Recreation Special Events

Homecoming Hike

Enjoy a walk or run alone Putnam Drive! Join the Recreation Team at the bottom of the McPhee Staircase anytime between 11am-1pm September 30th, to learn how being in nature boots mental wellbeing! Take the hike and receive a FREE t-shirt!

• Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• 11am - 1pm
• Bottom of McPhee staircase, behind Davies.
• Visit UW-Eau Claire Recreation on Facebook the day of, for any changed due to inclement weather.

Mall of America Bus Trip

Join us on an exciting trip to the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, just in time for the holidays! Home to 520 stores with no tax on clothing or shoes. Trip includes a MOA bag and a free coupon book (9.95 value) with over 25 offers to save. Space is limited so sign up early.

• Saturday, December 6, 2025
• $25 per person
• Coach Bus loads from University Avenue outside Towers Hall at 8:45am.
• Bus leaves the Mall at 6pm and returns to UWEC.
• Register directly at: Mall of America Coach Bus Trip - UWEC.edu
• For parking details, please visit: Event Parking Information

Lifeguard Certification Course

The lifeguarding certification courses is open to Blugold ID holders whose are training to become a lifeguard or whose certification has expired. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 

• September 12-14, 2025
• $285
• Register directly at: Lifeguarding Certification – American Red Cross - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
• For more information, click here.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons

Sign up soon to get Early Bird pricing!

Watch the Vikings do battle with the Washington Commanders at the US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis for Sunday Football action! Register early to reserve your ticket.

• Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Section 331, $105 through December 1, then $115 until full.
• Coach Bus loads from University Avenue outside Towers Hall at 8:35am
• US Bank Stadium 12 noon
• Register directly at: Minnesota Vikings Bus Trip - UWEC.edu
• For parking details, please visit: Event Parking Information

Jigs Up Annual Ice Fishing Contest 

Join us Saturday, February 9th on Lake Wissota for a chance to win ice augers, ice shacks, a cargo max trailer, gift cards, cash and more! A 2-year lease on a Ford F150 will be drawn from all registered fish tickets. Raffle prizes include a new Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV, $500 in Scheels Gift Cards and more!