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June 2026 Events listed below:

  • 06/03/2026
    15th Annual Northern Native Plant Sale – Bayfield Regional Conservancy. 9am-1pm. All proceeds benefit BRC’s conservation efforts in Northern Wisconsin. Preorder season has concluded. Held at Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College. 1411 Ellis Ave.
  • 06/03/2026
    Pastel Painting: Where Land and Water Meet with Diana Randolph. 10am-3pm. Use your own color photos of wetland landscapes as inspiration to create unique pastel paintings on paper.  Explore the art elements of value, color, and texture in your composition as you interpret the landscape, creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat paper surface. The instructor, professional artist Diana Randolph of Once in a Blue Moon Studio, will demonstrate these concepts. You’ll practice many pastel painting techniques by layering pigment on various types of pastel paper. You’ll have the opportunity to view the Museum’s current exhibit, The Wetland Way. The suggested supply list is available here. Space is limited. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable
  • 06/03/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 06/03/2026
    Open Mic Javier Trejo – Big Top Chautauqua Backstage. 6pm. This recurring event invites performers of all experience levels to take the stage or enjoy the show from the audience. The evening features a variety of acts and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Guests can enjoy live entertainment along with drinks in a relaxed setting. Admission is free. https://www.bigtop.org/thebackstage.html| 84810 State Highway 13, Bayfield.
  • 06/04/2026
    Coffee Conversations with Garry – The Backstage. 12pm. Free Admission. Community members are invited to connect with Garry Schalla and members of the Ashwabay Alliance with no speeches or agenda, just conversation and connection. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.
  • 06/04/2026
    Live in the Lounge featuring Carolyn Jo – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of live music with Carolyn Jo during Big Top’s Live in the Lounge series in the intimate StageNorth venue. https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability?EventId=25601 | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/04/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 06/05/2026
    Wisconsin Parkinson Association: Chequamegon Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. You are not alone. Our meetings are 1pm the first Friday of each month at the Ashland Enrichment Center, 715-682-2776, 400 Chapple Ave. The Bay Area Parkinson’ s Support Group was created to provide encouragement and education for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in the Ashland and Bayfield County area. Questions can be directed to Reggie Holmes: bapsg2024@gmail.com.
  • 06/05/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6-8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/05/2026
    Feeding Leroy + Boss Mama – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Enjoy a night of country soul, blues, and Americana as Feeding Leroy and Boss Mama take the StageNorth Theatre stage for an energetic evening of live music. https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability?EventId=36601 | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/06/2026
    Spring Clean Up – City of Ashland Residents Only.  Republic Services will provide dumpsters at the following locations: Oredock Parking Lot/Water St. & 8th Ave E, 8am-Noon; Civic Center Parking lot/320 4th Ave W, 8am-Noon; Public Works Facility/2020 6th St E, 8am-1pm; Stuntz Ave behind old Ellis Fire Station, 8am-Noon; and West End Skating Rink/17th Ave W., 8am-1pm.  Examples of accepted items at the drop off sites: appliances without Freon, non-food household garbage, mattresses, couches, recliners and old patio sets/umbrellas.  Information on items not accepted and items accepted for a fee found here: https://www.coawi.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2616 Please be advised that FREE items are only accepted at the listed locations. Questions call Ashland Public Works at 715-682-7061.
  • 06/06/2026
    National Trails Day Celebration – North Country Trail Association Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026. For all three Wisconsin NCT Chapters at Highland Town Hall, 9360 County Road S, Lake Nebagamon, with choice of morning hikes and noon potluck, to be held rain or shine. Hike #1 (meet at 8:30am) will be from Highland Town Hall to Jersett Creek campsite and back (5.5 miles), and Hike #2 (meet at 9am) will be from Gaylord Nelson Portal to Highland Town Hall (5.0 miles). RSVP not required, but for timely alerts about schedule changes, please RSVP to che@northcountrytrail.org. For more details on the hikes, please visit the North Country Trail Association’s Calendar of Events at: https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
  • 06/06/2026
    26th annual Kids Fishing Day at the David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center from 9am-1pm. Come join us to learn about fish, where they live, how to catch them, and how to cast. Participants will register at the start of the event. Please come anytime between 9am to noon, to allow enough time to complete each learning station. This FREE event is full of family fun, with experienced anglers and biologists available to share their fishing tips and techniques! Fishing rods and bait are provided. There will be drawings and prizes throughout the event. 29270 Co Hwy G. For more information call 715-685-9983.
  • 06/06/2026
    Customer Appreciation June Dairy Day – Benoit Cheese Haus. 9:30am-2:45pm. Benoit Cheese Haus 10 year anniversary. There will be lots of cheesy giveaways, instore Specials, outside games & tasty treats! It is going to be filled with fun for all ages! Come get your fun on! Including: A Live remote with 99.7, spin the wheel & Grill Out: from 11am – 1pm!! Bar-B-Q’ing some delicious Wisconsin Bratwurst & hotdogs. Rockin’ with some homemade sides & of course CHEESE! And topping the day off with… A PARADE @ 3pm SHARP. (Downtown Benoit) Starting at Benoit Cheese & wrapping around the Benoit Community Center! If you have always wanted to BE IN A PARADE, now’s your chance; You can ride your bike, scooter, take the vintage car or tractor out, play your trumpet, enter your business float, get on those stilts, the sky is the limit! Contact Jill with details of your entry through messenger, email benoitcheese@cheqnet.net or call 715-746-2561. | 23920 County Highway F, Benoit.
  • 06/06/2026
    Blood Drive – MBC – Chequamegon Co-Op. 10am. Sign up at mbc.org | 700 Main St W.
