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October 2026 Events listed below:

  • 10/01-31/2026
    The Gathering Art Show – Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. Exhibit open 11am to 4pm at the Washburn Cultural Center until the end of October. Reception is on October 8th from 5-7pm at the Washburn Cultural Center. Join and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community at the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council’s Gathering Members Show. This annual exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork by CBAC members, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists from throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn.
  • 10/01/2026
    Chequamegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. County Road D to Long Mile Lookout and back (5.5 total miles). RSVP not required, but for timely alerts about schedule changes, please RSVP to che@northcountrytrail.org. For more details on the hikes, please visit the North Country Trail Association’s Calendar of Events at: https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
  • 10/01/2026
    Field Sketching Hike – Cable Natural History Museum. 1-4pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Join botanical artist Nancy Lizette Berlin and friends for a fall hike, seeking inspiration from nature as we sketch alongside one of the most iconic Northwoods landscapes: Juniper Rock Overlook. This mindful 1.5-mile hike along the North County Trail from the FR 202 trailhead will offer up-close treasures and expansive fall color views. The trail is narrow, rocky, and hilly. All experience levels are welcome. Drawing materials will be provided, though you can bring your own if desired. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890.
  • 10/01/2026
    Live in the Lounge: Nick Kuka – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5. Enjoy an evening of live music and community during the ongoing Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 10/02/2026
    Wisconsin Parkinson Association: Chequamegon Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. You are not alone. Our meetings are 1pm the first Friday of each month at the Ashland Enrichment Center, 715-682-2776, 400 Chapple Ave. The Bay Area Parkinson’ s Support Group was created to provide encouragement and education for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in the Ashland and Bayfield County area. Questions can be directed to Reggie Holmes: bapsg2024@gmail.com.
  • 10/02/2026
    Ashland Highschool Homecoming.  Ashland Highschool Homecoming Parade. 4:30pm. Parade along Main Street Ashland. Parade starts at 800 block going east to Stuntz avenue.  Following the parade Ashland Highschool Homecoming Block Party. Presented by AFT Local 1275. Starts after the Homecoming Parade. Food and Fun before the Football Game! Open to all staff, students, family, friends, and community members! Located at Ashland Middle School, 203 11th St. E.
  • 10/02/2026
    Free Live Music: Rus Sackett – The Union. Bar opens at 6pm. 7-10pm. If you are staying in Ashland for either AppleFest or Red Clay Classic on Friday, October 2nd, stop in for FREE live music at The Union, featuring Russ Sackett. Russ is a great singer/songwriter out of Duluth! Russ plays with numerous bands, including Sidestreet Detour. Russ plays not only his own originals, but also many songs you know, such as Waylon-Willie, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Neil Young, along with many others. 100 Main Street West.
  • 10/02-03/2026
    ABC Raceway 51st Annual Red Clay Classic powered by Enbridge. Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mid-West Modifieds. Hot Laps 6:30pm. Race track located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Butterworth Rd. For more information, call 715-682-4990 or visit www.abcraceway.com.
  • 10/02-04/2026
    Bayfield 64th AppleFest!  With 150 plus food and craft vendors, expanded live music options, and 14 orchards and berry farms to visit, there’s something for everyone! Special events include the Coronation of the Apple Queen/King and the apple peeling contest. The festival culminates with a Grand Parade down historic Rittenhouse Avenue to Lake Superior.  https://www.bayfield.org/bayfield-apple-festival/
  • 10/02-04/2026
    Live Music: Jon Rabideaux of the Brother Jon Band – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. 8-11pm. Applefest Weekend! Join us for great music and good times! 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield.
  • 10/02-05/2026
    Rough Water Weekend 2026 – Lost Creek Adventures. Sea Kayak Skills Comprehensive. This our annual intermediate skills coaching weekend, featuring mentoring from ACA Certified Instructors, with opportunities to gain: *Skill Assessments & Awards https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/acaassess *Certification Updates https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/acacert *And more! What is ‘intermediate’? Anyone with open water experience, with waves up to 2 foot and wind to 15 knots. We will hope for challenging conditions, but will find locations that are protected enough to challenge, while close enough to safety. Message with questions or to register: Click here. 22475 highway 13, Cornucopia.
