Name: Stained Glass Pumpkin Make & Take
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18

Set a pace that suits you at Residence Inn by Marriott. Whether you are with us for a few days, a few weeks or a few months, your daily routine matters. You will thrive at Residence Inn with the conveniences you need. Their spacious studio, one and two bedroom suites include separate living and sleeping areas and a fully equipped kitchen ready for your favorite cuisine with complimentary grocery delivery service to fill your refrigerator and satisfy cravings. They offer free internet access for connecting to work and the outside world, a free hot breakfast to start mornings off right, evening social hours to end the day well and a fitness center for strengthening your body and soul. Relax and unwind on your schedule and stay focused and productive when it is essential. At Residence Inn, they will make sure you thrive during your stay.

Residence Inn by Marriott

Travel with confidence at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® a hotel with outstanding service for an easy and comfortable stay-at an exceptional value. We are always ready to welcome you to our thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites with plenty of room to work and relax. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel will keep you connected during your stay, our pool and modern fitness center will help you stay on track. Spread out in our vibrant lobby, relax and unwind on our outdoor patio. Jump-start each day with our free breakfast, now with more hot choices like scrambled eggs, sausage and oatmeal, plus favorites including fresh fruit and yogurt. You'll always find the courteous service you deserve, plus all the little things you expect from Fairfield Inn & Suites during your stay. Ask us about The Fairfield 100% Guarantee where we promise you'll be satisfied, or we'll make it right. That's our commitment to you.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

Welcome to your perfect lakeside escape! This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is uniquely nestled between a quiet creek on one side and beautiful Lake Altoona on the other. With water views, it's the ideal spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors with close access to all the Chippewa Valley has to offer.

The Creekside Cottage

Fox Run Tavern does classic bar food like half-pound burgers and grinders well. Try their homemade pizza too. Their restaurant features everyday specials, outdoor seating, a private party deck that can be reserved for larger groups, catering services, a volleyball court, kickball area, and a variety of other outdoor games during the summers.

Fox Run Tavern

The CVJO is dedicated to bringing the finest big band jazz to the Chippewa Valley region as both entertaining and educational experiences. Under the guiding hand of musical director Bruce Hering, the CVJO brings together many of the finest musicians throughout the region to perform jazz in a concert setting. Among the members of the CVJO are many of the most respected jazz musicians in the Chippewa Valley, including full-time performers, music educators, students, and other community members with a passion for the art of the big band. This substantial collection of talent makes it possible for the CVJO to tackle a wide variety of musical styles and eras, and their concerts will reflect both the traditions that are the underpinnings of jazz as well as the works of more modern composers. Our goal, above all others, is raise public awareness of the richness the one great American musical art form, jazz.

Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra

Pinehurst Park is one of Eau Claire's most unique places to ride, play and explore, with a growing mix of mountain biking, disc golf and outdoor recreation on the city's north side. Its progressive bike features and wooded 18-hole disc golf course make the park especially worth seeking out for visitors who want something a little more adventurous.

### Park activities and amenities include:

- Progressive mountain bike trails and downhill riding
- Dirt jumps and paved pump track
- 18-hole disc golf course winding through the woods and along the trail system
- Hiking trails
- Playground
- Reservable shelter with restrooms and electrical outlets
- On-site parking

The disc golf course is open year-round and finishes with a memorable long throw from the top of the hill. Because the course shares parts of the park with mountain bike trails, disc golfers should stay alert and yield to bike traffic when fairways and trails cross.

Pinehurst's mountain bike trails include advanced features and larger jumps, so riders should choose trails that match their skill level and check conditions before riding.

[GOOGLE TRAIL MAP HERE](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=17jtPtD0KrHxzssV8TPwBecmwIxU87Eo&ll=44.852392523194226%2C-91.451353&z=17).