  • 06/06/2026
    Mary Jo Hoffman at Wild Rice Retreat. 12:30-1:3pm. Join artist-photographer and former aeronautical engineer Mary Jo Hoffman renowned for her unique and personal engagement with the natural world for two Immersion classes on June 6, 2026 at Wild Rice Retreat. Best known for her project, “STILL” where every day for over a decade, she made a photograph of found nature – no subject too small or too ordinary. For Hoffman, this daily ritual cracked open profound revelations about the connectedness of all things, the importance of place, and the creative life. Session 1: “The 72 Micro seasons of the North” 12:30-1:30 pm. Session 2: “The Art of Noticing” 7:30-8:30pm. For our community members, this class is open to the public with a $25 drop in fee. Please sign up at the front desk in the Retreat Center. | 84860 Old San Road, Bayfield.
  • 06/06/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 3-5pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/06/2026
    ABC Raceway presents Heartland Communications Kids Meet the Drivers Night. Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday nights. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 06/06/2026
    Live Music: Rocky Mountain Regulators – The Taphouse. 7pm. 532 West Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/06-07/2026
    Wisconsin State Free Fishing Weekend, no license required. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.dnr.wi.gov.
  • 06/06-07/2026
    Free Fun Weekend – For the first weekend in June, you can explore all state parks without state park admission fees. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.dnr.wi.gov.
  • 06/07/2026
    Chequamegon Archery Club. Summer 3D League run 6 weeks. Shoot weekly Sunday or Monday. $5/week or $50 for both sessions-Adults, $3/week or $30 for both sessions- Juniors. Another session begins August 17th.  3501 McDonald Rd. For more information call 715-816-4476 or visit https://cacashland.weebly.com/
  • 06/07/2026
    Ashland Baseball: Glidden Orioles vs. Ashland Merchants. 1:30pm. Pufall Field. 901 11th Ave East.
  • 06/08/2026
    Express Admissions – Northwood Technical College Ashland Campus. 3-6pm. Join us at Ashland Student Services for an all-in-one visit experience! Learn about our program offerings, go on campus tour, apply for admission, complete your admissions meeting, and register for fall classes on the spot. We know life is busy, so we’re offering evening hours one Monday a month throughout the summer. Stop in when it works for you to take the next step toward your future! 2100 Beaser Ave.
  • 06/08-11/2026
    Natural History Paddle in the Boundary Waters – Cable Natural History Museum. Register by: August 10. Cost: $525 member/$550 non-member. Join Naturalist Emily Stone on a four-day adventure in her favorite place on Earth. Learn about the unique natural history of the border country as you paddle and portage lightweight Kevlar canoes into Moosey lakes with great fishing, beautiful vistas, and intriguing bays. You can gain the skills to plan your own voyage and enjoy the company of like-minded people on this partially outfitted trip.  At the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Grand Marais, MN. Register here. 
  • 06/09/2026
    Career Seminar – Northwood Technical College. 2-4pm. Are you thinking about expanding your education or changing careers, but aren’t sure which direction to pursue? Connect with a Student Recruitment Specialist at the campus nearest you to explore your career options and learn what an education from Northwood Tech could do for you! Discover programs that match your interests, learn about the admissions process, and more. Registration is encouraged. Ashland Campus Registration Link | 2100 Beaser Ave.
  • 06/10/2026
    Custom Fitting Demo: Callaway Irons – Chequamegon Bay Golf Club. 1-5pm. Sign up for your custom fitting today! First come, first serve. Sign up here. | 3000 Golf Course Rd
  • 06/10/2026
    D&D Encounters – Play Unplugged. Season 1 – Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. 6-9pm. Dread is back and scarier than ever! Join in on the adventure with D&D Encounters! Running June 10th through July 8th. This is season one of D&D Encounters. During our regular one-shot Wednesdays, players will experience new adventures right from Wizards of the Coast themselves. Explore new Ravenloft content, build your own character or use a pre-built one, and more! Players of all skill levels are welcome! $5 entry fee, and you are welcome to tip the DMs in store credit. 307 Main St. W.
  • 06/10/2026
    Chequamegon Reads Book Discussion – StageNorth. 6pm. Join the community for an evening book discussion as part of the Chequamegon Reads program in the welcoming StageNorth Lounge. https://www.bigtop.org/stagenorth.html | StageNorth Lounge, 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/10/2026
    Prenatal Class- Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 6-9pm. Join us for prenatal classes in Ashland! Whether you are expecting your first baby or your fifth, we would love to see you. -Gain knowledge about the prenatal and birthing process. -Learn about the resources available to you. -Learn about our Family Birthplace at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 06/10/2026
    Live Music: Marlee Paine – The Alley. 6-8pm. Questions? Call 715-682-4200 or message us on Facebook| 808 Main Street West.
  • 06/11/2026
    Let’s Make Acorn Flower – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 11:30am. $15. With Co-op Employee Eric Bruskotter. We will be processing acorns into their edible form through cold leeching of tannins. Learn how to forage, store and eat acorns in this class. Sign up here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/|700 Main St W
  • 06/11/2026
    Save the Date! Ashland County’s 31st Annual Cleansweep Hazardous Materials Collection. New Location! This year we’re at the ABC Raceway on Butterworth Road, about 3 miles south of Ashland between Highway 13 on the east and Beaser Ave on the west, on Thursday, June 11 from 2-6pm. Ashland County residents, businesses, farms, and schools can bring toxic and hazardous products to this event. Most can be disposed of at no charge, although some items (fluorescent light bulbs, batteries) charge a small fee.  Check the web site for more information about what materials are and aren’t accepted. Farms and businesses need to pre-register by calling Northwest Regional Planning Commission at 715-635-2197.  Help keep dangerous products and chemicals out of our local waterways and landfills by disposing of them safely at this event! Residents of neighboring counties can participate in Ashland County. Also accepted are controlled medications and prescriptions, and over the counter medications. Many thanks to the raceway’s board of directors for hosting the event! Bring your materials to the track and check it out while you’re there–races are held almost every Saturday night for a fun night watching local and regional racers. ***** Come after 3:30 PM to avoid long lines!! ***** For more information contact Lissa Radke, Ashland County UW Extension at 715-682-7017.
