Explore Menomonie

Storytime with Author Katie Venit
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Dragon Tale Books
Children’s book author Katie Venit, will be in the store to read her two books as well as sell and sign them.
Her Books:
Forts
A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world.
The world is filled with forts.
Tiny worlds within this world,
safe as coat pockets.
Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it’s a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.
Debut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. Forts encourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong.
Cassini’s Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Cassini was built to explore Saturn and its moons. Her engineers pack her full of tools that can measure, take pictures, and taste chemicals. It takes her seven years to reach Saturn’s orbit, where she investigates Enceladus, the shiniest moon in the solar system. To the amazement of her scientists back home, Cassini makes a series of incredible discoveries: liquid water, chemicals, and energy—the ingredients for life! But Cassini doesn’t have the right tools or enough fuel to answer the big questions that come next. This bittersweet true story is rich with both science and wonder, with illustrations that capture the breathtaking scale of our solar system. Back matter provides further insight and information, as well as additional educational resources.
Real-life spacecraft Cassini makes surprising discoveries on her visit to one of Saturn’s moons in this graceful blend of science concepts and the awe of space exploration.

WoodWind Park - Disc Golf & Hiking
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 | WoodWind Park, E7115 1058th Ave., Wheeler, WI, 54772, United States
Open Disc Golf & Hiking
Come to The Park to get Woodwinded, to get lost in the woods, or to climb around and play on actual hills. You can come alone. You can bring your dog. You can bring your friend. You can bring three friends. You can even arrange a party with hundreds of friends! But before you visit, go through this checklist:

Check our seasonal hours

Check our calendar for closures & private events

Call us to schedule a visit

Join one of our Play it Forward Events

Submit online waiver

Govin's Farm Fall Fun
2025-10-12 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-12 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 17:00 - 22:00 | Govin’s Farm, E6134 670th St., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Fall Fun
Come out and enjoy the fun this fall in our 11 acre corn maze, pick out a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, shoot a pumpkin from the pumpkin cannon or enjoy one of the many other activities we have for all ages. Never been in a corn maze and afraid you won’t find your way out? Don’t worry, we have games you play to help you find your way out, or if all else fails we have corn cops to help you find your way. If you are really adventurous, try the maze on Friday and Saturday nights by flashlight.
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The maze and all the fall activities are great activities for 4H clubs, Youth Groups, School Groups, Scouts Troops, Company Gatherings, and College Groups. If you are joining us in the evening, bring your flashlight and enjoy the corn maze in the dark (this is not haunted). Once you find your way out of the maze, join us by the bonfire and roast a marshmallow or two.
Included in Admission:Corn maze, wagon ride, mini golf, giant slide, flying farmer line, hay jump, corn box, duck races, steer roping, corn hole, giant Jenga, giant checkers, farm babies (Saturday & Sunday only 11am-5pm), rat rollers, tractor pull, tug of war, connect four and much more! All activities are made for adults too. Some activities may close due to weather or staffing. All tickets are purchased at farm. ​Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while at the farm at all times.
Extra Activities with Paid Admission:Paintball Shooting Gallery $5.00​Pumpkin Cannon – 1 shot $3.00 Apple Cannon – 3 shots for $3.00 (all 3 shots needs to be used by 1 person) Cannons & Paintball close at 9pmPumpkins $5-6​​Concessions Area –Apple cider donuts, Donut Sundaes, Warm Pretzels, Pizza Pretzels, Kettle Corn, Caramel Apple blossoms, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Brats, Chips, Cookies, S’mores, Apple Cider, Hot and cold Beverages

Walk for Paws: Community Festival and Awareness Walkathon
2025-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 Wakanda St. NW, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
A pet parade walk, food trucks, raffles, bounce house, pet portraits, and festivities to help raise awareness for Domestic Violence affecting people and pets. Socialized and vaccinated pets are welcome.
Hosted by DCHS and The Bridge to Hope.

