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October 2025 Events listed below:

  • 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/
  • 10/03/2025
    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.
  • 10/09/2025
    The Big Top Chatuaqua Backstage presents: Lost In The Woods presents The Armando (FREE) at 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
  • 10/10-11/2025
    WhistleStop Packet Pick-Up and  Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm. Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm. Music by Russ Darwin 4:30-7pm.  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot. Blues & Brews Fest! For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/11/2025
    26th Annual Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot. Music by the Ashland High School Jazz Band, Acoustic Relapse and Russ Darwin. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/11/2025
    WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest and Celebration!  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center parking lot. Time to be determined. 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). Then following MilkBone, the final celebrations when the WhiteCaps 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!
  • 10/16/2025
    Ashland Chamber MainStreet presents Witches Night Out! 4-7pm. More information to come!
  • 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
  • 10/18/2025
    City of Ashland’s Annual Harvest Fest! 11am-10pm. Hodgkins Park. Local farmers and crafters, play some games, enhoy 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. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 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
  • 10/19-21/2025
    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.
  • 10/25/2025
    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.
  • 10/28/2025
    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.
  • 10/31/2025
    Trick or Treating in Ashland.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.

 

October Monthly Happenings:

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2024 Events

  • 10/04-07/2024
    Lost Creek Adventures American Canoe Association Level 4 instructor certification course – Rough Water Weekend – Read more about certification or sign up.
  • 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.
  • 10/04/2024
    Join the Garland City Chamber Players for music that was written to be enjoyed. Piano Solo & Piano Four Hands. Featuring Neil Paynter & Neil Paynter. 7pm. New selection of music, suited for musicians and audience alike. We’re better than the radio! The performance is free, donations are always appreciated and help maintain the pianos and Salon. A light meal will follow the show. 509 3rd St. W.
  • 10/05/2024
    Vaughn Public Library: Yoga for Kids! with Christine Kegel. 11am. Ages 3-9yrs. 2nd floor Meeting Room. 502 Main St. W.
  • 10/05/2024
    Ashland High School Homecoming Dance. 7pm at Ashland High School. 1900 Beaser Ave.
  • 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.
  • 10/10/2024
    Chequamegon Bay Art Council’s The Gathering: Annual Members Art Show Opening Reception 5-7pm. 1 E. Bayfield St. Washburn.
  • 10/11/2024
    All Aboard the “Loose Caboose” Kids’ Fun Run! Calling all young adventurers aged 11 and younger for a FREE community-supported event! It’s time to lace up those sneakers, warm up those little legs, and get ready to race in our 1/2 or 1k foot race! Join us at Central Railyard Park from 5:30-7:30pm for a blast! Our course will take you on a journey around the Central Railyard Park Ballfields, behind the Bretting Center, and will be filled with fun surprises along the way. Enjoy tasty treats to refuel after your run. Kids will win a t-shirt! Pre-race registration starting at 5pm. 715-682-7059.
  • 10/12/2024
    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
    State Arm Wrestling at Lena’s Bar & Grill. For more information call 715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden.
  • 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.
  • 10/17/2024
    Chequamegon Bay Art Council’s The Gathering: Annual Members Art Show Guided Art Interaction 5-7pm. 1 E. Bayfield St. Washburn.
  • 10/17/2024
    Vaughn Public Library: Family Night-Harry Potter. 6-9pm. Potion Making, Cornish Pixie Jars, Holcrux Scavenger Hunt, and Creepy Sensory Bins. 502 Main St W.
  • 10/18/2024
    The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! Brett Jones Duo at 7:30pm at Alvord Theatre at Northland College. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 1411 Ellis Ave S.
  • 10/19/2024
    Fall Clean up for City of Ashland Residents! Republic Services will provide dumpsters at: 11th Ave W. between 3rd & 5th St. 8am-1pm, Civic Center Parking Lot 320 4th Ave W 8am-Noon, Stuntz Ave behind the old Ellis Fire Station 8am-Noon, and Public Works Facility 2020 6th St E. Must provide proof of residency. Examples of items to drop off for free: apliances without freon, no-food household trash, old patio sets, kitchen tables and chairs, nonpadded furniture, mattresses, couches, recliners. These next items are only accepted for a fee at the Republic Services Transfer Station-405 Industrial Park Rd. Appliances with freon-$40, Tires-Auto $20 each, Large truck tires $30 each, Electronics, fluorescent bulbs-prices vary. Construction/demolition material-$10/pickup; $30 single or double axel trailer. For more information call 715-682-7061.
  • 10/19/2024
    The Knights of Columbus will distributing winter coats for local children. As the weather starts to get cold, the Knights of Columbus raise their commitment to the community. 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 Lakeshore Drive East from 9am to noon. For more information call 715-682-9621.
  • 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
  • 10/22/2024
    Chequamegon Food Co-op: Cooking with Lars-Spring Rolls. Lars will walk you through how to make beautifully crafted spring rolls! It’s not as intimidating as it may look. Plus spring rolls are a great way to practice your knife skills. 5-7pm. 700 Main St. W. Click here to register. 
  • 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
    Join the Garland City Chamber Players for music that was written to be enjoyed. Violin & Piano duets and Piano Four Hands. Featuring Jaryd Traaholy, Neil Paynter & Andrew McInnes. 3pm. New selection of music, suited for musicians and audience alike. We’re better than the radio! The performance is free, donations are always appreciated and help maintain the pianos and Salon. A light meal will follow the show. 509 3rd St. W.
  • 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
    Garland City Consort invites you to celebrate spooky season with a selection of gothic & gloomy Baroque music. Make your way to the South Shore Brewery Taphouse, 532 West Bayfield Street in Washburn, 6pm  for great music in a fun and welcoming place. The performance is free and open to the public. The Taphouse welcomes outside food and well-behaved pets. Any donations to the Consort will help make music.
  • 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
    Trick or Treating in Washburn.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 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 4:30-6:30pm 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!!