  • 06/11/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6-8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/11/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 06/11/2026
    Concert at H Pearson Plaza, Two Below Zero at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location: The Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 06/11/2026
    Live in the Lounge featuring Floydian Slip – StageNorth. Join us for another Live in the Lounge performance featuring Floydian and Slip in an intimate listening room setting. https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability?EventId=25601 | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/12/2026
    Coffee Conversations with Garry – StageNorth. 8:30am. Free Admission. A relaxed morning gathering focused on conversation, connection, and community. 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/12/2026
    Songs That Stayed – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. Celebrate 40 years of unforgettable music and memories with Songs That Stayed, a special evening featuring the Blue Canvas Orchestra under the tent at Big Top Chautauqua. Registration and tickets here.| 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.
  • 06/12-13/2026
    Iron River Community-Wide Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sales. 9am-5pm. Iron River, WI. For more information call 715-372-8558.
  • 06/12-14/2026
    Live Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – The Chequamegon Theatre Association. Directed by Lawrence Lee. Musical Direction by Joni Chapman. 12th & 13th show starts at 7pm. Show starts at 2pm on the 14th. More details and tickets here: https://ctatheatre.org/
  • 06/13/2026
    The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge – Mt. Ashwabay. 8am. This outdoor event combines trail running with obstacle challenges across scenic terrain. Participants of all skill levels can compete individually or as part of a team. The event supports Camp Benesi and its mission to serve veterans and Gold Star families. Admission cost varies by registration and is available online. 32525 Ski Hill Road| Info and sign up here: https://www.mtashwabay.org/thunderbird-warrior-challenge.html
  • 06/13/2026
    Lupine Festival in Cornucopia! 9am-5pm. Join us in our quaint lakeside village, celebrating the beauty of spring in the North Woods. Town wide yard sales, live music, art, jewelry, fresh local produce, plants, flowers, unique boutiques and spring sales at our local shops & restaurants. Come Celebrate Spring in Cornucopia! To reserve a spot in town to have your rummage sale email: cornucopiabusiness@gmail.com and we will help you find a spot.
  • 06/13/2026
    Birding by Ear on the Namekagon River – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Register by: June 8. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Join local birder Dr. John Mundahl and naturalist Emily Stone for a float through prime bird habitat along the Namekagon River. We will help participants learn to distinguish common birdsongs with or without actually seeing our feathered friends. Participants must provide their own (non-aluminum) canoe or kayak and shuttle. Meet at the put-in on County Road M . You’ll need to have your own shuttle waiting at Phillipi Landing in Cable. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register here.  | County Road M Landing, Cable
  • 06/13/2026
    Yoga In the Park – Friends of Copper Falls State Park. 9-10am. Join Yoga instructor Lori Hall on the shore of beautiful Loon Lake for an hour of yoga stretches designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, energy, and breath. Check Friends’ calendar for rescheduling due to inclement weather. https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/calendar| Bring a mat and dress for the temperature.  Park in the Loon Lake Beach parking lot and follow the paved walkway to the beach. The class may be moved to the pavilion in the event of light rain. Annual pass or daily use fee is required for vehicles entering the Park. Vehicle admission pass can be purchased online or at the Park Entrance.| Loon Lake Beach Copper Falls State Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, Mellen.
  • 06/13/2026
    Summer Reading Carnival Kickoff/Bike Rodeo! – Vaughn Public Library. 10am-1pm. Join the Vaughn Public Library, Ashland Parks and Recreation, and UW extension for our annual summer reading kick-off carnival and bike rodeo! We’ll have all sorts of fun stations and a bounce house! You can also sign up for a fabulous summer reading challenges here! 502 Main St West.
  • 06/13/2026
    Raffle for a Cause – Bay Area Civic Center. 11am-10pm. A day of family fun & fund raising. Food trucks, 50/50 raffle, bucket raffles, games for all ages, live performances (Chris Kroeze, Brett & the Little Big Show, Comedian Dustin Nickerson), and 5k run! More details here: Raffle for a Cause 2026 Facebook. 320 Depot Dr.
  • 06/13/2026
    Marengo Meadow Bees – Chequamegon Bay Food Producers – Summer 2026 Farm Tours. 2-4pm. Riley and Rebecka Jolma offer a tour of their family apiary to show how their beekeeping hobby turned into a full-time job! Learn about raising bees, splitting hives, extracting honey, packaging, and the beneficial products made from honey and beeswax. bayfieldfoods.org/meet-your-farmers | 67648 Jolma Road, Marengo.
  • 06/13/2026
    ABC Raceway Hall of Fame Night presented by Boomers Bar & Grille: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing-7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 06/13/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 11am-1pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/13/2026
    Loony for Loons! (A drop in Ranger Program) – Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. 1-4pm. Drop in at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center between 1pm and 4pm to learn all about one of Wisconsin’s most beloved birds, the Common Loon! 29270 County Highway G.
  • 06/13/2026
    Trans and Nonbinary Game Night – Ashland Play Unplugged. 6-9pm. Calling all trans & nonbinary family and friends! Bring your favorite game, or enjoy one of ours from the game library. This is a safe space for trans and nonbinary people to come together for an evening of fun and games. No questions asked – if you think this event might be for you, you are welcome here! 307 Main St West.
  • 06/13/2026
    Live Music: Barry Riese – The Taphouse. 7pm. 532 West Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/13/2026
    American Stories w/ The Blue Canvas Orchestra – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. Stories as diverse as the tapestry of cultures that make up America, told with music, dialogue and beautiful imagery. Info and tickets here.| 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.
  • 06/13/2026
    The Marcus Rezak Band – Big Top Chautauqua. 10:30pm. Free Admission. Kick off the Trey Anastasio weekend with a late-night jam performance from The Marcus Rezak Band featuring soaring improvisation, deep grooves, and high-energy live music. The Big Top Chalet Deck, Bayfield.
  • 06/14/2026
    Ashland Baseball. 1:30pm. Lake Superior Sea Dogs vs. Ashland Merchants. Pufall Field, 901 11th Ave E.
  • 06/14/2026
    Flag Day Program at the Chequamegon Vets Center. 211 6th Street West, west of the Kwik Trip on Ellis Ave. Program includes History of the Flag and flag raising at 3pm provided by the Boy Scouts and Elks Lodge #137 in conjunction with the Chequamegon Vets.
