October 2026 Events listed below:
- 10/01-31/2026
The Gathering Art Show – Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. Exhibit open 11am to 4pm at the Washburn Cultural Center until the end of October. Reception is on October 8th from 5-7pm at the Washburn Cultural Center. Join and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community at the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council’s Gathering Members Show. This annual exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork by CBAC members, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists from throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn. - 10/01/2026
Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. County Road D to Long Mile Lookout and back (5.5 total 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/ - 10/01/2026
Field Sketching Hike – Cable Natural History Museum. 1-4pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Join botanical artist Nancy Lizette Berlin and friends for a fall hike, seeking inspiration from nature as we sketch alongside one of the most iconic Northwoods landscapes: Juniper Rock Overlook. This mindful 1.5-mile hike along the North County Trail from the FR 202 trailhead will offer up-close treasures and expansive fall color views. The trail is narrow, rocky, and hilly. All experience levels are welcome. Drawing materials will be provided, though you can bring your own if desired. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. - 10/01/2026
Live in the Lounge: Nick Kuka – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5. Enjoy an evening of live music and community during the ongoing Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn. - 10/02/2026
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. - 10/02/2026
Ashland Highschool Homecoming. - 10/02/2026
Ashland Highschool Homecoming Parade. 4:30pm. Parade along main street Ashland. Parade starts at 800 block going east to Stuntz avenue. - 10/02/2026
Ashland Highschool Homecoming Block Party. Presented by AFT Local 1275. Starts after the Homecoming Parade. Food and Fun before the Football Game! Open to all staff, students, family, friends, and community members! Located at Ashland Middle School, 203 11th St. E. - 10/02/2026
Free Live Music: Rus Sackett – The Union. Bar opens at 6pm. 7-10pm. If you are staying in Ashland for either AppleFest or Red Clay Classic on Friday, October 2nd, stop in for FREE live music at The Union, featuring Russ Sackett. Russ is a great singer/songwriter out of Duluth! Russ plays with numerous bands, including Sidestreet Detour. Russ plays not only his own originals, but also many songs you know, such as Waylon-Willie, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Neil Young, along with many others. 100 Main Street West. - 10/02-03/2026
ABC Raceway 51st Annual Red Clay Classic powered by Enbridge. Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mid-West Modifieds. Hot Laps 6:30pm. Race track located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Butterworth Rd. For more information, call 715-682-4990 or visit www.abcraceway.com. - 10/02-04/2026
Bayfield 64th AppleFest! With 150 plus food and craft vendors, expanded live music options, and 14 orchards and berry farms to visit, there’s something for everyone! Special events include the Coronation of the Apple Queen/King and the apple peeling contest. The festival culminates with a Grand Parade down historic Rittenhouse Avenue to Lake Superior. https://www.bayfield.org/bayfield-apple-festival/ - 10/02-04/2026
Live Music: Jon Rabideaux of the Brother Jon Band – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. 8-11pm. Applefest Weekend! Join us for great music and good times! 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield. - 10/02-05/2026
Rough Water Weekend 2026 – Lost Creek Adventures. Sea Kayak Skills Comprehensive. This our annual intermediate skills coaching weekend, featuring mentoring from ACA Certified Instructors, with opportunities to gain: *Skill Assessments & Awards https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/acaassess *Certification Updates https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/acacert *And more! What is ‘intermediate’? Anyone with open water experience, with waves up to 2 foot and wind to 15 knots. We will hope for challenging conditions, but will find locations that are protected enough to challenge, while close enough to safety. Message with questions or to register: Click here. 22475 highway 13, Cornucopia. - 10/03/2026
Live Music: Whiskey & Topaz – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. 8-11pm. Applefest Weekend! Live music. Great times. Cold drinks. 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield. - 10/06/2026
Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln. - 10/06/2026
Book Buzz: “The Antidote” by Karen Russel – Vaughn Library. 6pm. The VPL book club is for inquisitive adults. Discuss the book & make a new book friend! “The Antidote” opens on Black Sunday, as a historic dust storm ravages the fictional town of Uz, Nebraska. But Uz is already collapsing – not just under the weight of the Great Depression and the dust bowl drought but beneath its own violent histories. Room 210, 502 W Main Street. - 10/06/2026
Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com |The Alley, 808 Main St. W. - 10/06/2026
Science at the Sawmill: Natural Flood Management in Northern Wisconsin – Cable Natural History Museum. 6:30-8pm. Cost: $10 member/$15 non-member. Flooding from extreme weather events is part of the new normal in Northern Wisconsin. Kyle Magyera, Local Government Outreach Specialist with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, will talk about exciting initiatives statewide and in the headwaters of Lake Superior watersheds that are successfully addressing flooding risks and building resilience. Join us at 6:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks! Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13505 US-63, Hayward. - 10/07/2026
Natural Flood Management in Northern Wisconsin (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. Flooding from extreme weather events is part of the new normal in Northern Wisconsin, but innovative land management can help. Ashland County Conservationist MaryJo Gingras and Kyle Magyera or the Wisconsin Wetlands Association will tour the group around three sites in the Marengo River headwaters. Their groundbreaking work is successfully addressing severe erosion, gully formation, and compromised wetland storage on private land. Meet at the Town of White River Hall at 10am We’ll break for lunch at the hall, then visit the remaining sites. This field trip requires good mobility for walking off-trail. Space is limited. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 4. - 10/07/2026
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. - 10/08/2026
The Gathering Art Show Reception – Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. 5-7pm. Located at the Washburn Cultural Center. Join and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community at the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council’s Gathering Members Show. This annual exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork by CBAC members, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists from throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn. - 10/08/2026
Live in the Lounge: Idle Rose – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5. Idle Rose takes the StageNorth lounge stage for a Thursday evening of live music as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn. - 10/09/2026
Local Sale Weekend – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 7:30am-8pm. Take 20% off your favorite local products the first weekend in October to stock up for your winter pantry and root cellar. We will also be sampling local products all week. 700 Main St. W. - 10/9-10/2026
Tamarack Health WhistleStop Packet Pick-p and Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm. Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm. Music by TBA 4:30-7pm. All in the Bay Area Civic Center. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com. - 10/9-11/2026
Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25. “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Catch it one of three weekends: Oct 9–11, 16–18, or 23–25 (matinees on the 11th, 18th & 25th). Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn. - 10/10/2026
28th Annual Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in the Bay Area Civic Center. Music by the Ashland High School Jazz Band and Darwin & Duke. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com. - 10/10/2026
Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. Season Grand Finale hike, new Canthook Lake Reroute! Check NCTA Events page this summer for more details. 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/ - 10/10/2026
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! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E. - 10/10/2026
WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest! All in the Bay Area Civic Center. 7-9pm. Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” while sampling scores of microbrews (You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event). Pre-purchased tickets for the Blues and Brews Fest are $10 with the brew sampling and $15 at the door. $5 without the pre-purchased brew sampling and $10 at the door. Not up for Brew tasting? You are welcome to come to the tent and enjoy the sounds of MilkBone. Concessions will be available for purchase! - 10/11/2026
St. Mary’s Bingo and Raffle – St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Start purchasing your Raffle Tickets TODAY! Doors open 11:30AM. Early birds begin Bingo at Noon. There will also be food and raffle baskets available at the event! Raffle Tickets can be bought at: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or Our Lady of the Lake Parish Office. Raffle Ticket Prices: $1 each, or $5 for 6. Raffle Ticket PRIZES: 1ST: $1000, 2ND: $500, 3RD: $300, 4TH: $200. Your participation in Bingo and the Raffle helps to support the mission of St. Mary’s Church. Bad River Convention Center, 73370 US-2, Odanah. - 10/12/2026
