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December 2026 Events listed below:

  • 12/01/2026
    Science at the Sawmill: Indigenous History Around Lake Superior – Cable Natural History Museum. 6:30-8pm at the Sawmill Saloon. Cost: $10 member/$15 non-member. Historian Emily Macgillivray will take us on a virtual tour around Lake Superior to sites that reveal the region’s Indigenous history. Through these places, we will better understand the sovereign Anishinaabe nations of the region, treaty rights, and how history continues to shape life around Lake Superior. 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. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 12/01/2026
    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.
  • 12/02/2026
    36th Annual Holiday Love Lights – Northwood Tech Ashland Campus. Music and Refreshments 5pm. Love Light Presentation 5:30pm. Honor a loved one this holiday season by sponsoring a Love Light on the Evergreen tree located on the Ashland Campus. Every Love Light bulb directly supports scholarships for Ashland-area students. Honorees will be recognized in the Bottom Line News & Views, and donors will receive a presentation link. Celebrate someone special while helping local students achieve their educational goals. Info on submitting an honoree found here https://www.northwoodtech.edu/event/36th-annual-holiday-love-lights/| 2100 Beaser Avenue.
  • 12/02/2026
    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
  • 12/04/2026
    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.
  • 12/04/2026
    Art of Aging – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 9:30am-11am. Free. Monthly coffee & conversation on topics related to aging well. Contact Heidi Ungrodt, heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu, 715-373-3288 | 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 12/04/2026
    Women’s Hike & Knit Weekend – Lost Creek Adventures. Are you ready for a rustic winter weekend on the Bayfield Peninsula? Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with beginner-friendly hiking and cozy nights in a rustic dry cabin heated by a wood stove. In the evenings, we’ll gather around the outdoor campfire to share stories, or we can hunker down inside to work on our knitting and crochet projects by the warm wood stove. Details and registration here: https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/post/women-s-hike-knit-weekend
  • 12/05/2026
    Winter Porch Pots Workshop – Flourish Flowers. $25. Timeslots: 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Create your own porch pot with a variety of fresh evergreens and twigs. The cost is $25 to hold your place. This price includes your Greens and twigs. I will have a variety of pots to choose from ranging in price. There will also be add-ons for purchase such as glittery faux sticks, bulbs, bows, and bells. Grab a friend and come join the fun. Sign up here: https://www.flourishashland.com/bookaclass/p/winter-porch-pots-workshopdec-5th | 1314 Lake Shore Dr W Ste 2.
  • 12/05/2026
    Junior Naturalist Activity Day: Natures Superpowers – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-12pm. Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom to participate in hands-on activities, challenges, and crafts! Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 12/05/2026
    2nd Look Christmas Open House. 10am-7pm.  311 Main St W.
  • 12/05/2026
    Christmas Open House for Flourish Flowers, 10am-4pm. 1314 Lake Shore Dr W.
  • 12/05/2026
    Ashland retail merchants host “Customer Appreciation Day.” Shop local and get bargains all day!  Double points for Shop Small Win Big. 9am-5pm.
  • 12/05/2026
    The Big Chill – Mt. Ashwabay. 4-8pm. Tickets $15 adults / $5 children. Save the date for The Big Chill at Mt. Ashwabay! Join us on the mountain for an early-season community event as winter gets underway. 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield.
  • 12/05/2026
    Garland City of the North Christmas Parade at 4:30pm on Historic Main Street.  Click here for a registration form. Questions call 715-682-2500.
  • 12/05/2026
    Christmas Tree Lighting in Pearson Plaza at 6pm following the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Parade. Hot cocoa & cookies, ornament decorating, a classic performance by Golden Era Jazz and visit with Santa.  Questions call 715-682-7071.
  • 12/05/2026
    A Dickens of a Christmas! – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6pm. $90 before Oct 31st. $95 November 1st and after. Proceeds to Benefit Iron River Library. A delightful night of readers theater, featuring a special four course Victorian meal based on “The Cratchit Christmas Table.” Tickets available at whitewinter.com or 715-372-5656. More information here: https://whitewinter.com/events/dickens-of-a-christmas/ | 68323A Lea St, Iron River.
  • 12/06/2026
    104th Annual Community Christmas Concert, at 4pm at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, Ashland. Featuring music to usher in the Advent season by area churches, community choirs and area high school and college musicians. Free and open to the public.
  • 12/08/2026
    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.
  • 12/08/2026
    Fall Term Career Seminars – Northwood Tech. 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. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to Blaze Your Own Trail! Register here: https://northwoodtech.my.salesforce-sites.com/Events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a14Ns00000K36mvIAB | 2100 Beaser Ave.
