Explore Menomonie

Saturday Stories
2025-02-22 09:30 - 10:00 UTC | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Full on family fun awaits you at Saturday Stories! Join library staff for stories, songs and movement at 9:30am in the library meeting room.
Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb, 8, Feb 22
Everyone is welcome! Activities will be geared towards preschoolers.

Yoga
2025-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Are you ready to pause, quiet your mind, and be present? Join us on the mat AT THE LIBRARY to bring some calm to your busy days.

Mondays @ 9am
Jan 6-Feb 24
no class Jan 20th

STEM + ART Explorers Club
2025-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Join Mr. Ray on Mondays after school (4-5pm) Jan 6-Feb 24 for Stem+Art Explorers Club. Geared for 2nd-5th graders and held in the Library meeting room.
Dive into a world of discovery as we build, create, experiment, and explore. So much fun to be had!

Author Meagan Frank Visit
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
LOCAL author Meagan Frank will be at the library discussing her new book, For the Team on February 24th. Come and listen to how we can all “improve the youth sports experience for everyone”. WIN-WIN!
6pm presentation
7pm book signing
Library Meeting Room
A limited number of books will be for sale at the event.

Winter Storytime
2025-02-25 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-02-26 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-02-27 09:30 - 10:45 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Learning Together storytime is for children of all ages, attending with a caregiver.

Jan 7-Feb 27
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30-10am)

Is your child 3-5 years old and ready for a storytime learning experience all by themselves? Then our “On My Own Storytime” at the library is just for them!

January 7-February 27th
Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:15-10:45am

No registration required.

Mabel's Movie Series: "Grumpy Old Men"
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.

Writing History and Genealogy Series: Dr. Kate is on Her Way!
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Becky Adamski Krische will continue our history and genealogy series with a look at a Wisconsin historical figure – Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb. We’ll hear how Becky researched Dr. Kate’s life to write this middle-grade biography.
The Book:
Meet Dr. Kate! She was a medical doctor from 1931-1956 in Northern Wisconsin who specialized in delivering babies and pediatric care. Dr. Kate is remarkable for many reasons. As a medical doctor, she expertly handled it all: immunizations, common colds, burns, delivering babies, poisonings and even gunshot wounds! Without a hospital, Dr. Kate was challenged to work independently. For years, she traveled to patients by car and relied on the items in her medical bag. In the snowy winter months, she regularly snowshoed to those in need of urgent medical care.
Dr. Kate deeply loved her community. She made efforts to improve water quality, milk quality, oversee medical treatment of youth camps and began an effort to build a community hospital. Her devotion to the local community led to Dr. Kate becoming a national celebrity. Dr. Kate was featured on a popular television show and in national magazines for her remarkable talents as a doctor and love of caring for others.
Dr. Kate faced many challenges, but her deep passion for caring for others caused her to meet those challenges with resilience and practical thinking.
In Person or via Zoom

Winter Sports Storm
2025-02-28 12:00 - 2025-03-01 22:00 | Rock Falls Raceway, N1790 1000th St, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Mark your calendars and get ready to head to the Winter Sports Storm festival Feb. 28 & March 1 at Rock Falls Raceway. The event boasts several semi-competitive race events including: Drag Racing, Barrel Racing, Truck Tug of War and an insane oval course. The 2 day event also includes Family/Kids activities, a large heated entertainment tent and food and refreshments.
Dates and Times: Friday February 28, 2025 from 12 pm – 10 pm, Saturday March 1, 2025 from 9 am – 10 pm.

Winter Sports Storm
2025-02-28 15:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-01 15:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-02 15:00 - 23:00
Join us at Rock Falls Raceway and experience why we love WINTER SPORTS. At the Winter Sports Storm we believe in embracing some of the coolest months of the year. Visit us February 2025 for what is sure to be some of the coolest winter activities in western Wisconsin.

ActivitiesCarbureted Chaos Snowmobile RaceSnowdeo / Barrel RacingKids/Family ZoneSNIRT Truck Drag RacingBorder Battle / Truck Tug Of WarRadar RunLarge HeatedEntertainment Tent
Grab your admission tickets today.

Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Hike
2025-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Cedar State Trail
Three candlelit trails to choose from including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking. Limited ski rentals available in advance from Stout Adventures. Snowshoes provided by Mayo Clinic Health Systems. Hot chocolate provided by ConAgra Foods and cookies from Kwik Trip. Information booth and volunteers from Landmark Conservancy. Call 232-1242 or redcedarhoffman.org for more information. All events are free.
Event hosted by the DNR and Friends of The Red Cedar Trail and Hoffman Hills.

European Travel Tips
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Ready to take that big trip or just dreaming about it?
Join Paul as he enthusiastically shares his love of travel. He’ll offer practical and real life information on plane tickets, resources, packing, where to stay, how to get around, his favorite places to visit, traveling on a budget and much more.
March 4th
6-7pm

Stories and Reflections of a Wisconsin Forest Ranger
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Retired forest ranger, Blair Anderson, will provide insight and great stories about what it’s really like to be a forest ranger. Come with lots of questions.
Get a sneak peek – Blair Anderson will be on the Larry Meiller Show on Wednesday, February 26 at noon.
About the book:
America’s deadliest forest fire was not out West. It was in northern Wisconsin, the Great Peshtigo Firestorm of 1871 where 1,200,000 acres burned and as many as 2,500 people lost their lives. That tragedy quite literally sparked the need for forest rangers in Wisconsin. Blair Anderson was one of those Rangers, fighting fires in Wisconsin for more than 30 years in Sauk, Iowa, Dane and Richland counties and beyond.
He shares his stories of putting out forest fires, preventing them, investigating them, and educating people about them in his new memoir, When the Smoke Clears: Stories and Reflections of a Wisconsin Forest Ranger.
The book details a job that many fantasize but few really know. Here, he sets the story straight on what the life of a forest ranger really is about: working with fire departments, police, district attorneys, and lots and lots of regulr folks and, yes, tackling forest fires.
In Person or via Zoom

Spring Book Sale
2025-03-07 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-08 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-10 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-12 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host their SPRING book sale in March.