  • 06/14/2026
    Live Music – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio featuring Jeff Tanski. More details at bigtop.org
  • 06/15/2026
    *Registration Deadline* – Wild Wonders Summer Camp Junior – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am – 3pm at Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion. Camp runs from June 23rd to 25th. Register by: June 15. Cost: $75 member/$85 non-member. Kids ages 8-10 can join the Cable Natural History Museum for three adventure-filled days at our Jr. Wild Wonders Summer Camp! Discover the outdoors through games, activities and outdoor exploration. Register here.| 43135 Randysek Road, Cable.
  • 06/15/2026
    Strong through the Shift: Muscle & Perimenopause Class – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 6pm. Free. Instructor: Jill Gibbon, PWR Physical Therapy. Discover how strength training supports your body through perimenopause – boosting energy, bone density, and confidence. This class blends science, movement and empowerment in a welcoming space. Free, but please sign up. Sign up here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/|700 Main St W
  • 06/16/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/16/2026
    Community Dinner – Meatloaf – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 4pm. $12. Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggie, Side Salad and Dessert. Sign up here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/|700 Main St W
  • 06/16/2026
    Culver’s Donate while you Dine Fundraiser for Homeless Animals. 4-8pm. Join the Chequamegon Humane Association at Culver’s of Ashland, WI, from 4-8pm, every 3rd Tuesday from May through September. 10% of net sales go directly to supporting our mission to care for homeless animals and find them forever homes! Whether you’re craving a ButterBurger or fresh frozen custard, a portion of your purchase goes right back to providing shelter and care for homeless animals in our community. 2101 Lake Shore Drive.
  • 06/16/2026
    Science on Tap – Bayfield County Groundwater Investigations: From Rain and Snowmelt to Lake Superior – The Alley Restaurant. 6:30pm. G. Graham is a hydrogeologist with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. This talk will include information about the Bayfield County Hydro Atlas, an artesian well inventory, and their ongoing work looking at coastal wetlands and groundwater. More information to come. 806 Main St W.
  • 06/16-18/2026
    Landscape Ecology on Madeline Island (Master Naturalist Advanced Training). 10:30am Tuesday to 3pm Thursday. Cost: $150 Cable Museum Member/$175 non-member. Hosted by Cable Natural History Museum in partnership with the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve. Register with the Cable Natural History Museum by calling 715-798-3890 or visiting the Cable Museum website. https://www.cablemuseum.org/events/| Register by: May 26th. 2305 Big Bay Road, La Pointe.
  • 06/17/2026
    Monthly Grief Support Group offered by Regional Hospice Services.  The group meets on the Third  Wednesday of each month at 1-2:30pm.  The support group is open to anyone in the community who has experienced loss.  We meet in a comfortable setting with no registration required, and it’s free of charge.  Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping.  For more information visit www.regionalhospice.org/grief-support/ for complete schedule, times, and location or call 715-685-5151.
  • 06/17/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts 2026 – Warren Nelson and Friends. 5:30pm. 131 S 1st St, Bayfield. https://www.warrennelson.com/
  • 06/17/2026
    D&D Encounters – Play Unplugged. Season 1 – Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. 6-9pm. Dread is back and scarier than ever! Join in on the adventure with D&D Encounters! Running June 10th through July 8th. This is season one of D&D Encounters. During our regular one-shot Wednesdays, players will experience new adventures right from Wizards of the Coast themselves. Explore new Ravenloft content, build your own character or use a pre-built one, and more! Players of all skill levels are welcome! $5 entry fee, and you are welcomed to tip the DMs in store credit. 307 Main St. W.
  • 06/17/2026
    The Alley – Karaoke. Every 3rd Wednesday. 8-11:30pm. Music by JD Bass. Karaoke Books will be out for signups 30 min before start time. Everyone attending may play the Spin to Win game. 808 Main Street West, Ashland.
  • 06/18/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour at TBD – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Register here.  Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available. | Call 715-798-3890 or visit cablemuseum.org to check for location updates.
  • 06/18/2026
    #ENDALZ Bingo Night – Boomers Tavern (formerly known as Zars). 5-6pm Bingo card sales. 6pm Bingo starts. $20 donation for 10 games of bingo. Drinks & food available for purchase. Prizes donated by local businesses and supporters. 100% of proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Questions: call Sandy at 715-663-1110.
  • 06/18/2026
    Family Night! Dinosaurs! – Vaughn Public Library. 6-7pm. Dino Collage! Scavenger Hunt! Dinosaur Origami! Sensory Bins! And right after we have a special guest giving a talk on dinosaurs and crocodiles! 502 Main St West.
  • 06/18/2026
    Museum After Hours: Pinned Butterflies – Cable Natural History Museum. 6-7:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Adults are invited to join our Curator for an evening of playful learning at the Museum! Expect full access to exhibits, beverages and snacks, and a hands-on activity with materials provided in the classroom beginning at 6:30pm. Explore a butterfly pinning workshop and ethically sourced materials to take home. Registration is required by June 15 to participate in the butterfly pinning workshop. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable. 
  • 06/18/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 06/18/2026
    Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot with DM Miles – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Can’t get enough of our one-shot Wednesdays? You’re in luck, as we are introducing occasional Thursdays for one-shots this summer! Join DM Miles on the 18th as he runs a 5E adventure!  All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W
  • 06/18/2026
    Treasure on the Bay Bingo Night – The Sandbar. Last Bingo Night of the season. 6:30-8pm. Gather your crew and set sail for a night of bingo, $5 Rum Drinks and treasure to be won! Practice your best “ARRR!” and join us for a swashbucklin’ for good times, Talk Like a Pirate and Receive a FREE Bingo Card. $5 Pirate Punch and Rum Drinks. $2 Bingo cards and a treasure chest of prizes all night. Dress for the fun… Think Captain’s hats, nautical stripes, linen shirts, tropical prints, boat shoes, and your best Lake Superior lake life style. 2521 Lake Shore Drive W.
