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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  • 2026 Big Event Flyer

    North Lakeland Discovery Center: The Big Event

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

    Gather with us at the North Lakeland Discovery Center for our biggest fundraiser of the year featuring delicious eats, games, and an exciting live auction in celebration and support of environmental education resources in the Northwoods! 4:30-7:30pm. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085, or discoverycenter.net The theme this year is Lumberjack Games. Food will […]

    $75

  • Tillicum Conservation Area Paddle with Frank Schroyer

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

    Enjoy this morning paddle with NLDC naturalists and Frank Schroyer from The Northwoods Land Trust. Portage between two lakes on the property, Stone Lake and Ess Lake, to view a variety of forest and bog habitats. Must bring your own canoe or kayak. Space is limited; advanced registration is required by 6/10/26. Registered participants will be […]

    $12 – $15

  • Northwoods Forest History Experience Grand Opening at NLDC

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

    Join us to celebrate the transformation of our 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps barracks into an immersive experience that is more than a museum. Join our exhibit captains to view their displays from Indigenous times to the lumbering era and up through modern forestry. Learn how to get out and explore the rich history of our […]

  • North Lakeland Discovery Center’s Summer Family Play Day

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

    Catered toward families of all ages, the Discovery Center's Family Play Day features outdoor activities including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, and canoeing, fishing, a fish casting contest, and more! From 11am-2pm. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net.

  • Heartwood Book Camp at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    Join Northwoods Forest History Experience for a fun-filled week of arts and crafts, history lessons, science activities, literature, an author meet up, and a field trip! Join the characters from the book Heartwood as they go on an adventure through time to help save the forests! Open to ages 9-12 and will be headquartered at […]

    $90 – $100

  • Travel the Trails Through Time: Historical & Naturalist Bike Tour

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

    Come on a guided interpretive bike ride through the towns of Manitowish and Mercer! Jim Bokern of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and Hannah Thorpe, NLDC Naturalist, will lead you along the paved bike trail and discuss some interesting history and natural history of the area that includes moonshining, river ecology, logging and railroad days, […]

    $25 – $35

  • Historic Hike & Pub Crawl with NLDC Guides

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

    Learn about Manitowish Waters' history and visit some local establishments as we hike at a leisurely pace on area trails. Using tour guide headsets, participants can easily hear and learn from Manitowish Waters Historical Society and North Lakeland Discovery Center guides. Trail discussions will include geology, nature, prehistoric times, Ojibwa culture, logging, early resorts, guides, […]

    $25 – $35

  • Foraged Feast with NLDC Naturalists

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

    Gather with us at the Discovery Center for an exclusive dinner event celebrating the foraged plants of Northern Wisconsin. Enjoy a thoughtfully presented four-course meal by Rustic Roots Catering, with each course featuring foraged and locally sourced ingredients. During each course, engage with naturalists Jenna Richardson and Licia Johnson as they share insights on the […]

    $75 – $150