TAKE A HIKE: GET YOUR “LIKE TO HIKE” PIN
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:1/1/2010 To 12/31/2010
Take a Hike! Get your Like to Hike Niagara Escarpment pin. Espress your love for the Escarpment and support the educational efforts of the Friends of Peninsula State Park by getting a pin featuring a Brown Bat set against the backdrop of Eagle Bluff. Pins are $3 each with a the hiking commitment and $6 without. Find details at www.peninsulafriends.org |
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SEGWAY THE DOOR PT TOUR THROUGH DOOR COUNTY
Location: Peninsula State Park & Washington Island
From:5/1/2010 To 10/31/2010
10am and 2pm daily. Segway! An unequaled experience and extremely fun way to see the beautiful scenery. Glide through Peninsula State Park, view lighthouses near Baileys Harbor, or explore Washington Island. Easy to learn. Call for reservations. Cost: $74-$89. 920-376-0256. |
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KART RACING
Location: Thunderhill Raceway - John Miles County Park
From:5/12/2010 To 9/29/2010
Kart Racing is coming back to the Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Racing will be Wednesday nights. Gates open at 3pm, racing starts at 6pm. Practice on Sundays from 1pm to 6pm. Please visit the website for a detailed schedule as there are some dates on which races or practices will not be held. There will be Kid Kart, numerous Junior Classes and Senior Classes. Call 920-471-5721 for additional information. |
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GHOSTS - HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES OF THE GREAT LAKES
Location: Door County Maritime Museum
From:5/22/2010 To 1/23/2012
The Door County Maritime Museum delves into the world of the paranormal with the new exhibit “Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes”. This interactive exhibit explores the mystery surrounding paranormal activity at some of the Great Lakes’ most famous lighthouses. Information: 920-743-5958. |
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FAMILY FUN DAYS - SATURDAYS
Location: Team Leadership Center
From:5/29/2010 To 9/4/2010
10am-2pm Saturdays May 29 until September 4. Climbing challenges for all ages. Zip lines, cargo net, rock wall, indoor climbs for rainy days! Reservations encouraged for large groups. Cost: $20 per person.920-746-9999. |
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SUNDAYS: FREE MUSIC ON THE DECK
Location: Simon Creek Vineyard
From:5/30/2010 To 9/26/2010
1-5pm. Free music on the deck at Simon Creek Vineyard in Jacksonport. Featuring Mickey Grasso. Wine service on the deck by the bottle or by the glass. Deck overlooks beautiful natural Simon Creek Grounds. Information: 920-746-9307. |
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RIDGES NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES
Location: Ridges Sanctuary
From:6/1/2010 To 9/30/2010
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm. Visit the Nature Center at the Ridges Sanctuary and explore the most recent finds - a butterfly wing, a wasp nest, lichen, leaf veins, etc. Get close to nature with our microscopes and bug boxes. Information: 920-839-2802. |
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FAMILY FUN DAYS THURSDAYS: KAYAKING
Location: Team Leadership Center
From:6/3/2010 To 9/2/2010
Thursdays from June 3 to Sept 9, 2-3:30pm and 3:45-5:15pm. Introduction to Kayaking for all ages. Quiet, calm inland lake to learn the basics with certified instructors. 90 minute class. Children under age 12 will paddle in a double kayak with an adult family member. Cost: $25 per person. Registration required. 920-746-9539. |
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FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAYS
Location: Market Square
From:6/5/2010 To 10/23/2010
9am-12:30pm. Market Square, corner of Michigan and 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Fresh produce and crafts from local sources. 920-746-2914. |
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GHOST TOURS OF DOOR COUNTY
Location: Departs from Orchard Country Winery
From:6/7/2010 To 10/31/2010
Nightly. Step aboard the “trolley of the doomed” as we share tales of ghostly sunken ships, haunted lighthouses, and mysterious happenings on the darker side of this spirited peninsula. Departs from Orchard Country Winery at 7pm June-September and 6pm in October. Limited seating. Call 920-868-1100. Duration: 2 hours. Cost: Adults $23, children 2-12 $17. |
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TOURS, CORNER OF THE PAST/OLD ANDERSON HOUSE
Location: Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum
From:6/12/2010 To 9/25/2010
Tour a 1875 farmhouse and restored farm buildings with century-old furnishing, tools and farm implements. Group tours available by prior arrangement. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. Information: 920-854-7680. |
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PENINSULA PLAYERS
Location: Peninsula Players Theatre
From:6/15/2010 To 10/17/2010
America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre performs Tuesday-Sunday. Information: 920-868-3287 or www.peninsulaplayers.com. |
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HISTORIC EPHRAIM WALKING TOURS
Location: Throughout Town in Ephraim
From:6/18/2010 To 10/9/2010
