Events on Long Lake

Jul
31

Spooner Health Community Heath Fair

HEALTH FAIR LAB SCREENINGS

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

Join us at Spooner Health for Health Fair Week. Free cholesterol profile and blood glucose screenings will be available by appointment.

Appointments will be available from 8-10 a.m. July 28-August 1.

No eating or drinking after midnight. Appointments are required. Registration will begin in June. For questions, call Bethany at 715-939-1512.

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Aug
1

Spooner Health Community Heath Fair (Copy)

HEALTH FAIR LAB SCREENINGS

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

Join us at Spooner Health for Health Fair Week. Free cholesterol profile and blood glucose screenings will be available by appointment.

Appointments will be available from 8-10 a.m. July 28-August 1.

No eating or drinking after midnight. Appointments are required. Registration will begin in June. For questions, call Bethany at 715-939-1512.

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Band On The Barge - Long Lake Chamber
Aug
2

Band On The Barge - Long Lake Chamber

Long Lake - Just off of Kunz Island - 1:00-4:00 pm

Band: Rough House ROX- From Eden Praire MN . (Same great band as 2024)

Head to Long Lake for one of the coolest events of the summer! Dave's Outboard Barge will be anchored off of the East side of Kunz Island(big Island) sand beach. This event is free and open to the public so grab your boat, pontoon, kayak or canoe and head out to enjoy some live music. 

www.roughhouserox.com

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Aug
9

Hunt Hill - Cakes at the Lake - TOPIC TBD -

Cakes at the Lake is an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast which features buttermilk and specialty pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, and beverages. Following the breakfast, guests are encouraged to stay for the free nature program sponsored by Long Lake Preservation Association.

Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:45 am; Registration is not required.

Program: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Program Fee: $8/person; $5/child (ages 4-12 years old); Free for children ages 3 & under
Location: Hunt Hill Nature CenterSnake, Rattle & Roll with Snake Discovery Center

Join us for an exciting, hands-on program exploring the reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota and Wisconsin! Watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, and maybe even touch a snake, if you’re up to it! This program will feature native turtles, snakes, a salamander, and exotic reptiles. After the presentation, enjoy a chance to interact with the animals!

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Aug
16

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- Blueberries

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- Blueberries - Free but Register

This month’s theme is Blueberries! Delight in the sweet world of blueberries with an engaging story that showcases this delicious fruit. We will enjoy a dancing blueberries taste test, craft a blueberry bucket, and even make blueberry paint for a colorful art project.

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill; though all ages are welcome!

Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather.

Little Explorer programs, click here.

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Aug
16

Hunt Hill - PINTS ON THE PRAIRIE

Hunt Hill Nature Center - PINTS ON THE PRAIRIE

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Beer Drinker Admission: $30/person
Wine Drinker Admission: $30/person
Non-Drinker Admission: $15/person

Walk-Ins are allowed until the event is sold out. 

Register Here (Early registration closes at noon on August 15. Walk ins welcome the day of the event.) 

Interested in being a Pints on the Prairie sponsor? If so, click here for more details. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

What you Get:
Drinkers receive a 12-ounce insulated tumbler, drink tickets, a pretzel necklace, and lunch. 
Non-drinkers get a reusable plastic cup for ice water and lemonade, a pretzel necklace, and lunch.

How Does It Work?
Each brewery will provide 1 or 2 of their spotlight beers.

Those who purchase a ‘Beer Drinker’ ticket will get two tickets to each brewery. Each ticket is good for a 4-5 ounce pour.
Pick the brewery you want to sample from, give them the corresponding ticket, and they will pour into your reusable tumbler.

Those who purchase a ‘Wine Drinker’ ticket will get three tickets with a 4-5 ounce pour per ticket.

What to Bring?
Valid ID, comfortable shoes, layered clothing for changing weather, and of course, a designated driver!  
Optional additions: camp chair or blanket for lounging wherever you feel like it, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, etc. 

Check-In will be open from 1:45pm until 3:30pm. Participants and walk-ins must be checked in by 3:30pm. Check-in will be located near the large parking lot at the lower entrance to the Richard Grand Recreation Hall. 

Parking will be in our main campus. Overflow parking will be across the road.  Carpooling is strongly encouraged. 

Food: Enjoy a Louie’s skin-on hot dog, freshly popped popcorn, and a homemade cookie, plus a pretzel necklace! 

Games: Grab your friends or make some new ones as you compete in games like: yard yahtzee, giant jenga, bags, lasso golf, giant Ker-Plunk and more! Have a favorite game? Bring it along! 

Accessibility: The parking lot is gravel, there is a blacktop path through the camp, and the activities will be on the grassy yard of our main campus. Handicap-accessible restrooms are onsite. 