Outdoor Adventure Day 8:30am – 3:30pm. Grades K-5. Spend the day off school exploring at Prentice Park! We will practice a variety of outdoor skills including shelter and fire building. Register online or call Parks & Rec at 715-685-1642. - 10/13/2026
Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln. - 10/13/2026
Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com | The Alley, 808 Main St. W. - 10/14/2026
Bay Front Generating Plant 110 Year Celebration. Noon-3pm. Arrive at Noon for networking + light refreshments and hear remarks from Karl Hoesly, President Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan; Randy Capra, Regional Vice President, Operations Energy Supply; and Brendon Shields, Senior Operations Manager, Bay Front. Guided facility tours start at 1pm, tours depart on the half hour, limited to 10 people per group. Event concludes at 3pm. Closed-toe shoes are required. Other PPE will be provided. 122 N 14th W, Ashland. - 10/14/2026
Ashland Chamber Main Street presents Witches Night Out! 4-7pm. Spooktacular shopping specials! More information to come! - 10/14/2026
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. - 10/15/2026
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. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable. - 10/15/2026
Live in the Lounge: Between Howls – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5 Between Howls comes to StageNorth for another Thursday evening of live music in the Live in the Lounge series. www.bigtop.org StageNorth, 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn. - 10/16/2026
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! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E. - 10/16-18/2026
Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25. “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Catch it one of three weekends: Oct 9–11, 16–18, or 23–25 (matinees on the 11th, 18th & 25th). Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn. - 10/17/2026
Forestry with Ron Weber – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-noon. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. Whether 5 acres or 500, forests are special places. Join Ron Weber, Forester Ranger for the Wisconsin DNR, and carpool and caravan to different forest types around Lake Namakagon. Discover the characteristics of each forest type, forest health concerns, and how each forest type is managed. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 14. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable. - 10/17/2026
City of Ashland’s 3rd Annual Harvest Fest! 10am-9pm. Hodgkins Park. Local farmers and crafters, play some games, enjoy the food truck & beer garden or dance the day away in the heated tent with five live bands! Celebrating Community on Ashland’s East End. Submit a vendor application and $50 by Friday, September 25 (Vendor fee is waived for non-profits or informational booths). Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.- Great Harvest Bake Off. Professional & Amateur categories. First, Second, & Third Place prizes. FREE to enter! Contact events@coawi.org to participate.
- Music Line-up (Under The Heated Tent). 11am Marlee Paine with Michael Pilhofer, 1pm Barn Dance with Sarah York & Next Sunday Stringband, 4pm Silver Horizons, 7pm Joyann Parker & The Joyann Parker Band.
- Food Truck Village 10am-9pm.
- Local Makers & Farmers Market 10am-4pm.
- Apple Cider Pressing by Stone Soup.
- 10/17/2026
Madeline Island Family Fall Fest. 10am-3pm. Madeline Island Family Fall Festival is an annual event celebrating local art, fall colors and our community. The event features a farmer’s market, art vendors & food booths, artist demonstrations, vintage car show along with free activities for families including pumpkin decorating, bird house making, pumpkin pie eating contest, clown fun and kids face painting. 715-747-2801 with questions. 100 Main St E, La Pointe. - 10/17/2026
Mary Mack: Stand Up Comedy Night! – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6-8pm. Tickets: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door
Doors Open: 6pm. Show Starts: 7pm. Let’s slide in to fall with some good humor! This PG13 stand-up comedy show features material Mary has generated the last couple years for her 9th album recording in December 2026. And we hear through the grapevine, she may be bringing a secret musical guest. Yahoooo! Register here: https://whitewinter.com/events/mary-mack-stand-up-comedy-night/| 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. - 10/17/2026
27th Annual Sportstmen Banquet – AmericInn Convention Center. Social hour: 4:30pm. Dinner: 6:30pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased from any board member. Dinner Tickets: $50 (Includes 1 year membership!). Purchase your dinner ticket before Sept 30th for a chance to win a Howa1500 Game Pro30-06 Scope Combo. Lots of other raffle opportunities! Contact Bill Koehler with questions or if you need help signing up: 715-209-6402. AmericInn Convention Center, 3009 Lake Shore Dr E. - 10/19/2026
