What’s Happening this Week!
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December 6, 2025
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November 13, 2026
What’s Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week
- 12/06/2025
Ashland Youth Hockey. PeeWee 3A tournament at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 Depot Dr - 12/06/2025
Ashland retail merchants host “Customer Appreciation Day.” Shop local and get bargains all day! Double points for Shop Small Win Big. 9am-5pm. - 12/06/2025
United Presbyterian Congregational Church – Holiday Bazaar. Christmas Cookies! Vintage Treasures! 9am-noon. 214 Vaughn Ave. - 12/06/2025
Friends of the Center invite you to a homemade Holiday Bazaar at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am -2pm. You’ll find locally made gifts for everyone on your list. Artisan soaps, decorations for your home, holiday treats and so much more. Special deals in the store this day and light concessions will also be available. - 12/06/2025
Neighborly Bar – Brick by Brick. 11am – 5pm. Located at the Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main St W. Fundraising event for The Brick Ministries. Come take a chance at winning a dazzling 8 foot, pre-lit, color changing Christmas Tree Decorated with $1000 CASH! Huge Basket Raffle and Many Other Prizes. Need not be present to win! - 12/06/2025
HLC Hooves of Joy – Christmas Open House. 12-4pm. Pictures with Santa, Hot Chocolate Bar, Local Vendors, Bake Sale, Christmas Cookie Decorating. 65395 Highland Road. Contact: Sierra at 715-979-1679 - 12/06/2025
Join us at The Landing for our 5th Annual Dinner with Santa! This will be a fun & festive evening filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and a visit from the big man himself – Santa Claus! Bring the whole family to enjoy a cozy dinner, crafts, and plenty of photo opportunities. Santa will be available all evening to take photos, hear Christmas wishes, and spread a little North Pole magic before the big day! Reservations are seated in 1.5-hour time blocks. Reservations are required and seating is limited To reserve your table, please call our event line at 715-201-2230 or fill out the reservation form here: https://www.thelandingwi.com/dinner-with-santa-reservations - 12/06/2025
2nd Annual Holiday Tree Decorating at Bayfield Fish Hatchery Presented by the Friends of the R.D. Pike Building. 83875 Hwy. 13, Bayfield. 3:30-5:30pm. Come help decorate the tree, listen to holiday music and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and cookies. Lights will be turned on at twilight. For more info on Friends of the R.D. Pike Building visit https://www.friendsofrdpike.org/ - 12/06/2025
Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area. The Big Chill. 4pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. Bundle up and bring your appetite—it’s time for the BIG CHILL Chili Cookoff! Now in its fourth year, this family-friendly event has quickly become a winter tradition where neighbors, friends, and chili enthusiasts gather to celebrate community, good food, and cozy fun. Whether you’re entering your best pot of chili or simply coming to taste and vote, you’ll enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, warmth, and plenty of activities for all ages. Snow or no snow, the Big Chill is the place to be! Tickets: Family Pass $30 / Adults $10 / Kids $5. More information here. - 12/06/2025
Garland City of the North Christmas Parade at 4:30pm on Historic Main Street. - 12/06/2025
Christmas Tree Lighting in Pearson Plaza at 6pm following the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Parade. Hot cocoa & cookies, ornament decorating, a classic performance by Golden Era Jazz and visit with Santa. Questions call 715-682-7071. - 12/06/2025
The Chequamegon Food Coop will be giving away hot nuts and hot chocolate during the parade. 700 Main St. W. - 12/06/2025
The Alley After the Parade Party. Parade entrants bring in your official parade number and receive 1 free appetizer and soda. Shane Nelson Band playing 6-10pm. Buy 1 pizza and get the 2nd one half off, $3 rail alcohol, buy 1 pint of beer and get the 2nd one half off! All happening at The Alley, 806 Main Street West. - 12/06/2025
White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits – Dickens of a Christmas. The Holiday Tradition Continues! Listen to a delightful night of Readers’ Theater! Jan Lee and Tom Mitchell will regale you with a spirited dramatic reading of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’. During the reading enjoy a four course Victorian-style meal and Meadmaker Jon’s selection of White Winter meads, ciders, and spirits to complement each course. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner at 7pm. Tickets: $90. Seating for only 60. Proceeds benefit Iron River Library. Location: White Winter Winery, 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. More details including sign up here. - 12/07/2025
Hatch Clayworks – 8 week beginning Throwing Class. 12-3pm. 209 Main St E. Each Sunday December 7th to February 1st. $35/week. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com - 12/07/2025
103rd Annual Community Christmas Concert, at 4pm at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, Ashland. Featuring music to usher in the Advent season by area churches, community choirs and area high school and college musicians. Free and open to the public. - 12/08/2025
Launch Your Future at Northwood Tech. 1-6pm. Ashland Campus. 2100 Beaser Ave. Stop by the Ashland Campus for the info, support, and inspiration you need to reach your goals. Come and go as you please, enjoy winter treats, and enter to win a grand prize as you get ready to launch your future! One-on-one assistance with: program offerings, applying for admission, financial aid, class registration, and campus tours. - 12/08/2025
Candle Making at BLOOM. Event is at 6pm. Located 104 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield. Reservations are required due to limited space. Secure your spot at bloominbayfield.com - 12/09/2025
Lake Superior Elementary Winter Concert. 12:15pm in the gym. 1101 Binsfield Rd. For more information, 715-682-7089. - 12/09/2025
