What’s Happening this Week!

• 04/24-26/2026
  Ashland Gun and Knife Show at Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave. W. Show hours are: Friday from 3-8pm, Saturday from 9am-4pm, and Sunday from 9am-3pm. Guns on display and for sale. For more information, call Ray at 715-292-8415.
• 04/25/2026
  Spring Into Fun Vendor Event – The Gathering Barn. 9am-1pm. Spring has sprung…a perfect day to buzz out to The Gathering Barn stroll the isles sipping a drink and shopping unique items. 25+ vendors and crafters will be at the ready to help you. Every purchase from any table will get you a special ticket to enter into the Giant Gift Basket Giveaway! The more you shop the more tickets you’ll receive! Questions? Contact 715-254-4005. | 50467 State Highway 13
• 04/25/2026
  A Day of Hope & Resilience – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am-3pm. Patients, family, & friends impacted by a cancer diagnosis are invited to a free day dedicated to holistic healing designed to support physical, emotional & spiritual well-being. While your medical team fights the cancer, we are here to support you. Explore gentle ways to restore balance and boost your quality of life. Keynote speaker: Cami Smalley – Guided Resilience and Post-traumatic Growth. Global Laughter Ambassador: Sarah Routman – Laugh Healthy. Breakout sessions. Hand & foot massages by Licensed Massage Therapist, Holly Postava. Lunch will be provided. Registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins welcome the day of the event. Register here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc0C…/viewform |29270 Cr-G.
• 04/25/2026
  Throw ‘N Go Workshop – 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 | 209 Main St East
• 04/25/2026
  Ashland Chamber Music Society presents Bay City Whistleblowers, 7:30pm.  Expect a spirited evening of trilling and thrilling moments, when an ensemble of flutes harmonizes. Bay City Whistleblowers bring your favorite ensemble pieces, from Pachelbel to Joplin, to life.  United Presbyterian-Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Avenue.
• 04/25/2026
  Reggae on the Rez 2 – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. 7pm. This special event brings reggae music to the region for one night only. Guests can enjoy live performances, a vibrant atmosphere, and a unique cultural experience. The evening offers a welcoming environment for both dedicated reggae fans and newcomers alike. Register here.| 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff.
• 4/25-26/2026
  Country Blossoms Greenhouse Fruit Tree Weekend.  For more information call 715-746-2345. 64715 Gillis Rd.
• 04/26/2026
  Digimon TCG Monthly Tournament – Play Unplugged. 5pm. $10. Test your digiskills in a more competitive environment! Three rounds, tons of prizes!  307 Main St W
• 04/28/2026
  Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 11am-12pm. Join us for a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others impacted by cancer. Open to patients and caregivers alike, our monthly group features guest speakers covering topics such as coping with fear, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope, and more. Where: Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI (Stockton Island meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004.
• 04/28/2026
  Ashland & Bayfield Counties Non-Profit & Volunteer Fair – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 1-6pm. Find ways to support their work through volunteering, board service and more! Food, Activities and Prizes!
• 04/28/2026
  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.
• 04/28/2026
  Butternut High School will host a Spring Fine Arts Festival & Concert at the Butternut Highschool gym. The Spring Fine Arts Show begins at 5:30pm and the Spring Concert begins at 7pm. 312 Wisconsin S., Butternut.
• 04/28/2026
  Jazz Jam hosted by Baba Fats – Big Top Chautauqua Backstage. 7:30pm. The evening begins with a live set before opening the stage to musicians interested in participating. This event encourages collaboration and provides an inclusive environment for learning and performance. Audience members can enjoy a mix of planned and spontaneous jazz throughout the night. Admission is a $10 suggested donation.| 84819 State Hightway 13, Bayfield| bigtop.org
• 04/29/2026
  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.
• 04/30/2026
  Ashland Area Mulch, 810 14th Ave. East, Ashland, Opening for the 2026 season. Hours: Saturdays 9am-5pm and by appointment weekdays.  Weekday deliveries and pick-ups available.  Call 715-373-2344 or email ashlandareamulch@gmail.com.
• 04/30/2026
  Chequamegon Bay Lighthouse History – Vaughn Public Library. 6pm. Learn about the lighthouse keepers days and nights on the Chequamegon Bay with a direct descendent, Richard Mitchell. 502 Main St West.
• 04/30/2026
  TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 04/30/2026
  Live in the Lounge Golden Era Jazz – Big Top Chautauqua Backstage. 7:30pm. This performance features a vintage jazz band inspired by classic artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. The group brings a blend of smooth vocals, timeless melodies, and engaging rhythms. Guests can expect a nostalgic and lively evening of music. Admission is a $10 suggested donation. 84810 State Highway 13, Bayfield | bigtop.org
• 05/01- 30/2026
  Hauser’s Annual Red Barn Plan Sale!  Think Spring!! Hauser’s Superior View Farm’s annual Red Barn Plant Sale opens for the season on Friday, May 1st! Freshly-dug, field-grown, perennial root stock; annuals, vegetables, herbs, and beautiful hanging baskets; berry plants; fruit trees, plus garden supplies. Also, don’t forget about our very own Applehaus handcrafted hard cider! Made Right. Right here!  86565 County Hwy J, Bayfield.  Open 7 days a week from 9am–5pm. For more information call 715-779-5404 or visit www.superiorviewfarm.com or Facebook or email info@superiorviewfarm.com.
