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OCTOBER 2024

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2024 Events

  • 10/03-05/2024
    Cable Natural History Museum. Discovering Moss (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Spend a cozy autumn weekend at Forest Lodge learning about the identification and ecology of mosses and lichens with Professor Joe Rohrer, Biologist Mary Bartkowiak, and Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Emily Stone. The training begins at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and will engage students in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. All meals are included. Registration cost is $220 with lodging at the historic Gatehouse, and $160 for commuters. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by September 19 by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or go to cablemuseum.org. Cost is $25 member/$30 non-member. 22230 Garmisch Rd, Cable.
  • 10/04-05/2024
    Vaughn Public Library presents: Learn the Art and Craft of Telling your Story. 5-7pm(Oct.4), 9am-2pm(Oct.5) Just add water! Everyone has stories to tell, but crafting your experiences into powerful memories that you want to share, again and again, is an art. Join storytelling expert and producer of Love Wisconsin, a multimedia storytelling project of Wisconsin Humanities, for an interactive workshop that will help you share stories that celebrate your love for the Great Lakes. Registration coming soon! For more information click here or call 715-682-7060.
  • 10/04-06/2024
    Bayfield AppleFest!  Click here for more information.  Click here for a schedule of events  For more information, call 715-779-3335.
  • 10/04-07/2024
    Lost Creek Adventures American Canoe Association Level 4 instructor certification course – Rough Water Weekend – Read more about certification or sign up.
  • 10/04/2024
    Ashland High School Homecoming.  Parade on Main Street at 4pm.  Game at 7pm vs. Hayward at Weikal Field. 1104 3rd Ave E.
  • 10/05/2024
    Ashland High School Homecoming Dance. 7pm at Ashland High School. 1900 Beaser Ave.
  • 10/10/2024
    Chequamegon Bay Art Council’s The Gathering: Annual Members Art Show Opening Reception 5-7pm. 1 E. Bayfield St. Washburn.
  • 10/11/2024
    All Aboard the “Loose Caboose” Kids’ Fun Run! Calling all young adventurers aged 11 and younger for a FREE community-supported event! It’s time to lace up those sneakers, warm up those little legs, and get ready to race in our 1/2 or 1k foot race! Join us at Central Railyard Park from 5:30-7:30pm for a blast! Our course will take you on a journey around the Central Railyard Park Ballfields, behind the Bretting Center, and will be filled with fun surprises along the way. Enjoy tasty treats to refuel after your run. Kids will win a t-shirt! Pre-race registration starting at 5pm.  715-682-7059.
  • 10/11/2024
    WhistleStop Packet Pick-Up and  Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm.  Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm.  Music by Russ Darwin 4:30-7pm.  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot.  For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/12/2024
    26th Annual Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot. Music by the Ashland High School Jazz Band, Acoustic Relapse and Russ Darwin.   For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/12/2024
    WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest and Celebration!  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center parking lot. Time to be determined. Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” while sampling scores of microbrews (You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event). Then following MilkBone, the final celebrations when the WhiteCaps take center stage.  Pre-purchased tickets for the Blues and Brews Fest are $10 with the brew sampling and $15 at the door. $5 without the pre-purchased brew sampling and $10 at the door.  Not up for Brew tasting.  You are welcome to come to the tent and enjoy the sounds of MilkBone and the WhiteCaps.  Concessions will be available for purchase!
  • 10/12/2024
    New Day Advocacy Center presents: Harvest Hunt, Adult prize hunt. 1-4pm, Valhalla View Pub & Grub, 26490 Freedom Valley Dr. Washburn. $25 per person to register. Everyone will walk away with guaranteed prizes. All proceeds go directly to New Day Advocacy Center to support survivors. To register call 715-682-9566 or visit ndshelter.org
  • 10/12/2024
    State Arm Wrestling at Lena’s Bar & Grill. For more information call 715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden.
  • 10/15-17/2024
    The Timber Wolfe Alliance will be hosting the Great Lakes Wolf Symposium at Northland College.
  • 10/17/2024
    Chequamegon Bay Art Council’s The Gathering: Annual Members Art Show Guided Art Interaction 5-7pm. 1 E. Bayfield St. Washburn.
  • 10/18/2024
    The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! Brett Jones Duo at 7:30pm at Alvord Theatre at Northland College. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 1411 Ellis Ave S.
  • 10/19/2024
    Fall Clean up for City of Ashland Residents! Republic Services will provide dumpsters at: 11th Ave W. between 3rd & 5th St. 8am-1pm, Civic Center Parking Lot 320 4th Ave W 8am-Noon, Stuntz Ave behind the old Ellis Fire Station 8am-Noon, and Public Works Facility 2020 6th St E. Must provide proof of residency. Examples of items to drop off for free: apliances without freon, no-food household trash, old patio sets, kitchen tables and chairs, nonpadded furniture, mattresses, couches, recliners. These next items are only accepted for a fee at the Republic Services Transfer Station-405 Industrial Park Rd. Appliances with freon-$40, Tires-Auto $20 each, Large truck tires $30 each, Electronics, fluorescent bulbs-prices vary. Construction/demolition material-$10/pickup; $30 single or double axel trailer. For more information call 715-682-7061.
  • 10/19/2024
    Madeline Island Family Fall Festival is an annual event celebrating local art, fall colors and our community. The event features a farmer’s market, art vendors & food booths, artist demonstrations, vintage car show, (MAD I Metalworks), along with free activities for families including pumpkin decorating, bird house making, bird watching hike, face painting, balloon art, straw hay pile with prizes. Stop by local shops and restaurants to enjoy special activities and sales. 10am-3pm  For more information, call 715-747-2801, visit www.madelineisland.com
