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.

  • Holiday Felted Garland Workshop at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    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 […]

    $40.00
  • Wool Felted Woodland Gnomes Workshop at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    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 […]

    $42.00
  • Holiday Ornament Workshop at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    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 […]

    $25.00
  • Bog Trail Family Hike at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    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 […]

  • Dragon Training Academy at North Lakeland Discovery Center

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

    Dragon Training Academy Hosted by Boulder Junction Public Library & Koller Memorial Library Saturday, November 1, 10:00a.m., North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545   Join us at the Discovery Center for a Dragon Training Academy event hosted by the Boulder Junction Public Library and Koller Memorial Library. Inventor and time […]

  • North Lakeland Discovery Center: Alcohol Ink Workshop

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

    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 […]

    $40
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center: Wisconsin’s Forest History Drive and Hike Tour

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

    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 […]

    $45
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center: Beaded and Leather Cord Bracelets

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

    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 […]

    $25