Cider Glazed Chicken with a side of Fennel Coleslaw w/ Chef Lars Dukowitz – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6:30pm. $15. Lars will walk you through how to balance a perfect sweet-and-savory dish by reducing the apple cider slowly until it transforms into a sticky, syrupy consistency before tossing or coating your chicken. With cabbage, fennel and apples in the coleslaw, this dish makes a great fall meal. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ | 700 Main St. West. - 10/20/2026
The Science of Color: Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Everyone is invited to an exploration of color in nature! Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate, how plants use color for attracting pollinators, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable. - 10/20/2026
Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln. - 10/20/2026
Community Open House “What the heck is going on in Ashland County!” Ashland County and UW-Madison Ashland County Extension. 5:30pm – meal. 6pm – meeting. 8pm – prize drawings. Enjoy a free supper and desserts, enter drawings for many free prizes donated by local businesses and farm, learn fun facts about where you live and about the revision process for the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and meet the friends and neighbors who are helping improve Ashland County’s quality of life. Don’t miss the best party in Ashland County! Free and open to all Ashland County residents! Can’t make it? Follow the link to learn more and share your thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan! https://ashlandcountywi.gov/comprehensive_planning_committee | Morse Town Hall, 402 2nd Street, Morse. - 10/20/2026
Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com | The Alley, 808 Main St. W. - 10/20/2026
Science on Tap: Steve Ballou, Meteorite Hunting in Antarctica – The Alley. 6:30pm. Steve is a geologist and geologists love adventure and meteorites……….so naturally he worked to become involved with ANSMET, the Antarctic Search for Meteorites (you can google this and find his blogs and pictures from trips on 2009/10 and 2013/14). Follow along on a trip to Antarctica, where you will find yourself engaged in the rarest of activities…..Hunting for Meteorites. Think of Elmer Fudd hunting wabbits. Imagine sleeping, cooking and living in a yellow tent on top of a mile of ice. Antarctica is the world’s premier meteorite collection area. Half the fun is getting there, and the fun continues as you manage life on the ice. ANSMET collects meteorites for planetary and cosmic research, looking into the origins of our solar system and is a gateway to the galaxy and beyond. 808 Main St W. - 10/21/2026
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. - 10/21/2026
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. - 10/22/2026
Museum Mystery Night: Pigeon Heist – Cable Natural History Museum. 5:30-7pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. The Cable Natural History Museum turns into a crime scene when the most valuable taxidermy specimen is discovered missing! Join us for an interactive mystery where you will play the part of a suspect, solve puzzles, and search the Museum for clues to determine who pulled off the heist. Snacks and beverages included. Ages 21+. Space is limited. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 19. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable. - 10/22/2026
Spring Rolls Class w/ Chef Lars Dukowitz – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6:30pm. Lars will walk you through how to roll and pack these rice paper creations with crunchy raw veggies and fresh herbs and proteins. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ | 700 Main St. West. - 10/22/2026
Live in the Lounge: Nathan Parent – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Nathan Parent joins StageNorth for an intimate Thursday evening performance as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn. - 10/23-25/2026
Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25. “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn. - 10/24/2026
The Science of Color 2: Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Everyone is invited to an extended exploration of color in nature! We’ll continue our journey from Tuesday’s event while introducing additional activities. Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate, how plants use color for attracting pollinators, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable. - 10/24/2026
Saron Luthern Winter Clothing Giveaway! Coats, boots, hats, mittens and gloves! Free- Soup & Sandwich Lunch Takeouts Available 10am – 2pm; Saron Lutheran Church, 517 9th Ave West. Donations may be dropped off at Moores on Main – 505 Main St. W, Ashland or Saron Lutheran Church (Monday & Wednesday 11am-4pm, there is a box in the glass door entryway for donations!). - 10/24/2026
Boo Bash – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 3-5pm. FREE Community Event. The Co-op, Vaughn Library, Ashland School District and Ashland Parks and Rec put on the games, treats and fun and you just show up in your costume! Rain or Shine. Last year we had sun and good turnout so let’s hope for good weather again! 700 Main St. W. - 10/24/2026