  • 06/18/2026
    Concert at H Pearson Plaza, Brody & the Roadies at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West, (Behind Gowey Title on Main Street).  Rain location Bohemian Hall. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 06/18/2026
    Live in the Lounge featuring Cigarette Picnic – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with Cigarette Picnic during Big Top’s Live in the Lounge series. https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability?EventId=25601 | StageNorth, 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/18/2026
    Dinosaurs & Crocodile Buddies – Vaughn Public Library. 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join Gregory Trush for a prehistoric slideshow and talk appropriate for ages 5-99. Following Dinosaur Familyt Night. 3rd Floor Meeting Room. 502 Main St. West.
  • 06/18-21/2026
    Live Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – The Chequamegon Theatre Association. Directed by Lawrence Lee. Musical Direction by Joni Chapman. 18th-20th show starts at 7pm.  21st the show starts at 2pm. See further details and buy tickets here: https://ctatheatre.org/
  • 06/19/2026
    Oredocker Golf Scramble – Oredocker Foundation. 9:30am. 4-person teams golfing 18 holes at beautiful Chequamegon Bay Golf Club in Ashland. Get your team together or we can help place you. Team cost of $400 includes 4 hole-in-one opportunities for each team member. Mulligans and proximity plays will be available for sale. 3000 Golf Course Rd.
  • 06/19/2026
    Juneteenth Pop Up & Shop – Bad River Lodge & Casino. 2-7pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with good vibes, local vendors, music, food, and community pride. Live DJ: Julian Gross. 15+ vendors from all over. Food & drinks available for purchase. All ages welcome – No cover charge. 73370 US-2.
  • 06/19/2026
    Hall of Fame Dinner – Ashland Oredocker Foundation. 5:30pm. Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees: Time McGuire (Distinguished Service), Jean Martino Schopf, Rick Sundberg, Eric Lund, 1993 State Champion Football Team. Questions? Email oredockerfoundation@gmail.com | Bay Area Civic Center, 320 Depot Dr.
  • 06/19/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6-8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/19/2026
    Live Music: Daryl Yankee – The Taphouse. 7pm. 532 West Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/19/2026
    A Salute to the Music of Prince: Chase & Ovation – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. Chase & Ovation is the World’s “Paramount Prince Tribute Show” based out of Prince’s beloved hometown of Minneapolis, MN. Chase has been traveling North America performing exclusively the music of Prince (live in concert) for the past 16 years including their monthly residency at the world-famous Bunkers Music Bar in Minneapolis, made famous by Prince himself. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. Tickets and info here: https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability
  • 06/20/2026
    Apostle Islands Inline Marathon & ALMT Half-Marathon and Mad Skate, Madeline Island. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or click here to visit the website.
  • 06/20/2026
    The Washburn City-wide Garage Sale, 8am-2pm. Click this link for a map https://washburnchamber.com/events/washburn-city-wide-garage-sale/ or call here at 715-373-5017.
  • 6/20/2026
    Chequamegon Vets Brat Fry at Taste of Wisconsin, 601 Lake Shore Dr Et, 10am-4pm. *Recipients TBD.* Questions call 715-209-6360.
  • 06/20/2026
    Summer Swap Series 1: Yarn and Craft Supplies Swap – Vaughn Public Library. 10am-3pm. 502 Main St W.
  • 06/20/2026
    Dandelion Days 2026 – Wikdal Park. 10am-5pm. Fun for All Ages! Live MUSIC All Day! Local ART, CRAFT & ECOLOGY Vendors. 12:30pm Bug Parade. Limbo Competition. Dress like your favorite pollinator & bring an instrument! More details here.| Wikdal Park on W Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/20/2026
    Golf Classic – Cable Natural History Museum. The Cable Natural History Museum invites you to play in our annual golf event! 18-hole Best Ball will be played on the TOIX and Deerprint courses, located midway between Cable and Drummond along Lake Owen Drive. Enjoy lunch (for players/spectators) prior to golf and wrap up with refreshments, prizes, and awards. Proper country club attire is required. Call the Museum at 715-798-3890 to register and/or for more information or find the registration form and information letter below. Download Registration form here: 2026 Golf Registration Form and Letter | 15535 Eagle Knob Road, Cable
  • 06/20/2026
    Music in the Park: World Flutes & Nature Sounds – Friends of Copper Falls State Park. 1-2:30pm. Relax and experience music and storytelling at the Nature Center (near the Doughboy Trail parking lot). For more information about Ryan Meisel and his performance go to https://www.meiselmusic.net/spiritual-currents |  Admission pass required for vehicles entering the park.  Pets are not permitted at this site in the park. If it rains, the event will move to the historic park pavilion. Copper Falls State Park, 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 06/20/2026
    Summer Kickoff Carnival – Benefiting Echo Health. 1-4pm. Free entrance! Select activities require a ticket that can be purchased at registration. Kids games, bouncy house, 50/50 raffle, whoopie pies, hot dogs, cotton candy, pie tasting, carmel popcorn, and face painting. Select activities are free: DJ games, petting zoo, playground. Hodgins Park on Pufall Drive.
  • 06/20/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 3-5pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/20/2026
    Community Coffee – Big Top Chautauqua. 4pm. Connect with neighbors, artists, and supporters of the arts during this relaxed community gathering. Located at the Bell Street Gallery, 807 Bell St, La Pointe.
  • 06/20/2026
    ABC Raceway Mt Dew Six Cylinder Slam: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing-7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 06/20/2026
    Bad River Casino Presents John Elvis Lyons & his Jailhouse Hound Dogs. Elvis Tribute Concert – A Salute to The King of Rock N’ Roll!  7-10pm. badriver.com|73370 US-2
  • 06/20/2026
    Live Music: Javier Trejo – The Taphouse. 7pm. 532 West Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/21/2026 – Happy Father’s Day
  • 06/20-21/2026
    43rd Annual Fathers Day Weekend Fishing Tournament. 3pm. Father’s Day Weekend fishing tournament, Family Friendly Kids under 15 free. Raffle on Sunday after tournament. All Persons on board must have ticket stub for that boat to register fish (except kids). All qualified fish must be caught on a boat that departs from and returns. Port Wing Harbor. 9130 Beach Rd, Port Wing.