  • 10/03/2026
    Bridesmaid Raffle – Neighborly Bar. 3pm. All proceeds go to the 2nd place drivers. Ticket price: 1 for $20, 3 for $50, and 10 for $100. 16 prizes! 1st – $1,000, 2nd – $500, 3rd – x 1,000 Cans of Busch Light, 4th-16th – $250. Need not be present to win. 1301 Main St W.
  • 10/03/2026
    Live Music: Whiskey & Topaz – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. 8-11pm. Applefest Weekend! Live music. Great times. Cold drinks. 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield.
  • 10/06/2026
    Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 10/06/2026
    Book Buzz: “The Antidote” by Karen Russel – Vaughn Library. 6pm. The VPL book club is for inquisitive adults. Discuss the book & make a new book friend! “The Antidote” opens on Black Sunday, as a historic dust storm ravages the fictional town of Uz, Nebraska. But Uz is already collapsing – not just under the weight of the Great Depression and the dust bowl drought but beneath its own violent histories. Room 210, 502 W Main Street.
  • 10/06/2026
    Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com |The Alley, 808 Main St. W.
  • 10/06/2026
    Science at the Sawmill: Natural Flood Management in Northern Wisconsin – Cable Natural History Museum. 6:30-8pm. Cost: $10 member/$15 non-member. Flooding from extreme weather events is part of the new normal in Northern Wisconsin. Kyle Magyera, Local Government Outreach Specialist with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, will talk about exciting initiatives statewide and in the headwaters of Lake Superior watersheds that are successfully addressing flooding risks and building resilience. Join us at 6:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks! Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13505 US-63, Hayward.
  • 10/07/2026
    Natural Flood Management in Northern Wisconsin (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. Flooding from extreme weather events is part of the new normal in Northern Wisconsin, but innovative land management can help. Ashland County Conservationist MaryJo Gingras and Kyle Magyera or the Wisconsin Wetlands Association will tour the group around three sites in the Marengo River headwaters. Their groundbreaking work is successfully addressing severe erosion, gully formation, and compromised wetland storage on private land. Meet at the Town of White River Hall at 10am We’ll break for lunch at the hall, then visit the remaining sites. This field trip requires good mobility for walking off-trail. Space is limited. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 4.
  • 10/07/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 10/07/2026
    Trivia Night – The Sandbar. 7-8pm. Free to play! Teams of 2-6. Prizes and drink specials! 2521 Lake Shore Drive W
  • 10/08/2026
    The Gathering Art Show Reception – Chequamegon Bay Arts Council. 5-7pm. Located at the Washburn Cultural Center. Join and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community at the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council’s Gathering Members Show. This annual exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork by CBAC members, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists from throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn.
  • 10/08/2026
    Live in the Lounge: Idle Rose – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5. Idle Rose takes the StageNorth lounge stage for a Thursday evening of live music as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/09/2026
    Local Sale Weekend – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 7:30am-8pm. Take 20% off your favorite local products the first weekend in October to stock up for your winter pantry and root cellar. We will also be sampling local products all week. 700 Main St. W.
  • 10/09/2026
    Loose Caboose Kids 1/2K & 1K Foot Races – Ashland Parks & Rec. Registration opens at 4:30pm. Races start at 5:30pm. Open to kids 12 & under. All participants receive a free t-shirt, snack, and race souvenir. Central Railyard Park, 315 6th St W, Ashland.
  • 10/9-10/2026
    Tamarack Health WhistleStop Packet Pick-p and Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm. Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm. Music by Russ  Darwin & Kevin Kitchak.  4:30-7pm.  All in the Bay Area Civic Center.  For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/9-11/2026
    Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25.  “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Catch it one of three weekends: Oct 9–11, 16–18, or 23–25 (matinees on the 11th, 18th & 25th). Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 10/10/2026
    28th Annual Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8:30am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in the Bay Area Civic Center. Music by the Ashland High School Jazz Band and Russ Darwin joined by Ken Wynn & Kevin Kitchak. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/10/2026
    Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. Season Grand Finale hike, new Canthook Lake Reroute! Check NCTA Events page this summer for more details. RSVP not required, but for timely alerts about schedule changes, please RSVP to che@northcountrytrail.org. For more details on the hikes, please visit the North Country Trail Association’s Calendar of Events at: https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
  • 10/10/2026
    New Rider Maintenance – Bay City Cycles. 2-5pm. $20. Registration required. More info at baycitycycles.com/events| This 3-hour maintenance class for new riders will build your knowledge and confidence, teaching you how to inspect your bike, know when there’s a problem, and identify if it needs service. 412 Main Street West.
