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October 2025 Events listed below:

  • 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.For 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.
  • 10/03-05/2025
    Bayfield 63rd 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/
  • 10/02-31/2025
    CBAC Members Art Show – “The Gathering”. CBAC (Chequamegon Bay Arts Council) members-only art show at the Washburn Cultural Center. The center is open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4pm.  All are welcome to attend the opening reception at the Washburn Cultural Center on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5–7pm as well as an additional event celebrating the arts featuring “Lost in the Woods” improv on Thursday, October 16, 5-7pm. For membership and more information visit www.cbayarts.org. Contacts: Joanne Meierhofer 715-979-1677, Dorota Bussey 203-536-9764, Aron Lorber at the Washburn Cultural Center 715-373-5591.
  • 10/03/2025
    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.
  • 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.
  • 10/07/2025
    Cable Natural History Museum.  Science at the Sawmill: Beaver vs. Trout: Casting Light on a Century -Old Controversy.  Since the early 1900s—and likely even earlier—the relationship between beaver and trout has sparked debate. Some anglers view beaver as the main culprit behind degraded trout waters, while others argue that beaver ponds create ideal conditions for exceptional fishing. Katti Renik, Great Lakes Project Coordinator for Trout Unlimited, will explore the historical context of beaver–salmon interactions in the western Great Lakes region, and share results from her master’s thesis examining how beaver influence brook trout habitat in Lake Superior tributaries along Minnesota’s North Shore. Join us at 6:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks! Pre-registration appreciated; drop-ins welcome. $10 member/$15 non-member.
  • 10/08/2025
    Rec & Read. Gym Free Play 10am-10:50am. Movement & Stories 10:50am-11:30am.  Preschool and Family event Every Wednesday at the Bretting Center.
  • 10/08/2025
    Chequamegon Food Co-op: The Mystery of Perimenopause.  Learn how the hormonal changes leading up to menopause can affect your body and how to use natural treatments to support your health during this time of transition. 5:30pm-7:30pm.  700 Main St. W. Questions? Call or Email: 715-682-8251 – marketing@cheqfood.coop  Click here to register.
  • 10/09/2025
    CBAC Members Art Show – “The Gathering”. CBAC (Chequamegon Bay Arts Council) members-only art show at the Washburn Cultural Center.  All are welcome to attend the opening reception at the Washburn Cultural Center on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5–7pm at the Washburn Cultural Center.
  • 10/09/2025
    Group Oracle & Tarot Card Reading. 6p-8p.  $25.  Grab your favorite deck and a friend or two and join us for this fun and intuitive class!  Each participant will have a three card reading and learn a variety of techniques to enchance your skills.  Card decks avialble to borrow or purchase on site.  300 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield WI. For more info: 715-661-3113
  • 10/09/2025
    The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Lost In The Woods presents The Armando (FREE) at 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
  • 10/10/2025
    Loose Caboose is a great to 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
  • 10/10-11/2025
    WhistleStop Packet Pick-Up and  Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm. Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm. Music by Acoustic Relapse 4:30-7pm.  All in the Bay Area Civic Center.  For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/11/2025
    27th Annual Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in theBay 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.
  • 10/11/2025
    Why Won’t This Thing Work? – A Beginner’s Guide To Telescopes & The Night Sky.  Loon Lake, Copper Falls State Park, Mellen, WI.  4:30pm.  Ever wrestled with your telescope and wondered what you’re doing wrong?  Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll tackle the basics of telescope use, share tips for stargazing and answer your burning astronomy questions.  Bring your telescope & your questions!  (Or just bring your curiousity – the stars are for everyone!)
  • 10/11/2025
    WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest and Celebration!  All in the Bay Area Civic Center. 6-10:30pm. Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” (6-8pm)while sampling scores of microbrews (You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event). Then following MilkBone, the final celebrations when The WhiteCaps (8:30-10:30pm) take center stage.  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 and the WhiteCaps. Concessions will be available for purchase!
  • 10/11/2025
    Live at Bad River Lodge & Casino – Neil Diamond & Johnny Cash Tribute, 8pm.  73770 Us Hwy 2, Odanah.  715-682-7121.
