Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Mercer Area Events
Manitowish Waters
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, many Northwoods events have been postponed or canceled. Please verify information before heading out to any currently scheduled events.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Flea, Craft & Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Manitowish Waters Community Center
Arts, crafts, fresh grown farmers market vegetables and food available provided by MW Lions Club. Every Thursday through Aug. 28. manitowishwaters.org
Northwoods Outdoor Artists
En Plein Air Painting
North Lakeland Discovery Center
8:30 a.m.
Take the challenge and draw or paint in any medium on location. Open to artists of any skill level. Thursdays in the summer; lunch at at nearby restaurant. Northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
Evening Paddle
Circle Lily Lake
6-8 p.m.
Explore the natureal flora and fauna found on this unique lake and learn historical aspects. $25/$20 members. Register by Aug. 11 at discoverycenter.net
Friday, Aug, 14
Free Guided Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m.
Join a NLDC naturalist on the interpretive trail to discover the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Registration required. Must wear face masks. Free to attend; donations appreciated. manitowishwaters.org
Saturday, Aug. 15
Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show
Rest Lake Park
7 p.m.
Skiing Skeeters every Saturday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for viewing. Donations appreciated. manitowishwaters.org
Sunday, Aug. 16
Camp Jorn’s Annual Pancake Breakfast
Main lodge, Camp Jorn
8 a.m.
Breakfast, raffles and tour of the facilities. manitowishwaters.org
Music in the Park
4-6 p.m., Koller Memorial Park
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Copperbox. Come by boat, car, bike or foot. www.music-in-the-park.com
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show
Rest Lake Park
7 p.m.
Skiing Skeeters every Saturday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for viewing. Donations appreciated. manitowishwaters.org.
Bog Hike and Exploration
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10 a.m.-noon
Learn about and explore one of the most unique landscapes in Wisconsin. Taste, touch, smell, see and hear all the bog has to offer! Register by Aug. 17; $10/$7 members. discoverycenter.net
Thursday, Aug. 20
Northwoods Outdoor Artists
En Plein Air painting
North Lakeland Discovery Center
8:30 a.m.
Take the challenge and draw or paint in any medium on location. Open to artists of any skill level. Thursdays in the summer; lunch at at nearby restaurant. Northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
Flea, Craft & Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Manitowish Waters Community Center
Arts, crafts, fresh grown farmers market vegetables and food available provided by MW Lions Club. Every Thursday through Aug. 28. manitowishwaters.org
Friday, Aug, 21
Free Guided Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m.
Join a NLDC naturalist on the interpretive trail to discover the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Registration required. Must wear face masks. Free to attend; donations appreciated. manitowishwaters.org
Saturday, Aug. 22
Dillinger Pontoon Tour (two)
Little Bohemia Restaurant
9:30 a.m.-noon or noon-3:45 p.m.
Travel by pontoon to historic Dillinger sites, have lunch at the famous Little Bohemia Lodge and tour the property that was featured in the movie, “Public Enemy.” Register early. $50/$45 members. discoverycenter.net
Sunday, Aug. 23
Music in the Park
4-6 p.m., Koller Memorial Park
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Old Pine Road. Come by boat, car, bike or foot. www.music-in-the-park.com
Saturday, Sept. 5
Northwoods Bad Dash Mud Run
North Lakeland Discovery Center
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Four-mile, 12-obstacle course includes a mud crawl, cargo net, fish crib climb and more, plus will be a fun un-timed event. Register online by Aug. 31. Spectators. Post-race party includes music, beer, food and raffles. discoverycenter.net
Boulder Junction
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 outbreak, many Northwoods events have been postponed or canceled. Please verify information before heading out to any currently scheduled events.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7 p.m.
Free shows held Wednesdays and Saturdays, located off Razorback Road at the State House Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake in Sayner. Donations appreciated. facebook.com/plumskiters.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Free Fishing Seminar
Lions Pavilion, Boulder Junction
7-8 p.m.
Get tips from professional fishing guides on summer game fishing. boulderjct.org
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Boulder Junction Lions Club weekly summer craft and flea market
Community Center on Hwy M
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays
Crafts, food, farm produce, clothing, collectibles, fine art and antiques. Please practice physical distancing; stay home if ill, wash hands, consider wearing a cloth face covering. Tom Wierzba, 715-686-7970
Used Book Sale
Boulder Junction Community Center
8 a.m.-2 p.m., weekly through summer on Tuesday
Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library hosts; proceeds used to purchase new library materials.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7 p.m.
Free shows held Wednesdays and Saturdays, located off Razorback Road at the State House Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake in Sayner. Donations appreciated. facebook.com/plumskiters.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7 p.m.
Free shows held Wednesdays and Saturdays, located off Razorback Road at the State House Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake in Sayner. Donations appreciated. facebook.com/plumskiters.
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Aqualand Ale House
7-10 p.m.
Featuring Jared Kay. Join in on the Summer Music in the Beer Garden series. Reserve your socially distanced seating and enjoy dinner and a show. No cover charge, but donations appreciated. Limited seating. aqualandalehouse.com.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Free Fishing Seminar
Lions Pavilion on Hwy M
7 p.m.
Area fishing guides share tips jigging for walleyes. Takes place outdoors. Bring a chair or picnic benches are available in the pavilion. Free to attend. boulderjct.org.
Friday, Sept. 4
The Voice of Elvis
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-9 p.m.
Elvis impersonator Clyde Masten performs all the hits. Free to attend; bring chairs. Will be canceled if weather is inclement. boulderjct.org
Mercer
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, many Northwoods events have been postponed or canceled. Please verify information before heading out to any currently scheduled events.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Car Park Concert
Snowflake Ice Rink, Land O’Lakes
5-6:30 p.m.
Free music series featuring Troy Graham & Colton Ort. Enjoy live music from your vehicle. The ice rink is located behind the LOL town hall. For more information, lolaartswi.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
NWWC-Archery
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club Range, Mercer
9-10 a.m.
Looking for archers interested in traditional archery. A group is shooting Tuesdays and possibly Sundays. Anyone interested is encouraged to participate; fun and non-competitive, any skill level. Bring your own bow. Dave, 715-385-3286 or 715-904-1345.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m.
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. For more information, Chuck, 715-476-3648.
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