10/15/2026
🍂 Fall fun, hometown traditions and a little Halloween spirit! 🎃
There’s plenty happening around Merrill as we head into the second half of October! From shopping and jack-o’-lantern walks to pancake breakfasts, bingo and live music, make plans to get out and enjoy what our local businesses and organizations have lined up.
👻 There are also 14 different Halloween events happening in the coming weeks! Find those events in the comments below! 👇
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
• October 16: Cowgirl Collective
Grab your boots and your besties! Shop and support women-owned businesses from 4–8 p.m. at 812 1st Street and the surrounding area. Enjoy a personalized hat bar, on-site tattoo offerings and an evening out with friends.
• October 16–17: Fall Luminary Fest
Enjoy a ¾-mile jack-o’-lantern-lit woodland walk, food, live music, games and raffles at Calvary Lutheran Church, N365 Cain Creek Road, Merrill. The festivities run 5–9 p.m. both nights, with the illuminated walk at dusk. A freewill donation supports the walk, which is wagon and stroller accessible. No pets, please.
• October 17: October Barrel Bash Barrel Race
Head to the Merrill Fairgrounds, 2001 E. 2nd Street, to ride or cheer on the competitors! Exhibitions open at 7:30 a.m., with 4D barrel racing beginning at 9 a.m.
• October 17: Northwoods Chapter Ice Age Trail Fall Hike
Explore the fall scenery of Harrison Hills in Lincoln County during the Mammoth Challenge Hike, starting at 9 a.m. This 4-mile hike includes a shortcut option, with cookies and refreshments afterward. Free and open to the public; donations to the local chapter are welcome!
• October 17: Paranormal of Wisconsin
Join Jason and Michelle Bertram from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at T.B. Scott Free Library, 106 W. 1st Street, for a look at paranormal investigations, ghost-hunting equipment and evidence. Bring your curiosity and your questions!
• October 17: Merrill Municipal Airport Candy Drop
Bring the family to 1701 Ch*****ne Street for aviation fun from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Disney’s Planes starts at 11 a.m., followed by candy drops at 12:45 p.m. for ages 8 and under and 1 p.m. for ages 9–15. Enjoy aircraft displays, drone demonstrations and a food truck. Bring chairs for the movie! Rain date: October 18.
• October 17: Sip & Stroll Merrill W**e Walk
Sip, stroll, shop and discover Merrill from 1–7 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon exploring local businesses, with a shuttle available between stops. Day-of tickets are $45, if available. Thank you to event sponsor IncredibleBank for helping make this event possible!
• October 25: Eagles Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast while supporting Mary Ann Kufahl with ongoing medical expenses from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Merrill Eagles Club, 1205 Lake Street. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for children ages 6–10, and free for ages 5 and under.
• October 25: Berlin-Hamburg Lions Harvest Brunch
Gather for potato and buttermilk pancakes, eggs, sausages and more from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 243240 Berlin Lane, Athens. Brunch is $12, and children ages 5 and younger eat free!
• November 1: Gleason Area Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Start your Sunday with a community breakfast! Join the Gleason Area Lions Club from 8 a.m.–noon at N5179 Bradley Street, Gleason.
• November 1: Bingo at VFW
Bring your friends for an afternoon of bingo! Board sales begin at 2 p.m., and games start at 4 p.m. Booklets are available at $5, $10 and $15, with progressive jackpot sheets sold separately. Food, drinks and bingo daubers will be available for purchase.
• November 1: Nu-Blu Concert
The Merrill Area Concert Association presents Nu-Blu from 3–5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic music, Appalachian sounds, vocal harmonies and heartfelt ballads!
🍷 Heading to Sip & Stroll this Saturday? Contact the Chamber at 715-536-9474 for ticket availability.
Find complete event details, locations, admission information and even more upcoming activities on the Events Calendar at MerrillChamber.org.
❤️ Support local. Bring a friend. Make memories around Merrill.
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