  • 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.
  • 10/15/2025
    Rec & Read. Gym Free Play 10am-10:50am. Movement & Stories 10:50am-11:30am.  Preschool and Family event Every Wednesday at the Bretting Center. 
  • 10/16/2025
    CBAC presents “Lost in the Woods” improv 5-7pm. For membership and more information visit www.cbayarts.org. Contacts: Joanne Meierhofer 715-979-1677, Dorota Bussey 203-536-9764, Aron Lorber at the Washburn Cultural Center 715-373-5591.
  • 10/16/2025
    Ashland Chamber Main Street presents Witches Night Out! 4-7pm. More information to come!
  • 10/16/2025
    Family Night: Harry Potter! 6pm – 7pm. Presented by Vaughn Public Library.  Wand decorating, potion making , invisible ink, spooky sensory bins!  Located 618 Beaser Ave.
  • 10/16/2025
    Reiki Healing Share. 6pm-8pm. Free Event! Interested in giving, receiving, or learning about energy healing… Join Us!  Gathering is open to everyone the 3rd Thursday of each month.  Each participant will experience time on a massage table receiving healing from others in the group.  See you there! 300 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield WI. For more info: 715-661-3113
  • 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
  • 10/17/2025
    Ashland Highschool Homecoming Parade with Game to follow.  Parade on Main Street at 4pm.  Boys Varsity Game vs. Spooner starts 7pm at Ashland Middle School.
  • 10/17-19/2025
    “9 to 5: The Musical” presented by Chequamegon Theatre Association. Evening Shows: 7pm and Sunday Matinee: 2pm. Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton. Directed by Nicole Foster. Musical Direction by Myra Bliss. PG-13. Located at the Rinehart Theater 210 5th Ave E.   Tickets On Sale Now!
  • 10/18/2025
    Harvest Fest Pancake Feed.  Bohemian Hall – 319 11th Ave E, Ashland, WI.  8am-11am.  $10 per person.  Enjoy homemade pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, & uice.  Proceeds will support The BRICK and Bohemian Hall.  After breakfast, stop over to Harvest Fest at Hodkins Park!
  • 10/18/2025
    The Knights of Columbus will be distributing new winter coats for local children. As the weather starts to get cold, the Knights of Columbus raise their commitment to the community.  Putting their faith into action, Knights of Columbus councils have handed out more than one million coats to children.  Coats are distributed in a first-come, first-served basis and range in size from 2 to adult. The KC Coats for Kids distribution will be held at the Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 201 Lake Shore Drive East from 9am-noon. 715-682-9621
  • 10/18/2025
    Ashland Ski Trail Fall Clean up. Please help prepair 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
  • 10/18/2025
    City of Ashland’s Annual Harvest Fest! 11am-10pm. 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!  Chowder Cook-Off, Tractor Rides.  Celebrating Community on Ashland’s East End. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 10/18/2025
    Cable Natural History Museum.  Junior Naturalist Day: Museum Exploration. Families can stop by the Museum’s classroom anytime between 10am – noon to participate in hands-on activities, challenges, and crafts dedicated to connecting you with museum specimens! Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us. Donations welcome.
  • 10/18/2025
    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, (MAD I Metalworks), along with free activities for families including pumpkin decorating, bird house making, bird watching hike, face painting, balloon art, straw hay pile with prizes. Stop by local shops and restaurants to enjoy special activities and sales. 10am-3pm. For more information, call 715-747-2801, visit www.madelineisland.com
  • 10/18/2025
    Roly Poly Contest And Dinner.  Morse Town Hall: 402 2nd Ave, Mellen, WI.  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
    Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen 24th Annual Banquet. Held at the AmericInn. Social hour at 4:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased through Wanda Hyde at 715-373-2088.
  • 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
  • 10/18/2025
    Ashland High School Homecoming Dance. 7pm at Ashland High School Fieldhouse. 1900 Beaser Ave.715-682-7089.