Guided walking tour of Ephraim, leaving from the Anderson Barn History Center, 3060 Anderson Lane. Walks begin at 10:30am Tuesday through Friday, June 18 through Saturday, September 4. New fall walking tours are Fridays and Saturdays, September 10 through October 9. Tours include admission to the 4 Ephraim Village Museums. $5 adults, $3 students ages 6-18. Under 6 free. 920-854-9688. |
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THURSDAY TOURS OF IVERSON HOUSE/MORAVIAN CHURCH
Location: Ephraim
From:6/24/2010 To 9/2/2010
Thursdays, 1:30-3pm. Learn more in-depth Moravian history by participating in the new 1.5 hour, weekly tour of Ephraim’s Moravian Church, followed by the Historic Iverson House. This entertaining and informative tour will provide insight into the fascinating roots and personalities of Ephraim’s earliest religious settlement. Fee: $5 adults, $3 students ages 6-18. 920-854-9688. |
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SATURDAY FARM MARKET
Location: Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum
From:6/26/2010 To 9/25/2010
8am-12pm. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and flowers plus a wide variety of prepared foods from certified kitchens. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. 920-854-5257. |
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LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Location: Gordon Lodge
From:6/27/2010 To 9/5/2010
Wednesdays from 6-9pm and Sundays from 4-7pm. Enjoy live music from various local musicians while enjoying great food, a terrific wine selection, incredible waterfront views as well as one of Door County’s best sunsets from the Top Deck Patio. Information: 920-839-1061. |
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EXHIBIT: THE BOOK AS SCULPTURE
Location: Guenzel Gallery at Peninsula School of Art
From:8/13/2010 To 9/25/2010
From large-scale installation to delicate jewelry, preeminent artists carve, embellish and reshape books to extract new meaning from their pages. 920-868-3455. |
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EXHIBIT: STURGEON BAY-PAST AND PRESENT
Location: Miller Art Museum
From:8/28/2010 To 11/9/2010
Artists create art work to commemorate the beautiful city of Sturgeon Bay whether it be from the past or present. Reception Saturday, August 28 5-6:30pm. Information: 920-746-0707. |
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MIDSUMMER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location: Various Locations
From:9/1/2010 To 9/6/2010
Midsummer’s Music Festival wraps up its 20th season with our tradition of Labor Day Weekend concerts. For the first time we will be performing two programs featuing our world class musicians. Concert times: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm, Monday 4pm. (times may change) $25 per adult for most concerts. 920-854-7088. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/2/2010 To 9/2/2010
10-10:30am Let’s Talk About Insects! Nature Center. Learn what makes insects cool in this talk featuring butterflies and mosquitoes. Find out the latest news on emerald ash borer and beach bark disease. An optional insect craft wil follow the talk. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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EGG HARBOR CONCERT IN THE PARK
Location: Harborview Park
From:9/2/2010 To 9/2/2010
5pm. Egg Harbor’s popular Concerts in the Park series returns, presenting live music on the bay in beautiful Harborview Park on 12 Thursdays from June 24 through September 2. Concerts are free to the public. In concert today: Big Mouth - Rock & Blues. 920-868-3717. |
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PROGRAM: AQAUTIC CRITTERS
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/2/2010 To 9/2/2010
11am. Join the naturalist in exploring Big Creek and in netting small creatures which live in the shallow waters. Wear clothes that can get wet. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. this program will be canceled if it is raining. 920-746-5895. |
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THEATRE M PRESENTS WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Location: Woodwalk Gallery
From:9/2/2010 To 9/5/2010
7:30pm. The play that changed the theater experience for a generation presented in the intimate setting of the Woodwalk Stage. Information: 920-868-2912. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Peninsula State Park Nature Program
From:9/3/2010 To 9/3/2010
10-11am Nature Story and craft. Stop by the Nature Center for the nature-inspired fun! 10am-noon Kayak Tour. Must pre-register at Nature Center. $15 + tax per person. Please call 920-868-3258 for complete information. |
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AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE PRESENTS: GUYS & DOES
Location: Door Community Auditorium
From:9/3/2010 To 10/23/2010
Guys & Does, the smash-hit deer hunting musical from AFT, opens for its second season on Friday, September 3. Guys & Does tells the story of Fritz, who lives for his annual hunting trip to Northern Wisconsin. This year he must bring Duane, who’s dating his daughter and hopes to ask Fritz for her hand. The 2 hunters encounter a magical talking deer. Performances are Monday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sat. matinees 4:30pm. Tickets: $22 adults, $11 children 12 and under. 920-854-6117. |
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HAUNTED TROLLEY PUB CRAWL