  • 12/09/2026
    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
  • 12/10/2026
    Wisconsin Life Listening Party: Maker’s Edition – White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits. 6-9pm. BYOC – Bring your own crafts! Enjoy an evening with WPR and Wisconsin Life Listening Party! Finish up those last minute gifts or projects before the holidays! Don’t have any unfinished projects? We’ll have some fun seasonal porch signs to paint, cost $20. Register here: https://whitewinter.com/events/wisconsin-life-listening-party-makers-edition/| 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
  • 12/11/2026
    Ashland High School Jazz Band’s “Big Band Ball.” 5:30-9pm. Join us for dinner and a show, dancing, plus a silent raffle/auction. Featuring: The AHS Jazz Band & Chequamegon Bay Jazz Collective. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved at the following link: https://forms.gle/YTLF9jEkzGbk6Jjh6. All proceeds go to Ashland High School Bands. Contact Jared Schrang (jschrang@sdak12.net) with questions. Ashland High School, 1900 Beaser Ave.
  • 12/11/2026
    Winter Concert: Message Received – Chequamegon Area Choir. 7:30pm. Tickets at the door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under Free. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 311 13th Street W.
  • 12/11-12/2026
    Holiday Artisan Market – Wild Rice Retreat. Dec 11th: 4-7pm. Dec 12th 11am-4pm. Open to the public. Local artists + festive shopping. 84860 Old San Road, Bayfield.
  • 12/12/2026
    Mt. Ashwabay Opening Day. 10am. Another winter season begins at Mt. Ashwabay! Opening Day is scheduled for December 12, with additional details and snow updates to come closer to the date. See website for details: https://www.mtashwabay.org/ | 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield.
  • 12/12/2026
    Ashland’s Merry Ole’ Christmas. Come enjoy Ashland’s Main Street during the Christmas Season – Hay Wagon Rides during the day (11am-1pm), up and down Main Street. For more information call 715-682-2500.
  • 12/13/2026
    Winter Concert: Message Received – Chequamegon Area Choir. 7:30pm. Tickets at the door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under Free. St. Louis Catholic Church, 707 Washington Ave, Washburn.
  • 12/14/2026
    Winter Open House – Northwood Tech. 4-6pm. Discover your future at Northwood Tech! Whether you’re exploring career possibilities or preparing to enroll, discover how Northwood Tech can help you achieve your goals with hands-on training, supportive instructors, and career-focused education designed to help you succeed. More info here: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/event/winter-open-house/ | 2100 Beaser Ave.
  • 12/14/2026
    Strong Shoulders / Safer Work – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 6-7:30pm. Has neck, shoulder, or arm pain ever impacted your ability to work or play?  Jill Gibbon from Wildlands PT teaches you why these areas break down and gives you simple, effective ways to strengthen them — so you can work and play safer, stronger, and with more confidence. 700 Main St W.
  • 12/15/2026
    Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive.  Toys will be distributed on December 15 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave.   Sign up: November 16- December 9.  To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 9th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052.
  • 12/15/2026
    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.
  • 12/15/2026
    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.
  • 12/16/2026
    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.
  • 12/16/2026
    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
  • 12/18/2026
    Wisconsin Wolf Ecology (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-3pm. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. Everyone interested in wolves in Wisconsin is welcome at this indoor workshop! Instructed by Timber Wolf Alliance Chair Adrian Wydeven and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Technician Sarah Boles, you will learn the basics of wolf biology, ecology and management, including natural history, identification, predator-prey ecology, wolf-human conflicts, monitoring techniques, and wolf management. The workshop completes one of two trainings to participate in the Wisconsin DNR Volunteer Tracking Program and the Timber Wolf Alliance Speakers Bureau. The Wisconsin DNR 2023 Wolf Management Plan will be used as a textbook for the workshop, and printed versions of the plan will be provided to participants. Coffee, tea, and a light breakfast provided. Bring a sack lunch. Space is limited. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: December 14. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 12/18/2026
    Handel’s “Messiah” – Ashland Chamber Music Society. 7pm. Free Admission. Christmas tradition featuring an orchestra, soloists, and audience participation. Choral books are provided at the door.  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 201 Lake Shore Dr E.
  • 12/19/2026
    Entry Form Deadline – Call for Artists: Treasure the Dark Sky. Run of Exhibition will be January 14th (opening reception) to mid-February at the Washburn Cultural Center. Learn more about the exhibition and find the exhibition entry form at www.washburnculturalcenter.com | Aron M. Lorber 717-373-5591. Lynn Krueger 715-308-8449.