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents: “Charely’s Aunt- A Menomonie Farce”
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Menomonie, WI – This fall, Menomonie Theater Guild invites audiences to step back in
time with a fresh, steampunk-inspired adaptation of Brandon Thomas’s classic farce
Charley’s Aunt. Directed and modified by Russell Slack, the production will take the
stage at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater—built in 1889—on October 10, 11, and 12,
as well as October 16, 17, and 18, 2025.

Set in 1905 at a fictionalized University of Wisconsin–Stout, this version blends Victorian
and Edwardian style with whimsical steampunk flair. While rooted in the charm and wit
of the original 1892 play, the local adaptation brings a unique visual style and Midwest
flavor that makes it unlike anything Chippewa Valley audiences have seen before.
“This isn’t just a period comedy—it’s a heartfelt look at the sometimes ridiculous,
sometimes tender lengths we go to for the people we love,” says Director Russell Slack.
“My hope is that audiences leave the theater smiling, feeling entertained, and maybe
even recognizing a bit of themselves in these characters.”

Bark in the Park
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | WoodWind Park, E7115 1058th Ave., Wheeler, WI, 54772, United States
Ozzy’s 5th Birthday
Come celebrate Ozzy turning 5 with us at WoodWind Park!
This tail-wagging afternoon will feature:
Dog treats galore
Photo contest (show off your pup’s personality!)
Doggy games & contests
Plenty of fun + themed drinks available
Access to beautiful hiking trails & ski hills — perfect for dog walks
Bring your pups, bring your friends, and let’s paw-ty together!

Open play date for pups. We’ll be collecting donations for the Dunn County Humane Society as part of the festivities.

Free Yoga
2025-10-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-20 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)

Poe-Cessional - A Victorian Halloween Evening
2025-10-14 17:30 - 21:30 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
A cloaked guide will lead you by lantern light in downtown Menomonie where you’ll hear a chilling tale by Edgar Allan Poe performed live while sipping a cocktail (or mocktail) at the Spirit Room, followed by The Abbey, and then Hive and Hollow.
Ages: 21+

Summer Menomonie Farmer's Market - Wednesday
2025-10-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Wilson Park, 800 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Summer Menomonie Farmer’s Market – Saturdays & Wednesdays
Menomonie Farmers Market has been proud to call the gorgeous Wilson Farmers Market Pavilion our summer home since 2017. From the 3rd Saturday in May through the 3rd Saturday in October, you’ll find us twice a week in Wilson Park, on the corner of 8th Street and 9th Avenue, just off of Lake Menomin in Menomonie, WI.
Visit Menomonie Farmer’s Market website

Menomin Wailers: Sea Shanty Singalong
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | brewery nønic, Menomonie, WI, 621 4th St. W, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
A fun evening of sea shanty singing in a social and informal environment. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required.
menominwailers@gmail.com

Cost
FREE
Age
All Ages

Time(s)
Third Wednesday until Dec. 17, 7-8:30pm

Oscar Wilde: The Legacy of a Scandal
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Dragon Tale Books
UW-Stout Professor of English and Oscar Wilde scholar, Joan Navarre, will introduce and moderate an Oscar Wilde Birthday Event: live streaming from the British Library. Merlin Holland, the grandson of Oscar Wilde, will be speaking with noted actor Rupert Everett about Oscar Wilde’s life and legacy.
Oscar Wilde’s life in the limelight is well known. He continues to be celebrated for his sparking comedies and timeless wit. What is not well known are the myths and legends that arose after his death. Oscar Wilde died in November 1900. He had been exiled in Paris, chased by scandal, and broken by prison life. A new book, After Oscar: the Legacy of a Scandal, written by Wilde’s only grandson, sheds light on the legacy of Oscar Wilde. This British Library event, taking place on Oscar Wilde’s birthday, features Merlin Holland in conversation with Rupert Everett. They will discuss details of the remarkable posthumous life of one of our most celebrated literary and cultural figures.

