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.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore the wildlife and natural beauty of the Wisconsin Northwoods at the 21st Annual Northwoods Bird & Wildlife Festival! Participants are welcome to participate in a variety of guided hikes and tours, bird watching expeditions, bird banding demonstrations, and interactive workshops. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net