  • 06/21/2026
    Pancakes in the Park – Friends of Copper Falls State Park. 8:30-12pm. Come on down to the Historic Pavilion, enjoy made-from-scratch pancakes served with locally made maple syrup, served with bacon, fresh fruit and more.  Sponsored by the Trails Committee all proceeds go toward maintaining the ski/bike/hike trails within CFSP.  The event is outdoors but sheltered seating is available in the pavilion. Annual pass or daily use fee is required to enter the Park. Vehicle admission pass can be purchased online or at the Park Entrance. Copper Falls State Park, Historic Pavilion, 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 06/21/2026
    All American Circus – Bay Area Civic Center. 4pm. Make the most of our online special prices with tickets starting at $5 per person when you purchase a Family Saver (offer LIMITED and only available online, so be quick). https://allamericancircus.com/| 320 Depot Dr.
  • 06/21/2026
    City of Ashland Make Music Day – City wide. Live Music! Feel free to grab a street corner and play your own acoustic music as well. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 06/21/2026
    Summer Solstice Yoga and Sound Healing – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. Celebrate the longest day of the year with an uplifting yoga practice led by Sydney Clemmons followed by a restorative sound healing experience with Natalie Stone in the beautiful setting of Big Top Chautauqua. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.
  • 06/23/2026
    Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 11am-12pm. Join us for a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others impacted by cancer. Open to patients and caregivers alike, our monthly group features guest speakers covering topics such as coping with fear, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope, and more. Where: Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI (Stockton Island meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004.
  • 06/23/2026
    Teen Event: Making Slime! – Vaughn Public Library. 1-3pm. This is a free event for ages 13-17 years old. We’ll have all sorts of slime recipes and fun things to put into the slime! 502 Main St W.
  • 06/23/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/23/2026
    Sauces Class – with Lars Dukowitz – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5pm. $15 Learn to create a sweet, tangy, buttery beurre blanc sauce as well as a couple pan sauces! Sign up here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/| 700 Main St W
  • 06/23/2026
    15th Annual Tony Woaiak Summer History Festival: The Constitution – Sponsored by the Washburn Heritage Association and the Washburn Area Museum. 7:30pm. $5. Free for students. Presented by Judge John Anderson. Have you ever heard someone say, “Well that’s not Constitutional!” How does the Law of the Land protect us? What does it mean and what is in it? Where do we fit in this remarkable Constitutional Republic. come learn about our origins and how the 14th Amendment changed almost everything and how the Constitution’s little brother, “The Northwest Ordinance”, shaped the law of the Chequamegon region. Harbor Table, 128 Harbor View Dr, Washburn.
  • 06/24/2026
    Registration Open for July Gymnastics Classes – City of Ashland Parks & Rec. Registration opens at 9am. The July session will be 3 weeks, *generally* running from 2nd week to 4th week in July. See registration website for more specific details related to age class, exact schedule, and pricing. Sign up here.
  • 06/24/2026
    Treasures of the Secret Fen – Cable Natural History Museum. 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) What is a fen? Why is it poor? And which beautiful Beings live there? Join Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist and fen fanatic Emily Stone to explore a magical fen 10 miles east of Cable. You’ll learn about fen formation, plant ecology and identification, and more! Meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail and plan to drive 3 more miles from there. Entry into the fen is across a small moat on a fallen log, with a pole for balance. Physical fitness is required for safety. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Register by: June 22 | Register here. | Forest Lodge Nature Trail, Garmisch Road, Cable.
  • 06/24/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts 2026 – Mark Mazullo. 5:30pm. 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield. https://www.macalester.edu/music/facultystaff/markmazullo/
  • 06/24/2026
    Let’s Celebrate USA Paint Part at The Enrichment Center. $40. 6-8:30pm. Let’s Celebrate USA by painting these cute door hangers. The door hanger will come with step by step assistance and most will be traced out for you. You have the choice between the American Geese or USA Gnome. This will be the last class till we start up in Fall. Register here. All supplies included in class fee. 400 Chapple Ave W.
  • 06/24/2026
    D&D Encounters – Play Unplugged. Season 1 – Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. 6-9pm. Dread is back and scarier than ever! Join in on the adventure with D&D Encounters! Running June 10th through July 8th. This is season one of D&D Encounters. During our regular one-shot Wednesdays, players will experience new adventures right from Wizards of the Coast themselves. Explore new Ravenloft content, build your own character or use a pre-built one, and more! Players of all skill levels are welcome! $5 entry fee, and you are welcomed to tip the DMs in store credit. 307 Main St. W.
  • 06/24/2026
    Live Music: Nick Kuka – The Alley. 6-9pm. Questions? Call 715-682-4200 or message us on Facebook| 808 Main Street West.
  • 06/25/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour on the Chippewa Flowage – Cable Natural History Museum. 9:30am – 12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn about the natural history of common loons with a Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist while we tour Wisconsin’s third-largest lake on a pontoon boat and observe artificial nesting platforms built for loons. Meet at Treeland Resort at 9:30am and return by noon. Register here. Learn about the natural history of common loons with a Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist while we tour Wisconsin’s third-largest lake on a pontoon boat and observe artificial nesting platforms built for loons. Meet at Treeland Resort at 9:30am and return by noon. Treeland Resort, 9630 Treeland Rd, Hayward.
  • 06/25/2026
    Field Sketching Hike – Cable Natural History Museum. Cost: $10 member/$20 non-member. Enjoy a mindful 2-mile round trip hike on the North Country Trail to Juniper Rock. Artist Nancy Berlin will guide participants in sketching native plants, landscapes, or whatever else sparks creativity enroute to the beautiful vista overlook. All experience levels are welcome and drawing materials will be provided, though you can bring your own if desired. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 1pm to caravan to the field site and return by 4pm. Register by: June 23rd.Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/25/2026
    Sushi Rolls Class – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6pm. $15. This favorite Japanese dish made with vinegar, rice and seafood was originally a fermented meal to preserve fish. Learn to roll your own Sushi. Lars will give you tips and tricks for Veggie or California Rolls. With Lars Dukowitz. Register here. | 700 Main St W.