Location: Starts at Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/3/2010 To 9/5/2010
This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close to the ’spirits’ of Door County. You’ll enjoy the ’intoxicating’ tales of the peninsula’s haunted pubs and taverns. The Trolley Tour will spend approximately 30 minutes in each of the 4 establishments. (Drinks are not required to have a lively experience on this Haunted Pub Crawl). The night’s terror begins at 7pm from the Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor. Cost $35 per person. (Must be 21 years or older). 920-868-1100. |
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TROLLEY TOURS: GHOST TOURS OF DOOR COUNTY
Location: Departs from Orchard Country Winery
From:9/3/2010 To 9/5/2010
7pm departure. Step aboard ’The Trolley of the Doomed’ as we share tales of ghostly sunken ships, haunted lighthouses and mysterious happenings on the darker side of this spirited peninsula. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. Limited seating. $23 for adults, $17 for children ages 2-12. |
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TROLLEY TOUR: HAUNTED OLDE STURGEON BAY
Location: Departs from Stone Harbor Resort
From:9/3/2010 To 9/5/2010
7pm departure. Lurking beneath the charming waterfront community of Sturgeon Bay, lives the horror of its unusual murders, haunted buildings and spirited maritime past. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. Limited seating. $21+tax for adults, $16+tax for children ages 2-12. |
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EXHIBIT: DIMENSION IN DOOR COUNTHY
Location: Hardy Gallery
From:9/3/2010 To 10/12/2010
The Hardy Gallery is pleased to annouce the final exhibit of its 2010 season, entitled Dimension in Door County: Form Transcending Function. The exhibit will feature three-dimensional work by 17 Door and Kewaunee County sculptors and craftsmen. The opening reception will be Friday, Sept. 3 from 5:30-7pm. The Exhibit will run through October 12. The Gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm. 920-854-2210. |
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GRAND OPENING OSCAR’S RUBBER STAMPS EGG HARBOR
Location: Oscar’s Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
From:9/3/2010 To 9/6/2010
Join us Labor Day Weekend (September 3-6) for our Grand Opening Event. We will have artists, classes/workshops, and demonstrations offered throughout the weekend. Open 9:30am-5:30pm. Located in the Main Street Shops. Special stamp of the day each day, door prizes announced each day, grand prize gift basket - winner’s name drawn 4pm on Monday (do not have to be here to win.) |
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND QUILT SHOW
Location: Harbor Ridge Winery
From:9/3/2010 To 9/6/2010
10am-5pm each day. Local handmade quilt show and sale. 4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct, Egg Harbor. 920-868-4321. |
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VIEW FROM THE WATER: KAYAK THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
Location: Door County
From:9/3/2010 To 9/3/2010
1pm. Join Bay Shore Outdoor Store and the Niagara Escarpment Resource Network in celebrating 2010 on a very special geologist-led kayak adventure! Learn about the geology and ecology of this unique land formation and the impact it has had on the human and natural histories of Door County, which has more visible mileage of the escarpment outcroppings than any other Wi. county. Please call ahead to book your reservation: 920-854-7598. |
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ROCK N ROLL ART NIGHT
Location: Hands On Art Studio
From:9/3/2010 To 9/3/2010
6:30-10pm. On select Friday nights Hands On Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for purchase. Tonight’s entertainment will be by Michael Raye. 920-868-9311. |
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KARAOKE NIGHT
Location: Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
9pm-1am. Cheryl Simon hosts. Sing your heart out. No admission or pre-registration required. Carrington Pub & Grill at the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. 920-868-3205. |
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HIKING TOURS OF THE CLEARING
Location: The Clearing Folk School
From:9/4/2010 To 9/5/2010
The 75-year history, folklore and landscape of The Clearing Folk School are the subject of free, interpretative hiking tours through the campus and historic buildings, led by our volunteer docents. The two-hour hiking tours begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as terrain is rugged in places. 920-854-4088. |
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN & DUATHLON
Location: Fish Creek YMCA
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
This annual event includes a 5k run/walk, quarter mile children’s run and duathlon, with a 2 mile run/12 mile bike/2 mile run. The Labor Day weekend run is held at the Northern Door Program Center in Fish Creek. In addition to the races, there will be door prizes, free use of the aquatic center, refreshments and fun for the whole family. Information: 920-868-3660. |
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ISLAND PLAYERS PRESENTS: OF MICE AND MEN
Location: Trueblood Performing Arts Center
From:9/4/2010 To 9/6/2010
7:30pm. Island Players presents John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. www.islandplayers@washingtonisle.com.
