Good morning, Eau Claire.

Community members can support children in need by buying a Blizzard today—each treat sold triggers a $1 donation to Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse to help fund essential treatments.

The Empowered Parents Expo will return this weekend at the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire to connect local families with vendors, keynote speakers, car seat safety checks and a free prenatal yoga session.

Organizers expect a larger turnout than last year’s nearly 200 attendees—registration is required for safety checks and yoga on Saturday, August 2 from 9 am to 3 pm.

UW-Eau Claire will offer a new major in assistive systems and robotics engineering this fall and has received a robot dog to help students learn key skills—students have already started testing its grabber arm and camera controls as discussions about naming it continue.

County officials in Eau Claire confirmed Jon Johnson as the new county administrator—he comes from the highway department where he served as highway commissioner—and he will officially assume the role on September 8.

Today, the City of Eau Claire and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation hold a public meeting at the L.E.

Phillips Memorial Public Library to gather feedback on the Dewey Street Bridge project on Dewey Street from Gibson Street to Galloway Street. The project, estimated at $14 million, includes removing the old bridge + building a new one with roadway, sidewalk and trail updates, with design finishing by Nov. 1 and construction starting in 2027.

Eau Claire County Treasurer Glenda Lyons said property owners must pay the final installment of their 2024 real estate taxes today; payments can be made in-person, by mail, online or via the drop box at the courthouse+ late payments incur interest and penalty fees.

1st Annual Gluten Free Bash

11 AM – 2 PM — Forage — Free entry — A gluten-friendly outing featuring savory eats, sweet treats, and community connections for food lovers.

We Care Eau Claire - Back to School Event

9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Phoenix Park — Free entry — Help local families by donating and packing backpacks for children returning to school.

Grand Evening on the Bridge

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Grand Avenue Footbridge — Ticket options starting at $15 — Experience an evening of food, drinks, and community spirit at Eau Claire's premier fundraising event.

The String Cheese Incident - Campout Concert

Two epic nights — August 15-16 — The Pines Music Park — Ticket price online — Enjoy a weekend of music, camping, and activities surrounded by nature.

Zach Bryson Live Performance

7 PM – 1 AM — Leona's Pizzeria — Cost TBD — Come hang out in Eau Claire and enjoy original songs from Nashville-based artist Zach Bryson.

Exotic Pet Fair 2025

1-4 p.m. — Eau Claire Expo Center — Affordable pet supplies and adoption opportunities — Discover a variety of exotic animals and great deals on pet essentials.

Seymour Fever Fest

August 22-23 — Seymour Town Hall — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a family-friendly festival with inflatables, donkey baseball, live music, and a cornhole tournament.

Fever Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Seymour Ball Club — General Admission starting at $1.93 — An evening of local and national musical acts raising funds for youth sports.

Driftless Revelers Chuck Wagons West Tour Kick Off

8 PM - 2 AM — The Plus — $10 — Celebrate the Driftless Revelers' departure for their west coast tour with live music and new album releases.