Northwood Tech – Career Seminars. Fall Term 2025. 2pm – 4pm. Info and registration here. - 12/09/2025
Our Lady of the Lake Bingo. Doors open at 5:30pm Bingo starts at 7pm. Last game Progressive Black Out! 201 Lake Shore Dr - 12/09/2025
Sled Paint Party hosted by the Enrichment Center. 400 Chapple Ave. 6-8:30pm. $38 cost. What Sled will you paint? Join us in December for these cute 18″ wood sleds with 4 cute designs to choose from. All designs will be sketched out for you. Bring a friend and let’s paint! All supplies included in cost. Limited spots! - 12/10/2025
Birch Haven Senior Living – Open House. 218-222 22nd West Avenue. Come tour and meet our new management team! Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and sweet trets will be available. - 12/10/2025
Where Stress Lives: Neck, Head, and Jaw Relief. 6-7:30pm. Instructor: Jill Gibbon, PWR Physical Therapy, Learn how stress shows up as neck pain, headaches and jaw tension – and what you can do about it. This class offers simple tools to ease existing discomfort and prevent future tension. Contact John Adams: 715-682-8251. Cost: Free but call to reserve your spot or go online here. - 12/10/2025
Festive Holiday Bingo at The Sandbar, 6:30-8pm. Join us for our Festive Holiday Bingo Night. Wear your favorite holiday sweater or festive outfit—ugly, sparkly, silly or chic, we love it all! Prizes each round, drink specials, snacks and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come B4 to get a bite to eat and a seat. 2521 West Lake Shore Dr. - 12/11-13/2025
The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Here’s A Health To The Holidays at The Backstage. 7pm. More info here. - 12/12/2025
Marengo Valley School Winter Concert, 62408 St. Hwy. 112, at 9am & 1pm. At elementary school commons. For more information, call 715-278-3286! - 12/12/2025
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Chequamegon Area Choir: Yuletide Carols. 7:30pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 311 13th Street W. Tickets at door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under FREE. - 12/12-13/2025
Wild Rice Retreat – Annual Holiday Artisan Market. This beloved event showcases our thriving community of local artists and makers, along with nourishing bites, mulled wine, hot cider, and live music. We invite you to share in the holiday cheer with wreath making, cookie decorating and ornament crafting, while also finding heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. This event is free to the public.
The event schedule is: Friday, Dec 12, 4pm – 7pm; Saturday, Dec 13, 11am – 4pm. - 12/13/2025
Ashland Winter Market at the Plaza Park, 10am-2pm. This quaint little market has some wonderful vendors. You’ll find pottery, hand brooms, linen and wool stuffed animals, original art, hand dipped candles, soaps, homemade candies, herbal salves, and more! We will also have a fire and caroling throughout the day as well. Hope to see you there! - 12/13/2025
Hometown Christmas Market at the Bohemian Hall. Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping at the Hometown Christmas Market! Browse a wonderful variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal goodies — perfect for everyone on your list. Enjoy a delicious lunch available for purchase while you shop, and let the Ashland High School Volleyball Team take care of your gift wrapping! Come support local businesses, enjoy great food, and get into the holiday spirit — all in one cheerful stop! 319 11th Ave E. - 12/13/2025
Event Horizon – Holiday Market: 12-4pm. 612 Beaser Ave., 2nd floor. Magical, Mystical, & Metaphysical Makers & Artists Market: Join us at Event Horizon for an intimate and special makers market. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, something intentional, something one of a kind this holiday season, be sure to come see what we have to offer. Each market will have 10 magical makers including jewelry, paintings, Lake Superior beach glass art, crystals & stones, Astrology themed items, items for your Spiritual practices, and more. Please keep in mind this market is on the 2nd floor of the building and there is not an elevator. Follow Sacred Soul Care with Theresa Solomon.. Contact Theresa for vendor info 715-503-3301 there are still a few spots available for both dates - 12/13/2025
Hatch Clayworks Throw n’ Go: the ultimate beginner-friendly pottery wheel night. 6-8pm. You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! $50/person Register at www.hatchclayworks.com 209 Main Street East - 12/13/2025
United Presbyterian Congregational Church. Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra: Winter Cheer! 7pm at the United Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave. - 12/13/2025
An Old-Fashioned Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. 1pm-4pm. At the Mason Ambulance Building 24450 Cty Hwy E. Mason, WI 54856. Children will enjoy: Photos with Santa – bring your camera! – Hot chocolate and cookies, making ornaments to decorate Christmas Trees, Listening to Holiday music, and much more! Sponsored by the Mason Area Historical Society. This event is free. For more information or if you want to help, call Marian at 715-765-4554. - 12/14/2025
Culvers will be hosting Santa in our store! 11am-2pm. Come take pictures, share your wish list, and visit with your neighbors. 2101 Lakeshore Drive E. - 12/14/2025
Hatch Clayworks – 8 week beginning Throwing Class. 12-3pm. 209 Main St E. Each Sunday December 7th to February 1st. $35/week. Sign up at www.hatchclayworks.com - 12/14/2025
St. Louis Catholic Church. Chequamegon Area Choir: Yuletide Carols. 7:30pm 707 Washington Ave, Washburn. Tickets at door: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students / Kids 10 & Under FREE. - 12/14/2025
Summit Church asks you to join them for a free Christmas Concert with nationally recognized christian band Cloverton. The Christmas story in music with amazing worship. Compassion international will be joining as well as other special guests. Bring the entire family. Come check it out. Doors open at 6pm. 400 Salem Drive.
For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/