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.
Join Discovery Center naturalist Jenna Richardson with local author and kayaker Mary Anne Smrz on a paddle/hike writing adventure! We will launch from the boat landing of the beautiful, 303-acre Escanaba Lake. Historically a portage route for Native Americans from Lake Superior to the Wisconsin River, Escanaba Lake features meandering shoreline, four islands and plentiful […]
In this workshop, participants will make a bracelet duo. One bracelet will be a simple braided cord bracelet; the other a beaded chevron bracelet. While all the bracelets will look similar in design; the participants will have a variety of bead colors to choose from. The chevron bracelet is made using leather cord, metal jump […]
Join us as we travel from eastern Iron County to the old growth forest surrounding Star Lake to explore both historic and modern forestry sites surrounding the Northern Highland American Legion Forest. By the late 19th century, Wisconsin’s leaders wished to create a state park or forest reserve in Iron, Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties […]
Join local artist and crafter Darcy Lanz-Sage for this fun and creative workshop! Participants will create coasters, small art pieces, and ornaments using alcohol inks on tiles, paper, and glass. See how “fire” can be used for some beautiful organic effects. Discover the magic of alcohol inks! All materials and supplies are provided by the […]
Celebrate community, greenery, and good food at the Discovery Center and Boulder Junction Library's Plant Swap and Potluck from 5:30 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, Nov. 6. Bring a houseplant or cutting to trade and go home with a fresh new addition to brighten your space and boost your indoor air as the colder months set […]
Join Naturalist Licia as we explore our 2 mile trail that circles through the bog and around Statehouse Lake. What is nature doing to get ready for winter? What trees and plants are around this fun trail? Join us to find out! This hike is geared towards ages 6 and up. Trail is rated easy […]
The Holiday Season is fast approaching! Let’s get together for a fun session of making some unique ornaments that are great for giving or for keeping! We will fold some German bell ornaments, color glass ball ornaments with alcohol inks and acrylic paint, make cute sheep ornaments using yarn and wool felt, and make a […]