  • 10/10/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 3–5pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E.
  • 10/10/2026
    WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest!  All in the Bay Area Civic Center. 7-9pm. Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” while sampling scores of microbrews (You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event).   Pre-purchased tickets for the Blues and Brews Fest are $10 with the brew sampling and $15 at the door. $5 without the pre-purchased brew sampling and $10 at the door.  Not up for Brew tasting?  You are welcome to come to the tent and enjoy the sounds of MilkBone. Concessions will be available for purchase!
  • 10/11/2026
    St. Mary’s Bingo and Raffle – St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Start purchasing your Raffle Tickets TODAY! Doors open 11:30AM. Early birds begin Bingo at Noon. There will also be food and raffle baskets available at the event! Raffle Tickets can be bought at: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or Our Lady of the Lake Parish Office. Raffle Ticket Prices: $1 each, or $5 for 6. Raffle Ticket PRIZES: 1ST: $1000, 2ND: $500, 3RD: $300, 4TH: $200. Your participation in Bingo and the Raffle helps to support the mission of St. Mary’s Church. Bad River Convention Center, 73370 US-2, Odanah.
  • 10/12/2026
    Outdoor Adventure Day 8:30am – 3:30pm. Grades K-5. Spend the day off school exploring at Prentice Park! We will practice a variety of outdoor skills including shelter and fire building. Register online or call Parks & Rec at 715-685-1642.
  • 10/13/2026
    Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 10/13/2026
    Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com | The Alley, 808 Main St. W.
  • 10/14/2026
    Bay Front Generating Plant 110 Year Celebration. Noon-3pm. Arrive at Noon for networking + light refreshments and hear remarks from Karl Hoesly, President Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan; Randy Capra, Regional Vice President, Operations Energy Supply; and Brendon Shields, Senior Operations Manager, Bay Front. Guided facility tours start at 1pm, tours depart on the half hour, limited to 10 people per group. Event concludes at 3pm. Closed-toe shoes are required. Other PPE will be provided. 122 N 14th W, Ashland.
  • 10/14/2026
    Ashland Chamber Main Street presents Witches Night Out! 4-7pm. Spooktacular shopping specials! More information to come!
  • 10/14/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 10/15/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/15/2026
    Live in the Lounge: Between Howls – StageNorth. 7:30pm. $5 Between Howls comes to StageNorth for another Thursday evening of live music in the Live in the Lounge series. www.bigtop.org StageNorth, 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/16/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6–8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E.
  • 10/16-18/2026
    Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25. “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Catch it one of three weekends: Oct 9–11, 16–18, or 23–25 (matinees on the 11th, 18th & 25th). Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 10/17/2026
    Forestry with Ron Weber – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-noon. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. Whether 5 acres or 500, forests are special places. Join Ron Weber, Forester Ranger for the Wisconsin DNR, and carpool and caravan to different forest types around Lake Namakagon. Discover the characteristics of each forest type, forest health concerns, and how each forest type is managed. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 14. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/17/2026
    City of Ashland’s 3rd Annual Harvest Fest! 10am-9pm. Hodgkins Park. Local farmers and crafters, play some games, enjoy the food truck & beer garden or dance the day away in the heated tent with five live bands! Celebrating Community on Ashland’s East End. Submit a vendor application and $50 by Friday, September 25 (Vendor fee is waived for non-profits or informational booths). Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.

    • Great Harvest Bake Off. Professional & Amateur categories. First, Second, & Third Place prizes. FREE to enter! Contact events@coawi.org to participate.
    • Music Line-up (Under The Heated Tent). 11am Marlee Paine with Michael Pilhofer, 1pm Barn Dance with Sarah York & Next Sunday Stringband, 4pm Silver Horizons, 7pm Joyann Parker & The Joyann Parker Band.