• 05/01-02/2023
  Ashland Derby Days.  Grab your friends, dress to impress, and celebrate Derby style all weekend! Hat Making Workshops ($25) Create your own Derby hat!  Bingo Bash Shopping Crawl (FREE) Shop downtown, complete fun activities, and enter to win $250 in Chamber Dollars! Bingo = 1 entry |  Blackout = 20 entries. Pick up cards May 1–2 & return by 5pm Saturday to The Union.  Winner’s Circle Soirée ($35)• Derby watch party + games • Dinner + live music • Costume contest ($100 prize!) Bundle deal: Hat + Soirée = $49.  For more information or to order tickets go to https://www.visitashland.com/events/derby-days/  Don’t miss the fun—see you Derby weekend.
• 05/01/2026
  Northland Lawn, Sport and Equipment is hosting an Open House in Mason. 2-7pm. Demonstrations, delicious food, raffle drawings, and open house sales.  For more information call 715-746-2323 | 63750 US-63, Mason.
• 05/01/2026
  2026 Pre-Season Party – ABC Raceway. Bring your race cars for display beginning at 4pm, stick around for a pool tournament starting at 6pm and enjoy some light snacks on us. Located at The Safari Bar, 423 Main St E.
• 05/01/2026
  Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 05/01/2026
  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
• 05/02/2026
  Dress+Dwell Spring Market at the Bretting Community Center, 8am-3pm.  20 plus vendors.  Gently used men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, accessories, household items, handmade items, furniture and Marengo Bakery.  Everything 1/2 off from 1-3pm excluding dotted tags.
• 05/02/2026
  2nd Annual Clean Out Sale – The Gathering Barn. 9am-1pm. 50467 State Hwy 13.
• 05/02/2026
  Celebrate Earth Day with “Work, Play, Earth Day!” – Copper Falls State Park. 9am-1pm. Join Copper Falls State Park for a fun and rewarding Earth Day celebration during “Work, Play, Earth Day!” Volunteers of all ages are invited to help spruce up the park for summer while enjoying time outdoors and giving back to nature.  Volunteers will gather at the New Reservable Pavilion for a 9am orientation, followed by a variety of light work tasks including cleaning the concession building, raking, picking up windfall, and lopping branches along scenic trails. All activities will take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and the work. Please bring gloves, a water bottle, bug spray, a leaf rake if you have one, and wear long sleeves. For safety reasons, no pets, please.  At noon, volunteers will be treated to a delicious lunch including chili, hot dogs, salads, desserts, and beverages. Be sure to stick around for door prize drawings at lunch and take time to enjoy the park’s breathtaking waterfalls and spring wildflowers.  For more information, please contact the Copper Falls State Park office at 715-274-5123 or email: robert.skalitzky@wisconsin.gov. Park admission is FREE for any volunteers. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by Friends of Copper Falls State Park.  For more information about activities in the park, check the Friends’ website and Facebook page. https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls
• 05/02/2026
  Spring For Learning Vendor/Craft Fair – Fundraiser for Penokee Mountain Cooperative School. 9am-2pm. 70+ vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle and concessions. Proceeds go to Penokee Mountain Cooperative School, a nonprofit secular homeschool group in Chequamegon Bay area. Event is located at the Bay Area Civic Center. 320 Depot Dr.
• 05/02/2026
  Hooves of Joy Derby Day Fundraiser – Neighborly Bar. 11am-7pm. Bigboy Smoke Signals BBQ will have a pop up selling food all day. Zumba with Lynda will be leading line dancing at 1:00pm. Best Derby Day Hat award at 2pm. Raffle tickets sold for donations of $50.00 each, leading up to and at the event. A Grand Prize of $5000.00, 2nd $2500.00, 3rd $1000.00, 4th & 5th $500.00 6th & 7th $250.00 We will be encouraging people to jockey a hobby horse and race. We will take bets on favored “horses”. 1301 Main St W.
• 05/02/2026
  Bluebird Nest Box Building Event – Copper Falls State Park. 1-3pm. Families, nature enthusiasts, and aspiring backyard conservationists are invited to take part in a hands-on spring activity at Copper Falls State Park. All materials and tools will be provided, and the event is open to all ages. Young children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, making this a perfect family-friendly activity that blends learning, creativity, and conservation. Donations are appreciated to help offset the cost of materials, with a suggested contribution of $10 or the purchase of a membership in the Friends of Copper Falls State Park. A Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker is required for entry into the park. More info on this event and others: FoCFSP.| 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen.
• 05/02/2026
  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
• 05/03/2026
  Pancake Breakfast – Sanborn United Methodist Church. 8am-12:30pm. Potato and Regular pancakes served. Bake Sale with homemade goodies. 42745 County Hwy E.
• 05/03/2026
  Spring Resin Party – White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits. 1-3:30pm. Get ready to bloom with creativity at our Spring Resin Party. Join Nanas Paint Nook and create a beautiful 8×10 distressed frame with flowers for $45 or opt for one of 4 vibrant resin designs for $50. Great timing for Mothers Day.  Enjoy a mother-daughter day or make one for Mom! It is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon sipping on your favorite mead or cider while making something unique. Space is limited, so grab your mom, friends or siblings and secure your spot for a colorful day of resin art! Register here. | 68323 Lea St, Iron River.

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