March 6 – MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-7pm
March 7-21 – PUBLIC SALE during library hours
March 20-21 BAG SALE (ends at 4pm on March 21st)

The book sale will take place in the library meeting room.
The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!
You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!
*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush on March 6th at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

Magic Carpet Ride
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors (“Light My Fire”), The Byrds (“Mr. Tambourine Man”), Iron Butterfly, (“In-a-Gadda-da-Vida”), Jefferson Airplane (“White Rabbit”), Procol Harum (“A Whiter Shade of Pale”), Cream (“Sunshine of Your Love”), The Zombies (“Time of the Season”), Steppenwolf (“Born to be Wild”) and Janis Joplin. (“Piece of My Heart”).

The HeART of Dunn County: Fundraiser & Art Market for DCHS
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Dunn County Humane Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community!
Join us as we transform the entire Historic Mabel Tainter Theater into a vibrant marketplace showcasing the incredible talents of local artists. From pottery and stained glass to textile arts, paintings, jewelry, and sketches, there will be something for everyone to admire—and take home!

​Art for a Cause: All artwork and collections are donated by local artists, with every dollar raised directly benefiting Dunn County Humane Society.

​Live Auction: Bid on larger, one-of-a-kind masterpieces during our live auction.

​Music Everywhere: Enjoy performances by talented local musicians as you explore.

​Food & Drinks: Savor delicious local food and beverages at stations throughout the venue.

Your participation in The HeART of Dunn County goes beyond enjoying a memorable evening—it directly impacts the lives of animals in need. Every item purchased, every bid placed, and every ticket sold helps us provide shelter, medical care, and second chances to homeless pets in our community. By supporting this event, you are contributing to our mission of saving lives and ensuring every animal finds the loving home they deserve. Together, we can make a difference—one masterpiece and one paw at a time.

Death to Domestic Violence: A Night of Death Metal Fundraiser for The Bridge to Hope
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
SHOTGUN FACELIFT returns to Zymurgy to headline our first Death Metal fundraiser! Four killer bands are getting loud for the Bridge to Hope!
Doors 7:00 – Show 7:30
$20 at the door | 18+ showAll Proceeds go to Bridge to Hope
Soul Riven 7:30 – 7:55Plague of Stars 8:15-8:45Bloodletter 9:05-9:40Shotgun Facelift 10:00-End

In addition to the music there will also be raffle baskets with fantastic prizes!
We are partnering with the Bridge to Hope to raise awareness and funds to support their mission of ending abuse. Your attendance will help provide a safe haven, resources, and a brighter future for those affected by abuse. Enjoy some brutal metal performances, make a difference, and stand in solidarity with survivors.
The Bridge to Hope is a non-profit organization committed to ending domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. Our purpose is to empower those who have been affected by violence, provide options, and offer support so that individuals can start a life that is free from abuse. We are available through text or call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are never alone, and we are here for you when you are ready.

Felipe Vargas Magdaleno de Moraes presents classical guitar recital
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | N8535 618th St Colfax, WI 54730
Guitarist Felipe Vargas de Magdaleno Moraes will present a recital of classical guitar music in the sumptuous surroundings of Oaklawn Inn in the next offering of the Inn’s Classical Music Concert Series. Moraes teaches guitar at UWEC Department of Music and has performed internationally.

Felipe Vargas Magdaleno de Moraes presents classical guitar recital
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Oaklawn Inn

Danú
2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Irelands delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of celtic nations in the world). The debut album simply entitled ‘Danú’ was released by the band in 1997 to huge critical acclaim and in 1999 Danú signed a multi-album record deal with the US based recording label Shanachie Entertainment with whom they subsequently released five albums and a live DVD internationally between 2000 and 2006. Over the past few years Danú has added three independent releases to their discography. For over 2 decades Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English) have delighted audiences worldwide. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout Europe and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience. Danú welcomes star vocalist Nell Ní Chróinín into the fold in 2016 marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the band’s legacy. Nell’s multiple awards include TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year 2012 and she was also the winner of the prestigious Oireactas ‘Corn Uí Riada’ award in 2014. Danú’s live performances are often broadcasted on RTE, TG4, BBC, NPR and CBC.

Uncertainty Is Not Chaos
2025-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Furlong Gallery
The School of Art and Design’s Sabbatical Exhibition series presents Uncertainty Is Not Chaos,featuring recent work by Daniel Atyim, Associate Professor in the department of Visual and Performing Arts. On view at the Furlong Gallery from March 13 to April 19, 2025, the exhibition opens with a reception on March 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Furlong Gallery will also host a Meet the Artist event with Atyim on April 11 at 3 p.m.
Atyim’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures balance precision with playfulness, embracing unpredictability. His compositions, marked by striking color relationships, layered surfaces, and an acute sense of rhythm, reflect an intuitive process where impulse and structure converge.
Atyim’s approach to painting revels in the act of making—an embrace of the present moment that is rooted in repetition. His works carry a distinct cadence, at times sharp-witted, at times disarmingly sincere, often walking a fine line between the obscure and the familiar. Uncertainty Is Not Chaos invites viewers to step into this space of tension and possibility, where vibrant hues, shifting structures, and bold gestures create a visual dialogue that resists easy categorization.
