Discover the pulse of our vibrant community through a diverse array of exciting local events in the Chequamegon Bay area. From festive celebrations of our culture, art classes to live music and more, there's something for everyone in Washburn. Join us in making memories, honoring traditions, and connecting with the community as we come together to enjoy our unique area. Check out our calendar of local events to stay in the know and experience the heart of Chequamegon Bay.
Join storyteller Tracy Chipman in the spooky basement of the Washburn Public Library Oct. 28th at 6pm for Old Bony Legs and the Haunted Graveyard – a collection of ghostly stories fresh from graveyards around the world!
Grab a pumpkin & get creative for the Washburn Hardware & Sport Pumpkin Carving Contest. There are 2 youth categories (scariest, cutest), an adult category (overall design) & NEW this year is the business category, so everyone can participate! Pumpkins must be dropped off at the store on Tuesday, Oct. 29th during business hours. Pumpkins will be ...
Washburn Hardware and Sport is offering a FREE clinic open to everyone for some basic bicycle knowledge and basic maintenance techniques by our very own ERIC! We will limit this first course to 1-hour and cover some of those basic bike things we all want to know more about. Tires, chains, basic bike adjustments and ...
Come to Washburn on Wednesday, Oct. 30th for Gate Night. This is when Trick-or-Treating takes place in Washburn.
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area of the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun. It’s a great ...
Spooky Bingo is back at the Sand Bar on October 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. Bingo cards are $2 each. Come in costume and get a FREE card. They play 5-7 rounds. There will be drink specials & fun prizes! Halloween fun. Come early for a bite to eat!
This popular destination is beloved by local community members and visitors alike, and needs a little extra care. Bayfield Area Trails is teaming up with Landmark Conservancy and the Town of Bayview on this project. Date & Time: Friday, November 1st at 9 am until 3 pm: volunteers are welcome to help for whatever time fits their schedule. ...
Join us for a tranquil evening dedicated to the enchanting world of aromatherapy! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the transformative power of essential oils and learn how to harness their benefits for your mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore the unique notes carried by various essential oils, from uplifting citrus to grounding woods, ...
ST. FRANCIS ANNUAL BAZAAR Win $3,000, Bingo, Prizes, Dutch Auctions, Kids Games, Food Sunday, November 3rd. Legendary Waters Community Center
Sunday, Nov 3 (daylight savings), at 11 am. Bring your gloves and loppers and let's get ready for a Snowy Winter!
Give the gift of health to yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. October 1st: Washburn St. Louis School 3-6 pm October 8th: Bell Town Hall 10-12 October 9th: Port Wing First Lutheran Church 10-12 October 10: Iron River Community Center 10-12 October 11: Washburn St. Louis School 10-12 October 15: Bayfield Recreational Center ...
The Be on Board program is a comprehensive 4-session training series designed to empower individuals interested in, or currently serving on nonprofit boards. Each session features expert-led trainings on essential board member duties including legal and human resources responsibilities, financial management, and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within board governance. Dinner will be ...
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area of the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun. It’s a great ...
Give the gift of health to yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. October 1st: Washburn St. Louis School 3-6 pm October 8th: Bell Town Hall 10-12 October 9th: Port Wing First Lutheran Church 10-12 October 10: Iron River Community Center 10-12 October 11: Washburn St. Louis School 10-12 October 15: Bayfield Recreational Center ...
Give the gift of health to yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. October 1st: Washburn St. Louis School 3-6 pm October 8th: Bell Town Hall 10-12 October 9th: Port Wing First Lutheran Church 10-12 October 10: Iron River Community Center 10-12 October 11: Washburn St. Louis School 10-12 October 15: Bayfield Recreational Center ...
Give the gift of health to yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. October 1st: Washburn St. Louis School 3-6 pm October 8th: Bell Town Hall 10-12 October 9th: Port Wing First Lutheran Church 10-12 October 10: Iron River Community Center 10-12 October 11: Washburn St. Louis School 10-12 October 15: Bayfield Recreational Center ...
Give the gift of health to yourself, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. October 1st: Washburn St. Louis School 3-6 pm October 8th: Bell Town Hall 10-12 October 9th: Port Wing First Lutheran Church 10-12 October 10: Iron River Community Center 10-12 October 11: Washburn St. Louis School 10-12 October 15: Bayfield Recreational Center ...
We Invite you to Give Thanks! Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 7th from 5:00-6:30pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 231 W 5th Street, Washburn, WI. Takeout is available. Freewill offering with proceeds to go to Messiah's Heaven’s Helping Hands Relief Outreach. Call the church at 715-373-5378 for more information. ...
The Bay Area Film Society along with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa focus on National Native American Heritage Month with a special screening of "Sugarcane". This 2024 National Geographic film has been nominated for 8 Critics Choice Documentary Awards and covers an investigation into abuse and missing children at a Canadian Indian ...
Join Warren Nelson and his all-star band for a concert of songs celebrating the maritime history and spirit of Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle Islands. Warren’s original songs are from the many shows produced over the years including Riding The Wind, Souvenir Views, Keeper Of The Light, Take Me To The Islands and Whistle Comin’ ...