  • 10/18/2025
    Ashland Chamber Music Society presents Big Woods Big Band at The Club in Washburn at 7:30pm. Northern Wisconsin’s most popular favorite dance jazz orchestra brings a night of swing music, with plenty of space for dancing! The 18-piece group, led by Ron Bergin, performs classic big band favorites by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and more. Ticket price at only $15 per concert. You may purchase a five-pass for $60 and receive one concert for free! And, all students attend all shows absolutely free. To purchase season passes, make a donation, or inquire about sponsorship, go to our website https://ashlandchambermusic.org/
  • 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 Event. 1910 Lake Shore Dr E.
  • 10/21/2025
    Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.
  • 10/22/2025
    Curious about indoor cycling, trainers, and virtual cycling (Zwift, Pelaton, Rouvy, etc)? For this FREE demonstration, join Mark Dryer with the Chequamegon Coasters cycling group for a demonstration of Zwift virtual indoor cycling. Mark will explain virtual riding, ride with the group live, and provide demos of solo rides and workouts. Try it out alongside him as well!
  • 10/22/2025
    Rec & Read. Gym Free Play 10am-10:50am. Movement & Stories 10:50am-11:30am.  Preschool and Family event Every Wednesday at the Bretting Center.
  • 10/23/2025
    Chequamegon Food Co-op: Butternut Squash Soup Class.  Lars will walk you through how to make this creamy recipe classic that uses up the bounty of harvest pureed to perfection and serves up fall in a bowl. 5pm-6:30pm.  700 Main St. W.  Click here to register.
  • 10/23/2025
    Crystal and Plant Bingo! 6pm -8pm. $40. Yes… this will be great fun and everyone goes home with a prize – winner or not.  Traditional Bingo using crystals as chips with plants and crystals being the prizes 🙂 For more info: 715-661-3113
  • 10/23-25/2025
    Home Expressions Christmas Open House. 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!
  • 10/23-26/2025
    “9 to 5: The Musical” presented by Chequamegon Theatre Association. Evening Shows: 7pm and Sunday Matinee: 2pm. Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton. Directed by Nicole Foster. Musical Direction by Myra Bliss. PG-13. Located at the Rinehart Theater 210 5th Ave E.   Tickets On Sale Now!
  • 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
    Makers for Music Fall Craft Fair – Ashland Music Boosters Event. 9am to 1pm @ Ashland High School Gymnasium.  Performances by school music groups throughout.  Over 40 crafters and vendors!
  • 10/25/2025
    Winter Clothing Giveaway!  Coats, boots, hats, mittens and gloves! Free- Soup & Sandwich Lunch Takeouts Available 10am – 2pm; Saron Luthern Church, 517 9th Ave West.  Donations may be dropped off at Moores on Main – 505 Main St. W, Ashland or Saron Luthern Church (Thursdays, there is a box in the glass door entryway for donations).
  • 10/25/2025
    The Co-op, Ashland Parks and Rec, the Vaughn Public Library and the Ashland School District will be collaborating to put their annual Boo Bash! at Prentice Park. Join us for a wicked and spooky time. 3-5pm. Free Rain-Or-Shine Community Event! We’ll have snacks, kids activities, and spooky prizes!
  • 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
    Copper Falls State Park annual Candlelight Walk at Copper Falls 6-8pm. Visitors are invited to seek out the mysteries of the night as they hike along a one-mile stretch of candlelit trail where over 300 candle luminaries light the path. The full festivities will include a few warm-up activities including traditional campfire fun, goodies for sale, and some special guests. Join us for a magical autumn evening at Copper Falls State Park’s annual Candlelight Hike! This family-friendly event will be offering an enchanting 1-mile loop hike along the beautiful Red Granite Falls Trail, lit with luminaries to guide your way. The crisp fall air, scenic trail, and soft glow of candlelight will create the perfect ambiance for a memorable experience.  Featured Activities: Live Owl Program at 6:30pm: Wildlife educator Chris Cold will captivate participants with an up-close look at the fascinating world of owls. Learn about these majestic nocturnal birds and their role in Wisconsin’s ecosystems. Dancing with Witches Flash Mob at 7pm: Witness a fun and spooky flash mob dancing to seasonal tunes. Those interested in joining the performance can participate in a rehearsal at 5:30pm, right before the main event! Refreshments: Warm up and enjoy a variety of refreshments, including chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa, cider, and treats—perfect for fall! Additional Event Information: Costumes are welcome! Come dressed in your favorite spooky or fun costume to add even more excitement to the night. Leashed pets are welcome on the trail, so feel free to bring your four-legged friends along for the hike! Refreshments will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to benefit the Friends of Copper Falls State Park, a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the park’s natural beauty. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of Copper Falls State Park in a new light and to celebrate the season with family, friends, and fellow community members. For more information, visit our website , Facebook, call (715) 274-5123, or email: info@friendsofcopperfalls.com. State Park Admission sticker is required.