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STUFF-O-RAMA FLEA MARKET
Location: On the Grounds at Domicile
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
8am-3pm. On the grounds of Domicile Shop & Gallery, Hwy 57 at Canterbury Lane. Antiques, junque, trash & treasure. Information: 920-854-9005. |
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MARINA FEST
Location: Sister Bay Marina
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
Pancake breakfast, food & beverage booths, live music and dancing under the big tent, children’s boat building and craft tent, Championship Waterboard Warriors Ski show, fireworks at dusk. Information: (Nov-May) 920-854-2127 or (Jun-Oct) 920-854-2812. |
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NATURE HIKE: FLOWERS OF THE FIELDS
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
11am. Join the naturalist on a visit to the fields and prairie plantings of the Crossroads preserve. Easy hiking. About an hour. This program will be canceled if it is raining. 920-746-5895. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
10-11am Snakes Alive! Nature Center. Play snake trivia to learn about snakes. Then, paint your own wooden wiggly snake to keep. All ages. $1 donation per snake. Smokey Bear will be spreading his fire safety message around park hot-spots in the afternoon. 8-9pm Night Hike. Explore the nighttime adaptations of Peninsula wildlife and then put our own night senses to the test with a nighttime walk in the woods, packed with games and adventure. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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PERFORMANCE: OF MICE AND MEN
Location: Red Barn on South Shore Dr.
From:9/4/2010 To 9/6/2010
Washington Island’s community theatre, Island Players, presents John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 4th, 5th, & 6th at 7:30pm. Set in the depression era, the play tells the story of two drifters, George and Lennie. Set in the Salinas Valley of California, 1934, it is the story of hope and disillusionment, bitterness and friendship. Advance tickets at the Red Cup and the Rec. Center. Limited seating, adult language. Tickets: $10, students thru HS $5. |
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HERITAGE PROGRAM
Location: Old Anderson House Museum/Corner of the Past
From:9/4/2010 To 9/4/2010
9-11am. Spinning with Jackie Udell. Hwy 57 at Country Lane and Fieldcrest Rd. in Sister Bay. 920-854-7680. |
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LIVE MUSIC: THE XRAYS
Location: Harbor Ridge Winery
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
2-6pm. Enjoy live music by the Xrays, featuring acoustic classic rock. 4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct., Egg Harbor. 920-868-4321. |
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WILDERNESS DAY
Location: Newport State Park
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin’s only formally designated Wilderness State Park. Information: 920-854-2500. |
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THREE REDNECK TENORS IN CONCERT
Location: Door Community Auditorium
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
7pm. Join Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Billee as they mix NASCAR with Beethoven, lite beer with Puccini and even kick up a little dust with Ave Maria Dixie. You’ll travel with our 3 redneck cousins from their modest beginnings in Paris, Texas all the way to their triumphant debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Tickets: $40/$33/$28. 920-868-2728. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
10-10:30am Butterfly Meadow. Nature Center. Monarchs and Sulphurs are aflutter in the meadow. Learn a few butterfly facts, then grab a net and head into the meadow. After, decorate a butterfly recipe holder. $1 donation/craft. 2-3pm Naturalist Roving the Park. 4-6:30pm Nature Center at Night. Swing by during our special evening hours. 7:15-8:15 Bat Watch. Welcker’s Shelter Building. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE CLEARING
Location: The Clearing Schoolhouse
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
3pm. Benefit Concert Celebrating The Clearing’s 75th Anniversary. Violinist Klara Fenyo Bahcall, who has taught the Chamber Music for Strings class at The Clearing for the past 10 years, will perform a benefit concert in The Clearing Schoolhouse to celebrate The Clearing’s 75 Anniversary and the 150th birthday of Clearing founder, Jens Jensen. Klara will be accompanied by Eli Kalman Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Tickets: $50, call 920-854-4088 or 877-854-3225. |
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ROAD SCHOLAR-THE DOOR COUNTY EXPERIENCE
Location: Rowleys Bay Resort
From:9/5/2010 To 9/10/2010
Sample the best of Door County! Naturalists, artists and local experts share Door County’s history - past, present and future. Two days of field trips with stops at Ephraim, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Sturgeon Bay. Program includes accommodations, meals and field trips. Road Scholar is the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning. Program #12334 information and registration: 877-426-8056 or www.roadscholar.org. |
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FISHSTOCK CONCERT
Location: Fishstock Concert Barn
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
