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.
Make a friend for fall! Join fiber artist Mary Burns as we make needle felt whimsical 3-D gnomes with wool fleece, decorate them with moss and little mushrooms, and attach them to wood cookie bases. Come join the fun! This class will cover basic needle-felting techniques as well as some advanced methods. A workshop with […]
Come craft a festive winter/holiday-themed felted garland to brighten up your home this season! We'll create fun shapes with wool and cookie cutters, then attach them to a string alongside felted balls for a charming decorative piece. Space is limited and registration is required by 12/3/2025. $40/person (includes all materials and tools, which you get […]
Get ready for the season and join Judy from JJ's Acres as we construct a high-quality, 24-inch outdoor wreath. We will use at least three different types of conifers, designer bows, and other decorations! Space is limited and pre-registration in required by 12/6/25. Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Location - Discovery Center Main Lodge. […]
Create nature-inspired jewelry with us at the Discovery Center! Participants will have the chance to make earrings or a pendant out of natural products like birch bark, driftwood, stones, and copper. Led by Instructor Darcy Lanz-Sage and Naturalist Jenna, these creators will use their expertise to help guide you to create a piece of wearable […]
Enjoy an evening snowshoe hike on the Discovery Center's one-mile snowshoe trail with beautiful luminaries lighting the way. This is a self-led hike and you can come anytime to enjoy the trail during the program time frame. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours for $5/pair (limited quantities available). Snowshoe rental will be on a […]
Animal Ingenuity: Discovering Life in Winter Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:30-11:30am The Boulder Junction Public Library welcomes staff of the North Lakeland Discovery Center for an “Animal Ingenuity: Discovering Life in Winter” talk on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 1030-11:30am. The talk will be held in the Boulder Junction Community Center in the Boulder Lake […]
Explore the natural world through outdoor adventures. Depending on the season, we will hike, bike, ski or snowshoe while learning from Northwoods experts – naturalists, historians, geologists – in an engaging, recreational approach to nature education. In partnership with local WinMan trails, North Lakeland Discovery Center invites you and your families to join us for […]
Join Discovery Center Naturalists as we travel along the Lumberjack Trails in Boulder Junction. Learn about this unique area and seek out animal sign as we enjoy our time in the woods. Attendees will be provided headsets for ease of listening/learning while out on the trail! Trail length will be approximately 3 miles. Support for […]
