All things Christmas

All Things Christmas!
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Customer Appreciation Day and the Christmas Parade

• 12/07/2024
  Ashland retail merchants host “Customer Appreciation Day.” 9am-5pm.  Shop local and get bargains all day!  Double points for Shop Small Win Big.
• 12/07/2024
  Garland City of the North Christmas Parade at 4:30pm on Historic Main Street.  Click here for a registration form. Questions call 715-682-2500.
• 12/07/2024
  City of Ashland Community Tree Lighting at Pearson Plaza Park  5:45pm following the Christmas Parade.  A Holiday Village Event will take place 3pm-7pm near City Hall at Pearson Plaza and Otis Park. The Ashland Parks & Recreation team will be on hand with tree ornament making so you can create your own and place it on the Community Tree.  Free hot chocolate and cookies will be available for everyone in attendance.  New this year will be an Artisan Vendors Holiday Night Market in Otis Park. Also new this year will be local food trucks parked at City Hall.  Santa will be at Pearson Plaza for pictures after the Parade at approximately 5pm.  Music, lights, beer and hard cider along with lots of Community Cheer will all be there as well! Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Ashland Fire Department Toy Drive.
• 12/21/2024
  Ashland’s Merry Ole’ Christmas.  Come enjoy Ashland’s Main Street during the Christmas Season with a visit from Santa (11am-1pm), a wiener roast, and our traditional Sleigh or Wagon Rides during the day (11am-1pm), up and down Main Street. For more information call 715-682-2500.
• 12/21/2024
  Experience the magic of the season with our Christmas Lights & Hayride Nights! Join us for a merry ride through town in our festively decorated haywagon! Bundle up, sip hot cocoa, and sing along to your favorite carols as we enjoy the twinkling lights! Rides at 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30—just $5 per person or $20 per family! Seats are limited, so register early!  Individual tickets can be purchased online at https://shop.visitashland.net/15-chamber-store.  Family tickets need to be purchased by calling the Ashland Chamber 715-682-2500.  Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for a night of holiday cheer and warm memories!

Open Houses

• November 29-December 1: Country Blossoms Christmas Open House,  64715 Gilles Rd.  Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.  Weekdays 12noon-6pm.  Holiday containers, kissing balls, porch pots, holiday decor, Christmas trees and more.

PICTURES WITH SANTA/SANTA SIGHTINGS

• 11/30/2024
  Meet and Greet with Santa at The Union Boutique, 100 Main Street West.  10am-12pm.  Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa!  Cookies, drinks & a boutique deal!
• 12/07/2024
  Santa will be at the Community Tree Lighting  at 5pm after the Garland City of the North Christmas Parade.
• 12/11/2024
  Culvers will be hosting Santa -4-6pm.  Come take pictures, share your wish list, visit with your neighbors.
• 12/21/2024
  Ashland’s Merry Ole’ Christmas.  Come enjoy Ashland’s Main Street during the Christmas Season with a visit from Santa (11am-1pm) at One on One Hair Designing, a wiener roast, and our traditional Sleigh or Wagon Rides during the day (11am-3pm), up and down Main Street. For more information call 715-682-2500.

CHRISTMAS BAZAARS

NOVEMBER

• 11/23/2024
  Saron Lutheran Church Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, 517 9th Ave West, 9am-1pm. A winter wonderland of holiday gifts, decor, products and baked goods from local crafters and vendors. Coffee and goodies & lunch available. Call Kris at 715-746-2266 for more information.
• 11/23/2024
  The Gathering Barn. The Holiday Event of the Season! 9am-1pm. Over 25 vendors. Food Trucks outside. 50467 State Hwy 13.
• 11/30/2024
  “Hometown Holiday” in Glidden – From 11am to 4pm start at the GADC headquarters at the Jacobs Town Hall where you will receive all your information, raffle tickets, and Santa Run Cards for the day’s events; such as, the Craft Fair, music in the street all day, free Christmas family or individual photos, raffles, Santa Run from 11am -4pm featuring our local businesses and the Kids Beary Crafty Corner (held at the Assembly of God church in Glidden).  Santa will be arriving around 1pm and the Santa Paws Parade will be starting at 5:15pm from the star on the hill to the Town Hall, followed by raffle drawing at the Jacobs Town Hall.  For more information visit www.gliddenwi.org
• 11/30/2024
  Crossroads Outreach Center, Inc. ThanksGiving Vendor/Craft Festival & Market. 10am-3pm. Vanguard Worship, raffles, Journey Photography, games and fun! 20+ vendors & non profits. Bretting Center. 400 4th Ave W. For more information call Carleen 715-765-0566.

DECEMBER

• 12/07/2024
  Don’t miss this years Holiday Bazaar at the Presbyterian Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, 9am-12 noon. Cookies, candy, crafts and much more!
• 12/07/2024
  Artisan Vendors Holiday Night Market in Otis Park.   3-7pm
• 12/07/2024
  Butternut’s Christmas in the Village. 9am-4pm. Other festivities at the Park after.  The American Leagion Auxiliary Meat and Basket Raffle and music with Twisted Wisker 4-7pm.
• 12/07/2024
  The Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center invites you to a homemade holiday bazaar. 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. Please note the vendor registration has filled. For questions, please contact Donna at 715-685-2659.

