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—a weekend full of fun activities focused on northern Wisconsin’s most famous fish.
Note: Events are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer for information about a specific event.
Please join us for Mah Jongg at the Boulder Junction Public Library on Mondays from 1-4 pm. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table. The game is played with tiles rather than playing cards. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. […]
Discover the wonders of ecology on our Nordic Ski Expeditions. Join expert naturalists, historians, and artisans as you glide through the trails.
$40/person Needle felting is the process of repeatedly poking wool fluff with special needles to create felt and felted objects. Learn this technique while making mushroom sprites. I will lead you through the creation of a basic form which can then be personalized with colors and your choice of mushroom species. Let your imagination take […]
Head to Aqualand Ale House every Tuesday at 6pm from January 2 through February 20 for a Trivia Night! Themed nights will include: 1/9/24 Bear/Packer Jersey Day 1/16/24 USA Day 1/23/24 Western Cowboy/Cowgirl Day 1/30/24 Beach Day 2/6/24 Baseball Jersey Day 2/13/24 PJ Day 2/20/24 Dress Like A President Day For more details visit them […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Getting Started with Libby class on Wednesday, January 31 from 10:30am to 12pm. The class will be held in the Boulder Junction Community Center in the Boulder Lake Room. The Library is offering this class to demonstrate how to get started with borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and […]
$50/person Learn the copper foil method of stained glass while creating a light catching heart spinner, just in time for Valentines Day. Go through the whole process of cutting glass, grinding, and piecing together with solder, step-by-step with Patty. Choose your own colors and come home with a project the same day. Students should bring […]
Show us your creativity at workshops featuring natural materials, methods, and themes. An opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from expert instructors.
Unfortunately, this event had a last minute cancellation. Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Join us at Headwaters Restaurant & Tavern for an unforgettable night of live music and great food! While you're enjoying the music, indulge in our delicious food and drinks. Our menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that will satisfy […]
**The BJSC made the decision to cancel this event due to the weather and lack of trail opening.** Join the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club at the Groomer Shed located off Cty Hwy M by car or Trl 15 by snowmobile, 11am-2pm. Thank you to the Ice Shanty for sponsoring this event!
Immerse yourself in the season and discover winter up close! Learn about ecology from expert naturalists, historians, and artisans as you snowshoe down the trail.
Please join us for Mah Jongg at the Boulder Junction Public Library on Mondays from 1-4 pm. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table. The game is played with tiles rather than playing cards. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Getting Started with Kanopy class on Tuesday, February 6 from 10:30am to 12pm. The class will be held in the Boulder Junction Community Center in the Boulder Lake Room. The Library is offering this class to demonstrate how to get started with streaming free movies, documentaries, […]
Cathy Lowery, assisted by Cindy Welter, will be volunteering to teach this class as a fundraiser for LOLA and will not be taking an instructor’s fee, which keeps this class’s fee low for participants. Thanks Cathy! Want to learn how to make easy, fun, good-for-you bread? Join local bread maker, Cathy Lowery, in this class […]
Understanding Time and Place by Finding, Using, and Creating Historical Overlay Maps Featuring Speaker, David McCorkle via Zoom The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to their next meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 2-3 pm, at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street with a Zoom option available. A brief business meeting will […]
Our Knitting Club is branching out and will now be called “Chat ‘n Craft”. Crafters of all kinds – knitting, coloring, beading, etc. – are welcome to join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to Noon in the Community Center Nordlof Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring their […]
Join us as we celebrate two decades of dedicated efforts by the North Lakeland Discovery Center in protecting our cherished Northwoods lakes. Explore how collaborative efforts with lake volunteers, lake associations, towns, counties, consultants, and regulatory agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, have been instrumental in the success of our program. Discovery how […]
$45/person Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of acrylic painting. She will have already wood burned the outlines of four little birds on an approximately 5×30 inch barrel wood piece. You get to choose your color palette in this self-paced class. Create in a fun atmosphere! All materials will be supplied. Bring lunch and […]
In this class we will be making needle felted wool Owls with valentine hearts to share with your sweetheart. This class will cover basic needle-felting techniques as well as some advanced methods. Come and join us for a fun afternoon. When: February 9, 2024 1-4pm Where: NLDC Forest Room Admission: $40/bring your own foam pad […]
Please join us for Mah Jongg at the Boulder Junction Public Library on Mondays from 1-4 pm. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table. The game is played with tiles rather than playing cards. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Needle Felted Coaster Class on Tuesday, February 13 from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Participation is free, but registration is required, and class size is limited to 15 people. The class will be held in the Boulder Junction Community Center Dairymen’s Meeting Room. Join local artist and crafter, […]
Whether you play an instrument and seek to learn more songs or seek new musicians to play with, all are welcome to join Boulder Junction’s Music Collective. Bring your acoustic instrument, your voice, or just come along to listen to a gathering of music enthusiasts. This musical engagement will be held the second Tuesday of […]
Head to Aqualand Ale House every Tuesday at 6pm from January 2 through February 20 for a Trivia Night! Themed nights will include: 1/9/24 Bear/Packer Jersey Day 1/16/24 USA Day 1/23/24 Western Cowboy/Cowgirl Day 1/30/24 Beach Day 2/6/24 Baseball Jersey Day 2/13/24 PJ Day 2/20/24 Dress Like A President Day For more details visit them […]
Frog Lake and Pines SNA encompasses 1,176 acres, and features Frog Lake, a 42-acre undisturbed wilderness lake. The SNA supports a beautiful old-growth northern pine forest set within lowlands bordering the Manitowish River. We’ll snowshoe 2 miles total on an out-and-back trail, but we’ll also have hot chocolate, wine, cookies and cheese and crackers by […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library sponsors a monthly book discussion club led by area book lovers. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the library or community center meeting rooms. Newcomers are always welcome to participate in any month’s discussion.