Aurelia Anne Cohen
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hive & Hollow, 222 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
An evening of time travelin’ folk originals. Based on the southwest, Aurelia considers Menomonie one of her many homes on the road. You may know her from Intuitive Compass, The Barn Swallows, or Sisters in Outlaw. She will share her solo originals for the first time locally.
FREE ($10 suggested donation)

Summer Menomonie Farmer's Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Wilson Park, 800 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Summer Menomonie Farmer’s Market – Saturdays & Wednesdays
Menomonie Farmers Market has been proud to call the gorgeous Wilson Farmers Market Pavilion our summer home since 2017. From the 3rd Saturday in May through the 3rd Saturday in October, you’ll find us twice a week in Wilson Park, on the corner of 8th Street and 9th Avenue, just off of Lake Menomin in Menomonie, WI.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library have 3 book sales coming up.
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!
OCTOBER (regular sale)
This book sale will take place in the library basement.

October 17th – MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-7pm
October 18th – PUBLIC SALE, 10am-3p

Empty Bowls 2025
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Tanglewood Greens, 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
2025 Empty Bowls fundraiser for Stepping Stones of Dunn County. Join us for unlimited, homemade soup with bread and desserts while supporting our Food Pantry!
There will be raffle prizes and a silent auction.
$20/meal ticket
$15 for students, seniors and veterans/active duty military
$10 for collectors bowls
Empty Bowls will be more vital to Stepping Stones this year than it ever has before. All proceeds go to supporting Stepping Stones programs.

If you are interested in attending, donating an item for auction or sponsoring our event, reach out!

Antique Appraisal with Mark Moran
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Join us on October 18th from 11am-2pm in the library meeting room to watch and/or have an appraisal* done on one of your antiques or collectibles by author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wisconsin.
This is a fun event to watch even if you don’t have an antique. Mark’s vast experience and knowledge makes it entertaining for everyone!

Pre-registration is required if you want to have an appraisal done and a limited number of spots are available. To register, call 715.232.2164 ext. 210. Please see the list below of accepted and excluded items, below before booking an appointment.
*Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
Categories of objects for appraisal may include:
Accepted Items:
Americana
Fine Art
Furniture
Ceramics
Glassware
Vintage Photos
Advertisements
Folk Art
Toys
Metalware
Clocks
Costume Jewelry
Musical Instruments
Antique & Vintage Lighting
Books
Sports Memorabilia
…and More
Excluded items:
All weapons
Swords
Knives (folding knives with advertising are accepted)
Animal Traps (for example: leg hold traps)
Nazi Memorabilia
Coins and Paper Money
Fine Jewelry, including precious gems
Beanie Babies
More About Mark Moran:
Mark was formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media’s Antiques Group.
Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.
He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles.
Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.

Trunk or Treat - Markquart Menomonie
2025-10-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Markquart Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Menomonie
Put on your costumes and head over to Markquart Menomonie for another year of Halloween fun! The whole family will enjoy this FREE event! Local businesses and organizations will be decorating over a dozen vehicles, and each “trunker” will have a stash of various goodies to share. There will be food trucks and, if you’re feeling brave, make sure to check out the Creepy Camper.

D&D Club First BBQ Fundraiser
2025-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 909 Pine Ave, Menomonie, WI
Hosted by the D&D Club, with TTG and Hooplah Orgs joining in on the fun!
When:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 2 to 4
Where:
South Lawn – 1105 3rd St E, Menomonie, WI 54751
How It Works:
We’ll be offering Meal Tickets that include:
1 Main + 1 Side + 1 Drink
Only 100 tickets available!
So grab yours early to make sure you get your plate before they’re gone!
(Final ticket price to be announced soon.)
What to Expect:
Delicious BBQ meals
Live music
Games & activities
A chance to meet new friends and hang out with great people
All proceeds go directly to supporting club events, tournaments, and future activities for the D&D Club and our partner organizations. Every meal helps keep our adventures alive and the community growing!
Bring your appetite, your friends, and your dice — let’s make this BBQ fundraiser a critical hit!