Pinehurst Park

Lake Altoona is an 840 acre lake with a maximum depth of 25 ft. Surface Acreage: 840 Maximum Depth: 25 ft. Common Species: Walleye, SM Bass, Black Crappie Others: Muskie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Perch Number of Launches: 2 Location: City of Altoona

Lake Altoona

This Winter Wonderland has 6 outdoor ponds, skating trails (uphill & downhill), fire pits, and more to come! Check website for status of ice.

Valley Sports Academy Winter Wonderland

**XX Skiing**

Tower Ridge County Park boasts 15 miles of trails with state-of-the-art amenities, sure to make your next event a huge success!

Trail Lengths: 15 miles  
Locker Rooms: Yes   
Dressing Rooms: Yes   
Restrooms: Yes   
Concession Stand: No   
Lighting Available: Yes, lighted trails

**Disc Golf**

Tower Ridge County Park features two 18-hole golf courses with state-of-the-art amenities sure to make your next event a hole in one!

Yardage: 5,500  
# of Courses: 2  
# of Holes: 18  
Tee Type: Concrete  
Restrooms: yes  
Concession Stand: No  
Lighting Available: No

Closed November - March every year.

Tower Ridge County Park

Xavier Artisan is a bistro-style café and market offering artisanal sandwiches, mazza, gourmet salads, hearty soups, organic private blend coffees and teas, and mouthwatering gelato – all made fresh and in-house. The menu is wholesome and devoid of nutritional impurities found in many national chains and smaller local operators. XA’s physician owners crafted it using simple, local, and natural ingredients in their most unrefined and nutritious forms to create memorable flavors.

Xavier Artisan

All-suite accommodations await you at **Staybridge Suites**® **in Altoona, WI,** one of the fastest-growing small towns in America. Located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, and just minutes from the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

This beautiful, home-away-from-home style hotel is situated in the River Prairie area of Altoona featuring a number of restaurants, bars, and businesses that are within walking distance. A few of those include Cowboy Jacks, 44 North with Versus Arcade & Bar, Cabin Coffee, Helix, The Island Parkside, River Prairie Nutrition, Woodman's Grocery Store, Kwik Trip and a variety of other business styles. River Prairie Park, directly across the street is a pet-friendly park featuring local art, a bird sanctuary, and fun for the kids such as a splash pad and wading river. The park runs along the river and connects to over 70 miles of biking/hiking trails. If you're holding events at the River Prairie Center it's less than a 5-minute walk from this great location.

The Chippewa Valley offers diverse industries in manufacturing, I.T., health care, and retail trade. The city is home to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and many medical facilities including St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, Mayo Clinic & Oakleaf Surgical Center. Companies such as Hewlett Packard, Cray, TTM Technologies, and Menards call the area home. Visit Leinenkugel’s Brewery, local wineries, numerous bike and snowmobile trails, cultural centers and parks. Don't forget to visit one of our many artisan cheese makers.

Enjoy a quiet evening in our Great Room, relax by our indoor pool or grill in our BBQ Gazebo. At night, mingle while enjoying drinks and appetizers Mon. thru Wed. at The Social®. Catch up with work at our business center and stay on track with your workout at our 24-hour fitness center. We also offer an on-site 24-hour laundry facility, and The Pantry®, to shop for forgotten essentials and snacks.

At Staybridge Suites®, you’ll have an apartment-style feel without the hassle of apartment living. Whether it’s for a night, week, month or more, you will be at home.

Settle in tonight at the Staybridge Suites® Eau Claire-Altoona

Staybridge Suites

44 North Gastropub offers a variety of atmospheres under one roof. From watching sports, playing arcade games to just relaxing with a glass of wine on their heated patio, 44 North is the place for everyone. Their menu offers a wide variety of delicious flavor which are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Locally owned and operated, come check them out in River Prairie park and have an experience unlike any other in the area.

44 North: American Gastropub

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 beginner-friendly stained glass class where you will learn to foil, solder, and finish your very own stained glass pumpkin.

Stained Glass Pumpkin Make & Take

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