    • Food Truck Village 10am-9pm.
    • Local Makers & Farmers Market 10am-4pm.
    • Apple Cider Pressing by Stone Soup.
  • 10/17/2026
    Family Fun With Spooky Friends – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am-1pm. Kick off Bat Week & Wolf Week! Learn about bats & wolves through family-friendly activities! Meet Echo the bat! Study tracks, skulls, & furs. Trace a life size wolf cut-out. Make a plaster cast of a wolf track. Learn how important bats & wolves are to our ecosystem, and more! 715-685-9983.| 29270 County Hwy G.
  • 10/17/2026
    Madeline Island Family Fall Fest. 10am-3pm. Madeline Island Family Fall Festival is an annual event celebrating local art, fall colors and our community. The event features a farmer’s market, art vendors & food booths, artist demonstrations, vintage car show along with free activities for families including pumpkin decorating, bird house making, pumpkin pie eating contest, clown fun and kids face painting. 715-747-2801 with questions. 100 Main St E, La Pointe.
  • 10/17/2026
    Gourmet Grilled Cheese – Benoit Cheese Haus. 11am-1:30pm. Our famous ooey, gooey, deluxe gourmet grilled cheese sandwich will be outside at the Haus! 23920 County Hwy. F. (Downtown Benoit 1 mile off US Hwy 63& F).
  • 10/17/2026
    Derailer Systems – Bay City Cycles. 2-5pm. $20. Registration required. More info at baycitycycles.com/events | This 3-hour maintenance class reviews derailleur installation and adjustment in depth and discusses chain wear and cog wear. 412 Main Street West.
  • 10/17/2026
    Mary Mack: Stand Up Comedy Night! – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6-8pm. Tickets: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door
    Doors Open: 6pm. Show Starts: 7pm. Let’s slide in to fall with some good humor! This PG13 stand-up comedy show features material Mary has generated the last couple years for her 9th album recording in December 2026. And we hear through the grapevine, she may be bringing a secret musical guest. Yahoooo! Register here: https://whitewinter.com/events/mary-mack-stand-up-comedy-night/| 68323 Lea St A, Iron River.
  • 10/17/2026
    27th Annual Sportstmen Banquet – AmericInn Convention Center. Social hour: 4:30pm. Dinner: 6:30pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased from any board member. Dinner Tickets: $50 (Includes 1 year membership!). Purchase your dinner ticket before Sept 30th for a chance to win a Howa1500 Game Pro30-06 Scope Combo. Lots of other raffle opportunities! Contact Bill Koehler with questions or if you need help signing up: 715-209-6402. AmericInn Convention Center, 3009 Lake Shore Dr E.
  • 10/18-20/2026
    L&M Fleet Supply Fall Bucket Sale. 20% off everything you can fit in the bucket. In store only. Sale requires purchase of L&M Supply bucket at $3.99 which also gets 20% off. Products up to twice the height of the bucket qualify only if they fit inside the bucket. Items must be in their original packaging and cannot be disassembled. Multiple items must fit inside the bucket and discount applies to in-stock items only. Special orders, layaway, rainchecks or previous purchases do not qualify. Includes ammo, but bucket sale promotions is not valid with other discounts. Excludes firearms, gift cards, fishing & hunting licenses, shop labor, Husqvarna, Stihl, Sitka, Firs Lite & Yeti. May not be used with any other L&M coupon. 1910 Lake Shore Drive E.
  • 10/19/2026
    Cider Glazed Chicken with a side of Fennel Coleslaw w/ Chef Lars Dukowitz – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6:30pm. $15. Lars will walk you through how to balance a perfect sweet-and-savory dish by reducing the apple cider slowly until it transforms into a sticky, syrupy consistency before tossing or coating your chicken. With cabbage, fennel and apples in the coleslaw, this dish makes a great fall meal. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ | 700 Main St. West.
