Explore Menomonie

Poe-Cessional - A Victorian Halloween Evening
2025-10-14 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | 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+

Free Yoga
2025-10-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-06 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)

Govin's Farm Fall Fun
2025-10-12 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-05 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 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

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.

Menomonie Theater Guild Presents: “Charely’s Aunt- A Menomonie Farce”
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:30 | 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.”

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.

WoodWind Park - Disc Golf & Hiking
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 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

Storytime with Author Katie Venit
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Meet the Author - Pete Gallagher
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Meet author Pete Gallagher, he’ll have books for sale and signing.
His Book:
A contemporary crime mystery set in Saint Paul, Minnesota, BACKWASHED finds young Dion Drury confronting his past twenty years after the murder of his father. Kady L’Orient, a pretty police investigator with a troubled history of her own, believes the disappearance of his mother is the key to the cold case. They form a bond as their search for the truth is hampered by the police officials originally assigned to the case. Arno St. Albans is a sergeant who comes to realize that his loyalty to Honest Mike Walerius, a city councilman and police lieutenant, may be misplaced. The characters’ interactions lead to a revelation that provides both a window to their history and a possible brighter future. Damaged people find each other.
Pete Gallagher is a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota. He resides in Ramsey County.

WoodWind Park - ATV Fall Color Ride
2025-10-11 10:00 - 18:00 | WoodWind Park, E7115 1058th Ave., Wheeler, WI, 54772, United States
Join us for a side by side ATV ride through the beautiful Fall Colors!

E7115 1058th Ave.
Wheeler, WI 54772

Summer Menomonie Farmer's Market
2025-10-11 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-04 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.

Elizabeth Fischer Author Visit
2025-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
LOCAL author Elizabeth Fischer will be at the library discussing her ten book ELIZA SERIES. Join us to meet the author and get your imagination juices flowing!
Friday, October 10th from 2-3 pm
Library Meeting Room
From the author: This series is about the greatest female wizard ever and her interactions with elementals, including fairies, elves, trolls, sylphs, goblins, leprechauns, and tree devas.
This is a family series for all ages that mixes technology with magic and features a character named Tech Elf. Elementals are very concerned about the Earth and want to help the planet and everyone living on it.
A limited number of books will be for sale at the event.

Summer Menomonie Farmer's Market - Wednesday
2025-10-08 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

Ellen Whyte & Sue Orfield w/ Mike Schlenker and Randy Sinz
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Ellen Whyte returns to the Midwest for an intimate and lively concert at the Spirit Room in the Mabel Tainter.

Downtown Historic Beer Tour
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Menomonie, 503 Broadway Street South, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Hop on the trolley, we’re going on a historic tour of downtown Menomonie! Enjoy a beer at each of the three stops while learning the history of local breweries, the renowned bank robbery, and The Mabel Tainter theater. Tours start at 11:00am & 2:00pm. Space is limited to 21 per tour, so don’t wait to purchase tickets.

Meet the Author - Ann Schreiber
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Meet author Ann Schreiber; she’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Books
Emily is a writer, a mother, and a woman who knows heartbreak. Still healing from her divorce, she’s spent the past few years quietly rebuilding her life.
Lucas is a dedicated father and architect who’s grown used to solitude after his own marriage ended. His love for his daughter, Lily, remains the anchor that keeps him steady.
When a dating app brings them together, sparks fly—but falling in love later in life comes with its own set of complications. Between careers, kids, and past pain, learning to blend their worlds takes more than chemistry.
Told through alternating perspectives—and love letters written but not always shared—Emily’s Next Chapter is a tender story about second chances, the quiet work of rebuilding, and the unexpected joy of finding love when you least expect it.
For anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to start over—this story is for you.
Perseverance. Reinvention. (2024), a raw and honest memoir
The Top 10 Mistakes I Made My First Year as a Copywriter (2025), a practical guide for new writers

WoodWind Park - C-Tier PDGA Tourney
2025-10-04 | WoodWind Park, E7115 1058th Ave., Wheeler, WI, 54772, United States
C- Tier PDGA Tourney

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

William Kent Krueger Author Visit
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Harvey Hall Theatre
Dragon Tale Books, Menomonie Public Library, and UW-Stout Literary Committee team up to bring back award winning author, William Kent Krueger.
The FREE event will be held at UW-Stout Harvey Hall Theater (721 3rd St. E, Menomonie) on October 3rd from 6-8pm.
There will be a presentation and a book signing. You can pre-order “Apostle’s Cove” at Dragon Tale Books.

FREE and open to the public.

William Kent Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe.
His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last nine novels were all New York Times bestsellers.