  • 12/19/2026
    Winter Solstice and Decemberist’s Birthday Party – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 5-9pm. Come one, come all who have a birthday in December, know someone who has a birthday in December or just want a night out that doesn’t have to do with Christmas! Meadmaker Jon and Moss Creek will be playing tunes and are welcoming any other musicians to join the jam. This night is for celebrating the Winter Solstice and for all who have felt neglected during this season of Joy. No longer will your birthday celebration be overlooked or combined with Christmas. We won’t let the jolly man in red or the big man upstairs have all the fun, the closer your birthday is to December 25 (before or after) the greater your drink discount! Birthday in the: First week of December = $2.00 off drinks, Second week of December = $3.00 off drinks, Third week of December = $4.00 off drinks. More details and registration here: https://whitewinter.com/events/winter-solstice-decemberists-birthday-party/| 68323 Lea St A, Iron River.
  • 12/20/2026
    Community Science: Christmas Bird Count – Cable Natural History Museum. All day at the Cable and Hayward areas. For more than 120 years, volunteers across the Western Hemisphere have spent one winter day counting every bird they see or hear to help track population trends and guide conservation efforts. This annual event, known as the Christmas Bird Count (CBC), is open to everyone. Each count is organized inside an established 15-mile diameter circle by a local compiler who will guide you through the process. Live inside a circle? You can even report birds from your feeder! Free to participate! All skill levels welcome! A fun way to contribute to real community science! Please email volunteers Jan Sharp jksharp@aol.com (Cable Area) or Tom Matthiae tmatthia01@gmail.com (Hayward Area) for more information if you are interested in volunteering.
  • 12/22/2026
    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.
  • 12/23/2026
    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
  • 12/28-30/2026
    Mt. Ashwabay Mini Camp. 9:30am. Mt. Ashwabay Mini Camp is scheduled for December 28, 29, and 30th with programming beginning at 9:30am each day. Additional registration and program details will be shared as they become available. https://www.mtashwabay.org/ | 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield.
  • 12/29/2026
    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.
  • 12/30/2026
    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

 

December Monthly Happenings:

  • Find the perfect holiday tree in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. A fresh-cut, personally selected holiday tree from your National Forest adds to the holiday season. A cutting permit costs $5 per tree and can be purchased at any U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Station. Up to five permits can be sold per person. For more information, call 715-362-1354, email hilarymarkin@fs.fed.us, or visit www.fs.usfa.gov/CNNF
  • Christmas Cash Raffle presented by the Ashland Area Chamber. Drawings every day during the month of December, with special bonus drawings on Wednesdays, Christmas Parade Day (Dec. 5), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve Day! Call the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce for details at  715-682-2500. Or you may purchase tickets at the Chamber office located at 1716 Lake Shore Drive West, Ashland.
  • Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive.   Sign up: November 16- December 9.  To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 9th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. Toys will be distributed on December 15 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052.
  • Open Skate at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesdays  7:30-9pm.  $5 per skater.
  • Shop Small Win Big. 11/21/2026 – 01/15/2027.  Shop at a small locally owned retail buisness and get a chance to win $250. More info at https://www.visitashland.com/events/shop-small-win-big/
  • Copper Falls: Wednesday Night Ski from 5-7 pm, TBD.  Join Friends at the trailhead near the park office for a casual ski of the Meadow Trail loop with local ski enthusiasts. Check ahead for weather and trail conditions. Remember to bring your headlamp because the trails are lit only by the stars and moonlight. Friends will provide treats and hot cocoa. For more information about the trail and conditions, go to https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/maps/winter-trails
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • Self-Guided Mural Trolley Tours – 24 hours a day 7 days a week and then a link to our Murals page on our website. https://www.visitashland.com/murals/
  • 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.
  • 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.

December 2025 Events listed below:

    • 12/01/2025
      Basketball: Boys JV and JV2. Ashland vs. Rhinelander. Ashland High School. 5:45pm.
    • 12/01/2025
      Basketball: Boys Varsity. Ashland vs. Rhinelander. Ashland High School. 7pm.
    • 12/02/2025
      Basketball: Boys 7th and 8th. Ashland vs. Bayfield Schools. Located at Ashland Middle School Dodd Gym. 4:30pm.
    • 12/02/2025
      Basketball: Girls JV. Ashland vs. Barron. Ashland High School. 5:45pm.
    • 12/02/2025
      Girls Varsity. Ashland vs. Barron. Ashland High School. 7pm.
    • 12/04/2025
      L&M Fleet Supply Ladies Night. 5pm-8:30pm. 20% off all clothing, footwear, and toys. Amazing giveaways throughout the night! The first 200 customers in the door at 5pm receive a free shopping bag from DSG. Grand Prize sponsored by DeWalt. Register in-store for your chance to win. Enjoy free refreshments & Food Samples. 1910 Lake Shore Dr E.