  • 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 noon at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden.  715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden.
  • 10/28/2025
    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.
  • 10/29/2025
    Rec & Read. Gym Free Play 10am-10:50am. Movement & Stories 10:50am-11:30am.  Preschool and Family event Every Wednesday at the Bretting Center.
  • 10/30/2025
    Indian Taco Sale. 11am-1pm. The Enrichment Center (400 Chapple Ave) is having an Indian Taco Sale. 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 of 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.
  • 10/30/2025
    Group Chakra Event. 6pm-7pm. $30. Feeling a little out of whack?  Need some balance and energy? Bring our chakras into harmony and alignment with this guided meditation session which incudes crystal healing. Participants can either lay on a yoga mat or sit in a chair. More info: 715-661-3113. For more info: 715-661-3113
  • 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.
  • 10/31/2025
    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
    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!  Live music by The Whitecaps. 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.  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 DANCY 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, erie 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.

 

October Monthly Happenings:

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2024 Events

    • 10/04/2024
      Ashland High School Homecoming.  Parade on Main Street at 4pm. Game at 7pm vs. Hayward at Weikal Field. 1104 3rd Ave E. 715-682-7089.
    • 10/05/2024
      Ashland High School Homecoming Dance. 7pm at Ashland High School. 1900 Beaser Ave.715-682-7089.
    • 10/06/2024
      Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at OLL Social Hall. 201 E. Lakeshore Dr. 8-11:30am. $8-Adults, ages 6-11 $5, 5 & under free. Come support the charitable work of the Knights of Columbus with this pancake breakfast! The Pig Raffle Drawing will take place during this event. For more information call 715-682-9621.
    • 10/11/2024
      New Day Advocacy Center presents: Harvest Hunt, Adult prize hunt. 1-4pm, Valhalla View Pub & Grub, 26490 Freedom Valley Dr. Washburn. $25 per person to register. Everyone will walk away with guaranteed prizes. All proceeds go directly to New Day Advocacy Center to support survivors. To register call 715-682-9566 or visit ndshelter.org
    • 10/12/2024
      White Winter Winery: Rag Rug Making. 2:30pm. “Let’s repurpose those old sheets instead of tossing them! Bring 2 old, cotton bedsheets of different colors/pattern that can easily be torn into strips. (Flannel is not recommended) and a pair of very sharp scissors. A small amount of material will be on hand to purchase if needed. You will take home your rug to finish. Limited spots are available so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Younger students (10 & younger) are welcome if they have an adult helper. Class time is 2 hours. $30. Register. 68323A Lea St. Suite A, Iron River.
    • 10/12/2024
      Night Sky Gazing at Copper Falls State Park. Meet a 7:15pm at Loon Beach. Learn how to use telescopes to explore the dark skies. Park admission sticker required. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen.
    • 10/19/2024
      Cable Natural History Museum.The Science of Nature. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom and backyard anytime between 10am– noon to participate in STEM activities. Activities are designed for kids in K-6 to do with their families. Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
    • 10/19/2024
      The Co-op, Ashland Parks and Rec, the Vaughn Public Library and the Ashland School District will be collaborating to put their annual Boo Bash! at Prentice Park. Join us for a wicked and spooky time. 3-5pm. Free Community Event! We’ll have pumpkin decorating, sweet treats and halloween games. Rain location is the Bretting Community Center.
