Northwoods Area Events for October

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.

Boulder Junction Area Events

Thursday, Oct. 1
Blood Drive
Boulder Junction Fire Department
2-6 p.m.
Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Department blood drive. To schedule an important, call Eric, 715-892-2967 or the Community Blood Center, 800-280-4102.

Saturday, Oct. 3
Boulder Junction Lions Walleye Classic
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Boulder Junction area lakes
Registration 9 a.m. at the Community Center. Fishing 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Awards and dinner at Headwaters Restaurant, 6 p.m. Cash prizes. Proceeds support local Lions Club programs. 715-892-2366.

Friday, Oct. 9
Northwoods Fall Art Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tour of artist-owed galleries and studios throughout the Northwoods. Artist demonstrations; art available for purchase. Brochures and maps available at area chambers of commerce or northwoodsarttour.com

Saturday, Oct. 10
Harvest Fest
Downtown Boulder Junction
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
25th Annual event, held slightly differently this year. See boulderjct.org for details. Stop by for shopping, fall treats and harvest decor. Children can dress in costume for the Harvest Hunt and other games. 800-GO-MUSKY

Northwoods Fall Art Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tour of artist-owed galleries and studios throughout the Northwoods. Artist demonstrations; art available for purchase. Brochures and maps available at area chambers of commerce or northwoodsarttour.com

Sunday, Oct. 11
Northwoods Fall Art Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tour of artist-owed galleries and studios throughout the Northwoods. Artist demonstrations; art available for purchase. Brochures and maps available at area chambers of commerce or northwoodsarttour.com

Manitowish Waters Area Events

Friday, Oct. 2
Night Astronomy
6-8:30 p.m.
North Lakeland Discovery Center
NASA volunteer Jim Head leads this exploration of the Milky Way Galaxy. See 3D prints of Mars as viewed from the Mars Rover Curiosity, and more. Facemasks are required. Register by Oct.1; $7/$5 members. discovercenter.net.

Free Cranberry Marsh Tours
Cranberry Square, Manitowish Waters
10 a.m., every Friday
No reservations required. One-hour tour, rain or shine, includes video, samples, prize drawings, educational display. All ages welcome. manitowishwaters.org

Loon Kayak
1-2:30 p.m.
Rest Lake Park
Learn about the biology, behavior and characteristics of the common loon and paddle Rest Lake with a guide. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one from the MAC. Members $10/$20 non MAC members. mac-mw.com

Saturday, Oct. 3
Historical and Naturalist Hike
Plum Lake Hemlocks Forest, SNA
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join a local historian and a Discovery Center Naturalist on a fascinating hike through history. This is an off-trail moderately strenuous 4-5 mile hike. $45/$40 members. For details and to register (by Oct. 1), visit discoverycenter.net.

Wednesday, Oct. 7
Canoe Fishing Expedition
River’s Edge Outfitters
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Paddle the legendart Turtle Flambeau Flowage from Fisherman’s Landiong to Murray’s Landing, with experienced local fishing guides. Canoe, paddles, PFDs provided; bring water, lunch, snacks, fishing gear and a light rain jacket. $85 adults/$10 for accompanying minors. [email protected] or 715-543-2808.

Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 28
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. Chuck, 715-476-3648

TFF Canoe Fishing Expedition
River’s Edge Outfitters
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Paddle the legendary Turtle Flambeau Flowage from Fisherman’s Landing to Murray’s Landing with local fishing guides. Stop for lunch at an island, campfire after returning. Canoes, paddles and PFDs provided. Bring lunch, etc., fishing gear and light rain jacket. $85 for adults/$10 accompanying minors. mac-mw.com

Saturday, Oct. 10
Northwoods Fall Art Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tour of artist-owed galleries and studios throughout the Northwoods. Artist demonstrations; art available for purchase. Brochures and maps available at area chambers of commerce or northwoodsarttour.com

Tuesday, Oct. 13
Bike Through Trees
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
A 5-7 mile bike excursion on the Heart of Vilas County bike trail. Learn about tree species, tree ecology and the changing of the leaves while enjoying the scenery of Manitowish Waters. Hosted by the MAC. $10 MAC members/$20 non-members. mac-mw.com

Wednesday, Oct. 14
Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 28
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. Chuck, 715-476-3648

Paddle the Guido Rarh Preserve
Palmer Boat Landing, Land O’Lakes
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Explore this pristine wilderness area, a combination of land/water trail between Land O’Lakes and Presque Isle with access via the Palmer Lake boat landing. Bring kayak, PFD, lunch, water, snacks. Hosted by MAC. $10 per member/$20 non member. mac-mw.com