    • 12/04/2025
      The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Lost in the Woods present The Armando (FREE) at 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
    • 12/05/2025
      Ashland Youth Hockey. PeeWee 3A tournament at the Bay Area Civic Center (320 Depot Dr) in Ashland. Time TBD.
    • 12/05/2025
      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.
    • 12/05/2025
      Office Bar, 6pm. Bring an unwrapped toy and come join us for a few and wear your favorite Christmas “outfit”. Let’s help out the Ashland Fire Dept Toy Drive! Please spread the word.
    • 12/05/2025
      StageNorth – Yazmin & Beat Zero with Special Guests. 7pm. 123 W Omaha St. Washburn-born BCO member Yazmin takes the stage with her very own band Beat Zero. The show will feature the Havana Quartet, a group of young Cuban string players based in Minneapolis, and the one and only, fellow BCO member Scott Kirby. The show will be followed by a Salsa dance class and dance party in the bar. Full details here.
    • 12/06/2025
      Ashland Youth Hockey. PeeWee 3A tournament at the Bay Area Civic Center (320 Depot Dr) in Ashland. Time TBD.
    • 12/06/2025
      United Presbyterian Congregational Church – Holiday Bazaar. Christmas Cookies! Vintage Treasures! 9am-noon. 214 Vaughn Ave.
    • 12/06/2025
      Friends of the Center invite you to a homemade Holiday Bazaar at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am -2pm. You’ll find locally made gifts for everyone on your list. Artisan soaps, decorations for your home, holiday treats and so much more. Special deals in the store this day and light concessions will also be available.  If you have a question, please contact Donna at 715-685-2659.
    • 12/06/2025
      Neighborly Bar – Brick by Brick. 11am – 5pm.  Located at the Neighborly Bar. (1301 Main St W). Fundraising event for The Brick Ministries. Come take a chance at winning a dazzling 8 foot, pre-lit, color changing Christmas Tree Decorated with $1000 CASH! Huge Basket Raffle and Many Other Prizes. Need not be present to win!
    • 12/06/2025
      HLC Hooves of Joy – Christmas Open House. 12-4pm. Pictures with Santa, Hot Chocolate Bar, Local Vendors, Bake Sale, Christmas Cookie Decorating. 65395 Highland Road. Contact: Sierra @ 715-979-1679
    • 12/06/2025
      Join us at The Landing for our 5th Annual Dinner with Santa! This will be a fun & festive evening filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and a visit from the big man himself – Santa Claus! Bring the whole family to enjoy a cozy dinner, crafts, and plenty of photo opportunities. Santa will be available all evening to take photos, hear Christmas wishes, and spread a little North Pole magic before the big day! To keep things running smoothly and ensure every family enjoys a relaxed visit, reservations are seated in 1.5-hour time blocks. This helps us provide the best experience possible — with plenty of time for dining, fun, and photos with Santa! Reservations are required and seating is limited — this event fills up quickly each year! To reserve your table, please call our event line at 715-201-2230 or fill out the reservation form here: https://www.thelandingwi.com/dinner-with-santa-reservations
  • 12/06/2025
    The Chequamegon Food Coop will be giving away hot nuts and hot chocolate during the parade. 700 Main St. W.
  • 12/06/2025
    The Alley After the Parade Party.  Parade entrants bring in your official parade number and receive 1 free appetizer and soda.  Shane Nelson Band playing 6-10pm.  Buy 1 pizza and get the 2nd one half off, $3 rail alcohol, buy 1 pint of beer and get the 2nd one half off!  All happening at The Alley, 806 Main Street West.
  • 12/07/2025
    Hatch Clayworks – 8 week beginning Throwing Class. 12-3pm. 209 Main St E. Each Sunday December 7th to February 1st. $35/week. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 12/08/2025
    Launch Your Future at Northwood Tech. 1-6pm. Ashland Campus. 2100 Beaser Ave. Stop by the Ashland Campus for the info, support, and inspiration you need to reach your goals. Come and go as you please, enjoy winter treats, and enter to win a grand prize as you get ready to launch your future! One-on-one assistance with: program offerings, applying for admission, financial aid, class registration, and campus tours.
  • 12/09/2025
    Lake Superior Elementary Winter Concert. 12:15pm in the gym. 1101 Binsfield Rd. For more information, 715-682-7089.
  • 12/09/2025
    Northwood Tech – Career Seminars. Fall Term 2025. 2pm – 4pm. Info and registration here.