  • 10/19/2024
    Cable Natural History Museum.The Science of Nature. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom and backyard anytime between 10 a.m.– noon to participate in STEM activities. Activities are designed for kids in K-6 to do with their families. Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890.13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/19/2024
    Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen 24th Annual Banquet. Held at the AmericInn. Social hour at 5pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased through Wanda Hyde at 715-373-2088.
  • 10/19/2024
    Copper Falls State Park annual Candlelight Walk at Copper Falls 6-8 p.m. Visitors are invited to seek out the mysteries of the night as they hike along a one-mile stretch of candlelit trail where over 300 candle luminaries light the path. The full festivities will include a few warm-up activities including traditional campfire fun, goodies for sale, and some special guests. State Park Admission sticker is required. For more information call 715-274-5123.
  • 10/19/2024
    White Winter Winery: An Evening of Mystery & the Macabre 7- 9:30pm. Seeking a SPINE-TINGLING experience? Then prepare to be transported into the Gothic realm of the “Master of the Macabre” – EDGAR ALLEN POE! Poe’s dark, brooding tales have captivated readers for generations. Now you can experience the full power of his words brought to life through mesmerizing performances by critically acclaimed actors, Jan Lee & Tom Mitchell. This event is a must-attend for any fan of classic literature. Come! Let Poe’s HAIR RAISING narratives CHILL you to the bone!…HAUNTINGLY Good Cocktails & Refreshments will be available for purchase….IF YOU DARE! $40. Register. 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
  • 10/22/2024
    NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts a Cancer Support Group at Ashland Vaughn Public Library, second floor, Garland meeting room, 502 Main St. W. 11am-12pm. Providing opportunities for shared experiences. To educate by providing guest speakers that will talk about cancer related topics. For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
  • 10/23/2024
    Please join us for the Tamarack Health Harvest Festival! The Community Services Team at Tamarack Health is thrilled to invite you to our Harvest Festival! 3-7pm at Tamarack Health(1615 Maple Ln.) and Northwood Tech(2100 Beaser Ave). Rain or shine, this event is designed to bring our community together and showcase our facilities and services while promoting wellness and family-friendly activities. This collaborative effort includes partnerships with Northwood Tech, the public library, and local vendors. The festival will feature helath screenings, wellness booths, and educational resources to assist our community in living healthier lives. Families can enjoy a variety of activities, including face painting, pumpkin painting, and interactive booths. Additionally, the Harvest Festival will highlight the specialty services offered at Tamarack Health and provide an excellent opportunity to engage our community. We will also promote job openings within various departments, attracting potential canidates from our area. Join us for autumn crafts, lawn games, potato sack races, and much more! We look forward to celebrating health, wellness, and community spirit with you.
  • 10/24-27/2024
    Ashland High School Drama presents: Arsenic and Old Lace at the Ashland Highschool Auditorium. Thursday – Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are for sale at the door. 1900 Beaser Avenue.
  • 10/24-26/2024
    Home Expressions Christmas Open House.  Thursday 4-7pm; Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.
  • 10/25/2024
    Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting an open house Harvest Festival for all ages. FREE! 4:30-6:30pm. Food, games, crafts and pumpkin decorating! 701 Vaughn Ave. For more information call 715-495-7338.
  • 10/26/2024
    Craft Sale at Faith Lutheran Church in Mason. 9am-2pm. Home-made items such as: Holiday Decorations, Greeting Cards, Sewn Items, Woodworking, Local Honey & Food Items, Metal Ornaments and More!!!! Lunch will be available for purchase during the craft sale. 22505 Faith Church Rd., Mason.
  • 10/27/2024
    Glidden’s Pumpkin Rolling Contest 1pm at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden.  715-264-6900. 51 N Grant St, Glidden.
  • 10/30/2024
    Cable Natural History Museum. Pastel Painting—Explore Winter Landscapes. Use your own color photos of winter landscapes as inspiration to create unique pastel paintings on paper. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum, you’ll explore the art elements of value and color in your composition as you interpret the landscape, creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat paper surface. The instructor, professional artist Diana Randolph, will demonstrate these concepts and will share fascinating tips including how to use other tints of color instead of white when depicting snow! You’ll practice many pastel painting techniques by layering pigment on various types of pastel paper. You’ll have the opportunity to view the Museum’s current exhibit, “Anaamaagon: Under the Snow.” The supply list may be viewed online. Space is limited. Register by October 23 at cablemuseum.org or by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. $45 member/$50 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 10/30/2024
    Trick or Treating in Washburn.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 10/31/2024
    Benoit Cheese is having Trick or Treat at the Haus between 9am-5pm.  Stop in with your Ghosts or Goblins for some real cheese treats!  While you are here you can grab your spooky cravings such as; MUENSTER Cheese for the monster’s, LIVERWORST for the gutless mummies, BLOOD SAUSAGE for the Vampires and HEADCHEESE for you headless horsemen 23920 County Hwy F, Downtown Benoit next to the Avalon  3 miles off F & 2 look for the blue attraction signs!   www.benoitcheese.com 715-746-2561
  • 10/31/2024
    Trick or Treating in Ashland.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 10/31/2024
    New Day Advocacy Center and Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Trunk or Treat. 5-7pm, 301 Ellis Avenue. Come Trick or Treat with us, Everyone is welcome!

