What’s Happening this Week!

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

• 01/17-25/2026
  Dark Sky Star Bright Festival, Bayfield.  For more information on the week long list of events please visit friendsoftheapostleislands.org or bayfield.org.!
• 01/22-25/2026
  The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: Rehearsal for Murder.  An exhilarating mystery by the creators/writers of “Murder She Wrote” and “Columbo,” which promises to leave you laughing and guessing “who did it” all the way through!  Evening shows 7pm. Sunday matinee shows 2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org

• 01/25/2026
  Pancake Breakfast – Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 8:30-11am. Stop in for a delicious hot breakfast and a big money raffle! Hosted by Knights of Columbus. 201 Lake Shore Dr E.
• 01/25/2026
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Green flag flies at 11:30.  See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page.
• 01/25/2026
  Recreation and Fitness Resources/Bayfield Rec Center:  Water Polo at the Bayfield Rec Center pool. 3-4:30pm on Sundays.  Potluck to follow. Beginners welcome!  140 S Broad St, Bayfield.  715-779-5408
• 01/27/2026
  Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Bingo, 5:30pm doors open – 6:30pm Games Begin. Progressive Black Out! Get out of the cold and enjoy some fun and warm company!
• 01/28/2026
  Strong through the Shift: Muscle and Peri-Menopause Class. Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 6-7:30pm. Instructor: Jill Gibbon, PT, Owner PWR Physical Therapy Discover how strength training supports your body through peri-menopause – boosting energy, bone density, and confidence. This class blends science, movement and empowerment in a welcoming space. 700 Main Street West. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/
• 01/29/2026
  Loom Beading – New Day Advocacy Center. 2-4pm. Join us, survivors of Domestic Abuse or Sexual Assault, in the empowering journey of beading. Discover the therapeutic power of creating intricate patterns with your hands while connecting with a community of resilient individuals. Unwind, express yourself, and acquire a valuable new skill in a supportive environment. Let’s weave together resilience and beauty as we embark on this transformative journey. 301 Ellis Ave S.
• 01/29/2026
  Clarinet Solitaire w/ Joel Glickman – Vaughn Public Library. 6-7pm. Featuring the works of Niccolo Paganini, Johann Sebastian Bach, Igor Stravinsky, and Libby Larson. 618 Beaser Ave.
• 01/29/2026
  Ashland High School Hockey – Bay Area Civic Center. Ashland VS. Lakeland. 7pm. 320 Depot Dr
• 01/30/2026
  Lost in The Woods Improv – Big Top-The Backstage. 7pm. Fast, furious, and hilarious! Be prepared to laugh more than you ever have in an hour and a half. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Booking and info: https://purchase.bigtop.org
• 01/30-31/2026 – 02/01/2026
  Ashland Youth Hockey – Squirt 3A and Ashland Bantam 3A – Bay Area Civic Center. **Pending** BTM/SQT Tourney. Time and date TBD. Jan 30th or Jan 31st or Feb 1st. 320 Depot Dr.
• 01/31/2026
  20th Annual Mt. Ashwabay Summit Race – Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area. The Ashwabay trail system winds through stands of maple, birch, and hemlock before climbing to a high ridge overlooking Lake Superior. The courses offer both challenge and charm, creating an experience that blends endurance with scenery only the Bayfield Peninsula can offer. Race Options for 2026: 15k or 30k classic or skate, 30k Skiathlon (15k classic + 15k skate, a rare Midwest opportunity). Youth Races: Middle school (3.5k) and high school (7k). College Division: MCSA teams competing in a scored skiathlon, with options for 15k/30k skate or classic. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. More details here: https://ashwabaysummitskirace.com/
• 01/31/2026
  Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9-10am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. This is an introductory basketball program.  The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways.  This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department.   Any questions email Ricky Bretting at rickybretting@gmail.com. Halftime performances are February 5 when the Girls Varsity takes on Cumberland (7pm start time) and February 6 when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/31/2026
  Ashland Youth Hockey – Squirt 3A – Bay Area Civic Center. **Pending** Ashland VS. Lakeland. First game: 11am. Second game: 1:30pm.
• 01/31/2026
  Second Annual Bluemoon Community Ball – Bayfield Rec Center. Come shake it out with the whole community! This is a night of great music and fun dancing, open to all ages and all persuasions. Music starts at 7pm at the Bayfield Pavilion, there will be a cash bar on site. All proceeds benefit the Bayfield Rec Center! Tickets are $5-$50+ on a sliding scale, you choose what to pay and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Tickets will be available at the door, no pre-sales. 2 East Front St, Bayfield.
• 02/01/2026
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Green flag flies at 11:30am.  See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page.
• 02/01/2026
  Fishlicker Improv fun-raising benefit for The Bohemian Hall – The Bohemian Hall. 1:30-4pm. Food, fun, music, raffles, and prizes. For more information: 715-209-4650. 319 11th Ave E.

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