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.
Step into the miniature marvels of nature! From the velvety green carpets of moss to the intricate patterns of lichens and the drifting beauty of zooplankton—this program series reveals the unseen worlds that keep our landscapes alive. Discover how these tiny forms weave together the fabric of the natural world. Review the anatomy of mosses […]
Join Naturalist Hannah for this practical, beginner-friendly program to learn how to raise chickens for meat in a backyard setting. Designed for small spaces, the program covers breed selection, brooding, housing, daily care, humane practices, and safe processing options. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to responsibly raise a small flock from chicks to […]
Join UW-Madison's Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station's Carol Warden to reveal the unseen world of zooplankton! Light appetizers served from 5-6pm, presentation will begin at 6pm.
Join Naturalists Jenna and Licia for this exciting new workshop! We'll be turning sanded wood cookies into a fabulous pair of earrings and a matching pendant. Get creative with decorating—press flowers, try wood burning, or keep them natural with a few beads. All materials are provided, so just bring your fun spirit! Space is limited […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
