Three Things To Do On a Saturday Morning in Eau Claire, WI

🌽 The Heartbeat of Saturday Mornings: Eau Claire’s Farmers Market

Located at Phoenix Park, this market is more than just produce—it’s a local tradition that goes back over a hundred years. With up to 70 vendors, you’ll find everything from organic asparagus 🥬 and fresh eggs 🥚 to homemade pasta and maple syrup 🍁. I even got to chat with Helen (who might be the best salesperson in town 😄) and Jill from Jill & Lilly’s Pasta, who brings authentic Sicilian flavors to the Midwest using traditional Italian equipment and locally-sourced flour.

It’s the kind of place where you’ll run into friends 🤝, meet your neighbor’s dog 🐕, and maybe snag a sweet treat or two 🍫. Daisy definitely stole a few hearts while we were exploring.

🎨 Bonus Surprise: Eau Claire’s Art Scene on Display

While heading out, we stumbled upon the North Hill Spring Market—an art festival 🎭 right by the river with live music 🎶, handmade crafts 🖼️, and even more good vibes. It’s just another reminder of how much this community loves supporting local creators. I caught up with Megan, a college friend of mine, who runs Woodsota Works with her dad, making stunning Midwest-inspired woodwork signs 🪵.

🍳 Brunch at The Nucleus—A Must for Foodies

All that walking worked up an appetite, so we made our way over to The Nucleus Café ☕🍽️ on Water Street. This local gem has been serving up amazing brunches for over two decades. With multiple dining areas (including the cozy Racy’s Coffee Shop 🐾 next door, where dogs are welcome!), it’s no surprise this place was voted Eau Claire’s top breakfast, brunch, and vegan menu spot 🥇🌱.

🌊 An Afternoon in River Prairie—Nature, Yoga & Ice Cream

To wind down the day, we drove over to River Prairie in Altoona, just outside Eau Claire 🚗. This area is perfect for a leisurely stroll 🚶‍♂️ with trails, a splash pad 💦, and a creek where Daisy couldn’t resist dipping her paws 🐾. There’s even Yoga in the Park 🧘‍♀️ on Saturday mornings, a seasonal treat worth checking out.

For foodies 🍔🍦, there’s no shortage of dining options here either—Island Parkside, 44 Below for burgers and ice cream, and 44 North with arcade games 🕹️ and a fun, family-friendly vibe.

We finished the day along the River Prairie Riverwalk 🌅, a peaceful trail that follows the Chippewa River and offers beautiful views, space to bike 🚴‍♀️, run 🏃, or just reflect on the day.

🏡 Thinking of Moving to Eau Claire?

If you’re considering making Eau Claire your home 🏠, I’d love to help you discover the neighborhoods, hidden gems 💎, and best-kept secrets that make this community so special. As a local real estate agent, I specialize in helping newcomers get settled and feel at home here.

📞 Call, 📲 text, or 📧 email me— 715.577.8435 dan@danrealtygroup.com.

Thanks for tagging along on this Saturday journey through Eau Claire 🗺️. Don’t forget to like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 for more local adventures, and we’ll see you out there next weekend for Music in the Park 🎤🎶!

– Dan & Daisy 🐾❤️