Good Day
Eau Claire
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Eau Claire businesses are preparing for Christmas as small shops continue to face challenges from online sales after Thanksgiving. Erin Klaus from Downtown Eau Claire Inc said the community benefits when buyers shop local and the group is holding a Reels and Deals promotion—offering seven $50 gift cards at random. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Eau Claire is offering free sand at its Central Maintenance Facility (911 Forest Street) 24 hours to help residents prepare for snow—residents must bring their own shovel and container with a limit of one 5-gallon pail per person. WEAU
- ➤ The Eau Claire Fire Department launched its annual fire awareness campaign 'Keep the Wreath Green' after Thanksgiving to warn residents about fire risks from cooking and seasonal hazards. If a structure fire happens before New Year's Eve, one green bulb on a wreath will be replaced with red + the department advises checking furnaces and cleaning chimneys. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Eau Claire Memorial boys hockey made their season debut against Superior, and Eau Claire North boys basketball traveled to Wausau East—Chippewa Steel also faced the Wisconsin Windigo in a busy sports slate. WEAU
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Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop Ensemble Performance
7:30 PM — Haas Fine Arts Center — $3-$9 — Experience a delightful evening of opera and musical theatre scenes by talented emerging voices.
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Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions Tour
11:30 a.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — $55-$60 — Experience a magical afternoon of Victorian tea and historic trolley touring through Menomonie's charming past.
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UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — W.R. Davies Student Center — $3 entry or 2 non-perishable food donations; FREE for students/staff/alumni w/ID — A day of mystery for clue chasers and codebreakers in a family-friendly environment.
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UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert
2-3:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12-26 — Celebrate the holiday season with renowned performances from various UW-Eau Claire music ensembles.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival - Monday Films
6-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Tickets required — Experience stunning outdoor films showcasing adventure and exploration around the globe.
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Christmas with Lorie Line
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $87 — Celebrate the holiday season with Lorie Line's beautiful piano arrangements and heartwarming stories.
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Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza
7-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Price TBA — Experience the joy of the season with Blue Violin's spectacular Candlelight Christmas concert.
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Ben Katzner Live Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Experience the unique humor and storytelling of comedian Ben Katzner.
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Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz Tour
8-10 p.m. — Sonnentag Complex — $49.50+ — Experience a high-energy celebration with a blend of virtuosic violin, dance, and holiday favorites.
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Sunday Funday – Late-Night Board Games
8:30-11 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with a vast library of board games and themed activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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