Teen & Me Pottery at Hatch Clayworks! 3-5pm. A one-time workshop for a teen and their favorite adult to try the pottery wheel together. You create it, we finish it! All inclusive for $50 per person! Use the code CHAMBER to save $10 www.hatchclayworks.com| 209 Main St E. - 10/24/2026
Spirits of the North: Bayfield, Ashland & Douglas Ghost Tales – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Call for Storytellers! Share your local ghost & supernatural tales this October. Join us for a spine-tingling evening of authentic Northwoods ghost stories, local legends, and historical hauntings. Enjoy curated yarns alongside short fun, scary and entertaining community tales. Do you have a spine tingling story to share? See storyteller guidelines, sing-up instructions, and registration portal here: https://whitewinter.com/events/spirit-of-the-north-ghost-tales-of-bayfield-ashland-douglas-counties/ | 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. - 10/24/2026
Live Music: Dust N’Bones – Bad River Lodge & Casino. 7pm. No cover. Must be 21+ to enter. A premier Midwest based Guns N’Roses tribute band delivering high-energy, authentic live performances of classic 1987-1993 era hits, including “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O Mine”. 73370 US-2. - 10/25/2026
8 Week Beginning Wheel Class at Hatch Clayworks! 11am-2pm on Sundays. This 8-week class takes you through the full journey of making pottery on the wheel, from your very first attempt at centering and pulling up walls, to trimming and refining your forms, all the way through glazing and firing your finished pieces to take home. Unlike our one-time workshops, classes offer a deeper, more structured learning experience where you can build real skills week by week. 209 Main St E. - 10/25/2026
Flipping for Football – The Neighborly Bar. Packers vs. Lions at 3:25pm. Join E&L Headquarters Gymnastics and The Neighborly Bar for some Packer Football! Raffles start at noon. 50/50 Raffle Baskets and Packer Boards. 1301 Main St W. - 10/25/2026
Our Lady of the Lake Trunk or Treat. Join us from 4-5pm in the OLL parking lot. Cost is free. Come in costume! Please have your child visit each trunk ‘one time’ so there is enough for all children. 201 Lake Shore Drive E. - 10/27/2026
Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4pm. 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 Gull meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004. - 10/27/2026
Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com | The Alley, 808 Main St. W. - 10/28/2026
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. - 10/29/2026
Live in the Lounge: Kangaroo – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Kangaroo returns to StageNorth for another evening of live music as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/| 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn. - 10/30/2026
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! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E.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! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E. - 10/30/2026
Twin Ports Choral Project – Ashland Chamber Music Society. 7pm. General Admission: $15. Students: Free. Through meaningful storytelling and musical expression, TPCP invites audiences to ponder where America has been and where it hopes to go. United-Presbyterian-Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave. - 10/31/2026
Peruvian Culinary Experience – Vaughn Public Library. 2-3:30pm. Lessons are free – registration required. Four sessions of exploring Peruvian culture and food with Chef Carlos Keil. Sample and taste something new and wonderful at each session. Bring home a deeper understanding of Peruvian gastronomy! Attend one, some, or all! Sign up here. | 502 Main St West. - 10/31/2026
Trunk Or Treat – The Gathering Barn. Time:**TBD**. Free Admission. Save the date! Get ready for a FUN, NON-SCARY Halloween celebration for the whole family! Bring the kids, dress up, grab your friends and get ready to celebrate Halloween in a safe, welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere! Trunk Sponsorship Opportunities for Business Available! 50467 WI-13.
October Monthly Happenings:
- Ashland High School Sports Schedule
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Parks and Rec.715-682-7059. Days for pickleball, climbing, volleyball, and open gym, game room, and more. More info on Parks & Rec Facebook.
- 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.
- Vaughn Public Library – Not just books anymore!
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm.
- 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.
- Recreation and Fitness Resources – Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
- Play Unplugged – Weekly/Monthly Trading Card, TTRPG, and Gaming Events.
- 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.
- Washburn Cultural CenterArt Galleries, Antiques & Gifts Shop, Washburn Area Historical Society Museum. 1 East Bayfield Street, Washburn.
- 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.
