wife, daughter, and son. He is a six-time published author, devout Catholic, and friend of Bill. You can find him in his spare time driving his truck, penning his next novel, or teeing it up on the golf course. You learn more about Joe at www.joeeganbooks.com.

Meet the Author – Melanie Eskildsen
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Dragon Tale Books
During Independent Bookstore Day, meet author Melanie Eskildsen; she’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Books:
Raising Readers: Practical Advice from a Reading Teacher and Mom provides a toolkit for parents and caregivers to raise children who love reading and learning.
Raising Readers offers hands-on, practical ideas readers can try the same day the book is read. Melanie will share her experiences with you to help you to embrace everyday life as a teachable moment and leave you confident about raising your own reader.

Night Night Lucy Lu is a bedtime book for toddlers.
Lucy Lu is a sleepy puppy who can sleep anywhere! You’ll find Lucy sleeping in a basket and under the table! What a sleepy puppy!

About the Author:

Melanie Eskildsen is raising her family in central Wisconsin. She is a proud UW-Stout alumni. Along with teaching reading; she has also taught kindergarten, written a monthly blog, and offers private tutoring. Melanie has written two books; Raising Readers and Night Night Lucy Lu.

Meet the Author – Jennifer Schmidig
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Dragon Tale Books
During Independent Bookstore Day, meet author Jennifer Schmidig; she’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Books:
The Fairy and Gnome Tales are a collection of entertaining and imaginative Fairy and Gnome Tales each of which features a virtue/virtues. The target audience is geared for 9-11 year olds, however, the books may be appealing for all ages, youth through adult.

Fairy and Gnome Tales Book Four-Never Give Up, features Quinn, a gnome reluctant to begin the school year. He is struggling with reading and ready to give up, when he meets Fletcher, an owl and other magical creatures who help him to practice and persevere. He realizes that he can do it.
About the Author:
Jennifer Schmidig is living her dream of making a difference in children’s lives. She has recently retired from teaching elementary students for close to 30 years. She lives with her husband, son, and a few energetic kitties in Northern Wisconsin, where the woods are still deep, the lakes abound and the eagles soar.In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and writing stories to entertain her children and grandchildren.

Randy Buss Icebreaker - Red Cedar Speedway Season Opener
2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Red Cedar Speedway, 620 17th St SE, Menomonie, 54751, United States
Five divisions of dirt race cars take to the Red Cedar Speedway for the Randy Buss Icebreaker Season Opener. Gates open at 5pm, racing begins at 7pm.