  • 12/09/2025
    Sled Paint Party hosted by the Enrichment Center. 400 Chapple Ave. 6-8:30pm. $38 cost. What Sled will you paint? Join us in December for these cute 18″ wood sleds with 4 cute designs to choose from. All designs will be sketched out for you. Bring a friend and let’s paint! All supplies included in cost. Limited spots!
  • 12/10/2025
    Birch Haven Senior Living – Open House. 218-222 22nd West Avenue. Come tour and meet our new management team! Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and sweet trets will be available.
  • 12/10/2025
    Where Stress Lives: Neck, Head, and Jaw Relief. 6pm-7:30pm. Instructor: Jill Gibbon, PWR Physical TherapyLearn how stress shows up as neck pain, headaches and jaw tension – and what you can do about it. This class offers simple tools to ease existing discomfort and prevent future tension. Contact John Adams: 715-682-8251. Cost: Free but call to reserve your spot or go online here.
  • 12/10/2025
    Festive Holiday Bingo at The Sandbar,  6:30-8pm.  Join us for our Festive Holiday Bingo Night. Wear your favorite holiday sweater or festive outfit—ugly, sparkly, silly or chic, we love it all! Prizes each round, drink specials, snacks and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come B4 to get a bite to eat and a seat.  2521 West Lake Shore Dr.
  • 12/12/2025
    Marengo Valley School Winter Concert, 62408 St. Hwy. 112, at 9am & 1pm. At elementary school commons. For more information, call 715-278-3286!
  • 12/12/2025
    Good Shepherd Luthern Church. Chequamegon Area Choir: Yuletide Carols. 7:30pm at Good Shepherd Luthern Church, 311 13th Street W. Tickets at door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under FREE.
  • 12/12-13/2025
    Wild Rice Retreat – Annual Holiday Artisan Market. This beloved event showcases our thriving community of local artists and makers, along with nourishing bites, mulled wine, hot cider, and live music. We invite you to share in the holiday cheer with wreath making, cookie decorating and ornament crafting, while also finding heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. This event is free to the public.
    The event schedule is: Friday, Dec 12, 4pm – 7pm; Saturday, Dec 13, 11am – 4pm.
  • 12/13/2025
    Hometown Christmas Market at the Bohemian Hall. 9am-2pm. Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping at the Hometown Christmas Market! Browse a wonderful variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal goodies — perfect for everyone on your list. Enjoy a delicious lunch available for purchase while you shop, and let the Ashland High School Volleyball Team take care of your gift wrapping! Come support local businesses, enjoy great food, and get into the holiday spirit — all in one cheerful stop!  319 11th Ave E.
  • 12/13/2025
    Ashland Winter Market at the Plaza Park, 10am-2pm.  This quaint little market has some wonderful vendors. You’ll find pottery, hand brooms, linen and wool stuffed animals, original art, hand dipped candles, soaps, homemade candies, herbal salves, and more! We will also have a fire and caroling throughout the day as well. Hope to see you there!
  • 12/13/2025
    An Old-Fashioned Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus.  1-4pm. At the Mason Ambulance Building 24450 Cty Hwy E. Mason.  Children will enjoy: Photos with Santa – bring your camera! – Hot chocolate and cookies, making ornaments to decorate Christmas Trees, Listening to Holiday music, and much more!  Sponsored by the Mason Area Historical Society.  This event is free.  For more information or if you want to help, call Marian at 715-765-4554.
  • 12/13/2025
    Hatch Clayworks Throw n’ Go: the ultimate beginner-friendly pottery wheel night. 6-8pm.  You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! $50/person Register at www.hatchclayworks.com  209 Main Street East
  • 12/14/2025
    Culvers will be hosting Santa in our store! 11am-2pm. Come take pictures, share your wish list, and visit with your neighbors. 2101 Lakeshore Drive E.
  • 12/14/2025
    Hatch Clayworks – 8 week beginning Throwing Class. 12-3pm. 209 Main St E. Each Sunday December 7th to February 1st. $35/week. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 12/14/2025
    St. Louis Catholic Church. Chequamegon Area Choir: Yuletide Carols.  7:30pm  707 Washington Ave, Washburn. Tickets at door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under FREE.
  • 12/14/2025
    Summit Church asks you to join them for a free Christmas Concert with nationally recognized christian band Cloverton. The Christmas story in music with amazing worship. Compassion international will be joining as well as other special guests. Bring the entire family. Come check it out. Doors open at 6pm.  400 Salem Drive.
  • 12/15/2025
    Ashland High School Winter Concert. 7pm in the Ashland High School Auditorium. 1900 Beaser Ave. For more information, 715-682-7089.
