What’s Happening this Week!

What’s Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week

• 12/03/2025
  Northwood Tech Ashland Campus – 35th Annual Holiday Love Lights. 6pm. Location: Student Commons of Ashland Campus, 2100 Beaser Ave. Honor your loved ones (living, deceased, service members, and beloved pets) by sponsoring a “Love Light” bulb in their name to adorn the evergreen near the main entrance of Northwood Technical College, Ashland Campus. The proceeds from this event will be used for scholarships and student assistance for Ashland students specifically.  ​​Join us in person for the tree at 6 pm.   For more information call 715-319-7284.
• 12/03/2025
  FUNDiversity: Legal concerns for small businesses & pizza!  Attorney Carla Smith, from Smith Law, will be doing a free presentation on legal concerns for small businesses, 5:30-7pm at Ashland Area Development Corp.  422 3rd St West. To secure your spot, please RSVP using the form below.
  https://forms.office.com/r/nMeCQNZd0b
• 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.
• 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
  Shop Late ’til 8pm at BLOOM. 11am-8pm. Located 104 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI.
• 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
  Ashland High School Jazz Band Big Band Ball. 5:30-9pm at Ashland High School, 1900 Beaser Ave. Join us for dinner (pasta with salad and desserts!) and a show, dancing, plus a silent raffle. Featuring: The AHS Jazz Band & Chequamegon Bay Jazz Collective. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at AHS or by contacting Jared Schrang at jschrang@sdak12.net. Funds raised go to AHS Band Department. For more info contact Jared Schrang at jschrang@sdak12.net
• 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.
• 12/06/2025
  Ashland retail merchants host “Customer Appreciation Day.” Shop local and get bargains all day!  Double points for Shop Small Win Big. 9am-5pm.
• 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
  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
  Cable Natural History Museum. Collections Lab: DIY Storage. Learn techniques to create custom, archival storage containers and mounts for your valuable items. Explore the materials and tools used in a museum setting through this hands-on workshop where you are encouraged to practice using an item from home. Meet at the Museum,13470 County Hwy M Cable, 1-2pm. Ages 12 and up. Register by December 4. $10 member/$15 non-member. Purchase tickets here.
• 12/06/2025
  2nd Annual Holiday Tree Decorating at Bayfield Fish Hatchery Presented by the Friends of the R.D. Pike Building. 83875 Hwy. 13, Bayfield. 3:30-5:30pm. Come help decorate the tree, listen to holiday music and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and cookies. Lights will be turned on at twilight. For more info on Friends of the R.D. Pike Building visit https://www.friendsofrdpike.org/
• 12/06/2025
  Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area. The Big Chill. 4pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. Bundle up and bring your appetite—it’s time for the BIG CHILL Chili Cookoff! Now in its fourth year, this family-friendly event has quickly become a winter tradition where neighbors, friends, and chili enthusiasts gather to celebrate community, good food, and cozy fun. Whether you’re entering your best pot of chili or simply coming to taste and vote, you’ll enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, warmth, and plenty of activities for all ages. Snow or no snow, the Big Chill is the place to be! Tickets: Family Pass $30 / Adults $10 / Kids $5. More information here.
• 12/06/2025
  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.
• 12/06/2025
  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.
• 12/06/2025
  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.
• 12/06/2025
  White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits – Dickens of a Christmas.  The Holiday Tradition Continues!  Listen to a delightful night of Readers’ Theater! Jan Lee and Tom Mitchell will regale you with a spirited dramatic reading of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’. During the reading enjoy a four course Victorian-style meal and Meadmaker Jon’s selection of White Winter meads, ciders, and spirits to complement each course.  Doors open at 6:30pm.  Dinner at 7pm. Tickets: $90. Seating for only 60. Proceeds benefit Iron River Library. Location: White Winter Winery, 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. More details including sign up here.
• 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
• 12/07/2025
  103rd 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.

For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/