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Aug
24

Butternut : Longbeards Golf Scramble

1ST ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE on Sunday August 24th at Butternut Hills in Sarona!

Gonna be lots of raffles, giveaways and fun games! Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. with a SHOTGUN start at 11:00! Four Person Teams, Lunch at the Turn, Tournament prizes, Cash and Gulf Gear.

Call or Text for Registration and Sponsorshipts

Derek Kennen (715) 651-7519, or Ryan Kennen (715) 379-3309

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Aug
28

Hunt Hill: Snapshot WI Camera Check

Snapshot WI Camera Check

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people

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Aug
30

Lincolnwood: Live Music- NIck Hensley.

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar

LIVE MUSIC
Nick Hensley is the former lead singer and co creator of The District, a regional soul & rock act from the upper Midwest, co based out of St. Paul, MN and Chicago, IL.
Hensley created Love Songs For Angry Men shortly after The District called it quits in 2002.
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www.lovesongsforangrymen.com

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Sep
6
to Sep 7

Hunt Hill: 2 Day Workshop- Lake Ecology and Shoreland Conservation

HUNT HILL NATURE CENTER : Two-Day Workshop: Lake Ecology and Shoreland Conservation

Program Fee: $195/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM;

Sunday, September 7, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration is required by August 29th. Limit: 20 people

Two-Day Workshops-adults are welcome to register. The workshops include lecture and fieldwork. A variety of presenters will speak about aquatic invasive species, shoreland best practices, fish sticks, lake and stream monitoring, and lake and river ecology. Field work will be at or around Hunt Hill, looking at restored shorelands.

Note: This course qualifies for Master Naturalist credit,

For more information, visit: hunthill.org/workshops/

Must Register.

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Sep
13

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- BEES

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- Blueberries - Free but Register

This month’s Little Explorers program’s theme is Bees! Buzz into the world of bees through an informative book that explores beekeeping and the importance of bee hives. We will participate in a bee activity and sample honey, learning about these vital pollinators.

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill; though all ages are welcome!

Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather.

Little Explorer programs, click here.

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Sep
17

Hunt Hill: Beasts and Beer- Apostle Islands

Beasts & Beer: Apostle Islands

September 17 @ Happy Hour: 5:30 ; Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Program Fee: $16/person n- Must Register
Location: Round Man Brewing Co., Spooner, WI
Registration is required. Limit: 60 people

Apostle Islands with Dan Morrison, Kayaker

Explore the stunning geological formations of the Apostle Islands, many of which are accessible only by kayak. Join experienced kayaker and trip leader Dan Morrison to discover the fascinating processes behind the creation of these unique features that make up the landscape. 

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Long Lake Chamber Meat Raffle
Sep
20

Long Lake Chamber Meat Raffle

Long Lake Chamber Meat Raffle: SATURDAY Sept 20 2025- 2:00 pm

Mary’s Bluegill Bar & Grill

109 S Main St, Birchwood, WI

Bring a Crew & enjoy the excitement- At least 10 rounds with 3 winners per round.

This supports Long Lake Chamber activities, like the Fireworks, Band on the Barge, snowmobile trail grooming and signs, scholarships,

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Sep
27

Lincolnwood: Live Music - Zakk Grandual

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment

Live Music by Zakk Grandahl Music

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar
LIf you love Old School Traditional Country Music. You will love Zakk Grandahl. From Hank Williams to Keith Whitley, George Jones to George Strait, he plays them all, Including His own original material. Be on the lookout for this young Country Artist.

https://www.facebook.com/zakkgrandahlmusic/

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Oct
1

Hunt Hill: Beasts and Beer- Beavers & Climate Change

Beasts & Beer: Apostle Islands

September 17 @ Happy Hour: 5:30 ; Program: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Program Fee:$16/person n- Must Register
Location: Lehman’s Supper Club, 2911 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI
Registration is required. Limit: 90 people

Beavers & Climate Change with Dr. Emily Fairfax, Ecohydrologist

Dr. Emily Fairfax is an ecohydrologist at the University of Minnesota studying how beavers create climate resistant patches in the landscape. News headlines claim that beavers can reduce flood damage, protect plants from drought, and even fight wildfires – but is it true? Come learn answers to these questions and more about nature’s engineer – the beaver.

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Oct
18

Hunt Hill : Glow Hike

Hunt Hill : GLOW HIKE

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm Must be checked in by 7:00pm

Admission: $5/person or $20/family (includes up to two adults and four children) Walk-Ins are welcome. Cash only at the door.

ACTIVITIES

Glow Swag-,  Glow Dance -, Glow Hike-

Food-A hot dog, freshly popped popcorn, and beverage will be available for purchase at the event. $5

Drinks- Build your own Hot Chocolate

100% of the funds raised at this event stay at Hunt Hill to support our programs and trails.

