Good morning, Eau Claire.

Families in Eau Claire are invited to National Night Out at Carson Park on Tuesday, Aug.

4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The free event connects locals with police and safety resources — Caravel Autism Health is making it autism-friendly.

Downtown Eau Claire’s historic Water Street District is hosting its first Eaux Claires Water Street Faire today — a 6-day festival featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden and interactive public art.

Organizers say the event will kick off one of the city's biggest weekends.

The returning Water Street Faire kicked off Thursday, featuring food, music and a new mural on Water Street created by local artist Jenna Wood to celebrate nature, community & Kubb as Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. and local businesses drove the weekend festivities.

Today, the Eaux Moms return to Mom Booth at Carson Park for the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, curated by artist Andy DuCett, who invites local mothers to share advice and essentials like bug spray (a nod to festival fun).

WiSys hosted the Spark Symposium at UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center on Thursday, where 250 attendees learned how to turn local ideas into sustainable innovations + Materials Scientist Elizabeth Glogowski explained eco-friendly paint alternatives that need only one coat.

National Deflection Week honors Eau Claire’s Deflection Program that offers residents free, voluntary connections to recovery and community support.

The program is recognized this week as a key resource for those seeking help.

Eau Claire 19u Legion baseball won both championship games on Thursday against Marshfield to claim the AAA regional crown; the team will begin the state tournament matchup on Tuesday, July 28 in Marshfield.

Intaglio Collagraph Print Making Workshop

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $27.38 — Explore textures and patterns in this hands-on printmaking workshop with all materials provided.

Sunday Funday: Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Gather for an evening of fun with a vast library of board games and interactive gameplay.

Zak Toscani Live Comedy Show

7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique voice and wit of Zak Toscani in an intimate comedy setting.

37th Annual Charity Golf Outing

8:30 a.m. — Hickory Hills Golf Course — $100 — Enjoy a fun day of golfing, games, food, and networking while supporting a good cause.

Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games

9 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of board games with a vast library and fun prizes for all ages.