Menomonie in Motion
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | 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!

Wilson Place Museum Tour
2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 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/

Fiber Fridays
2026-04-10 16:15 - 17:45, 2026-04-17 16:15 - 17:45, 2026-04-24 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.

Govin's Farm Babies
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Govin’s Farm, Menomonie, WI, N6134 670th St., Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Govin’s Farm invites you to our Annual Farm Babies event! Our farm offers a hands-on unique experience with all of our farm babies. Children as well as adults will have the opportunity to interact with our animals. Snuggle newborn lambs, play with baby goats, cuddle a piglet, and see how fluffy a baby chick feels. Our motto is: If it fits in your lap, we will help you hold it. You might even be able to witness an animal giving birth while you visit. There are also pony rides and a giant slide (extra charge & weather permitting).
When you need a break from the barn, join us in the concession area for Apple Cider Donuts, Kettle Corn, lunch and a beverage. All activities will be inside the barn so we are open snow, rain or shine, so dress accordingly.

Admission before noon $15.50+tax Children under 24 months free
• Admission after noon $14.00+tax Children under 24 month free
• We accept cash and credit cards
• All tickets sold at farm – NO online sales
• Dress for the weather, the barn is at a comfortable temp for animals
and is NOT heated
• No strollers, food or drink, coffee cups, sippy cups or baby bottles are allowed in the barn.
• Hand washing will be required when entering and exiting the barn for everyone.

Event dates:
March 21-22
March 28-29
April 3-4 (Friday and Saturday closed on Easter Sunday)
April 11-12
April 18-19
We are open from 9am-4pm on these dates.
For more information visit www.GovinsFarm.com

Dreaming of Summer in Japan: A Yukata & Purikura Experience
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | UW-Stout, 802 Broadway St S, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Buried in snow but dreaming of summer? 🌸 Us too.
Join us April 11 for a unique on-campus experience that will keep you thinking about warmer temperatures. Keiko Morikawa, Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator at UW-Stout will lead Dreaming of Summer in Japan: A Yukata & Purikura Experience. In this lively, hands-on class, you’ll explore the history of the yukata, a light summer garment worn at festivals across Japan—and even try one on yourself.
It’s a fun way to experience Japanese summer traditions while connecting with your community right here in Menomonie.
This class is FREE, but registration is required since space is limited due to the number of yukata available.
Click on link to website to register for the event.

Free Yoga
2026-04-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-20 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)

Family/Community Open Gym
2026-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Menomonie Alliance Church
Bring the kids over to the Menomonie Alliance Church Gym during the winter months on Monday mornings to burn off some steam. We’ll have a variety of toys, balls and activities for free play, but feel free to bring your own as well! Hallways will be available for walking as well. Parent supervision is required for all children. By participating in Open Gym, parents take responsibility for the safety of their children.

Environmental Series: Sustainability in Action: What the City of Menomonie is Doing and How You Can Help
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Join Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator for the City of Menomonie, for an overview of the City’s environmental work, from recycling and waste reduction to stormwater protection, urban forestry, sustainability initiatives, and energy efficiency. The second half of the talk will highlight practical, everyday actions residents can take to reduce waste, conserve resources, and help keep Menomonie healthy and resilient for years to come.
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.

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.

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

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!

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