  • 10/20/2026
    The Science of Color: Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Everyone is invited to an exploration of color in nature! Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate, how plants use color for attracting pollinators, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/20/2026
    Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 10/20/2026
    Community Open House “What the heck is going on in Ashland County!” Ashland County and UW-Madison Ashland County Extension. 5:30pm – meal. 6pm – meeting. 8pm – prize drawings. Enjoy a free supper and desserts, enter drawings for many free prizes donated by local businesses and farm, learn fun facts about where you live and about the revision process for the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and meet the friends and neighbors who are helping improve Ashland County’s quality of life. Don’t miss the best party in Ashland County! Free and open to all Ashland County residents! Can’t make it? Follow the link to learn more and share your thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan! https://ashlandcountywi.gov/comprehensive_planning_committee | Morse Town Hall, 402 2nd Street, Morse.
  • 10/20/2026
    Science on Tap: Steve Ballou, Meteorite Hunting in Antarctica – The Alley. 6:30pm. Steve is a geologist and geologists love adventure and meteorites……….so naturally he worked to become involved with ANSMET, the Antarctic Search for Meteorites (you can google this and find his blogs and pictures from trips on 2009/10 and 2013/14). Follow along on a trip to Antarctica, where you will find yourself engaged in the rarest of activities…..Hunting for Meteorites. Think of Elmer Fudd hunting wabbits. Imagine sleeping, cooking and living in a yellow tent on top of a mile of ice. Antarctica is the world’s premier meteorite collection area. Half the fun is getting there, and the fun continues as you manage life on the ice. ANSMET collects meteorites for planetary and cosmic research, looking into the origins of our solar system and is a gateway to the galaxy and beyond.  808 Main St W.
  • 10/21/2026
    Monthly Grief Support Group offered by Regional Hospice Services.  The group meets on the Third  Wednesday of each month at 1-2:30pm.  The support group is open to anyone in the community who has experienced loss.  We meet in a comfortable setting with no registration required, and it’s free of charge.  Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping.  For more information visit www.regionalhospice.org/grief-support/ for complete schedule, times, and location or call 715-685-5151.
  • 10/21/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 10/22/2026
    Krumkake Class – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 2-3pm. Instructor: Sara Beadle, baker, with Norwegian grandmother. Norwegian for ‘curved cake’ these are one of the most fun traditional Norwegian cookies to make. 700 Main St W.
  • 10/22/2026
    Museum Mystery Night: Pigeon Heist – Cable Natural History Museum. 5:30-7pm. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. The Cable Natural History Museum turns into a crime scene when the most valuable taxidermy specimen is discovered missing! Join us for an interactive mystery where you will play the part of a suspect, solve puzzles, and search the Museum for clues to determine who pulled off the heist. Snacks and beverages included. Ages 21+. Space is limited. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. Register by: October 19. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/22/2026
    Spring Rolls Class w/ Chef Lars Dukowitz – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6:30pm. Lars will walk you through how to roll and pack these rice paper creations with crunchy raw veggies and fresh herbs and proteins. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ | 700 Main St. West.
  • 10/22/2026
    Live in the Lounge: Nathan Parent – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Nathan Parent joins StageNorth for an intimate Thursday evening performance as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/ | 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/22-24/2026
    Birch 303 & A New Season Christmas Open House. Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. 222 Main Street West.
  • 10/22-24/2026
    Home Expressions Christmas Open House. Thursday 4-7pm, Friday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Enjoy seasonal treats & samples.  Exclusive three-day specials and savings. Cozy, inspiring displays to spark your holiday spirit! 116 Main St W.
  • 10/23/2026
    October Spooky Bingo – The Sandbar. 6-8pm. 8pm Games start at 6:30pm. $2 Bingo cards. Prizes every round and a Grand Prize round. Free Bingo card when you come in costume and drink specials! 2521 Lake Shore Drive W.
  • 10/23/2026
    Learn About Your Land: Bayfield/Douglas County, Invasive Woodland Plants – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 6-8pm. Learn to Identify and Manage Invasive Woodland Plants: This session will cover how to recognize common invasive plants that threaten the health and diversity of Wisconsin woodlands. This class will provide practical strategies for identification, monitoring, controlling, and preventing the spread of invasive species, helping you protect and improve your woodland for future generations. Registration required. Contact: Olivia Kovacs. Email: olivia.kovacs@wisc.edu. Phone: 608-509-3012. https://forestry.extension.wisc.edu/events/learn-about-your-land-bayfield-douglas-counties/ | Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Multi Purpose Room, 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 10/23-25/2026
    Live Musical Theater: Matchless – Some love stories never die. StageNorth. Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $25.  “Matchless”, an original musical by Bayfield’s own Liz Woodworth, comes to Fourth Wall Theater this October. Loosely based on the true story of “Baby Doe” Tabor and the legendary Matchless Mine, it’s a tale of fortune, love, and ruin — brought to life right here at home. Learn more about showtimes and grab those tickets at fourthwalltheater.org. | 123 W Omaha St, Washburn.