EVENTS – MUSIC

• 11/30/2024
  Flourish’s Wreath making classes begin at 9am. It’s that time of year again! We are offering 2 hour time slots to come in and make your own Christmas wreath. The $25 includes your wire frame and all greens(extra charge for extra large) There will be bows and ribbons, pinecones, shiny ornaments, and pretty berries for purchase:). Register. 1314 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 2.
• 12/01/2023
  102nd Annual Community Christmas Concert, at 4pm at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, Ashland.  Free and open to the public.
• 12/06/2024
  Chequamegon Area Choir presents the 52nd Annual Christmas Concerts, “Never Been a Night Like This”. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Concert starts 7:30pm. 311 13th Street W. For more information visit www.cacvoices.com
• 12/07/2024
  Flourish’s Create a Christmas Porch Pot beginning at 10am. This class will be a $25 deposit to hold your space. The charge will depend on what you choose. I will have several porch pots to choose from. Large tins, plastic, metal buckets, ceramic. Or you can bring your own! Big selection of greens, twigs, decorative branches, pine cones, bows and glitz! You will have a time slot to choose from when you register. 1314 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 2.
• 12/07/2024
  Christmas with the Consort.  An Afternoon of Harpsichord Quartets. The Club, 3 W. Bayfield St. Washburn. 3pm.
• 12/07/2024
  Camp Benesi Christmas at the Bohemian Hall, 319 11th Ave East.  Enjoy dinner, live music, tons of raffles and door prizes.  Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm.  All proceeds cenefit Camp Cenesi, a local non-profit that aids Veterans and Gold Star Families.
• 12/07/2024
  White Winter Winery presents A Dickens of a Christmas! Dinner from 6-10 pm. Jan Lee and Tom Mitchell, local actors, breathe life into their adaptation of Charles Dicken’s, A Christmas Carol. Guests enjoy a five course Victorian-style meal paired with White Winter Winery mead, ciders, and spirits. A Dickens of a Christmas is a fundraiser for the Iron River Library. Seating limited. Tickets on sale now.  For more information visit whitewinter.com/events or call 715-372-5656. 68323A Lea St., Iron River, Wisconsin.
• 12/07/2024
  Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Holiday Harmonies”. Northland College Alvord Theatre at 7:30pm. For more information go to www.chequamegonsymphony.org 
• 12/08/2024
  Chequamegon Area Choir presents the 52nd Annual Christmas Concerts, “Never Been a Night Like This”. St Louis Catholic Church, Washburn. Concert starts 4pm. 707 Washington Ave, Washburn. For more information visit www.cacvoices.com
• 12/13/2024
  The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! The Messiah Concert at 7:30pm at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Free! 201 Lake Shore Dr E.
• 12/15/2024
  White Winter Winery: Christmas Charcuterie. Just in time for your Christmas gatherings! 1-3pm. Expert instructions by Yes, Cheese to help you build your own enticing Charcuterie Tray!  The class includes cheeses, meats, and treats with instruction and a glass festively warmed & spiced Glogg. $45 Large Tray $35 Medium Tray. Register. 68323 Lea Street Iron River.
• 12/16/2024
  Ashland High School Winter Concert 6:30pm in the Ashland High School Auditorium, For more information, 715-682-7089.
• 12/17/2024
  Ashland Middle School Winter Concert 2-3:30pm in the Ashland Middle School Dodd Gym Stage.
• 12/19/2024
  Marengo Valley School Winter Concert, 62408 St. Hwy. 112, at 9am & 1pm. For more information, call 715-278-3286!

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Christmas Trees:

• Our Lady of the Lake Christmas Tree Sale – Starting November 23.  Open Saturday & Sundays 10am-5pm and Monday-Friday 3-6pm Closed on Thanksgiving!
• Country Blossoms 64715 Gilles Rd.

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• Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive.   Sign up: November 15- December 11.  To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 11th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. Toys will be distributed on December 17 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052.
• Salvation Army Bell Ringing.  Salvation Army Bell Ringing will begin November 25 and run through December 24th at Ashland Super One.  Ashland Wal-Mart  location will begin Saturday November 25 – December 22.   If you are interested in ringing at Ashland Super One call 715-292-7656 or Wal-Mart call 715-209-1127 or 845-721-4729.
• Northwood Tech Alumni Association’s 34th annual Love Lights ceremony will be held IN PERSON at Northwood Technical College, on December 4th on the Ashland campus at 6pm. Honor your loved ones—deceased, living, service members, and beloved pets—by sponsoring  a Love Light bulb that will adorn the evergreen tree near the main entrance of the Northwood Technical College – Ashland campus. This fundraiser and ceremony are sponsored by the Northwood Technical College – Ashland Alumni Association with all proceeds going to scholarships for Ashland students. Completed forms should be submitted by Friday Nov. 22nd. For more information call 715-682-4591.