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.
• 05/19/2026
  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!
• 05/19/2026
  Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.  Katti Renik from Trout Unlimited.  Topic: Beaver vs. Trout: Casting Light on a Century-Old Controversy.  Her presentation will focus on the relationship between Beaver impact on streams and presence of trout. More info about her presentation to come!  Sponsored by The Superior Rivers Watershed Association! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alley in Ashland. Free and open to the public. Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, and good company! Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap/
• 05/20/2026
  Wildflower Walk – Cable Natural History Museum. 9:30am-12pm (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring by exploring the early-blooming wildflowers of St Peter’s Dome State Natural Area with Museum Operations Manager (and native plant enthusiast) Jenny Shanks. This northern mesic forest has some of the best wildflower diversity in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Register by: May 18. Register here.| Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Bring $5 cash to park at the USFS Morgan Falls Trailhead, and your favorite regional wildflower field guide, if desired. 53137-53699 Ashland Bayfield Road, Marengo.
• 05/20/2026
  25th Annual GFWC Ashland Monday Club and Ashland Beautification Council’s Plant Sale 11am-3pm at Mendard Park (Main Street & Chapple Ave). For sale: Annuals, perennials, herbs, baskets and more from Hauser’s Green House, Bayfield. Plant donations welcome. Drop off the day of the sale at the park. Please label plants. Proceeds go to enhance Menard Park and the Ashland Beautification Council. Questions call Mary Fall at 715-209-4881.
• 05/20/2026
  Monthly Grief Support Group – Regional Hospice Services and Palliative Care. 1-2:30pm. Third Wednesday of every month. This Grief Support group is free and open to the public. No reservation is required. Please join us! Regional Hospice Services offers a monthly group for community members looking for support as they work through the loss of a loved one. Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping. Together, we’ll help bring a sense of hope back into your life. For more information please call our Ashland office at 715-685-5151.
• 05/20/2026
  Community Coffee’s – The Backstage. 5pm. Free Admission. This event offers another opportunity for informal conversation and community connection. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.
• 05/20/2026
  Open Mic Night with Tim Heil – The Backstage. 6pm. Free Admission. This event will take place at The Backstage. Guests are welcome to perform or simply enjoy a night of local music and drinks. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.
• 05/20/2026
  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.
• 05/20/2026
  Let’s Paint at the Enrichment Center. Event by Nanas Paint Nook. 6-8pm. Bring all your creative juices to create and bring life to these 2 wood selections! The Summertime wood piece is 3D and fun to paint. The Hydrangeas are painted on a 9″ Wood Slice and I will help you with the beginning steps of creating these beautiful flowers. All supplies included in class fee. No refunds. Sign up here.| 400 Chapple Ave.
• 05/20/2026
  Chequamegon Reads: Book Discussion #1 – Bay City Bohemian Hall of Ashland. 6-7:30pm. It’s one big book club! Come and join us for the first of our Chequamegon Reads book discussions at Bohemian Hall in Ashland! We’ll have a discussion on this years Chequamegon Reads book, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. There will be snacks, and drinks available for purchase, as well as a guided discussion. Stop by our launch party on April 22nd for a free copy of the book! 319 11th Ave East.
• 05/20/2026
  The Alley – Karaoke. Every 3rd Wednesday. 8-11:30pm. Music by JD Bass. Karaoke Books will be out for signups 30 min before start time. Everyone attending may play the Spin to Win game. 808 Main Street West, Ashland.
• 05/21/2026
  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.
• 05/21/2026
  Family Night: Garden Party – Vaughn Public Library. 6-7pm. Flower bookmarks, Tie Dye (bring your own shirt), Seed Bombs, and Sensory Bins. 502 Main St. West.
• 05/21-23/2026
  18th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival.   For more information, call 715-682-2500 and visit www.birdandnaturefest.com.
• 05/22/2026
  Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. 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.