  • 10/24/2026
    Dress + Dwell – Bretting Community Center. 8am-4pm. Gently used men’s, women’s & children’s clothing/accessories, home decor and Marengo Bakery. 400 4th Ave West.
  • 10/24/2026
    Makers for Music: Fall Craft Fair – Ashland High School Music Department. 9am-1pm. Celebrate the beginning of the holidays with a craft fair supporting a great cause! Concessions, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle by Music Booster. Performances by AHS Music Students. For Vendor information, email Jenna Casey at riverfalls02@yahoo.com. Ashland High School Gymnasium, 1900 Beaser Ave.
  • 10/24/2026
    The Fantastic World of Fungi – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am-2pm. Drop in any time to check out The Fantastic World of Fungi display. Ranger Kestrel will be present to answer questions. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ground Level, 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 10/24/2026
    The Science of Color 2: Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2pm. Everyone is invited to an extended exploration of color in nature! We’ll continue our journey from Tuesday’s event while introducing additional activities. Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate, how plants use color for attracting pollinators, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/24/2026
    Saron Lutheran Winter Clothing Giveaway!  Coats, boots, hats, mittens and gloves! Free- Soup & Sandwich Lunch Takeouts Available 10am – 2pm; Saron Lutheran Church, 517 9th Ave West.  Donations may be dropped off at Moores on Main – 505 Main St. W, Ashland or Saron Lutheran Church (Monday & Wednesday 11am-4pm, there is a box in the glass door entryway for donations!).
  • 10/24/2026
    Boo Bash – at Prentice Park,  3-5pm. FREE Community Event. The Co-op, Vaughn Library, Ashland School District and Ashland Parks and Rec put on the games, treats and fun and you just show up in your costume! Rain or Shine. Last year we had sun and good turnout so let’s hope for good weather again! 700 Main St. W.
  • 10/24/2026
    Halloween Crafting Party – Cobblestone Inn & Suites. 11am-3pm. $40. All proceeds go towards bringing a family to Camp Benesi! Limited Spots! Grab your friends and bring your creativity and we have the rest! Snacks, lemonade, & water are provided. BYODrink if you would like! Each paid admission takes one 3 stack of pumpkins. Limited spots so make your reservation early. Call Linda – 715-319-5257. 818 Main Street.
  • 10/24/2026
    Teen & Me Pottery at Hatch Clayworks! 3-5pm. A one-time workshop for a teen and their favorite adult to try the pottery wheel together. You create it, we finish it! All inclusive for $50 per person! Use the code CHAMBER to save $10 www.hatchclayworks.com| 209 Main St E.
  • 10/24/2026
    Copper Falls Candlelight Hike. 6-8pm. Hike the Doughboy’s Trail lit with luminaries. Witch Dance Practice: 5:30pm. All are welcome, meet by historic pavilion. Bat-Talk with expert Marcia Obukowicz: 6:30pm. Meet spooky night creatures (trailside). Dancing Witches Performance: 7pm. Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Hot Cocoa, Cider, & Sweets. Costumes Welcome! State park admission sticker or tribal ID required. Sponsored by Friends of Copper Falls State Park (Proceeds from Treat Sales benefit Friends of Copper Falls). For more information call 715-274-5123.
  • 10/24/2026
    Spirits of the North: Bayfield, Ashland & Douglas Ghost Tales – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Call for Storytellers! Share your local ghost & supernatural tales this October. Join us for a spine-tingling evening of authentic Northwoods ghost stories, local legends, and historical hauntings. Enjoy curated yarns alongside short fun, scary and entertaining community tales. Do you have a spine tingling story to share? See storyteller guidelines, sing-up instructions, and registration portal here: https://whitewinter.com/events/spirit-of-the-north-ghost-tales-of-bayfield-ashland-douglas-counties/ | 68323 Lea St A, Iron River.
