Name: Are You Afraid of the Improv?
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

The Eau Claire River is a tributary of the Chippewa River in west-central Wisconsin in the United States. It is one of three rivers by this name in Wisconsin. Via the Chippewa River, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. Its name is the French translation from the Ojibwe Wayaa-gonaatigweyaa-ziibi.

Eau Claire River

Home to beloved concert series, Sounds like Summer by Volume One and iconic bridge of the Chippewa River State Bike Trail, Phoenix Park is a home to pets and humans alike. Taking a stroll through Phoenix Park could help you stumble upon the unexpected like an outdoor yoga class or a scale sized planet walk. Plan your trip to Phoenix Park every Saturday in the warmer months for the Eau Claire Farmers Market. During the winter months, get in the holiday spirit by checking out the twinkly trees. Every night of the year, take in the scenic views of the area from the rainbow light Phoenix Park bridge, Haymarket Plaza and Pablo Center at the Confluence. Phoenix Park always has a perfect #CaptureEC moment.

Phoenix Park

Madden Ramen is one of the finest restaurants in Eau Claire, WI. They not only offer amazing food but also serve it in a pleasant atmosphere that'll have you coming back for more. Their talented, experienced chefs create amazing dishes using fresh ingredients. Exotic sauces and flavors intermingle on your plate, and the hot, tangy aromas waft up to meet your nose, creating an exciting taste journey you can experience only in their restaurant.

Madden Ramen

The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library offers public Internet computer stations and free WI-fi access; iPads to check out; activities for kids and teens; art exhibits; and books, movies and music for the entire family—at the library or downloadable from the library’s website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info. Located in downtown Eau Claire at the corner of Eau Claire and South Farwell Streets, it is the largest public library in west central Wisconsin.

The library is open Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays during the school year, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

A Place for Kids and Teens - The public library in Eau Claire invites kids to enjoy the vibrant, family-friendly space that includes Discovery Stations with computer games, interactive toys and books for toddlers and preschoolers, craft activities and story times, and comfy lounge seating for moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas. Teens can relax with magazines and computers in the welcoming Young Adult lounge on the second floor.

Events for Everyone - The library sponsors and coordinates a broad spectrum of programs for all ages, including story times for kids and babies, special events for teens, concerts, author visits, poetry readings and speakers. Each year, thousands of library visitors view the library's art exhibits, which feature the work of local and regional artists, as well as many displays of interest to children and adults.

Get the Answer - Whether you’re doing homework or putting together a business plan, the library offers access to a broad selection of research tools. Consumer and legal research, genealogy, local history, health, government and grant information, phone numbers and addresses, learning a language...it all starts here. Need help? Talk to a librarian in person, by phone, e-mail or text at 715.839.5004, librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us or via the library's website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info.

L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Since 1975, the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra has grown into the finest community orchestra in the area. The CVSO employs local musicians to play its five major concerts per year, brings in guest artists from across the world to solo with the ensemble, and annually collaborates with the Chippewa Valley Festival Choir. Under the leadership of Conductor and Music Director Nobuyoshi Yasuda, the CVSO performs at the state-of-the-art Pablo Center at the Confluence in downtown Eau Claire. The ensemble’s mission is to provide excellent symphonic experiences to audiences in the Chippewa Valley, with goals to increase understanding and appreciation of orchestral music to an expanding audience, provide audiences with a diversity of orchestral selections and artists, and provide an opportunity for talented local musicians to perform. CVSO’s motto is “Music you love by people you know.”

Chippewa Valley Symphony

The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One's Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin's Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of more than 1,000 people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. This series helps make Eau Claire known as a "mini-Portland". Featuring a variety of genres of music, your foot will keep tapping and your head will keep nodding along to the sweet tunes of summer.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

The mission of E.L Pilates is to promote health through movement.

E.L. Pilates

Home to an array of retail and artist shops and studios, Building 13 of Banbury Place is an iconic part of Eau Claire. Building 13 also houses part of the annual Banbury Art Crawl where visitors and shoppers can get a taste for the local art scene and chat with the artists. Visitors are also welcome to take guided tours to learn the history of Banbury Place and meet artists within the industrial walls of the building.

Banbury 13

Olson's Ice Cream has been a family tradition in the Chippewa Valley since 1944. Their delicious ice cream is locally produced and homemade with only the finest ingredients. In addition to their store locations in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, during the summer months they proudly serve from the concession stand at Irvine Park and can be found scooping artisan ice cream and treats from their concession trailers or portable freezers at events around the area. Make sure to find them at these upcoming events for a delicious cold treat: Saturdays 5/1-10/31 - Eau Claire Phoenix Park Farmer's Market April 29 - Eau Claire Nationals Ball Tournament May 19-21 - Hallie Ball Fields, Chippewa Falls, WI May 19-21 - Seymour Ball Fields, Eau Claire,WI May 19 (2pm-12am) - Spring Fest, Northern WI State Fair Grounds May 20 (11am-12am) - Spring Fest, Northern WI State Fair Grounds June 1 - (6-8:30pm) - Sounds Like Summer, Eau Claire, WI June 2 - (11am-7pm) - Phoenix Park Food Truck Friday, Eau Claire, WI June 4 - (6-8:30pm) - Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls, WI

Olson's Ice Cream Eau Claire

Olson's Ice Cream is the only locally made ice cream since 1944! They have developed over 250 recipes (and counting) of delicious homemade ice cream! When you visit, choose from the largest selection of classic and seasonal flavors made with fresh milk, cream, and high-quality ingredients.

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

A completely improvised, comedic episode of the 90s classic "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" featuring stories around campfires from the Midnight Society that lead to strange tales of encounters with pool ghouls, scary cigar-smoking clowns, and people stuck in a mirror world. Whether you are a Nickelodeon expert or have never seen the original TV show, the show promises to be both weird and hilarious.

Performed by house team members: Josh Ingersoll, Alyssa Rivera, Annie Jackson, Colin Sinz, and JP Fry.

Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 7:30pm.

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