7pm. Fishstock concerts are held in a 100-year-old Door County dairy barn, which has been renovated to seat 150 people in our hayloft acoustic area, and 400 in our ground-level big stage area. Both concert areas feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. Tonight: Eric Lewis & Friends - flat picker extraordinaire, steel guitar and acoustic guitar. 920-839-2981. $15 admission adults, children under 12 free. |
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TOURS OF THE HISTORICAL VILLAGE
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/5/2010 To 9/5/2010
1:30-3:30pm. Visit The Historical Village and hear a message from Congressman Minor, as protrayed by Joe Knaapen. Blacksmith demonstrations. Free, but bring some cash so you can buy some of the items created by our own smiths. 920-746-5895. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/6/2010 To 9/6/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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NATURE HIKE TO BIG CREEK
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/6/2010 To 9/6/2010
11am. Big creek is not so very big this time of year, but it is, in many ways, more beautiful surrounded by lush growth. About an hour. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. 920-746-5895. |
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LIVE MUSIC ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS
Location: GLAS, the green coffeehouse
From:9/6/2010 To 9/6/2010
7-9pm. Featuring The Hollands! Our local favorites, The Hollands! are “One Part American Dreamer, One Part Aussie Charm; A Splash of Gypsy Love and Punk DIY Ethic”. 920-743-5575. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/6/2010 To 9/6/2010
10am-2pm CCC video on request. Nature Center. Learn about the impact the Civilian Conservation Corps had on Wisconsin’s state parks by watching this 15 minute video. 920-868-3258. |
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MEETING: DOOR PENINSULA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/7/2010 To 9/7/2010
7pm. Visitors are always welcome to DPAS meetings consisting of a quiz, this month offered by Tom Minahan, and a short presentation on the viewing target of the month, the Sun. The lecture, “Lunar Mission” will be presented by Greg Cupal and David Udell. Refreshments will be served. Please use the Utah St. entrance to reach the Stonecipher Astronomy Center. 920-746-5895. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/7/2010 To 9/7/2010
9-9:30am Finding Ferns. Nature Center. Learn what makes ferns unique from other plants. Then, take a short walk to learn to identify 5 common Peninsula ferns. 1-2pm Cloud Windows. Nature Center. Create a cool tool to help you read the clouds and predict the weather. State park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/8/2010 To 9/8/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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LECTURE: EXPLORING UNDERGROUND DOOR COUNTY
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
From:9/8/2010 To 9/8/2010
7pm. The Door County Environmental Council brings Dr. Ken Bradbury to Crossroads. Dr. Bradbury is the Program Leader at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Hydrology and is the “go to” guy when it comes to fracture aquifer. This program is free and open to the public. 920-746-5895. |
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KINGDOM SO DELICIOUS
Location: Countywide
From:9/8/2010 To 9/25/2010
Door County takes a three week culinary tour from Southern Door to Washington Island. Celebrate foods in this exploration of locally produced food prepared by regional chefs. Visitors can participate in multi-level culinary adventures. Come and celebrate the foods that make Door County ’A Kindom So Delicious’. Information: 1-800-527-3529. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Location: Peninsula State Park Nature Program
From:9/8/2010 To 9/8/2010
10am-noon Mystery Critter. Nature Center. Drop by the Nature Center this morning to follow the trail of clues and discover the identity of a myster critter. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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THEATRE M PRESENTS WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Location: Woodwalk Gallery
From:9/9/2010 To 9/12/2010
7:30pm. The play that changed the theater experience for a generation presented in the intimate setting of the Woodwalk Stage. Information: 920-868-2912. |
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HAUNTED TROLLEY PUB CRAWL
Location: Starts at Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/10/2010 To 9/11/2010
This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close to the ’spirits’ of Door County. You’ll enjoy the ’intoxicating’ tales of the peninsula’s haunted pubs and taverns. The Trolley Tour will spend approximately 30 minutes in each of the 4 establishments. (Drinks are not required to have a lively experience on this Haunted Pub Crawl). The night’s terror begins at 7pm from the Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor. Cost $35 per person. (Must be 21 years or older). 920-868-1100. |
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ROCK N ROLL ART NIGHT
Location: Hands On Art Studio
From:9/10/2010 To 9/10/2010
6:30-10pm. On select Friday nights Hands On Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for purchase. Tonight’s entertainment will be by Two Timin’ Trio. 920-868-9311. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/10/2010 To 9/11/2010
1:30pm. Hikes begin at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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ULTIMATE FOOD & CUISINE TROLLEY TOUR
