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 boosts 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.

Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks

Sign up soon to get Early Bird pricing!

Watch the MN Wilder take on the San Jose Sharks on November 11 at 7pm at the Scel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Ride in style and comfort to the game in a coach bus. 

• Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Section 209, Rows 5, 6, and 7 where the Wild shoot twice (1st and 3rd period)
• $65 through December 1, then $70 until full.
• Includes transportation and game ticket.
• Register directly at: MN Wild Hockey Coach Bus Trip - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
• For parking details, please visit: Event Parking Information

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

Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders

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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!