  • 06/25/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 06/25/2026
    Concert at H Pearson Plaza, Todd Albright w/ Mumblin’ Drew at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location the Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 06/25/2026
    Live In The Lounge: Davide Ujke – StageNorth. 7pm. Enjoy another intimate evening of live music in the cozy Lounge setting. 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 06/25-28/2026
    Freshwater Paddlers Symposium. The Apostle Islands kayaking symposium for paddlers of all interests and ages. To register go to www.freshwaterpaddler.com | Cornucopia Beach, Cornucopia.
  • 06/26/2026
    Zooming in on Flowers: Drawing with Diana Randolph. 10am – 3pm. Register by: August 12. Cost: $45 member/$55 non-member. Express the intricate patterns of flowers on a microscopic scale! We’ll use magnifying glasses and giant, projected and printed images from a digital microscope to see fascinating details within our local blooms. After a brief presentation about flowers by a Museum Naturalist, professional artist Diana Randolph of Once in a Blue Moon Studio will instruct and demonstrate as we draw using the art elements of line, shading, and color. Meet at the Pavilion at 10am. and finish by 3pm Bring your lunch and favorite drawing materials or use some materials the instructor will have available. A suggested supply list is available here. Space is limited. https://www.cablemuseum.org/event/zooming-in-on-flowers-drawing-with-diana-randolph/ | 43135 Randysek Road, Cable
  • 06/26/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6-8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/26/2026
    Collaging with Courtney – Vaughn Public Library. 6-7pm. Join local artist Courtney Fishback for collaging.  502 Main St W, Ashland.
  • 06/27/2026
    Anchor Community, formerly Ashland First Assembly, is having a “Make An Offer” garage sale from 8am-2pm as we prepare to sell the building, 315 10th St W in Ashland. Items for sale include electronics, couches, crib, toys for ages birth-elementary school, decorations, signs/pictures, books, folding chairs, folding tables, tools, kitchen items, and more! Make an offer on anything and everything. No reasonable offer will be refused!
  • 06/27/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour at TBD – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available. https://www.cablemuseum.org/event/loon-pontoon-tour-at-tbd-3/| 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/27/2026
    3rd Annual Wheels 4 Meals Car Show presented by Ashland FordChrysler. In support of our local food pantry: The Brick. 9am-3pm. Music, food, & drink. Trivia Community. Trophies and prize giveaways. $20 per car display. 28715 US Hwy 2.
  • 06/27/2026
    Daryl Joma State Farm Community Day, 11am-3pm.  Everyone is welcome to the Daryl Jolma State Farm parking lot, 2022 Lake Shore Drive East, for Taste of Wisconsin Brats, Tetzner’s ice cream, cotton candy, games, prizes and meet our Ashland community!
  • 06/27/2026
    ABC Raceway WIMI High Voltage Race Night presented by Ashland Super One Foods: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing-7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 06/27/2026
    Mason Days Community Church Concert: The Craguns. A free will offering will be taken. 10am at the Mason Firehall. Contact Dave at 715-413-0068 with any questions.
  • 06/27/2026
    Free RPG Day – Ashland Play Unplugged. 12pm. Join us for the annual celebration of RPGs, Free RPG Day! All day long, our DMs will be running one-shot adventures from many different RPGs. Stop in to play a session, and walk out with a free adventure booklet of your own! Bonus prizes available. No cost, all skill levels welcome! 307 Main St W.
  • 06/27/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 3-5pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! 209 Main St E. www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 06/27/2026
    Live Music: Javier Trejo – The Taphouse. 7pm. 532 West Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 06/27/2026
    Creatures of the Night Series: Birds – Friends of Copper Falls State Park. 7-8pm. Participants will gather at the historic log pavilion near the Doughboy Trailhead to learn about owls and other nighttime bird species and discover how artificial light affects wildlife. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to help locate owls known to inhabit areas in and around the park. The program is open to all ages and will be held “rain or moonshine,” although severe weather may result in cancellation. Pets are restricted from this location. Copper Falls State Park, 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 06/27/2026
    Live Music – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. Larkin Poe. More details at bigtop.org
  • 06/27/2026
    Mason Days in Mason WI.  2 days of some downhome fun! Located in Mason, WI. Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, Food Sales, Poker Paddle, Depot Museum Opening, Live Music (Mason Bibon Band | Russ Darwin Rock Bottom), Historic Cemetery Walk, Wagon Rides, Mechanical Bull Rides ($5), Hot Air Balloon Rides ($5), Vendors, Raffles, Drawings, and Fireworks! For general info or for volunteer opportunities call Marian: 715-765-4554 or Dave: 715-413-0068.  Check it out on Facebook
  • 06/28/2026
    Mason Days in Mason WI.  2 days of some downhome fun! Located in Mason, WI. Sunday: Community Church Concert (The Craguns), Food Sales, American Legion Picnic, Print Presentations, Live Music (Dennis & Friends), Parade, Tractor Pull, Corn Hole Tournament, Auction, Raffles and Drawings! For general info or for volunteer opportunities call Marian: 715-765-4554 or Dave: 715-413-0068.  Check it out on Facebook
  • 06/28/2026
    Brunch Show – Black Cat Coffee. 11am-1pm. Live Music: Scott Keever. 211 Chapple Ave
  • 06/28/2026
    Digimon TCG Monthly Tournament – Play Unplugged. 5pm. $10. Test your digiskills in a more competitive environment! Three rounds, tons of prizes!  307 Main St W
  • 06/29/2026
    *Registration Deadline* Wild Wonders Summer Camp: STEM Exploration – Cable Natural History Museum. Camp runs form July 7th to 9th. 9am – 3pm at Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion. Register by: June 29. Cost: $75 member/$85 non-member. Kids ages 10-12 can join the Cable Natural History Museum for three adventure-filled days at our Wild Wonders Summer Camp: STEM Exploration! Discover the outdoors as we blend STEM and nature through games, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities. Register here. | 43135 Randysek Road, Cable.