Location: Departs from Orchard Country Winery & Market
From:9/10/2010 To 9/10/2010
10am. A Food Lover’s delight! Visit the unique ’Old World’ markets throughout Door County, while soaking up the rich culinary heritage and regional delicacies of the peninsula. Limited seating. Call (920) 868-1100. Cost: $58 per person. |
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PENINSULA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Location: Peninsula State Park
From:9/10/2010 To 9/10/2010
10-10:30am Butterfly story and craft. Nature Center. Monarchs and Sulphurs are aflutter in the meadow! Learn a few butterfly facts, then grab a net and head into the meadow. Optional butterfly craft will follow. 2-2:30pm Wildflower Wander. Nature Center. Learn to identify wildflowers in the meadow and then decorate a flower recipe card holder to keep. $1 donation/craft. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-868-3258. |
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TASTE OF THE GARDEN DOOR
Location: Peninsular Agricultural Research Station
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-4pm. Join the Door County Master Gardeners Assocation at Taste of the Garden. Activities will include demonstrations including leaf pressing and hout to use herbs, tastingsof fall raspberries, early apples. Fresh and grilled vegetables will be available to taste. Pesto Festo activities will take place from 1-3:30pm. Music and silent auction. 4312 Hwy 42 just north of Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-9026. |
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THE CLEARING’S 75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Location: The Clearing Folk School
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-4pm. Join The Clearing as we celebrate 75 years of learning, creativity and exploration. Enjoy this unique landscape, its rich history and the people who make this organization so special. Guided hikes, art demonstrations, live music and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. 920-854-4088. 12103 Garrett Bay Rd., in Ellison Bay. |
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DOOR COUNTY CENTURY RIDE WEEKEND
Location: Countywide
From:9/11/2010 To 9/12/2010
Ride offers cyclists routes of 30 miles, 62 miles, 76 miles and 100 miles. Well-stocked food/fluid rest stations, and a post ride barbecue. Saturday, noon-8pm packet pickup and Bike Expo at Sevastopol School, Sunday 7-10am Ongoing packet pickup, Open ride start, breakfast items sold in school lobby. Noon-8pm post ride barbecue at Sevastopol Town Park. 920-606-2458. |
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DECK PARTY
Location: Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-4pm. Deck party with live music performed on the Carrington’s deck, overlooking the bay of Green Bay. No cover charge. 7643 Hillside Rd., in Egg Harbor. 920-868-3205. |
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JAZZ ON JEFFERSON
Location: Along Jefferson Street
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-8pm. Enjoy an afternoon into evening of live jazz on Jefferson Street featuring special events in the stores plus food and bevarages. 800-301-6695. |
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HERITAGE PROGRAM
Location: Old Anderson House Museum/Corner of the Past
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
9-11am. Ukranian Egg Decorating with Nancy Davis in the Koessl Barn. Hwy 57 at Country Lane and Fieldcrest Rd. in Sister Bay. 920-854-7680. |
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CORN FEST
Location: Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
9am-4pm. Events feature a walk through the 20 acre Corn Maze, children’s games, bakery items, food, raffle and silent auction, plus corn and pie eating contests. Proceeds from the event benefit Sunshine House, Inc. Maze - $10 adults, $5 children (ages 5-11), children under 5, free. Information: 920-743-7943, ext 204. |
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TASTE OF THE DOOR
Location: Peninsular Research Station
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-4pm. Enjoy an opportunity to taste foods harvested in Door County. Many samples will be available throughout the afternoon. A Pesto Festo Contest will also be held with visitors tasting and judging the entries. Check the website for official rules for the Pesto contest. Information: 920-746-9026. |
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GLUTEN FREE CULINARY SEMINAR AND DEMONSTRATION
Location: Eagle Harbor Inn
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
1-3:30pm. Eating gluten free can be frustrating, confusing, and costly. In this comprehensive demonstration we will equip you with some very basic knowledge and you will leave with recipes you can proudly serve at even the most elegant of dinner parties. Tarts, cakes, brownies, cookies, and even bread will be sampled. $60 per person. Please call 920-854-2121 for more info. |
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KARAOKE NIGHT
Location: Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/11/2010 To 9/11/2010
9pm-1am. Cheryl Simon hosts. Sing your heart out. No admission or pre-registration required. Carrington Pub & Grill at the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. 920-868-3205. |
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BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION
Location: Camp Wabansi - 1242 Bayshore Rd.
