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Thanksgiving Fun in Eau Claire!
Looking for something fun to do with the family this Thanksgiving week? From nature crafts and storytime adventures to dazzling light displays, Eau Claire is full of activities for all ages. Here are some of the best local events to make your Thanksgiving break extra special!
Events at Beaver Creek Reserve
Crafting With Critters: Super Snakes
Sunday, November 23 | 1:00–2:30pm
Wise Nature Center Auditorium, Beaver Creek Reserve
$8 for members | $10 for non-members | Adults free with child
Get creative and learn about some of Beaver Creek’s coolest creatures! Take a short nature hike to collect materials for your snake craft, then meet a live snake ambassador up close.
Dress for the weather: you’ll be both inside and outside!
Suitable for kids aged 5 and up.
*Walk-ins not accepted.
Making Mandalas in Nature
Monday, November 24 | 2:00–3:30pm
Wise Nature Center Savannah Room, Beaver Creek Reserve
$8 for members | $12 for non-members
Celebrate the changing seasons with this relaxing, hands-on art experience! Create your own mandala using natural materials while connecting with nature through creativity and mindfulness.
No art experience needed, just a love for the outdoors!
Suitable for kids aged 8 and up. Adult supervision required.
*Walk-ins not accepted.
Family Movies at Micon Downtown Cinema
Catch a cozy family movie this Thanksgiving week at Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire! Family-friendly titles this month include Grand Prix of Europe, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and Wicked: For Good.
Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening with the family.
Free Events at the L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Story Explorers
Monday, November 24 | 4:30–5:00pm
Join in on storytime for school-age kids through 2nd grade! Snacks are provided, and children under the age of eight must attend with a caregiver.
Afterward, stick around for ARTmobile, a hands-on art session led by the Pablo Center. ARTmobile helps kids (and adults!) connect with visual arts through creative seasonal projects.
Can’t make it on Monday? There’s another ARTmobile event on Saturday, November 29 from 11:15am-12:15pm!
Lights in the Valley
Begins Thursday, November 27
Eau Claire County Expo Center, Across from Metropolis Resort
Get into the holiday spirit with the second annual Lights in the Valley Drive-Thru Christmas Light Display! This magical event combines two local favorites, EC Lights and Christmas in the Valley, into one awesome experience.
Drive through twinkling tunnels, themed displays, and a grand festival finale, all choreographed to Christmas music tuned to your radio. One ticket covers one carload!
Thanksgiving Fun at Metropolis Resort
Keep the excitement going all week long at Metropolis Resort! Bounce, splash, and play your way through the holiday break. Jump into Action City for go-karts, arcade games, and trampolines, or dive into Chaos Water Park's thrilling slides and relaxing waves.
Explore our latest deals and offers to make your visit even sweeter.
No matter how you celebrate Thanksgiving week, there’s fun waiting for the whole family right here in Eau Claire!