  • 12/16/2025
    Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.  Speaker Terry Daulton, UW-Madison Trout Lake Station volunteer and retired environmental educator.  Drawing Water: Building Science Understanding through the Arts. www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap
  • 12/16/2025
    Ashland High School and Middle School Orchestra Concert. 6:30pm at AHS Auditorium. 1900 Beaser Ave. For more information, 715-682-7089.
  • 12/18/2025
    Ambleside School Christmas Candlelight Service – Summit Church of Ashland – 6pm.  Christmas celebration with songs and recitations from all ages.  400 Salem Drive.
  • 12/18/2025
    Middle School Band Winter Concert. 6:30pm. Middle School Dodd Gym. 203 11th St E. For more information, 715-682-7089.
  • 12/19/2025
    Saron Bells Choir’s annual Christmas concert, 7 pm at Saron Lutheran Church. A free-will offering will support The Brick Ministries.  517 9th Ave West
  • 12/20/2025
    Tractor Supply and Chequamegon Humane Association – Ashland Adoption Event! Come over and visit our adoptable animals! 1700 Lake Shore Dr E.
  • 12/20/2025
    Flourish – Pourch Pots. 9am-4pm.  Create your own Porch Pot for the winter season. The cost is $25 for a variety of greens and twigs. Add-ons paid the day of class and include a variety of pots to choose from ranging from $5-$25. Also plenty of Glittery picks, berries, shiny bulbs, bells and bows. Grab a friend and join us! Registration is on our website at flourishashland.com Sign up here. 1314 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 2
  • 12/20/2025
    The Washburn Club – 5:30pm. Chequamegon Pride/Out Up North is Proud to work with PFLAG Chequamegon Bay to invite you to our Winter Gala! Come dressed to the nines – we will have finger foods and beverages (non-alcoholic evening!) We will have a White Elephant gift exchange (no gift? no problem! Got extra? bring it!). Best Dressed Awards at 8pm. Music through the evening with dancing after Best Dressed awards! 3 W Bayfield St, Washburn.
  • 12/20/2025
    Event Horizon – Full Cold Moon Magic: Yin Yoga + Reiki w/ Christine & Theresa. 6-7:30pm. New moon in Sagittarius- invitation to realign with our truth, pursue what adds meaning to our lives, and plant seeds for the future. This New Moon will challenge us to stay grounded in the truth of the present moment, yet remain open to the mystery. Join Christine and Theresa for a magical evening as we welcome the new moon in Sagittarius! We’ll relax into yin yoga poses with the use of reiki healing all while setting intentions for ourselves during this moon cycle. $20 per person or 2 punches on your punch card. 612 Beaser Ave, Second Floor.
  • 12/21/2025
    Hatch Clayworks – 8 week beginning Throwing Class. 12-3pm. 209 Main St E. Each Sunday December 7th to February 1st. $35/week. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 12/23/2025
    NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts Courageous Connections, a Cancer Support Group at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane in the Stockton Island meeting room on the ground floor near the coffee shop. 11am-12pm. There are virtual options available as well. We provide a safe and welcoming space to allow for sharing patients’ and caregivers’ experiences. We also provide guest speakers on cancer and caregiving-related topics such as fear of recurrence, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope and much more! For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
  • 12/25/2025
    Stone Soup Christmas Meal – Stone Soup Cafe. 3-6pm. 509 W Main Street. Join us for a chill Christmas afternoon with delicious food and good company. We’ll have lots of deliciious appetizers, board games, and of course, Christmas cookies. The Stone Soup Board is providing several main dish options for supper. If you’d want to bring a dish to share – please send a message. More details coming soon. RSVPs helpful for planning. (715) 209-0009. stonesoupcheqbay@gmail.com
  • 12/26/2025
    Hatch Clayworks Throw n’ Go: the ultimate beginner-friendly pottery wheel night. 6-8pm You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! $50/person Register at www.hatchclayworks.com  209 Main Street East
  • 12/27/2025
    Noojimo’iwewin Center Brunch. Event by Red Cliff Behavioral Health Services. The Noojimo’iwewin Center will be hosting a Saturday morning brunch on December 27th starting at 11am. Come join Craig Bell and enjoy some hom cooking. 37450 Water Tower Rd, Bayfield.
  • 12/27/2025
    Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center – Winter Family Fun. Noon. Families will enjoy a short winter film and refreshments, followed by crafts and a ranger-led snowshoe hike. This event is free to the public. No registration is required. Snowshoes are provided and free to use. Call 715-685-9983 with questions. 29270 County Highway G.