From:9/12/2010 To 9/12/2010
11am-2pm. Celebrate National Grandparents day at this old time celebration of the harvest known as the Kermiss. Authentic Belgian food for sale: trippe, booyah and Belgian pies. Belgian history display, card tournament, live music, and children’s activities. Free admission. 920-856-1651. |
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HIKING TOUR OF THE CLEARING
Location: The Clearing Folk School
From:9/12/2010 To 9/12/2010
The 75-year history, folklore and landscape of The Clearing Folk School are the subject of free, interpretative hiking tours through the campus and historic buildings, led by our volunteer docents. The two-hour hiking tours begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as terrain is rugged in places. 920-854-4088. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/13/2010 To 9/13/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/15/2010 To 9/15/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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THEATRE M PRESENTS WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Location: Woodwalk Gallery
From:9/16/2010 To 9/19/2010
7:30pm. The play that changed the theater experience for a generation presented in the intimate setting of the Woodwalk Stage. Information: 920-868-2912. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/17/2010 To 9/18/2010
1:30pm. Hikes begin at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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ULTIMATE FOOD & CUISINE TROLLEY TOUR
Location: Departs from Orchard Country Winery & Market
From:9/17/2010 To 9/17/2010
10am. A Food Lover’s delight! Visit the unique ’Old World’ markets throughout Door County, while soaking up the rich culinary heritage and regional delicacies of the peninsula. Limited seating. Call (920) 868-1100. Cost: $58 per person. |
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HAUNTED TROLLEY PUB CRAWL
Location: Starts at Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/17/2010 To 9/17/2010
This unique haunted tavern tour will get you up close to the ’spirits’ of Door County. You’ll enjoy the ’intoxicating’ tales of the peninsula’s haunted pubs and taverns. The Trolley Tour will spend approximately 30 minutes in each of the 4 establishments. (Drinks are not required to have a lively experience on this Haunted Pub Crawl). The night’s terror begins at 7pm from the Landmark Resort’s Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor. Cost $35 per person. (Must be 21 years or older). 920-868-1100. |
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ROCK N ROLL ART NIGHT
Location: Hands On Art Studio
From:9/17/2010 To 9/17/2010
6:30-10pm. On select Friday nights Hands On Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for purchase. Tonight’s entertainment will be by Big Mouth Trio. 920-868-9311. |
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FAMILY ART DAY
Location: Peninsula School of Art
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
Free for families with children ages 3 to 17. Drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm for art-making fun. 920-868-3455. |
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RIDGES RECYCLE EXTRAVAGANZA-FLEA MARKET
Location: Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
8:30am-2pm. Clean out the attic and set up a booth or donate items to benefit The Ridges Sanctuary. Vendors and the Ridges Sanctuary set up booths th recycle gently used ’treasures’. Call to reserve a spot or donate items. Information: 920-839-2802. |
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KARAOKE NIGHT
Location: Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
9pm-1am. Cheryl Simon hosts. Sing your heart out. No admission or pre-registration required. Carrington Pub & Grill at the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. 920-868-3205. |
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HARVEST FESTIVAL AND HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION
Location: Citywide
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
Citywide celebration of autumn’s bounty featuring an art and craft show, car show, bood booths, music and entertainment plus children’s activities. The day concludes with a Harvest Moon celebration from 5 to 9pm. 800-302-6695. |
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OLD WORLD CRAFT FAIR
Location: Jefferson Street
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
10am-4:30pm. In front of the Jefferson Street Shops. Featuring only handcrafted items from original artists. Knitting, spinning, fiber arts, jewelry, weaving, felting, pottery, quilting and much more. Information: 920-743-3172 or pbahelliott@charter.net |
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AUTUMN FEST
Location: Downtown Baileys Harbor
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
9am-4pm. Arts & Crafts, entertainment, food. Information: 920-839-2366. |
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HIKING TOURS OF THE CLEARING
Location: The Clearing Folk School
From:9/18/2010 To 9/19/2010
The 75-year history, folklore and landscape of The Clearing Folk School are the subject of free, interpretative hiking tours through the campus and historic buildings, led by our volunteer docents. The two-hour hiking tours begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as terrain is rugged in places. 920-854-4088. |
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DOOR COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM PROGRAM: APPLES!