  • 10/24/2026
    2nd Annual Northland College Memorial Drag Show – Chequamegon Pride. Costume and dance party starting at 6:30pm. Drag show starts at 8:30pm. Questions? Contact: buffalobuzzcock@gmail.com | The Club, 3 West Bayfield St., Washburn.
  • 10/24/2026
    Live Music: Dust N’Bones – Bad River Lodge & Casino. 7pm. No cover. Must be 21+ to enter. A premier Midwest based Guns N’Roses tribute band delivering high-energy, authentic live performances of classic 1987-1993 era hits, including “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O Mine”. 73370 US-2.
  • 10/25/2026
    8 Week Beginning Wheel Class at Hatch Clayworks! 11am-2pm on Sundays. This 8-week class takes you through the full journey of making pottery on the wheel, from your very first attempt at centering and pulling up walls, to trimming and refining your forms, all the way through glazing and firing your finished pieces to take home. Unlike our one-time workshops, classes offer a deeper, more structured learning experience where you can build real skills week by week. 209 Main St E.
  • 10/25/2026
    Flipping for Football – The Neighborly Bar. Packers vs. Lions at 3:25pm. Join E&L Headquarters Gymnastics and The Neighborly Bar for some Packer Football! Raffles start at noon. 50/50 Raffle Baskets and Packer Boards.  1301 Main St W.
  • 10/25/2026
    Our Lady of the Lake Trunk or Treat. Join us from 4-5pm in the OLL parking lot. Cost is free. Come in costume! Please have your child visit each trunk ‘one time’ so there is enough for all children. 201 Lake Shore Drive E.
  • 10/27/2026
    Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4pm. Join us for a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others impacted by cancer. Open to patients and caregivers alike, our monthly group features guest speakers covering topics such as coping with fear, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope, and more. Where: Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI (Stockton Gull meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004.
  • 10/27/2026
    Trivia Mafia – The Alley. Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The World’s Greatest Bar Trivia! Free to play. Fabulous prizes. Fun for all. Harness the power of useless knowledge! More info at triviamafia.com | The Alley, 808 Main St. W.
  • 10/27/2026
    Jazz Jam – StageNorth. 7pm. Join StageNorth for another Jazz Jam featuring live music and community in the StageNorth Lounge. 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/28/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 10/29/2026
    Parents Forever: Co-Parenting Class – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 9am-12pm. Co-parenting class for divorcing or separating parents. Contact: Heidi Ungrodt. Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Phone: 715-373-3288. 29270 Co Hwy G
  • 10/29/2026
    Diaper Dash – Free Community Diaper Give Away – Echo Health. 10am-4pm. Sizes: newborn to size 3. One package per family while supplies last. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Echo Health currently has an abundance of diapers. We’re excited to share this resource with families throughout our community through the Diaper Dash event. Visit www.echohealthmw.com to learn more about Echo Health’s services. Echo Health, 200 Chapple Ave.
  • 10/29/2026
    Indian Taco Sale – The Enrichment Center. 11am-1pm and 4-6pm. The Enrichment Center 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. 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 4pm on Tuesday October 27th, for all of your delivery needs. For more information please call Danielle at 715-682-2776. 400 Chapple Ave.
  • 10/29/2026
    Live in the Lounge: Kangaroo – StageNorth. 7:30pm. Kangaroo returns to StageNorth for another evening of live music as part of the Live in the Lounge series. More information: https://www.bigtop.org/| 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/29-31/2026
    Haunted Trail – Mt. Ashwabay. 5:30-6:30pm hour offers a “Not Super Scary” experience, followed by “Full On Creepy” from 6:30-9pm. Hot and cold drinks, food, and candy will be available. Ages 13+: $12. Ages 12 and under: $7. Click here for more details” https://www.bayfield.org/event/haunted-trail-at-mt-ashwabay/5929/| Mt. Ashwabay, 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield.
  • 10/30/2026
    Trick or Treating in Washburn. Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 10/30/2026
    Fall Fest featuring Trunk or Treat – Summit Church. 5-8pm. Fun for the whole family! Build your own candy apple bar, pie contest, pumpkin push race, and candy corn toss! 400 Salem Drive.