2023 Events 

 

  • 10/12/2023
    Witches’ NIGHT Out!! On historic Main Street of Ashland, from 4-7pm. Stop and shop at participating stores for specials and a chance to register for the grand prize. Downtown Retail Businesses will be open until 7pm!! For more information, call 715-682-2500 or visit www.visitashland.com.
  • 10/21/2023
    The Neighborly Bar presents: Early Trick or Treat with your fightfully fun vendors. Spooktacular Sales, Boos specials, win a cauldron of prizes. Festivities are from 1-4pm. 1301 Main St W, Ashland.
  • 10/23/2023
    Northland College Jazz ensemble presents: Jazz in the Woods, Concert at Sigurd Olson, Northland College 7pm. Free admission. Club seating and refreshments available. Northland College Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert that includes Swing, Latin, Rock, Bossa and More!
  • 10/28/2023
    Calling all spooktacular souls! The Washburn Chamber  Halloween Town Parade. Join us as we march down Washington Ave. at 2pm. The registration form those who would like to be in the parade can be found HERE. You must turn in the completed form with the $5 entry fee by Thursday, Oct. 26th. We can not guarantee same day registration will be available.
  • 10/31/2023
    Halloween Fun Night at the Ashland Middle School Dodd Gym, 5-7:30pm.  Games, prizes and fun presented by Boy Scout Troop 342.  grand march costume contest at 7pm.