Explore Menomonie

St. Valentine's Day Hustle Alley Cat Bike Race
2026-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Join us for the 18th annual St. Valentine’s Day Hustle! Come one come all, bring your friends so you can trounce them in a friendly alley cat bike race, racing around scenic lake Menomin.
Registration is from 11 – 1245 at Zymurgy Brewing
Race will begin at 1:00 PM SHARP leaving for the start from the brewery. Entrance fee is $10 (must be 21+ to enter) Race ends back at Zymurgy.
Bring a bike, a pen or marker, $10 and some stamina. It is also recommended to be prepared for any circumstances. Terrain may be varied, so bike selection is key!
Also stay for the bonfire 8pm on the lake!

Wolske Bay Free Valentine’s Skate & Cocoa
2026-02-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Wolske Bay Park, 900 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day outdoors at Wolske Bay with free ice skating, free hot cocoa, and a free shuttle to make getting there easy. Join us for a cozy winter afternoon on the ice, where families, friends, and neighbors can skate together, warm up with cocoa, and enjoy the winter lights and sunset over the bay.
The event takes place on Saturday, February 14, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. Whether you stay for the full afternoon or stop by for a quick skate, this is a relaxed and festive way to spend Valentine’s Day enjoying winter in Menomonie.
All event parking is located at Lakeside Park. A free shuttle will run continuously between Lakeside Park and Wolske Bay from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Wolske Bay Road will be closed during the event. Limited handicap-accessible parking will be available directly at Wolske Bay Park.
A variety of skate sizes will be available for use, with loaner skates generously provided by American Edge Real Estate. A huge thank you to Nicole Keck, Jeff Peterson, and all of our amazing volunteers for helping light up the island and make this event possible.
Come celebrate the season with us—bring your friends, family, and winter spirit!

33rd Annual Ice Fishing Contest - Downsville Sportsman's Club
2026-02-15 11:00 - 17:00 | The Timber Inn; Downsville, WI
Join us February 15th, 2026 for the 33rd Annual Ice Fishing Contest in Downsville, Wisconsin.

Come and have some fun fishing, and at the same time help raise funds for the Downsville Sportsman’s Club!

* fishing prizes

* drawings

* 50/50

* kid’s games

Free Yoga
2026-02-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-02 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
2026-02-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-02 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.

First Chapter Book Club
2026-02-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Are you 7-11 years old and want to try reading different chapter books (oh, and have some fun playing games, too!)? If so, First Chapter Book Club is the club for you!

Meet Ray in the library meeting room on Mondays (January 5-March 9) from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Winter Storytimes
2026-02-17 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-18 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-19 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-24 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-25 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-03-03 09:30 - 10:45, 2026-03-04 09:30 - 10:45 and 1 more date | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Learning Together Storytime
For children of all ages, attending with a caregiver. There will be stories and learning fun for everyone (even grown ups;))!

January 6-March 12
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:30-10am

On My Own Storytime
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! There will be songs, stories, movement and puppets and of course, all kinds of fun!

January 6-March 11
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:15-10:45am

Wilson Place Museum Tour
2026-02-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 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/

Walk & Talk Book Club
2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
Walk & Talk Book Club

Led by Library Director Joleen Sterk, this book club will get us out on the trail walking and in the library talking about the book, “Be Where Your Feet Are” by Scott O’Neil.

Feb 25, March 4, March 11, & March 18 from 5:30-6:30
registration for the book club is not required (but IS required for Menomonie in Motion)
For walkers ages 14+
Meet in library meeting room

Bring the “Be Where Your Feet Are” book if you have it (not required)
Come ready to walk.

Book club is scheduled for the 4 weeks prior to the start of Menomonie in Motion. Participate in one or the other or both.

Japanese Workshops For Kids
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 | 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

Yearbook: Class of ‘77
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Everyone has their coming-of-age soundtrack. The songs that stick with you forever, and always bring back memories! The Class of ’77 was blessed with an amazing playlist, including songs by Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Queen, The Eagles, Helen Reddy, Jim Croce, The Bee Gees, Barry Manilow, Kansas, Peter Frampton, and so many more.

Celtic Angels Ireland
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
With over 30 Irish traditional and contemporary tunes masterfully intertwined and performed fully live by the Trinity Ensemble, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers, the spectacular Celtic Angels Ireland is guaranteed to entertain and delight.

Fiber Fridays
2026-03-06 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.