Live Music by Karl Sky 5-8 pm Complementary Champagne with dinner specials Call 715-385-0380 for reservations
Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club and Rustic Roadhaus are hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser. All proceeds go toward trail and equipment maintenance.
Announcing the tenth installation of this hilarious and educational program. This is the time of year where love is in the air; come and learn about the secret love lives of plants and animals, local and afar! This is a fun and interactive Jeopardy-style game/program. Cash bar and appetizers are available. When: February 15, 2024 […]
*2/6/24: This event has been postponed until further notice* Local musician Bret Miller will host an Open Mic and Jam on Thursday February 15th at the gallery room in LOLA. A potluck will be held at 5:30pm, with music kicking off at 6pm and running until 8pm. This will be a family friendly event and […]
This event has been canceled for 2024 and will resume again in 2025. In lieu of the event activities will still be taking place at Bent's Camp and surrounding establishments. Visit Bent's Camp Facebook page for more details and participating businesses.
Free beginner level jewelry class!
Join local historian, Jim Bokern (Manitowish Waters Historical Society), and a Discovery Center naturalist for a hike on the 6-Pause Portage Trail and logging era ice road. Learn about the people who created and used this historically significant trail, linking the Manitowish River and Mercer Lake, through beautiful forests and wetlands. The hike is about […]
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for a snowshoe hike to watch the sunrise over Sturgeon Lake. We'll look for signs of wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of the early morning with nature. This hike will be 1-3 miles in length and easy going. The sun is set to rise at 6:53 am. When: February 18, 2024 […]
Join the club at The Guide's Inn starting at 8:30 for a breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds go toward trail and equipment maintenance.
Keep the kids engaged during school breaks! Join us for a fun, educational winter day camp. Snowshoe adventures, indoor games, and discovery for kids aged 4-11.
Please join us for Mah Jongg at the Boulder Junction Public Library on Mondays from 1-4 pm. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table. The game is played with tiles rather than playing cards. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. […]
Head to Aqualand Ale House every Tuesday at 6pm from January 2 through February 20 for a Trivia Night! Themed nights will include: 1/9/24 Bear/Packer Jersey Day 1/16/24 USA Day 1/23/24 Western Cowboy/Cowgirl Day 1/30/24 Beach Day 2/6/24 Baseball Jersey Day 2/13/24 PJ Day 2/20/24 Dress Like A President Day For more details visit them […]
Our Knitting Club is branching out and will now be called “Chat ‘n Craft”. Crafters of all kinds – knitting, coloring, beading, etc. – are welcome to join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to Noon in the Community Center Nordlof Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring their […]
$30/person Learn the basics of using watercolor while painting a beautiful winter scene. Follow the teacher through step-by-step instructions and go home with a finished painting. All supplies will be provided. No previous experience is required.
$25/person Follow along "Plein Air" Painting Join LOLA’s McCall for a follow along “plein air” painting half day workshop. Learn the basics of landscape oil painting while you create a winter landscape of a hayfield covered in snow, focusing on color mixing and temperature. Plein air means painting outdoors, however, we will be using the […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a free Chair Yoga for Seniors Class with local yoga instructor, Dina Casso, on Saturday mornings from February 24 through April 6 but excluding March 23. Participation is free, but registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 people. The class will be held in the […]
2024 Winter Festival -- ice carving, cornhole, raffles, games, food, music, and more! -- Saturday, February 24th Fishing Registration opens at 9am Games and activities start at noon Old Pine Road Band starts at 2pm
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a free Yoga Slow Flow Class with local yoga instructor, Dina Casso, on Saturday mornings from February 24 through April 6 but excluding March 23. Participation is free, but registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 people. The class will be held in the Boulder […]
Please join us for Mah Jongg at the Boulder Junction Public Library on Mondays from 1-4 pm. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table. The game is played with tiles rather than playing cards. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. […]
Join Naturalist Jenna on a ski down the North Lakeland School Trails to learn about fire ecology and Wisconsin fire history. The trail we will be skiing is easy to moderate in difficulty. Please dress accordingly and bring your own classic skis and boots. If you do not have your own skis, you may rent […]
Join Naturalists Licia and Jenna for this fun and interactive program. Test your knowledge about all the different sign left behind by wildlife during winter through this Jeopardy-style game/program. Who leaves a track with 5 toes? Whose hair is in that scat? Join us to find out! Cash bar and light appetizers at 5:30. When: […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a free Chair Yoga for Seniors Class with local yoga instructor, Dina Casso, on Saturday mornings from February 24 through April 6 but excluding March 23. Participation is free, but registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 people. The class will be held in the […]
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a free Yoga Slow Flow Class with local yoga instructor, Dina Casso, on Saturday mornings from February 24 through April 6 but excluding March 23. Participation is free, but registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 people. The class will be held in the Boulder […]
Come have a great night with the club and the community at Gooch's 2. The annual Cabin Fever Party will have raffles, gun raffle drawing, meat raffle, great food, and more! Dinner starts between 4-5pm, doors open at 2.