• 05/22/2026
  Live Music: Bentley and the Deal – The Alley. 6-9pm. Questions? Call 715-682-4200 or message us on Facebook| 808 Main Street West.
• 05/22-24/2026
  Time Warp presents: 2026 Tattoo Arts n Music Summit at the Bay Area Civic Center. Tattoos done on site, Body piercing, Vendors, Food, Art Galleries, Music, Performance, All ages, 21 to drink. 320 Depot Dr. Find Time Warp Tattoo on Facebook.
• 05/23/2026
  Ashland Farmer’s Market Opening Day! 8:30am-12:30pm. Saturdays from May 16th to Oct 10th. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More! New Location! Located at the public parking lot across from City Hall. 601 Main St W.
• 05/23/2026
  MIWP Forest Classroom: Annual MIWP Bird Hike – Big Bay Town Park. 8-10am. Free and open to the public! Meet at the Big Bay Town Park Pavilion. A hike for beginners and experts alike. You never know what we are going to see or hear! Bring binoculars and wear good waterproof footgear. Hike Leaders: Victoria Erhart, long time birder and MIWP Board Member and Peter Hudleston, Professor Emeritus of Geology, University of Minnesota. 2305 Big Bay Road, La Pointe. On Madeline Island.
• 05/23/2026
  Legends of the Bay Vol. 1 – MMA Event – Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. For ticket information contact 715-779-9437 or email concierge@legendarywaters.com.| 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff.
• 05/23/2026
  Exhibit Open House: The Wetland Way – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-12pm. Explore our newest exhibit! Discover how life thrives at the intersection of soil and water, and why we must care for these special places as they care for us. Refreshments will be served from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Free admission all day. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
• 05/23/2026
  Pollinator and Native Plant Sale – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-3pm. Help support the Cable Natural History Museum and its programs! Museum volunteers will be selling native plants—primarily those supporting pollinators—and annual, perennial, and vegetable plants in the Museum’s Outdoor Classroom. The sale will continue during our regular hours until the plants are gone. All proceeds benefit the Museum!  https://www.cablemuseum.org/plant-sale/| 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
• 05/23/2026
  Memorial Day Summer Kickoff Party – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 1-5pm. Kick off summer with a bang! Live Music, 2–5pm: Catch our very own mead maker, Jon, taking the stage with his band, Moss Creek! The Sound: Experience a soulful, foot-stomping blend of CRAB (Country, Rockabilly, Americana, and Blues). The Setlist: A killer mix of legendary classics and deep-cut “B-sides” that will keep you guessing. The Drink: Cool down with the world premiere of the Mead-jito! It’s our light, Mojito-inspired mead designed for ultimate summer refreshment. Sign up here.| 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
• 05/23/2026
  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
• 05/23/2026
  ABC Raceway presents Heartland Communications Military Appreciation night sponsored by the Ashland Chamber Of Commerce. Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday nights. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
• 05/23-24/2026
  The 5th Annual Beau Nemec Golf Tournament held at Chequamegon Bay Golf Course. 2-Person Golf Tournament. $330 Entry Fee Per Team. Must pay in advance. 60 teams To register contact Pat (715-292-4493). to pay by Venmo contact Trista (239-220-7568), Jarred (715-292-1423), or Sam (715-685-4787). 3000 Golf Course Rd.
• 05/23-24/2026
  Elder Rummage Sale. (Not open to vendors). The Red Cliff Elderly Dept. is hosting a weekend long rummage sale. Elders are welcome to bring and sell their own things. Anyone can BUY, but only Red Cliff Elders can SELL. To sign up for a table, please contact Sarah Tourdot, Elderly Services Director at 715-779-3706 | 37645 New Housing Rd, Bayfield.
• 05/24/2026
  Friends of Copper Falls presents a Brat Fry 10am – 3pm at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen. Brat Fry Fundraiser held at the Historic Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the Friends of CFSP General Fund.

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