Boulder Junction Events

Head to Boulder Junction in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, and you’ll find a full calendar of events all year long, from holiday celebrations to live music to the annual Musky Jamboree in August—a weekend full of fun activities focused on northern Wisconsin’s most famous fish.

Other notable annual events include the White Deer Triathlon in May, the Boulder Junction Block Party — a fun weekly event featuring Music on Main Street, fishing seminars, food and more, held from June to August, the Star Spangled Jubilee on the Fourth of July, the Colorama Festival in September, Hops & Shops a beer and cider walk in October, and the town’s Christmas Walk, held the day after Thanksgiving.

Note: Events are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer for information about a specific event.

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  • Naturally Painted Autumn Landscapes at NLDC

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

    Create a beautiful autumn landscape from the natural world around you! The Northwoods Forest History Experience would love if you would join us in painting landscapes with natural materials. Before painting, you will go out onto the NLDC property with a Naturalist and find pine needles, leaves, sticks, pinecones, and other items to use as […]

    $5 – $15

  • Bat Fest at North Lakeland Discovery Center

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

    Join us for Bat Fest 2026, a celebration of bats and other nocturnal animals; featuring live bats, nocturnal animal crafts, educational bat activities (including "Become a Bat Biologist"), and a walk-through bat cave! Additional information will be posted as event details are confirmed.    

  • North Lakeland Discovery Center Winter Family Play Day

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

    Join the North Lakeland Discovery Center for free nature-themed, drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family. Including winter scavenger hunts, a snowy obstacle course, indoor crafts, and horse-drawn sleigh rides from 11am-2pm. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net