Explore Menomonie

Environmental Series – Go Beyond Earth Day, Think Sustainability for Life
2026-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dragon Tale Books
Brianna Capra, author and illustrator of Just Say NOPE to Plastic, shares what she has learned through research and experience on how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. The discussion will cover how to quit plastic, properly recycle, reimagine food systems, repurpose, repair, and create change. Come with questions for a lively discussion. In Person or via Zoom

Menomonie in Motion
2026-04-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-06 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!

Big Fish
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
It’s Movie Night at The Mabel! When Edward Bloom (Albert Finney) becomes ill, his son, William (Billy Crudup), travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he’s never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William, who is a journalist, starts to investigate his father’s tales, he begins to understand the man and his penchant for storytelling.

Brain Health 101
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Join us in the library meeting room for a class on brain health on April 23rd @ 2pm. Did you know that research suggests up to 35% of dementias could be eliminated or delayed with healthy lifestyle factors?
Learn information about the 6 Pillars of Brain Health and book resources for you to gain more information about this important topic.
This program is a partnership between the library and the ADRC and will be presented by Carla Berscheit, Dementia Care Specialist for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dunn County.

Environmental Series – Discover How Landmark Conservancy is Working to Protect Habitat
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Join Sara Norman, Landmark Conservancy‘s Community Engagement Manager, for a presentation on what is a land trust, the benefits of land protection and ways for people to get involved.
Landmark Conservancy envisions a future Wisconsin with wild and scenic places conserved and accessible to people for generations to come.
As a non-profit land trust, we seek to deepen the land ethic among those who value the unique resources of northwest Wisconsin, creating an engaged community that strengthens and sustains the stewardship of natural areas and special places in our care.
In person or via Zoom

2026 UW-Stout Early Childhood Education Conference
2026-04-24 07:30 - 2026-04-25 16:30 | University of Wisconsin-Stout
This year’s theme, Whole-Child, Whole Educator: Building Emotional Wellness in Every Classroom, highlights the integral relationship between the emotional well-being of educators and the holistic development of children. This year’s conference broadens its focus to include Kindergarten through 3rd-grade educators, recognizing the shared importance of emotional wellness across the early and elementary learning continuum. We also invite early childhood special education teachers to join us as we work together to build inclusive, emotionally supportive learning environments. Through research-based practices, collaborative dialogue, and innovative approaches, this theme invites educators to examine how nurturing both the whole child and the whole educator contributes to stronger, more connected, and emotionally supportive learning environments.

Community Rummage & Bake Sale for Dunn County Humane Society
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00 | Fanetti Community Center
The DCHS Bi-annual Rummage Sale is back at the Fanetti Community Center & Dunn County Ice Arena in Menomonie on April 24th & 25th.
Shop for a great cause and help us raise money for unhomed companion pets in Dunn County!
All proceeds go directly towards our mission, covering the costs of veterinary care, adoptions, facilities, and community outreach.

Interested in donating your unwanted items to our rummage sale? Item donations can be dropped off at the Fanetti Community Center on Tuesday, April 21st from 7am-7pm.
At this time, we cannot accept: large exercise equipment, mattresses or bed frames, large appliances, TVs, children’s outdoor play equipment, undergarments, or broken items.

Fiber Fridays
2026-04-24 16:15 - 17:45, 2026-05-01 16:15 - 17:45, 2026-05-08 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.

Hunter Ribeiro
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Hunter Ribeiro is a Chippewa Valley-based artist who takes the stage armed with an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and an unmistakably honest voice. Influenced by the storytelling of Bob Dylan and the playing of John Mayer, his sets blend powerful originals with the occasional cover that feels entirely his own.

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.

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.

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.

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

Free Yoga
2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-11 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)

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!

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.

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

Wilson Place Museum Tour
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | 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/

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 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.

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.
