Good morning, Eau Claire.

Volunteers will meet at Peace Church for the 7th annual pack-a-thon by Feed My Starving Children to pack over 124,000 meals for kids who do not get enough food overseas—volunteers are also bringing nonperishable food to a local food bank.

Organizers expect more than 500 people to join and help with both global aid and local hunger relief.

Two new online textbooks for early childhood education have been released through a collaboration led by CVTC and the Wisconsin Technical College System—resources designed to support educators in updating their instructional materials.

The Eau Claire Police Department has issued safety reminders for Halloween events, urging trick-or-treaters to stay alert, wear reflective clothing, and travel in groups to avoid accidents—police also noted that the Downtown Trick-or-Treat event runs today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with extra officers on duty as the holiday nears.

The WIAA football playoffs kicked off Friday night—Chippewa Falls pushed 1-seed Waunakee to overtime before falling 28—21 and Hudson advanced with a win over Sun Prairie East.

In Division 2, Rice Lake squared off with Kaukauna while Altoona earned its first home playoff win over Seymour.

Two Wisconsin natives with Eau Claire ties are playing in the World Series this year—Alex Call of the Dodgers and Daulton Varsho of the Blue Jays—both once played for the Eau Claire Express.

On Friday, area cross country runners qualified for the state championship in Wisconsin Rapids.

In the boys race, Rice Lake’s Carter Kucko won gold while Jack Schaeur of Saint Croix Central, Seth Rogge of Bloomer, Jacob Mroz of Somerset and Tristan Blancarte of Ashland earned individual spots with teams from Osceola and Ellsworth advancing—meanwhile in the girls race, Amery’s Macie Boe tied with Altoona’s Abbie Hoage for first as Kyra Dix of Prescott, Lola Olsen of Hayward and Sophie Navarro of Northwestern also qualified.

Vitamin String Quartet Concert

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $27.03 - $65.26 — Experience the classical crossover magic of Vitamin String Quartet, known for their enchanting covers.

2025 FEED Summit

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire — Early Bird Registration available — Engage in business workshops, networking, and explore local food businesses in scenic Eau Claire.

Saving Abel Live Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12 - $47 — Experience explosive Southern rock with hard-hitting anthems and raw emotion.

Halloween Extravaganza at Mabel Tainter Theater

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — A spooky celebration featuring a costume contest, new music arrangements, and interactive games.

The Over Unders Live at Graham Jams

7-11 p.m. — Leona's Pizzeria — No cover charge — Experience the energetic alt-rock vibe of The Over Unders, a local duo from Eau Claire.

Sesame Street Live - Elmo and Friends Say Hello

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM — The Sonnentag — $45+ — Celebrate the magic of Sesame Street with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster in Eau Claire.

Blugold Marching Band Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Sonnentag — Free entry — Experience a lively performance featuring the Blugold Marching Band with a dress rehearsal and dinner beforehand.

First Fridays Faculty Recital Series: Under the Influence

7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $5-$15 — Experience an evening of chamber music inspired by diverse composers performed by UW-Eau Claire's talented faculty.

11th Annual Gatsby's Gala

7:00 PM — W.R. Davies Student Center — $20 students, $35 GA, $150-$250 VIP — Experience the allure of the roaring 20s with big bands and vintage ballroom decor while supporting jazz studies scholarships.

Shane Torres Live Comedy Show

7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed comedian Shane Torres, known for his witty television appearances.