  • 10/30/2026
    Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6–8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E. Throw ‘N Go Workshop at Hatch Clayworks: Try the Pottery Wheel! 6–8pm. You create it, we finish it — a perfect date or friends night out! All inclusive for $50 per person! www.hatchclayworks.com use the code CHAMBER to save $10. 209 Main St E.
  • 10/30/2026
    Twin Ports Choral Project – The American Road. American Stories: Past and Present – Ashland Chamber Music Society. 7pm. General Admission: $15. Students: Free. Michael Fuchs, Conductor. Through meaningful storytelling and musical expression, TPCP invites audiences to ponder where America has been and where it hopes to go. United-Presbyterian-Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave.
  • 10/30/2026
    Spooktacular Karaoke Contest and Halloween Bash hosted by JD Bass Entertainment & Party Time Productions. 7-10pm. (Doors open at 6pm). *18+ event. Wrist bands will be given to anyone under 21. *IDs will be checked. Cash bar available. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Location: AmericInn Convention Center. 3009 Lake Shore Dr E.
  • 10/30/2026
    Friday Frequency: Teen Club Night and DJ Wolfie – StageNorth. 7:30-10pm. DJ Wolfie takes over StageNorth for a Friday Frequency Teen Club Night featuring music, dancing, and an evening made for the younger crowd. 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn.
  • 10/31/2026
    Washburn Halloween Town Parade. 1pm. Washington Avenue starting at the football field. Washburn.
  • 10/31/2026
    Peruvian Culinary Experience – Vaughn Public Library. 2-3:30pm. Lessons are free – registration required. Four sessions of exploring Peruvian culture and food with Chef Carlos Keil. Sample and taste something new and wonderful at each session. Bring home a deeper understanding of Peruvian gastronomy! Attend one, some, or all! Sign up here. | 502 Main St West.
  • 10/31/2026
    Halloween Program – Boy Scouts. 3-7pm. Grand March starts at 6:30pm. Donations appreciated. Contact Mike Weaver with questions: 715-292-1279. Ashland Middle School, Dodd Gym,  203 11th St E.
  • 10/31/2026
    Spooktacular Halloween Parade! – Vaughn Public Library. Starts at 3pm. Kids are invited to dress up in their costumes and parade through the library while collecting treats along the way. Community members will be lined through the library, ready to hand out candy and share in the Halloween fun. Come show off your costume, enjoy some sweet treats, and celebrate Halloween with the library! 502 Main St W.
  • 10/31/2026
    Court Manor’s Community Trick-or-Treat 4-6pm.  911 3rd St West.
  • 10/31/2026
    Trick or Treating in Ashland.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 10/31/2026
    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!
  • 10/31/2026
    Saron Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat 5-7pm. Saron Main Parking lot, please enter from 9th Ave.  517 9th Ave West.
  • 10/31/2026
    StageNorth Halloween – StageNorth. 6-11pm. Ticket prices vary from $8-$15. Celebrate Halloween at StageNorth with Joy Scout and the Chequamegon Bay People’s Orkestra. Join us for a full evening of live music and Halloween fun. 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn
  • 10/31/2026
    Bad River Casino Annual Halloween Contest – Bad River Lodge & Casino. Registration 7-9pm. 1st place: $1,500. 2nd place: $1,000. 3rd place: $500. Plus, enjoy a live performance by Tami and the Bachelor! 73370 Maple St., Odanah.
  • 10/31/2026
    Halloween Masquerade Costume Dance Party at The Union, 8pm – 2:30am. Hosted by Time Warp Tatoo and Art of the Cut Barber Shop. 17+ up event. Under 21: $10 admission. 21 and up: no cover! Costume contest sponsored by Northern State Bank and other businesses — cash & prizes! 1st place: $250 cash + $200 in gift certificates. 2nd place: $100 in cash + $200 in gift certificates. 3rd place: $50 + $200 in gift certificates. Drawings will be held late in the night – stick around and keep dancing! Clocks turn back that night – we get an extra hour! Local businesses are coming together for a night of music, costumes and dancing at the Union on Chequamegon Bay! 100 Main St W

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