What’s Happening this Week!

• 05/18-28th/2026
  PB&J Drive – Sponsored By & Drop Off Locations: Ashland Ford Chrysler, and Holden Insurance Agency. PB&J Drive helps feed local kids and families during the summer months when school meals aren’t an option. Suggested items: Peanut Butter, Alternative Butter, Jelly, and Jam. The Brick – four locations: Ashland, Cable, Cornucopia, and Mellen. Peanut butter is one of the most frequently requested items by food banks because it is kind-friendly shelf-stable, and protein-rich. Two Ashland drop-off locations: 28715 US Hwy 2 and 803 Lake Shore Dr W.
• 05/26/2026
  Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 11am-12pm. Join us for a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others impacted by cancer. Open to patients and caregivers alike, our monthly group features guest speakers covering topics such as coping with fear, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope, and more. Where: Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI (Stockton Island meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004.
• 05/26/2026
  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!
• 05/27/2026
  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.
• 05/28/2026
  Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. Old Grade Road to Snake Trail Road, (3.7 miles, shuttle vehicles*. *No pets allowed on shuttled hikes. 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/
• 05/28/2026
  TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 05/29/2026
  Coffee Conversations with Garry – The Backstage. 8:30am. Free Admission. Community members are invited to connect with Garry Schalla and members of the Ashwabay Alliance with no speeches or agenda, just conversation and connection. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.
• 05/29/2026
  Garden Talk Live form Bayfield in Bloom – Bayfield Lakeside Pavillion. 10:30am-1pm. For two decades, Larry Meiller has kicked off the spring season on the shores of Lake Superior. This year is truly special: Join us for Larry’s final Bayfield in Bloom broadcast before his retirement. 2 Front St. Bayfield.
• 05/29/2026
  Ambleside School of Ashland presents the third annual Shakespeare Festival, at 3pm, located in the Summit Church, 400 Salem Drive.  Tickets $5 each or $10 for family. Tokens available for fun activities10 for $5. Tokens can be used to purchase food and drink and to play a variety of outdoor games. 400 Salem Drive.
• 05/29/2026
  Trivia Night – The Sandbar. 6:30-8pm. Meet up with your friends and join us for Quizband Trivia Night. Think & Drink specials, prizes and it’s free to play! Teams of 2-6 people. Two rounds and a whole lot of fun!  2521 Lake Shore Drive W
• 05/29/2026
  Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
• 05/30/2026
  What’s Underfoot – Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. 10am – 4pm. Have you ever wondered why Duluth is so rocky? Or why the Apostle Islands have sea caves? Stop by the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and explore Lake Superior Region geology and learn about what makes our area so special! This pop-up exhibit will have a table with rocks from all over the region displayed for you to examine and learn about. Ranger Juniper will be on hand to answer your geology questions! Contact: Juniper Silvola. Email: juniper.silvola@usda.gov. Phone: 715-685-2654. | 29270 Co Hwy G
• 05/30/2026
  URSA Late Models at the ABC Raceway. Grand Stands open at 5pm. Racing starts at 7pm. Call 715-209-2102 with questions or check out www.abcraceway.com for more info. 62361 Butterworth Road.
• 05/31/2026
  Digimon TCG Monthly Tournament – Play Unplugged. 5pm. $10. Test your digiskills in a more competitive environment! Three rounds, tons of prizes!  307 Main St W
• 05/31/2026
  Blessing of the Fleet – Memorial Park. 1pm. All boats in the Chequamegon Bay area are invited to participate in the ecumenical service and Blessing Ceremony. The service begins at 1pm in Memorial Park in Bayfield. From there, the clergy proceeds to the City Dock to begin the Blessing of the fleet. All are welcome at this event. Boaters with questions concerning participation in this historic parade should contact the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau at 715-779-3335.
• 05/31/2026
  Ashland Baseball: Grand View Tigers vs. Ashland Merchants. 1:30pm. Pufall Field. 901 11th Ave East.

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