  • 12/27/2025
    Honest Dog Books. Bringing in 2026 with Jan Lee & Kevin Kling. Join us for an upbeat end to 2025 and hopeful start to 2026 with Minneapolis-based storyteller Kevin Kling and accordionist Jan Lee, two of the Midwest’s biggest, most positive theatrical talents. Expect a heart warming evening of good friends, laughter, stories, and songs designed to take off the winter chill and ring in the new year. Tickets $26. Doors, wine, and beer bar open at 6pm. Get tickets here. 40 S 2nd St., Bayfield.
  • 12/27/2025
    Hatch Clayworks – Throw ‘N Go Workshops. 6-8:30pm. 209 Main St E. $50/person. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com
  • 12/31/2025
    Deep Water Grille New Year’s Eve Menu – Open 4-9pm.  Click this link for New Year’s Menu https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/DeepWaterNYE25-scaled.jpg Reservations recommended, 715-682-4200. 808 Main Street West.
  • 12/31/2025
    The Alley New Year’s Eve Menu 4-9pm  The Alley opens at 11am, New Year’s Menu https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/TheAlleyNYE25-scaled.jpg runs 4-9pm. Reservations suggested. 806 Main Street West.
  • 12/31/2025
    New Year’s Eve Buffet – New China Restaurant. Come join us for a New Year’s Eve Buffet! Click this link for the buffet menu https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/newchinanewyearseve25.jpg 4-8:30pm. 300 Lake Shore Drive. The buffet will be here with all of your favorites! Adults 24.99. Kids 15.99. Call and make reservations today!
  • 12/31/2025
    Neighborly Bar Annual Party Pooper Party Music by JD Bass, playing Oldies, Rock and Roll and Country! 5-9pm! Contests, Fun, Prizes, Hats Horns and much more! Come join the Fun, and be home early! Happy New Year at Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main Street West.
  • 12/31/2025
    New Year’s Eve at Legendary Water Resort & Casino.  Prime Rib & Crab Legs Buffet 5-10pm, Sounds Unlimited playing 9pm-1am.  26-$100 Cash Prizes – Card-In 5:30-11:30pm.  Favors, Countdown, Champagne, Cocktail Service and Coat Check.  37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff.
  • 12/31/2025
    Prime Rib Dinner at the Pizza Pub.  Start serving it at 4pm run until we run out. Comes with choice of baked potato, french fries ,onion ring, or hashbrowns and choice of cole slaw, cottage cheese, dinner salad or upgrade to trip to salad bar for dine in.  12 oz for $24.99
    24 oz for $28.99.  No reservations needed.  1402 Lake Shore Dr East.
  • 12/31/2025
    Passport Dinner Series: The South China Sea on New Year’s Eve – The Landing. 6pm.  Exciting News! Our beloved Passport Dinner Series is BACK! Dust off your passport and set your clocks…we’re relaunching our Passport Dinner Series, and we’re kicking it off in a big way on New Year’s Eve! Here’s the fun twist: when the clock strikes midnight here in Wisconsin, it’s dinner time in the South China Sea. So instead of waiting until after midnight to celebrate, we’re ringing in the New Year around the table with a curated menu to celebrate. This isn’t just dinner. It’s a countdown across time zones. It’s a New Year’s celebration served course by course. It’s your chance to travel the world one plate at a time. Seats are limited, passports will be stamped, and this journey is one you’ll want to be part of. Gather your crew, make it a night, and celebrate the New Year the Landing way – thoughtfully crafted, and deliciously unforgettable. Reservations required. Click this link for the menu https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/thelandingnewyearseve2025.jpg  Reserve your seat: https://buytickets.at/thelanding/1988645  101 Lakeshore Drive.
  • 12/31/2025
    Get ready to Glow into the New Year at The Local’s Neon New Year’s Bash, starting at 6pm. This Family-Friendly celebration will be packed with everything bright and fun, including glow sticks, neon games, face-painting, and a glowing balloon drop during our 9pm countdown, and so much more! Families can enjoy a pizza and mac and cheese bar, glow drinks, simulator challenges, and plenty of activities for kids and adults to enjoy together! With a neon photo wall, family games, prizes, and a full night of glowing fun, this is the perfect way to ring in the New Year with your favorite people! 3000 Golf Course Road.  Get tickets  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thelocalbargrille/1982144
  • 12/31/2025
    Baba Fats with Joy Scout. Event by Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua and Joy Scout. 7-10pm. Say goodbye to 2025 at StageNorth. A ball dropping New Year’s jollification featuring Baba Fats and Joy Scout. 123 Omaha St., Washburn. Get tickets here.