- Bloom – Reserve spots for Pop in and Paint, sign up for our special events, or schedule your private Bloom paint party! | 104 Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield.
October 2025 Events listed below:
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- 10/01/2025
Hiking the Blue Hills Felsenmeer, a State Scientific & Natural Area, is the closest thing to being in the alpine zone! Cold air emanates from the pink quartzite talus all summer long, sustaining a lichen & moss community normally found much farther north. We will hike down what is locally known as the “box canyon,” a magical fern-enveloped cleft, and come back up the base of the felsenmeer, which means “sea of rock.” This hike requires good mobility. Please bring a sack lunch. Meet at the Museum at 9 a.m. carpool to the field location, and finish by 5:30pm You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Space is limited. Register by September 28. $35 member/$45 non-member. Those of you coming from the north, we will meet in front of the Cable Natural History Museum. For those to the south, we will come down and meet you either in the L & M Fleet Supply parking lot in Hayward or the Cenex gas station along Highway 48 at the eastern end of Birchwood. Please indicate your preferred meeting location during registration. - 10/04-05/2025
Oulu Corn Maze, 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu. 12-5pm. Corn Maze and Wagon Rides. Adults $10/11 & under $7. Directions: Take US Hwy 2 to Oulu Rock Road – North to First Stop Sign. Continue North on Highway B (approx. 3 miles) Turn Right on Pudas Road. - 10/10/2025
Loose Caboose is a great way to get kiddos in on the WhistleStop Marathon Fun! The 2025 Loose Caboose will take place at Central Railyard Park. Registration will open at 4:30pm and races will begin at 5:30pm. This event is open to kids ages 12 & under. All participants will receive a free t-shirt, snack, and race souvenir after completing either the 1/2K or the 1K race! - 10/10/2025
Hatch Clayworks Throw n’ Go: the ultimate beginner-friendly pottery wheel night. 6-8:30pm You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! www.hatchclayworks.com Location: 209 Main Street East - 10/11-12/2025
Oulu Corn Maze, 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu. 12-5pm. Corn Maze and Wagon Rides. Adults $10/11 & under $7. Directions: Take US Hwy 2 to Oulu Rock Road – North to First Stop Sign. Continue North on Highway B (approx. 3 miles) Turn Right on Pudas Road. - 10/13/2025
Outdoor Adventure Day 8:30am – 3:30pm. Grades 1-5. Spend the day off school exploring at Prentice Park! We will practice a variety of outdoor skills including shelter and fire building. Register online or call Parks & Rec at 715-685-1642. - 10/17-18/2025
Chequamegon Bay Quilters Quilt Show 10am-4pm. St. Louis School, 713 Washington Ave, Washburn. Raffle quilt, raffle baskets, gift boutique, live demos, vendors. $5 entry fee – under 18 free. Chequamegonbayquilters@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/chequamegon.bayquilters - 10/18/2025
Ashland Ski Trail Fall Clean up. Please help prepare the trail for the upcoming ski season 9am-Noon. Meet at the trailhead on the west side of the Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center parking lot with loppers, saws, clippers and gloves! The Ashland Ski Trail association is run entirely by volunteers. Without help from awesome people, the trails wouldn’t be available for everyone. And you seem pretty awesome to us! See you there! Questions contact kelly@hatchclayworks.com
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- 10/18/2025
Roly Poly Contest and Dinner. Morse Town Hall: 402 2nd Ave, Mellen, WI. 4-6pm. Adults: $10. Children (ages 6-12): $5. (5 and under: Free). Gift auction following dinner. Ticket enters you in grand prize drawing following the auction. (Must be present to win Grand Prize). Grand Prize: Pit Boss – 700 BLK Pellet Grill (Donated by Enbridge) and $100 Meat Gift (Donated by Northland Foods) - 10/18/2025