Washburn School Veterans Day Assembly Local veterans in the community are welcome to attend! Located at the Washburn High School.
The Be on Board program is a comprehensive 4-session training series designed to empower individuals interested in, or currently serving on nonprofit boards. Each session features expert-led trainings on essential board member duties including legal and human resources responsibilities, financial management, and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within board governance. Dinner will be ...
Join us or to-go with sides of potato, vegetables, salad and bread. Lentil loaf option for vegetarian.
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area of the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun. It’s a great ...
Ghost Ship Gallery and TrishaJ Creative are thrilled to present a new art exhibition, Grayscale: A Monochromatic Show in Black and White, running Friday, November 8 through Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Washburn Cultural Center in Washburn. Featuring talented artists from the Lake Superior region and beyond, this show challenges creators to explore the ...
UWSP alumni are invited to come share stories from our college days, catch up on what everyone’s been up to in the beautiful Northwoods, and enjoy a fun round of Bingo with exciting Pointer prizes! And don’t forget to dust off that Pointer sweatshirt lurking in your closet—wear it with pride!
Learn to make your own soap with herbalist and artist Lindsay Larson of Florager Botanicals. In this Beginners' class you will learn to make cold-processed soap with botanically infused oils and wild reclaimed bear fat. You will receive a bar of your own soap. ( must pick up after curing process)
Bath bombs are a great gift to give during the Holidays. Perfect for stocking stuffers or to give out to friends at work. You feel like a mad scientist combined with an herbal magician when you create a bath bomb. You will be learning the art of bath bomb making in this class. You will ...
It’s that time of year again: the start of another show choir season! Join the Washburn show choirs Illumination and Fire & Ice as they premiere their competition sets and host visiting show choirs from Ashland, Drummond, Ironwood, South Shore, and Superior! There will be a bake sale, 50/50 and prize drawing to help raise ...
The Be on Board program is a comprehensive 4-session training series designed to empower individuals interested in, or currently serving on nonprofit boards. Each session features expert-led trainings on essential board member duties including legal and human resources responsibilities, financial management, and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within board governance. Dinner will be ...
Harness the power of brand storytelling. Join us for an enlightening presentation hosted by Fritz Grutzner, founder and president of Brandgarten. Understand how you can better connect with key audiences through Fritz’s approach to brand storytelling.
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area of the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun. It’s a great ...
Cooking with Lars Lars will demonstrate the skills needed to up this Wisconsin classic food from Salad Bar to a favorite fall warming food for the chilly months. Take Thanksgiving potatoes to the next level with these homemade ingredients that bring out one of Wisconsin's most planted and enjoyed crops.
Come B4 to get a seat and a bite to eat. Games start at 6:30pm and we play 5-7 rounds. Bringo cards are $2 each. Bring in a canned food donation for the BRICK and get a FREE bingo card.
Lip balms are the perfect gift anytime. They are needed in the long dry winters. In this lip balm work shop you will learn how to make soothing lip balms. we will discuss the different types of carrier oils, butter, and wax you may want to use to combine and make your unique lip balm. ...
Join Kiddiwink Kids on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am - 12pm for the November FREE family craft event. We will celebrate all things fall and turkeys with an adorable turkey pine cone craft, creative watercolor foil prints, and our sensory fun. This also happens to be hunting opener weekend so it's a perfect time to ...
Kick off the holiday season with Kiddiwink Kids this Saturday! There will be FREE cookie painting with sugar cookies and food coloring "paint." Children (and adults/teens too!) can fill out a wish list with their favorite in-store products. Wish lists can be left in the store for family and friends to shop from or brought ...
Norwegian for 'curved cake' these are one of the most fun traditional Norwegian cookies to make. It's a quick process of using a specialized iron and quickly rolling up the cookies while they're still hot leaving you with a thin crispy treat that has a crunch that is unique and will bring back your memories ...
The Be on Board program is a comprehensive 4-session training series designed to empower individuals interested in, or currently serving on nonprofit boards. Each session features expert-led trainings on essential board member duties including legal and human resources responsibilities, financial management, and strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within board governance. Dinner will be ...
Let's have some fun! Our next Classic Movie will be Mary Poppins. The original, of course, with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Singing along will be encouraged! Join us in the library basement on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area of the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun. It’s a great ...
The Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce to host annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! The Washburn Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is back for another year! This fun family event will take place on November 28th. Pre-registration will open soon. Same day registration will start at 8am at the Washburn Chamber Office with the fun run starting ...
Join us at The Club on Saturday, Nov. 30th. from 9am-3pm, and shop the smallest of the small businesses during the Shop Small Holiday Market. Local vendors from all over the Chequamegon Bay area will be selling their unique products. Admission is free and there will be door prizes! Click HERE for more information and ...
The Shop Small Holiday Market is back Saturday, Nov. 30th. from 9am-3pm at The Club in Washburn, WI. Stop by and shop the smallest of small businesses during the 4th Annual Washburn Chamber Shop Small Holiday Market.
