August 27-28 – Festival in the Pines – Begins 9 a.m. each day. This 34th annual festival has over 200 vendors with something for everyone. Family entertainment, children’s games/rides, two stages of live music. Carson Park, Eau Claire. Air-conditioned shuttle busses are free. $6 regular admission, $5 seniors, children 11 & under are free. More details at festivalinthepines.com

August 27-28 – Chippewa River Rendezvous – Travel back in time to the late 1600s to learn about Wisconsin history—from the Ojibwa to the French, English, and pioneers. See pre-1840 fur trade and Civil War camps/artillery. Special guest: Abraham Lincoln. Primitive games/competitions, prizes, silent auction, flea market, food, crafts. Mill Yard Park, Cornell. Free. www.crrendezvous.com

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. Free. volumeone.org/sites/concerts

August 12-14 – Pioneer Days – Take a step back in time to the glory that was steam! Kids’ games, wood sawing, blacksmithing, flea markets, threshing, steam engines continuously running throughout the day, and live music in the evening. Pioneer Park, Hwy. 37, Eau Claire. $6/person. Free/10 & under. pioneer-days.org

August 13 – Pure Water Days & Riverfest – 1 p.m. Head downtown for the 40th Annual Pure Water Days Parade! Enjoy over 65 floats and walking units on N. Bridge Street, and then head down the street to Allen Park for the RiverFest. Experience giant inflatables, kids games, prizes, live music, food, a beer tent, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks, and more. It’s always a wonderful family-friendly time! Chippewa Falls. For more information, visit chippewafallsmainst.org/pure-water-days.html

Artist Market of Eau Claire – Every Saturday through September 17. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. facebook.com/artistmarketofeauclaire

National Night Out is a community event that brings citizens together to get to know our neighbors and local police while celebrating the united stand that we take as partners against crime and disorder in our community. Join us for free music, food, carnival games, camaraderie and fun. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 5:00-7:00pm Owen Park Cost: FREE Parks & Recreation Activities: Carnival Games, Dunk Tank, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Inflatables, Hot-dogs, Chips, Balloons, Fingerprinting, Music, and Prize Giveaways! Learn more at ci.eau-claire.wi.us.    

September 16-18 – Here We Grow Again Children’s Consignment Sale – 8 a.m. West Central Wisconsin’s upscale children’s consignment event. Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire. For more info, visit www.HereWeGrowAgainSale.com.

Eau Claire Express Baseball Carson Park, Eau Claire For more details, visit website here.

Eau Claire Express Baseball Carson Park, Eau Claire For more details, visit website here.