    • 10/19/2024
      Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen 24th Annual Banquet. Held at the AmericInn. Social hour at 5pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased through Wanda Hyde at 715-373-2088.
    • 10/19/2024
      Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Autumn Landscapes”. Northland College Alvord Theatre at 7:30pm. For more information go to www.chequamegonsymphony.org

 

  • 10/23/2024
    Please join us for the Tamarack Health Harvest Festival! The Community Services Team at Tamarack Health is thrilled to invite you to our Harvest Festival! 3:30-5:30pm at Tamarack Health(1615 Maple Ln.) and Northwood Tech(2100 Beaser Ave). Rain or shine, this event is designed to bring our community together and showcase our facilities and services while promoting wellness and family-friendly activities. This collaborative effort includes partnerships with Northwood Tech, the public library, and local vendors. The festival will feature helath screenings, wellness booths, and educational resources to assist our community in living healthier lives. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including face painting, pumpkin painting, and interactive booths. Additionally, the Harvest Festival will highlight the specialty services offered at Tamarack Health and provide an excellent opportunity to engage our community. Wear your Halloween Costume! We will also promote job openings within various departments, attracting potential canidates from our area. Join us for autumn crafts, lawn games, potato sack races, and much more! We look forward to celebrating health, wellness, and community spirit with you.
  • 10/23/2024
    VFW Post 690 is pleased to announce that we have arranged to bring the documentary film Honor in the Air to Ashland. The film documents the story of Wisconsin native and Vietnam Veteran Scott Alwin. It is a story of service, patriotism and sacrifice. We have partnered with the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center to have general public showing at 6:30pm. The production crew along with Captain Alwin’s sisters will be on hand for a question and answer sessions as well. Come join us, and share in Captain Alwin’s story. 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 10/24-27/2024
    Ashland High School Drama presents: Arsenic and Old Lace at the Ashland Highschool Auditorium. Thursday – Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are for sale at the door. 1900 Beaser Avenue.
  • 10/24-26/2024
    Home Expressions Christmas Open House. Thursday 4-7pm; Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.
  • 10/24-26/2024
    Mt. Ashwabay 4th Annual Slash-wa-bay Haunted Trail. 5:30-6:30pm candy and not very scary. 6:30-9pm full on horrifying. 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.
  • 10/25-26/2024
    A New Season & Union Boutique: Christmas Open House with hot drinks and treats!
  • 10/25/2024
    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.
  • 10/25/2024
    The Alley Restaurant invites you to Halloween Party Costume Contest! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place Room at the Cobblestone & $50 Gift Card, 3rd Place Pizza & Wing Coupons. Drawing at 11pm. 7-11pm. Live music by The Whitecaps. Discounts for Northland College Students. Spooktacular Drink Specials! 808 Main St. W.
  • 10/26/2024
    Craft Sale at Faith Lutheran Church in Mason. 9am-2pm. Home-made items such as: Holiday Decorations, Greeting Cards, Sewn Items, Woodworking, Local Honey & Food Items, Metal Ornaments and More!!!! Lunch will be available for purchase during the craft sale. 22505 Faith Church Rd., Mason.
  • 10/26/2024
    Bay City Cylces. Fall Open House. 11:30am-4pm. Free bite-sized pasties from The Copper Pasty will be served. We’ll have wish lists available to start thinking holiday needs (because cyclists are notoriously hard to shop for!) which you can fill out and leave with us as you peruse our new seasonal merchandise or get ready for the holiday season. Check out our new stock of indoor cycling gear, trainers, winter apparel, fat bikes, and gift items. Extra bonus: store-wide discount of 10.28% off October 25th, 26th, and 29th. 412 Main St W.
  • 10/26/2024
    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/
  • 10/26/2024
    Bad River Casino Spooktober Halloween Costume Party.  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.
