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.
• 01/22/2026
  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.
• 01/22/2026
  Sushi Rolls Class – Chequamegon Food Co-Op. 5-6:30pm. Instructor: Lars Dukowitz. This favorite Japanese dish made with vinegar, rice and seafood was originally a fermented meal to preserve fish. Now a staple, try putting together this dish for a great sour-umami combo flavor. Cost: $15. 700 Main Street West. Register here: https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/
• 01/22-24/2026
  Cable Natural History Museum – Wild about Winter Ecology. (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Graduates of the Wisconsin Master Naturalist program and others are invited to spend a weekend learning about nature in winter with Master Naturalist Instructor Emily Stone and other experts. The training begins at 1pm on Thursday and will engage students in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities with experts near Washburn, WI. We’ll end by 1pm on Saturday. Check our website for updates on this year’s topics. All meals are included. Cost is $180 for commuters and $240 with two-night stay at a private lodge near Lake Superior. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by: January 7 Cost: $180 Commuter /$240 Residential. Members use code MEMBER to get a 10% discount. Sign up here!
• 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
• 01/23/2026
  Winter Frame Up – White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits. $50. 6-8pm. Choose from over 10 printed Winter Scenes. Bring it to life creating a 3D effect using crushed glass and glitter. 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. Purchase tickets here: www.wyldcreekboutique.com
• 01/24/2026
  30th Anniversary Bouchet Experience – White Winter Mead, Cider, and Spirits.  Join us in celebrating our monumental milestone as we commemorate 30 years of excellence in Mead with the unique and experiential opportunity. We are thrilled to offer an exciting chance for 4 lucky winners to spend the day creating our celebrated Bouchet. Bouchet, a style of mead where the honey has been caramelized before fermentation. This labor intensive process can take hours to achieve the perfect consistency in color and flavor. Winners will work with Meadmaster Jon to craft this special 2026 Bouchet that truly embodies our passion for mead. 68323 Lea St A, Iron River. More details and registration here: https://whitewinter.com/events/30th-anniversary-bouchet-experience/
• 01/24/2026
  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.  Other dates are January 31st.  Any questions email Ricky Bretting at rickybretting@gmail.com.  Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym!  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).
• 01/24/2026
  Throw ‘N Go Pottery Date Night – Hatch Clayworks. 4pm Join us for a one-time, all-inclusive, workshop! Great for curious beginners and visitors to Chequamegon bay! You create it, we finish it! A perfect date or friends night out! All you need to bring is closed toes shoes, a hair tie, and a good attitude. Here’s what you can expect: – 20 minutes of settling in, introductions and instruction – 2 hours, hands-on session at the wheel with small-group instruction – 10 minutes of light wrap up & clean up – All clay, tools & materials included – Select your glaze and we finish your piece for you! – Follow-up pickup of your finished piece in 2-4 weeks (shipping available at cost) – $50 per person. Visit www.hatchclayworks.com to register! 209 Main St East.
• 01/24/2026
  Landmark Conservancy & Mt. Ashwabay: Candlelight Snowshoe Hike and Nordic Ski. 6-8pm. Bring your friends and family for a magical adventure in the Northwoods! Candlelit luminaries will guide your way along a one-mile loop, groomed for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Participants are encouraged to grab a bite to eat or a beverage after their hike and enjoy a bonfire! Please bring your snowshoes or Nordic skis, warm winter clothing and footwear. There are bathrooms, snowshoe and ski rentals, food and beverages available at Mt. Ashwaybay.  Suggested donation: $10 per adult, $5 per child under 18 years of age, or $20 per family.   32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. For more information or to volunteer to set up and collect luminaries call Sara at 715-235-8850.  For more information and to pre-register visit https://landmarkwi.org/events/
• 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. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.

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