Check-In will be open from 5:45pm to 7:00pm. Participants must be checked in no later than 7:00pm.  

Clothing: Be sure to dress in layers for this active outdoor event. We also recommend dressing in bright colors that will help you identify those in your group

Parking: Parking will be available Carpooling is STRONGLY encouraged.. 

Restrooms will be available.

Accessibility: The dance will be in a grassy yard. The luminary hike is along a narrow and uneven path that is not ideal for anyone who does not feel confident walking in these conditions. 

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Oct
25

Lincolnwood: Live Music - Alisson Dyg

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment 

Live Music by  Allison Dyg

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar

Public  · Anyone


Aly Dyg is a Wisconsin based singer-songwriter with a passion for music. Her voice allows her to fit any genre and her eclectic taste in music will please any crowd. She's charismatic and has a quirky sense of humor that everyone will love. You can expect to hear tunes and covering artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Miley Cyrus, Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen, Jason Mraz, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Trisha Yearwood, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and many others.

https://www.facebook.com/kaydenotto1699

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Nov
8

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- Holidays in the woods

Hunt Hill: Little Explorers- Blueberries - Free but Register

This month’s Little Explorers program’s theme is Holidays in the Woods! Celebrate the magic of the holidays with a delightful book that captures the spirit of the season in nature. We will create treats for birds and decorate a tree, fostering a love for wildlife and festive traditions.

Little Explorers is an exciting morning of stories, crafts, songs, and nature activities geared towards 3–6 year olds at Hunt Hill; though all ages are welcome!

Guardians must stay for the duration of the program, and each program will feature a different nature theme. Depending on weather, we will be outside for a portion of this program. Please dress appropriately to be inside and outside in the weather.

Little Explorer programs, click here.

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Nov
29

Lincolnwood: Live Music - Corey Rae White

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment and Corey Rae White Music

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar

Corey Rae White has music running through his veins.

This is a singer-songwriter with caliber, experience and a wealth of ideas to share. As a former ‘Guitar Player of the Year’ nominee (Minnesota Music Association) he sure can play, too. Corey Rae White is fast building a reputation for his beautiful song writing and electric live shows; full of fun, warmth and a special connection with the audience, White can hold a crowd like few others.

Multiple award winner as a songwriter, scooping National Native-E Music awards as well as recently having been nominated for “Best Independent Recording by New Artist” by the Native American Music Awards 2020 for his original song ‘Dimmer’ and also a double NAMA nomination in 2021 for collaborations on the songs “I Will Always Fight” and “Don’t Keep Me Waiting”.

https://coreyraewhite.com/

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Dec
4

Hunt Hill: Snapshot WI Camera Check

Snapshot WI Camera Check

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people

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Dec
20

Hunt Hill: Christmas Bird Count

Christmas Bird Count

December 20 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Participate in the National Audubon Society’s 126th Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! The count is the longest-running citizen science program in the world and involves volunteers traveling assigned routes to count birds. The Christmas Bird Count is open to all levels of birding experience and ability. Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned to collect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated.
Location: Meet at Hunt Hill Nature Center at 7:30 am
Registration is required by December 18. Limit: 20 people

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Dec
27

Lincolnwood: Live Music - Josh White

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment and Josh White

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar

Josh White is an American singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer born and raised in Louisiana but now calls Duluth, MN home.

As the front man for the Duluth rock group “Malec”, Josh spent 7 years singing rock/metal music before he later formed Brown & White, an alt country trio and The Josh White Band. Today, his solo performances are his main project.

His range of music spans from Garth Brooks and Chris Stapleton to Kenny Wayne Shepard, Hootie and the Blowfish, to Alice in Chains and Nirvana. As a solo artist with the ability to sing songs from a variety of genres, he performs the music that the audience in front of him wants to hear.

https://www.facebook.com/joshwhitemusician/

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Jul
28

Spooner Health Community Heath Fair

HEALTH FAIR LAB SCREENINGS

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

Join us at Spooner Health for Health Fair Week. Free cholesterol profile and blood glucose screenings will be available by appointment.

Appointments will be available from 8-10 a.m. July 28-August 1.

No eating or drinking after midnight. Appointments are required. Registration will begin in June. For questions, call Bethany at 715-939-1512.

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Jul
27

Chit Chat : Beach Bingo Boomstick Bash

Chit Chat Bar : Beach Bingo Broomstick Bash, Birchwood WI.

Doors Open 11 am, Lunch 12:00 pm, Bingo 1:00

Raising Money for Ducks Unlimited: Join us for bingo, WIN Boomsticks, outdoor gear, Cash, and more.