  • 10/26/2024
    Legendary Waters Resort & Casino – Unleash Your Inner Rock Star at Legendary Waters’ “Sing Your Guts Out!”and Costume Contest.  Legendary Waters is hosting a spooky karaoke night with a twist: “Sing Your Guts Out!” Here’s why you can’t miss it:  Dust off your most creative costumes and pick the ultimate themed song! Think movie characters, historical figures, or even your favorite pop culture icons.  Cash Prizes Galore: Top 3 performers with the best combination of vocals, stage presence, and theme will win $1,000, $500, and $250!  Limited Spots, Big Fun: Only 20 singers (solo, duo, or trio) will get to compete in back-to-back 3-minute power performances. Be one of them!  How to Get on Stage: contacting Paulette Livingston at paulette.livingston@legendarywaters.com or (715)779-9435. Must be 21+.  Once all of the contestants “Sing Their Guts Out”, we will rev up regular Karaoke and the regular costume contest!  Regular Costume Contest Cash Prizes: 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $200 Enter both! Make it a night to remember!
  • 10/27/2024
    American Legion Riders Wisconsin District 11 – 7th annual Meat Raffle  for the Veteran’s Organizations and causes at the Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main Street West. 11:30am. 16 drawing and 2-50/50 raffles. Tickets $1 each.  Meat prizes and other prizes donated by area businesses.  Proceeds support veterans’ organizations causes. For more information, call 715-746-2953.
  • 10/27/2024
    Glidden’s Pumpkin Rolling Contest 1pm at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden.  715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden.
  • 10/27/2024
    Don Shire in Concert at Salem Church. 6:30pm 400 Salem Dr. For more information visit dsminternational.org. 
  • 10/30/2024
    Cable Natural History Museum. Pastel Painting—Explore Winter Landscapes. Use your own color photos of winter landscapes as inspiration to create unique pastel paintings on paper. From 10am to 3pm at the Cable Natural History Museum, you’ll explore the art elements of value and color in your composition as you interpret the landscape, creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat paper surface. The instructor, professional artist Diana Randolph, will demonstrate these concepts and will share fascinating tips including how to use other tints of color instead of white when depicting snow! You’ll practice many pastel painting techniques by layering pigment on various types of pastel paper. You’ll have the opportunity to view the Museum’s current exhibit, “Anaamaagon: Under the Snow.” The supply list may be viewed online. Space is limited. Register by October 23 at cablemuseum.org or by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. $45 member/$50 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/30/2024
    Halloween Bash – Escape Room (12+), Safety info, candy and prizes.  400 Block and 4th Ave, Washburn. 5-7pm.  come try your luck at our Escape Room of for the Littles learn about safety and win prizes and candy.  Brought to you by the Ashland/Bayfield County Emergency Management.
  • 10/30/2024
    What Goes Bump in the Night? Join Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center to celebrate Wolf & Bat weeks with a family fun outdoor event! Learn about nocturnal Wisconsin Wildlife! Meet Echo the little brown bat! Enjoy games and activities! Take a luminary night hike! Watch a Ranger Program! Watch Outdoor Movies! Warm up  with a campfire, cookies, s’mores, & hot cocoa! For more information call 715-685-2662. 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 10/31/2024
    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
  • 10/31/2024
    Saron Lutheran Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat in there parking lot 4:30-7pm with s’mores. 517 9th Ave W.
  • 10/31/2024
    Halloween Bash – Escape Room (12+), Safety info, candy and prizes. Chapple Ave, Ashland. 5-7pm.  come try your luck at our Escape Room of for the Littles learn about safety and win prizes and candy.  Brought to you by the Ashland/Bayfield County Emergency Management.
  • 10/31/2024
    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!
  • 10/31/2024
    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.
  • 10/31/2024
    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.
  • 10/31/2024
    The annual Mellen Community Halloween Party is traditionally held on Halloween, October 31. It is a family oriented safe Halloween party held at the Mellen School Gymnasium 4:30-6:30pm and is put on by the Mellen National Honor Society and Student Council with games, prizes, and candy.  And…………..The City of Mellen will be sponsoring a game with prizes!! All children are welcome to come and play!!