August
Daily – Aspirus Community Fitness Center at Rhinelander High School. Open 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. FREE and open to students and the public.
7 – Loon Day Mercer (downtown). Art and craft show, flea market, sidewalk and bake sales, live music and loon calling contest. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. mercerloonday.com
7 – Redikulus Dae Rhinelander (downtown). Streets are closed to motorists and filled with shoppers featuring bargains from downtown merchants, unique items from vendors and fabulous food. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. downtownrhinelander.com
7 – Animal Adventure! North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For ages 7-10, get to know Wisconsin’s animals. Games and a hike. Register by Aug. 6. www.discoverycenter.net
8 – After Loon Delight Craft Show Minocqua (Torpy Park). More than 100 exhibitors will sell a variety of handmade items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, photography, leather goods, tapestries, and wood creations. Live music and food as well. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. minocqua.org
8 – Plein Air Painting Star Lake (Downtown). Weekly Plein Air Painting events at various Northwoods locations throughout the summer. Beginners to professional artists are welcome. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
8 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004.
8 – Manitowish River Canoe Quest, meet at North Lakeland Discovery Center. For ages 13-17, a river voyage to explore its history and ecology and look for wildlife. Register by Aug. 6. www.discoverycenter.net
8-11 – Vilas County Fair Eagle River (Vilas County Fairgrounds). Food, games, displays, animals and carnival rides. 715-479-2057 or vilascountyfair.com
9 – Charity Golf Outing Laona (Nicolet Country Club). Four-person scramble with 18 holes of golf, cart, meals and drinks. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Must pre-register. Threelakes.com
9 – Free Guided Nature Hike, North Lakeland Discovery Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays in August. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail and explore plants and wildlife. www.discoverycenter.net
9 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org
10 – Headwaters Foundation Charity Golf Classic Rhinelander (Country Club). 4-person scramble 18-hole tournament benefiting Headwaters’ existing and future programs. 1-7 p.m. 715-365-3200
10 – Thrilla on the Grilla Tomahawk (downtown). Annual rib contest plus beverages and live music 11 a.m.-3 p.m. tomahawklions.com
10 – Ride with Leinie Land O’ Lakes (Forest Lake Country Store). Choice of two bike rides followed by Leinenkugel beer tasting and brat lunch. wildlakes.org
10 – See Me Tri Woodruff (Clear Lake picnic area). 500 m swim, 20k bike, and 5k run. Begins at 8 a.m.  minocquatriathlon.com
10 – AIS Identification Training, Kohler Park in Manitowish Waters, 1-3 p.m. Free training to help monitor for aquatic invasive species. Register by Aug. 8. www.discoverycenter.net
11 – Founding Fathers Golf Tournament Phelps (Big Sand Lake Golf Course). Golf tournament fundraiser for Phelps fire Department and Phelps Ambulance Service. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. bigsandlakeclub.com
11 – Musky Jamboree Boulder Junction (downtown). Car show, art & craft booths, food booths, flea market, live entertainment, and fun for the kids. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. boulderjct.org
11 –  Running Bear Triathlon Three Lakes (downtown). 15k bicycle ride followed by a 5k run and a 0.2k swim. threelakes.com
13 – Krazy Day Sidewalk Sale Minocqua (downtown). Bargains and end-of-season discounts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. minocqua.org
13 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004.
13 – Wolf Howl, North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, 7-10 p.m. Learn about wolves and travel to wolf territory. Space limited. www.discoverycenter.net
14 – Paul Bunyan Fest Eagle River (downtown). Chainsaw carving demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and live music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. eagleriver.org
14 – Amazing Arachnids! North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For ages 7-10. Explore the different spiders of Wisconsin. Register by Aug. 13. www.discoverycenter.net
15 – Plein Air Painting Woodruff (Red Pine Camp for Girls). Weekly Plein Air Painting events at various Northwoods locations throughout the summer. Beginners to professional artists are welcome. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
15 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004.