Cost: $60.00 for 8 games Bingo, Ducks Unlimited membership and Burger Basket Lunch

For Tickets call: 920-321-8155 or www.northernlakesDU.com

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Jul
26

Lincolnwood: Live Music - SETH GO

Event by Northern Lights Entertainment and Seth Gamble

Lincolnwood Resort & Bar 7-10pm

Lincolnwood Resort in Birchwood, WI offers a wide variety of services on Long Lake: cabin rentals, a full liquor bar, full restaurant, gas on the lake and boat rentals! You are sure to find a good time when you visit our year-round Sports Bar featuring great food, cold drinks, large variety of bar games, and incredibly fun atmosphere. Come and enjoy our famous Long Island Tea and watch the most amazing sunsets!

More about the music:
Seth Gamble is a musician based out of the Chippewa Valley. Performing under the name Ready SETH Go, he uses his gift for gab and a little humor to create an entertaining environment performing creative takes on popular songs.

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Jul
19

7th Annual Bloodyfest

7th Annual Bloody Fest - Saturday July 19th 1pm- 10 PM.

At V&M Bar. Meet at Cross Roads of Highway V & M for the best Bloody Mary’s Great burgers and cold drinks.

$6.00 Bloody Mary’s , Free Flip Chicken and Sides.

MUSIC: WESTON SCHISSEL, MALPRACTICE BAND, JEFF WHITE.

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Jul
19

Hunt Hill - Cakes at the Lake: Raptors of the Great Lakes Region

Cakes at the Lake is an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast which features buttermilk and specialty pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, and beverages. Following the breakfast, guests are encouraged to stay for the free nature program sponsored by Long Lake Preservation Association.

Breakfast: 8:00 am – 9:45 am; Program: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Program Fee: $8/person; $5/child (ages 4-12 years old); Free for children ages 3 & under
Location: Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required.

Raptors of the Great Lakes Region with Chris Cold, Retired Educator

This family-friendly program introduces you to hawks, owls, osprey, and eagles that call this area home. Learn how to identify these incredible birds and discover their behaviors, habitats, and important roles in the environment. You’ll also gain a new appreciation for raptors as key indicators of a healthy ecosystem and reflect on their place in the world we share. Christian Cold is a retired wildlife technician and educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. His presentations typically include the display and interpretation of live, native animals which he maintains for this purpose.

Ways to Register for a Program:

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Jul
17
to Jul 18

Hunt Hill: 2 Day Geology of Wisconsin

Two-Day Workshop: Geology of Wisconsin

Program Fee: $195/person. Includes lodging, Thursday lunch & dinner ; Friday breakfast & lunch.
Location: Hunt Hill Nature Center
Date & Time: Registration is required by July 9th. Limit: 20 people

Thursday, July 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM;

Friday, July 18, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Two-Day Workshops qualify for WI Master Naturalist Advanced Trainings, but all adults are welcome to register. No prior experience is needed. The workshops include lecture and fieldwork.

Presenter Ken Bradbury, retired state geologist, will be talking about the geology of Wisconsin. In addition to classroom lectures, we will explore interesting geologic sites at or near Hunt Hill.

Note: This course qualifies for Master Naturalist credit, but all adult learners are welcome to join!

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Rivers Edge Family Fun Day
Jul
12

Rivers Edge Family Fun Day

Rivers Edge Family Fun Day - July 12, 2025

Join us for the most Popular day of the year, Enjoyed by the community and especially kids. Non-campiing guest and community members are welsome with purchase of day pass. Admission grants full access to the Aqua Park Beach, as well as activities such as souvenir t-shirt painting, face painting, caricature artists, a foam party, and an evening Fire show.

Food Truck, Music,

This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Jason DeRousseau. Rivers Edge Campground has pledged to raise $2500 for the DeRousseau Family Legacy, (back pack for kids) so be sure to attend and help us reach our goal!

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Jul
11

Hunt Hill: Bat Roost Count

Bat Roost Count

July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The baby bats have taken to the air! Join Hunt Hill in completing a second roost count after the babies have emerged to help get an idea of the bat’s population change over the summer. Participants need not have participated in the previous count to attend.

Participate in a Citizen Science project at Hunt Hill! Citizen Science empowers the curious and concerned tocollect valuable data that contributes to specific scientific research. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Program Fee: Free, but donations are appreciated
Location: Richard Grand Recreation Hall, Hunt Hill Nature Center
Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Limit: 20 people

Ways to Register for a Program:

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Long Lake: Band in the Bay
Jul
5

Long Lake: Band in the Bay

Hello Long Lake : Gina LaFaunge with neighbors Bob & Tamra and Greg & Mary, will be hosting the “Band in The Bay” event on Saturday, July 5th from 1:00 to 5:00.

Come on out with your boats and floaties and listen to the amazing band REWIND SOCIETY. Fun for all ages!

Just north of the Pioneer.

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