Hatch Clayworks – Throw n’ Go: the ultimate beginner-friendly pottery wheel night. 6-8:30pm. You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! www.hatchclayworks.com Location: 209 Main Street East - 10/18-19/2025
Oulu Corn Maze, 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu. 12-5pm. Corn Maze and Wagon Rides. Adults $10/11 & under $7. Directions: Take US Hwy 2 to Oulu Rock Road – North to First Stop Sign. Continue North on Highway B (approx. 3 miles) Turn Right on Pudas Road. - 10/19-21/2025
L & M Fleet Supply Fall Bucket Sale. 20% off everything you can fit in the bucket. In store only. Sale requires purchase of L & M Supply bucket at $4.99 which also gets 20% off. Products up to twice the height of the bucket quality only if they fit inside the bucket. Items must be in their original packaging and cannot be disassembled. Multiple items must fit inside the bucket and discount applies to in-stock items only. Special orders, layaway, rainchecks or previous purchases do not qualify. Includes ammo, but bucket sale promotions is not valid with other discounts. Excludes firearms, gift cards, fishing & hunting licenses, shop labor, Husqvarna, Stihl, Sitka, First Lite & Yeti. May not be used with any other L & M Coupon. 1910 Lake Shore Dr E. - 10/23/2025
Northern Lights Trunk or Treat, 4-7pm. 706 Bratley Drive, Washburn - 10/23-25/2025
Home Expressions Christmas Open House. 116 Main St W. Thursday 4-7pm; Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Enjoy seasonal treats & samples. Exclusive three-day specials and savings. Cozy, inspiring displays to spark your holiday spirit! - 10/23-25/2025
A New Season Christmas Open House, 100 Main Street West. The snow might not be here yet…but the Christmas spirit sure is. Join us for a weekend filled with twinkling lights, local shops, and all the cozy festive feels. - 10/23-25/2025
The Union Boutique Christmas Open House, 100 Main Street West. Step into magic of the season. Hot coca, cozy sweaters, and holiday cheer await. Browse our new winter arrivals and find gifts as special as the people you love. - 10/24/2025
Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting an open house Harvest Festival for all ages. FREE! 4:30-6:30pm. Food, games, crafts and pumpkin decorating! 701 Vaughn Ave. For more information call 715-495-7338. - 10/25/2025
Ashland Music Boosters Event – Makers for Music Fall Craft Fair. 9am to 1pm at Ashland High School Gymnasium (1900 Beaser Ave). Performances by school music groups throughout. Over 40 crafters and vendors! - 10/25/2025
Saron Luthern Winter Clothing Giveaway! Coats, boots, hats, mittens and gloves! Free- Soup & Sandwich Lunch Takeouts Available 10am – 2pm; Saron Lutheran Church, 517 9th Ave West. Donations may be dropped off at Moores on Main – 505 Main St. W, Ashland or Saron Lutheran Church (Thursdays, there is a box in the glass door entryway for donations). - 10/25/2025
Flourish, Paint & Sip. Noon – 2pm. $35 and includes a fall beverage. Register on our website at flourishashland.com 1314 Lake Shore Drive West. - 10/25/2025
Benoit Cheese Haus and the Avalon Trunk or Treat, 3:30pm. Cty Hwy F, Benoit. - 10/25/2025
Calling all spooktacular souls! The Washburn Chamber Halloween Town Parade. Join us as we march down Washington Ave. at 2pm. For more information visit https://washburnchamber.com/ - 10/25/2025
Benoit Cheese Haus and the Avalon Trunk or Treat, 3:30pm. Cty Hwy F, Benoit. - 10/25/2025
Oulu Corn Maze -NIGHT MAZE, Oct 25th only! 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu. 6pm-9pm. Corn Maze and Wagon Rides. Adults $10/11 & under $7. Directions: Take US Hwy 2 to Oulu Rock Road – North to First Stop Sign. Continue North on Highway B (approx. 3 miles) Turn Right on Pudas Road. - 10/25-26/2025
Oulu Corn Maze, 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu. 12-5pm. Corn Maze and Wagon Rides. Adults $10/11 & under $7. Directions: Take US Hwy 2 to Oulu Rock Road – North to First Stop Sign. Continue North on Highway B (approx. 3 miles) Turn Right on Pudas Road. - 10/26/2025