16 – Free Guided Nature Hike, North Lakeland Discovery Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays in August. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail and explore plants and wildlife. www.discoverycenter.net
16 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org
16-17 – Northwoods Film Festival Woodruff (Lakeland Cinema 6). Showcasing some of the latest and groundbreaking work in independent cinema. northwoodsfilmfestival.org
16-18 – National Championship Musky Open Eagle River (Vilas County Fairgrounds & area lakes).Seminars, fishing, food and prizes. Registration required. Thursday 5 p.m.-Sunday 2 p.m. eagleriver.org
16-18 – Old Timer’s Softball Tournament Phelps (Wavering Park). Double elimination tournament. Participants must be at least 35 years old with a combined age on the field of 400 years. Friday 5 p.m.-Sunday 3 p.m. phelpswi.us
17 – Dragon Boat Festival Minocqua (Torpy Park). Up to 48 teams of 20 paddlers plus a drummer compete in the race on Lake Minocqua. Plus kids activities, live music, vendors, food court and beer garden.8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. minocquadragonboat.com
17-18 – Flea Market & Car Show Hazelhurst 715-356-6230 or hazelwi.net
17-18 – Footstock Crandon. National figure eight barefoot championships. Friday 2 p.m.-Sunday 3 p.m. footstock2019.com
20 – Create Art, Manitowish Waters Community Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free open studio for anyone. www.manitoartleague.org
20 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004.
22 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004.
22 – Boulder Junction/Manitowish Waters Lions Club Golf Outing Arbor Vitae. 715-385-9236 or e-clubhouse.org/sites/boulderjunction
22 – Plein Air Painting Minocqua (Black Bear Bar). Weekly Plein Air Painting events at various Northwoods locations throughout the summer. Beginners to professional artists are welcome. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
22-24 – World Musky Hunt Minocqua. Worldmuskyhunt.org
23 – Free Guided Nature Hike, North Lakeland Discovery Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays in August. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail and explore plants and wildlife. www.discoverycenter.net
23 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org
24 – Twin Triathlon Phelps (downtown). An 8k paddle on North Twin Lake followed by a 16k bike and a 5k run. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. phelpswi.us
24 – W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon Rhinelander (Holiday Acres resort). 300-yard swim (or ½-mile kayak), 10k off road bike and 5k run courses for individuals or relay teams.. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. hodagtriathlon.com
24-25 – Northern Highland Distance Ride Conover (4336 Church Rd) A weekend of endurance, limited distance and trail equestrian competition. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 715-891-2048
26 – 34th Annual Dr. Kate Hospice Pro Am Golf Tournament, Minocqua Country Club. 715-356-5217
27 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004
29 – Plein Air Painting Minocqua (Minocqua Brewery & Torpy Park). Weekly Plein Air Painting events at various Northwoods locations throughout the summer. Beginners to professional artists are welcome. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
29 – Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 715-369-5004
30-Sept 1 – World Championship Off-Road Races Crandon (International Off-Road Raceway). Annual off-road racing competition. Crandonoffroad.com
30 – Free Guided Nature Hike, North Lakeland Discovery Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays in August. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail and explore plants and wildlife. www.discoverycenter.net
30 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org
31 – Northwoods Bad Dash Mud Run Manitowish Waters (North Lakeland Discovery Center) Four-mile 12-obstacle course which includes a mud crawl, cargo net and fish crib climb. Post race party too. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Must pre-register. nwbaddash.com

September
1 – Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show Eagle River (downtown). Late summer arts and crafts show plus special sales at downtown businesses. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. eagleriver.org
1 – No Frills Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay Minocqua (Nokomis Community Park  and Bearskin Trail). Affordable runs for men, women, and relays teams of four. The Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. blueravenproductions.com
6 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org
6-8 – World Championship Musky Classic Manitowish Waters (community center and area lakes). Sportsman and open divisions, awards and raffles. Friday 12-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 7-11 a.m. wcmuskyclassic.com
7 – Affair of the Arts Ball “Saturday Night Fever” Three Lakes (Center for the Arts). Drinks, appetizers, dinner and dancing. 5:30-10 p.m. tlcfa.com
8 – Northwoods Throwdown Conover (Rohr’s). 18-hole disc golf tournament benefiting the Callie Rohr Foundation. 8 a.m. 715-547-3639
12-15 – Fall Ride for MDA Tomahawk (downtown and SARA Park). Annual motorcycle ride with a parade, demonstrations, music and food. Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. gototomahawk.com
13 – Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 10 a.m. Fridays. Meet at Manitowish Waters Communtiy Center. www.manitowishwaters.org