  • 12/31/2025
    The Gathering Barn – Feathers & Fedoras. Roar in to 2026! A night of ritz, revelry, & roaring 20s glamour! 8pm-1am. Step back in time as The Gathering Barn transforms into a dazzling speakeasy for a night of jazz, dancing, style, and celebration! Your $40 advanced ticket includes: live music & dancing featuring Golden Era Jazz, passed canapes, prohibition inspired cocktails and full cash bar, themed hands-free photo booth, new year’s resolution wall, champagne toast at midnight. Small Bites Menu click this link https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/GatheringBarnNYE2025.jpg. Dress in your finest Gatsby Glam, or simply come as you are and enjoy the magic! 50467 State Highway 13. Get your tickets here!
  • 12/31/2025
    Bretting Center – New Year’s Eve Lock-In Event. 8pm-8am (Doors lock at 10pm).  Come celebrate a sober New Year’s Eve with us. Food and drinks will be provided. Activities will include cornhole, movies on our big screen and much more. Prizes will be given out throughout the night. Must be present to win. Bring a sleeping bag if needed. Event is sponsored by the Ashland County Pathways Program. ACP is not liable for any damages or injuries. Anyone under 18yrs old must be accompanies by a parent/guardian and supervised at all times.  400 4th Ave W.  Questions call 715-682-7059.
  • 12/31/2025
    Bad River Casino – Live Entertainment: Rodello The Kid. 9:30pm-12:30am. No Cover. Must be 21+ to enter. Based in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, Rodello The Kidd brings together accomplished musicians to create an engaging fusion of rock, country, blues, and funk. Set list may include Gold on the Ceiling by The Black Keys; The Tide is High by Blondie; Hey Ya by Outkast; Low Places by Garth Brooks; Get Lucky by Daft Punk; Riptide by Vance Joy; Boogie on Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder; Too Sweet by Hozier; and Valerie by Amy Winehouse. 73370 U.S. Highway 2, Odanah.
  • 12/31/2025
    Ring in the new year with an evening at the Harbor Table that feels special from start to finish.  Our New Year’s Eve specials feature elevated starters, indulgent entrées, and a dessert flight made for celebrating.  Whether you’re planning a romantic night out or a relaxed celebration with friends, we’ll take care of the details — you just enjoy the moment. Full menu + NYE specials. Full bar & specialty cocktails 4 – 10pm.  Reservations strongly recommended! 715-373-5492 or harbortable@gmail.com. 130 W. Harbor View Drive, Washburn. Click here for NYE dinner menu https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/HArbor-table2025NYE.jpg

 

December Monthly Happenings:

  • Ashland High School Sports Schedule 
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
  • Northland College Sports Schedule
  • Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore. Check out their website for a complete schedule of events and happenings for the whole family.
  • Find the perfect holiday tree in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. A fresh-cut, personally selected holiday tree from your National Forest adds to the holiday season. A cutting permit costs $5 per tree and can be purchased at any U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Station. Up to five permits can be sold per person. For more information, call 715-362-1354, email hilarymarkin@fs.fed.us, or visit www.fs.usfa.gov/CNNF
  • Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive.   Sign up: November 15- December 4.  To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 4th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. Toys will be distributed on December 9 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052.
  • Christmas Cash Raffle presented by the Ashland Area Chamber. Drawings every day during the month of December, with special bonus drawings on Wednesdays, Christmas Parade Day (Dec. 6), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve Day! Call the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce for details at  715-682-2500. Or you may purchase tickets at the Chamber office located at 1716 Lake Shore Drive West, Ashland.
  • Open Skate at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesdays  7:30-9pm.  $5 per skater.
  • Copper Falls: Wednesday Night Ski from 5-7 pm, TBD.  Join Friends at the trailhead near the park office for a casual ski of the Meadow Trail loop with local ski enthusiasts. Check ahead for weather and trail conditions. Remember to bring your headlamp because the trails are lit only by the stars and moonlight. Friends will provide treats and hot cocoa. For more information about the trail and conditions, go to https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/maps/winter-trails
  • Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
  • One on One Hair Design. All Retail 25% off! All November and December 2025.
  • Shop Small Win Big. 11/25/2025 – 01/16/2026. Shop at a small locally owned retail buisness and get a chance to win $250. More info at https://www.visitashland.com/events/shop-small-win-big/
  • Deepwater Grille & The Alley – Holiday Gift Card Promotion. 11/24/2025 – 12/31/2025. If you purchase $100 in Deepwater Grille & The Alley gift cards, you will recieve an extra $10 gift card. If you purchase $250 in Deepwater Grille & The Alley gift cards, you will receive an extra $50 gift card. Promotional gift cards redeemable through febuary 28th 2026