01/10/2025
What's Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week.
• 01/10/2025
The Wisconsin Singers will be performing at the Ashland High School Auditorium, 1900 Beaser Ave. 7pm.
1/10-31/2025
Early bird ticketing now - January 31st for the Mother Son Party! Let's Glow Crazy! Party takes place on March 1, 6-9pm at the AmericInn in Ashland. Tickets are $25 if you purchase by January 31. To purchase tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-son-dance-party-tickets-1083151658769
• 01/11-12/2025
Special Olympics Invitational at Mt. Ashwabay. Mt. Ashwabay is proud to host this talented group of athletes. They will take part in downhill, snowboard, and snowshoe races. Saturday is registration and training. Sunday is race day!! Come cheer on the athletes! For more information, call 715-779-3227.
• 01/11/2025
Read with a Ranger at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Join a Park Ranger for story time followed by a craft. Geared for ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome! Every other Saturday at 10am. See you there! Other dates are: January 25, February 8 & 22 and March 8 & 22. 29270 Co Hwy G. 715-685-2645
• 01/11/2025
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. Dates are January 11th,18th, and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/12/2025
White Winter Winery: We all need a little humor and a little music to get through the dark days of winter! Every Sunday in January we will have an Open Mic Matinee on our warm and cozy porch. Do you play a bit of music? Are you a budding comedian or poet? Show us what you got. Mary Mack will be our host with Meadmaker Jon and friends providing a little musical interlude to keep the afternoon light and flowing. *Bloody Mary & Maple Mist Old Fashions specials during open mic! 3-5pm starting Jan 5th. Sign up by 3pm to get on the roster for open mic. 68323 Lea Street Iron River.
• 01/13/2025
The Chequamegon Area Choir invites you to join them for their 52nd Season! at St Louis Catholic Church in Washburn at 7pm. Registration starts at 6:30pm. No auditions necessary. All levels of musicianship for persons age 16+ are welcome. January 27 is the last day for registration! Visit www.cacvoices.com or Chequamegon Area Choir
• 01/14/2024
Our Lady of the Lake Bingo. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bingo starts at 6:30pm. The night ends with a progressive Black Out.
• 01/14/2025
Cable Natural History Museum: Backcountry Film Festival at the Sawmill Saloon The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the human-powered winter experience through film. Join us from 6:30-8:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, WI, to enjoy great films and support the Cable Natural History Museum’s educational programs. (Caution: some films may contain casual profanity and intense situations.) Register by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or go to cablemuseum.org. $10 member/$15 non-member. Pre-registration appreciated, but drop-ins welcome. 13505 US-63, Hayward.
• 01/15/2025
Virtual Cycling Demo 5-7pm at Bay City Cycles. For this FREE demonstration, join Mark Dryer with the Chequamegon Coasters cycling group for a demonstration of Zwift virtual indoor cycling. Mark will explain virtual riding, ride with the group live, and provide demos of solo rides and workouts. Try it out alongside him as well!
• 01/16/2025
The Sandbar: 1st Bingo Night of the New Year! Come B4 the game to get a seat and enjoy a Housemade Hot Buttered Rum and a bite to eat. We start at 6:30pm and play about 6 rounds followed by the final prize round. Prizes, hot drinks and a ton of fun! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 01/17-18/2025
The 17th Annual Big Water Film Festival will be live Jan. 17-18, 2025 at the Bay Theater in Ashland, and on-line 2 weeks after. There will be 20 films from U.S., Canada, Ireland and France. Tickets are $10 for a single block, $25 for the full weekend. 16th Annual Big Water Film Festival
• 01/17-19/2025
Ashland Youth Hockey: Battle By the Bay Tournament Series. 3 game guarantee – Trophies for first, second and consolation. Bay Area Civic Center. Sq**rt. 320 Depot Dr.
• 01/18-19/2025
Wisconsin State Free Fishing Weekend, no license required. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.dnr.wi.gov.
• 01/18/2025
Iron River Annual Fishin’ Chicks Ice Fishing Contest, at Moon Lake Park, from 8am-5pm. Only women compete, men can attend and assist. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness efforts. Check-In: Community Center ~ 8275 East Mill St, Iron River. Fishing: Moon Lake Park ~ County Hwy H. For more information on the contest go to: https://www.fishinchicks.org Contact us at [email protected]
• 01/18/2025
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. Dates are January 18th and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/18/2025
Northwoods Harness Club’s 36th Annual Sleigh & Cutter Rally at Northern Pines Golf & Events Center, Airport Road, Iron River. Free Sleigh Rides 10-11:30am. Exhibition 12-2:30pm. Raffle prizes & refreshments available. Sponsored by Iron River Chamber. Contact: [email protected]
• 01/18/2025
Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story in Concert. Join Laughing Fox, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, and special guests as they tell the stories of the Ojibwe people at The Backstage. Underlying the fascinating and delightful tales that have been passed down through generations, is the original music of Severin Behnen and Laughing Fox performed by the Blue Canvas Orchestra with drummer Nathan Gordon and singer Kevin Soulier. Storytellers Carolyn Gouge and Jim Pete round out the cast with Ella Goodwin. Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin is an original creation of Michael Charette, Severin Behnen, Jan Lee and several other key contributors, which debuted on the Big Top stage in 2021. Doors open with full bar & food available starting at 5:30pm. Sponsored in part by Apostle Islands Book Sellers. The Backstage is in the same building as the Big Top Box Office on the intersection of Highways 13 and J at the gateway to downtown Bayfield. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more information 715-373-5552. Click here for tickets.
• 01/19/2025
Ashland Ice Racing-Season Opener at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
Also check out:
**Open Skating at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesday nights and the outdoor rinks (one behind the Bay Area Civic Center and one on the East End of Ashland).
**Ashland High School Sporting Events - Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics and Wrestling https://heartonorth.org/public/genie/142/school/2518/
For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/