Thursday, Oct. 15
Wolf Howl
Lakeland Discovery Center
8-10 p.m.
Learn about wolves, history and current status then travel via caravan to wolf territory. $22/$18 members/$10 age 16 and under. Register early! discoverycenter.net

Saturday, Oct. 21
Trick-or-Treat
Noon- 2 p.m.
Manitowish Waters Area Businesses
Dress up and enjoy tricks and treats at local businesses. Trunk or Treat at Koller Park, noon-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21
Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 28
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. Chuck, 715-476-3648

Wednesday, Oct. 28
Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 28
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. Chuck, 715-476-3648

Mercer Area Events

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Mercer Lioness Blood Drive
Community Center
Noon-4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, contact Judy Bugni, 715-746-3511

NWWC-Archery
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club Range, Mercer
9-10 a.m., Tuesdays
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, Oct. 7
Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club, Mercer
5 p.m., Wednesdays
All skill levels welcome. Members $4/non-members $5. For more information, Chuck, 715-476-3648.

Thursday, Oct. 8
18th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally
Mercer Area
Four-day poker run begins at 3 p.m. Register in advance at mercerpumpkinrunrally.com. $20 fee includes poker sheept, bandana, opportunity to win cash prizes and door prizes. Thursday, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Parade Saturday followed by wrap-up party with music, food, drinks, door prizes and raffles.

Tuesday, Oct. 13
NWWC-Archery
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club Range, Mercer
9-10 a.m., Tuesdays
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

Minocqua Area Events

Friday, Oct. 2
Minocqua Farmers Market
Minocqua Chamber of Commerce
8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 9
Producers-only famers market features produce and agricultural products from eight surrounding counties.
minocquafarmersmarket.com

Monday, Oct. 5
Watercolor Painting
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn about and practice the process of negative painting. Bring watercolor supplies and a stretched half sheet of watercolor paper. $30. Register by Sept. 29. marywoodsc.org

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Appalachian Trail Program
Virtual through Minocqua Library
6 p.m.
Join local hiker Joanne Fitzpatrick as she shares her amazing adventure hiking the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail. Call or email to register; space is limited. [email protected] or call 715-356-4437

Painting in Watercolor: Floral
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn one way of creating bold and vibrant watercolor paintings, using a palette knife and a brush. $30; Register by Sept. 28. Also see supply list at marywoodsc.org

Wednesday, Oct. 7
Science on Tap: Wild rice
Via Zoom
6:30 p.m.
Join GLIFWC wildlife biologist Peter David as shares his knowledge of the ecology, history and harvest of Manoomin (wild rice). The Minocqua Public Library will host a limited number of people at the library. Call 715-356-4437 to reserve a spot. Or go to scienceontapminocqua.org for details on joining virtually.

Unique Textures
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Explore ways of altering water to create unique and easy-to-use backgrounds that can be used in any watercolor paintings. Fee $30; register by Sept. 28. Visit marywoodsc.org to register and for supply list.

Friday, Oct. 9
Minocqua Farmers Market
Minocqua Chamber of Commerce
8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 9
Producers-only famers market features produce and agricultural products from eight surrounding counties.
minocquafarmersmarket.com

Friday, Oct. 16
Raptors and Readers
Torpy Park
4-5 p.m.
Celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival outdoors! Join the Minocqua Public Library staff for a socially-distanced story and presentation about birds of prey from the Northwoods Wildlife Center. Meet two live birds and grab a take-and-make craft. Free to attend. 715-356-4437

Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Story Path
Minocqua Public Library
4-5 p.m.
Head over to the library to read a Halloween story. Walk along the sidewalk reading the pages as you go. There will be a bag of treats for participants at the end of the path. Free to attend. 715-356-4437

St. Germain Area Events

Saturday, Oct. 3
Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Germain area lakes
This catch and release tournament is in its 32nd year. Hosted by fishing guide Rob Manthei and sponosred by the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and Manthei’s guide service. Details at wi.st-germain.com

Sunday, Oct. 4
Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament
6 a.m.-noon
St. Germain area lakes
This catch and release tournament is in its 32nd year. Hosted by fishing guide Rob Manthei and sponosred by the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and Manthei’s guide service. Details at wi.st-germain.com

Saturday, Oct. 17
Olives in October
Whitetail Inn, St. Germain
6-10 p.m.
“Martinis in May” rescheduled! $40 martini tasting; $30 designated driver. Tickets have been sold out, but to get on a waiting list, call the chamber, 715-477-2205.