  • 06/30/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour on the Chippewa Flowage – Cable Natural History Museum. 9:30am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn about the natural history of common loons with a Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist while we tour Wisconsin’s third-largest lake on a pontoon boat and observe artificial nesting platforms built for loons. Meet at Treeland Resort at 9:30am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available. Register here. | 9630 Treeland Rd, Hayward
  • 06/30/2026
    Dragonfly Ecology and Identification – Cable Natural History Museum. 12:30-3:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. (Master Naturalist Advanced Training). Discover the unique and interesting attributes of dragonflies that have helped them become the most proficient predator on the planet. Explore the life stages of incomplete metamorphosis and how dragonflies spend most of their life underwater. Learn tips and tricks to identify dragonflies and damselflies. This program will be taught by Jeff Fischer, past President of the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society and founding member of the Minnesota Dragonfly Society. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum for an introductory lecture, then carpool to Cap Creek Landing on the Namekagon River. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Bring sturdy shoes that can get wet, and be prepared to wade in the river. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/30/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 06/30/2026
    Royalty Pageant & Feast – Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. 5-8pm. The Royalty Pageant for Red Cliff’s 48th Annual Pow Wow is set for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Leo LaFernier Sr Bezhigogaabaw Cultural Center! A potluck feast is scheduled for 5 PM, followed by the pageant contest. The pageant is open to enrolled Red Cliff Tribal Members and Red Cliff descendants. Contestants must be of walking age through 18 years old (still in high school). Access all details, requirements, application, and conduct agreement online at https://www.redcliff-nsn.gov/powwow/ | The application is due by June 29, 2026. The crowing ceremony will take place at the Pow Wow on Friday July 3 following the 7:00 PM Grand Entry. 88989 Nuzzo Rd, Bayfield.
  • 06/30/2026
    GRiT Give it a Go. 5-7pm. GRiT Give It a Go is a welcoming, beginner-friendly event designed to introduce girls (6th-12th grades) to mountain biking in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed. Just bring a mountain bike (if this is a barrier or you have questions about what that is, please don’t hesitate to reach out), a helmet, closed-toed shoes, a water bottle and a willingness to try something new. You’ll also need an adult to sign a waiver upon drop-off. Questions: (715) 682-7059. Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area, 32315 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.
  • 06/30/2026
    Jazz Jam Hosted by Baba Fats – StageNorth. 7pm. An evening of collaboration and creativity featuring local and visiting jazz musicians. All are welcome to participate or simply enjoy the music. 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.

June Monthly Happenings:

    • Bay City Cycles  …. 2026 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates. More info here.
    • Ashland Farmer’s Market. Saturdays. 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More!
      Located at the public parking lot across from City Hall. 601 Main St W.
    • Solstice Outdoors Community Nights – Every Thursday 4-8pm. Free kayak, paddleboard and bike rentals from 4–8pm. Bring your own gear or borrow ours for a paddle, pedal or just come and chill at The Sandbar. Sandbar drink specials, bonfire, live music some evenings and good company on the shores of Lake Superior. 521 Lake Shore Drive W.
    • Chequamegon Bay Golf Club:   Check our Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/cbaygolf/  If you have any questions, please contact the Pro Shop at 715-682-8004.
    •  Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland.  A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
    • Guided Mural Trolley Tours -The 8-block Main Street Business District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the background for a fascinating tour through Ashland’s history as seen through the eyes of Ashland’s mural artists Kelly Meredith and Susan Prentice Martinsen. Trolley Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pick-up Location in the parking lot of the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave West. The tour will be approximately 75 minutes long. Tickets are purchased on the Trolley. Cost: $5.00 per person.  Children under 6 are FREE!  (Cash only accepted, you pay on the Trolley.) For more information on the Mural Trolley Tour please call the Ashland Chamber at 715-682-2500. Sponsored by Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and BART. Tours run Fridays and Saturdays 10am & 1:30pm and Mondays 1:30pm. June 5th through September 12th.
    • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. 
    • Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church BINGO! Tuesday nights!  Doors open 5:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Food and Beverages for sale. 201 Lake Shore Dr E Ashland. For more information go to 715-682-7620.
    • City of Ashland Parks & Recreation Youth Programming. Registration now open for: Teen Leadership Camp in July, and Summer Day Camp throughout July and August. Sign up here: Parks and Rec Youth Programing
    • Saturdays, end of May through August: Stock Car Races at ABC Raceway, 2187 Butterworth Rd.  For more information, call 715-682-4237, or visit www.abcraceway.com.
    • Vaughn Public Library –  Not just books anymore!! Temporary address 618 Beaser Ave.
    • Recreation and Fitness Resources –  Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
    • Washburn Cultural Center
    • Parkingsong Choir – Messiah Luthern Church in Washburn. Most Thursday afternoons (see website below for specific dates). 1:30-3pm. The Parkinsong Choir is a community choir formed as part of the Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. The group hopes to bring together people with Parkinson’s Disease, their partners, friends, caregivers, and community members to sing together and offer mutual support to one another. Music is very beneficial for all people, especially those dealing with physical, mental, and emotional health challenges. We are always looking for new singers! We welcome people of all ages, with any vocal range or ability. A desire to sing with a group and enjoy each other’s company are the only requirements. 231 W 5th St, Washburn. See website for specific dates: https://www.spoonsforthepeople.com/parkinsong
    • Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
    • Lost Creek Adventures, 22475 Hwy. 13, Cornucopia. Click here for Classes! For more information, call 715-953-2223 or visit www.lostcreekadventures.org.
    • Junior Naturalists – Cable Natural History Museum -Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Cable. Fridays at the Hayward Library.
    • Little Naturalists – Cable Natural History Museum – Tuesdays in Cable. Wednesdays in Hayward.
    • The Art of Natural Play – Cable Natural History Museum | Fridays, June 19th to August 7th in Cable.