Glidden’s Pumpkin Rolling Contest 12noon at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden. 715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden. - 10/30/2025
The Enrichment Center (400 Chapple Ave) Indian Taco Sale. 11am-1pm. The tacos are served on fry-bread and topped with taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, black olives, salsa and sour cream and includes a beverage (not included in take outs) and dessert for $10.00. Stuck in the office and would love an Indian taco? Don’t worry, we would be happy to deliver one to you! Takeout and delivery are available! Please call by 4:00pm on Wednesday, October 29th, for all your delivery needs. For more information, please call Danielle at 1-715-682-2776. - 10/30/2025
Trick or Treating in Washburn. Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm. - 10/30/25 – 11/01/2025
Mt. Ashwabay 4th Annual Haunted Trail! 5:30-6:30pm: candy and not very scary. 6:30-9pm: full on horrifying! There will be hot and cold drinks + food + candy! Tickets: Ages 13+ =$10, Ages 12 and under =$5. Take the Bart Bus 6:30pm – Ashland Highschool, 6:45pm- “The Club” in Washburn, 8:30pm leave Ashwabay. Reservations 715-682-9664. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. - 10/30/2025
Spooky Bingo Night at the sandbar, 6-7pm. Ghost and goblins come one and all to our Halloween themed bingo night! Come in costume and get 1 free bingo card. Games start at 6pm. $2 cards and prizes each round. Scary good food and drink special. 2521 Lake Shore Dr W. - 10/31/2025
Benoit Cheese is having Trick or Treat at the Haus between 9am-5pm. Stop in with your Ghosts or Goblins for some real cheese treats! While you are here you can grab your spooky cravings such as MUENSTER Cheese for the monster’s, LIVERWORST for the gutless mummies, BLOOD SAUSAGE for the Vampires and HEADCHEESE for you headless horsemen 23920 County Hwy F, Downtown Benoit next to the Avalon 3 miles off F & 2 look for the blue attraction signs! www.benoitcheese.com 715-746-2561 - 10/31/2025
NorthLakes Community Trunk or Treat, 4-6pm. Come to the parking lot behind our building. 300 Main Street West. - 10/31/2025
Court Manor’s Community Trick-or-Treat 4-6pm. 911 3rd St West. - 10/31/2025
Saron Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat 4:30-7pm. Saron Main Parking lot, please enter from 9th Ave. 517 9th Ave West. - 10/31/2025
New Day Advocacy Center and Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Trunk or Treat. 5-7pm, 301 Ellis Avenue. Come Trick or Treat with us. Everyone is welcome! - 10/31/2025
Trick or Treating in Ashland. Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm. - 10/31/2025
Birch Haven Senior Living Homes Trick or Treating this Halloween Oct. 31. 5pm-7pm. Locations: Eagles Ridge: 224 22nd Ave. West and Falcons Crest: 218 22nd Ave West; Bears Hollow: 1019 15th Ave West and Timbers Edge: 1500 10th St. West. Candy will be handed out in the dining room or at the entrance door. - 10/31/2025
The Alley Restaurant invites you a Halloween Party! Spooktacular drink specials, wicked food specials, and haunted prizes! 808 Main St. W. - 10/31/2025
Halloween Fun Night at the Ashland Middle School Dodd Gym, 5-7:30pm. Games, prizes and fun! Grand march costume contest at 7pm. For more information call 715-292-1279. - 10/31/2025
Bad River Casino Spooktober Halloween Costume Party. 73370 US-2, Ashland. Registration 7-9pm. 1st Place $1,500, 2nd Place $1,000 and 3rd Place $750. Live music from The Pulse from Detroit, MI, 9pm-12midnight. - 10/31/2025
1st Annual HOWL ‘O’ WEEN DANCE PARTY! The moon is full. The beats are dark. The night is yours. Join us on Halloween from 8pm to Midnight – if you dare… DJ mixing spooky faves, potent potions, eerie drink specials, haunted hands-free photo booth, costume contest and cash prizes! No Cover!! Instead, your donation to the Chequamegon Humane Association unlocks the gates! Located at The Gathering Barn: 50467 State Highway 13.
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