Location: Door County HIstorical Museum
From:9/18/2010 To 9/18/2010
Displays will show the early history of the apple industry in Door County. Apple treats will be served along with samples of heirloom varieties. Apple games for children. 18 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-5809. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/20/2010 To 9/20/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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LIVE MUSIC: ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS
Location: GLAS, the green coffeehouse
From:9/23/2010 To 9/23/2010
7-9pm. All ages, no cover. Featuring Bill and Kate Isles. Nationally touring artists, Bill and Kate Isles, write down-to-earth poetic reflections of life experiences and ofen explore adventurous metaphorical worlds. 920-743-5575. |
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CHALLENGE WALK MS
Location: Door County
From:9/24/2010 To 9/26/2010
The event with CHALLENGE YOU. The experience will CHANGE you. Challenge walk MS is a three-day, 50-mile (30-mile opetion available) experience that tests your strength and your spirit, and makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of the 400,000 people in the U.S. living with multiple sclerosis. Want to learn more about the Challenge Walk before signing up? Contact us at challengewalkMS@wisms.org or by calling 800-242-3358. Register at our website: http://challengewig.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CW_WIG_homepage |
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ANNUAL TRI-STATE GEOLOGICAL FIELD CONFERENCE
Location: Sturgeon Bay
From:9/24/2010 To 9/26/2010
This annual event brings together scientists, educators and laypeople alike who desire a better understanding of geology. In concert with our 2010 celebration, this year’s event will focus on the Niagara Escarpment. Come explore the geology of the Niagara Escarpment in Door County and get a hands on experience to better understand this unique feature and its associated landscape. Sponsored by the Weis Earth Science Museum and Great Lakes Section SEPM. Info: www.weismuseum.org. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/24/2010 To 9/25/2010
1:30pm. Hikes begin at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE
Location: Throughout the Village of Fish Creek
From:9/24/2010 To 9/26/2010
Throughout the Village of Fish Creek, visitors will experience Autumn with special treats and delights. Events begin on Friday and continue through Sunday. 800-577-1880. |
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ULTIMATE FOOD & CUISINE TROLLEY TOUR
Location: Departs Orchard Country Winery & Market
From:9/24/2010 To 9/24/2010
10am. A Food Lover’s delight! Visit the unique ’Old World’ markets throughout Door County, while soaking up the rich culinary heritage and regional delicacies of the peninsula. Limited seating. Call (920) 868-1100. Cost: $58 per person. |
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ROCK N ROLL ART NIGHT
Location: Hands On Art Studio
From:9/24/2010 To 9/24/2010
6:30-10pm. On select Friday nights Hands On Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for purchase. Tonight’s entertainment will be by Two Timin’ Trio. 920-868-9311. |
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KARAOKE NIGHT
Location: Carrington Pub & Grill
From:9/25/2010 To 9/25/2010
9pm-1am. Cheryl Simon hosts. Sing your heart out. No admission or pre-registration required. Carrington Pub & Grill at the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. 920-868-3205. |
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HIKING TOURS OF THE CLEARING
Location: The Clearing Folk School
From:9/25/2010 To 9/26/2010
The 75-year history, folklore and landscape of The Clearing Folk School are the subject of free, interpretative hiking tours through the campus and historic buildings, led by our volunteer docents. The two-hour hiking tours begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as terrain is rugged in places. 920-854-4088. |
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HERITAGE PROGRAM
Location: Old Anderson House Museum/Corner of the Past
From:9/25/2010 To 9/25/2010
9-11am. Norwegian Hardanger Embroidery with Claire Baack and Glen Follingstad in the Koessl Barn. Hwy 57 at Country Lane and Fieldcrest Rd. in Sister Bay. 920-854-7680. |
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FALL HARVEST FEST
Location: Orchard Country Winery
From:9/25/2010 To 9/25/2010
10am-5pm. Live music, free tours, free wine and beer tasting, pick your own apples, craft booths, food and baked goods, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, inflatable castle, pumpkin bowling and pumpkin painting. Fun for the entire family. Information: 866-946-3262 or 920-868-3479. |
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DC HISTORICAL MUSEUM PROGRAM: NORWEGIAN HERITAGE
Location: Door County Historical Museum
From:9/25/2010 To 9/25/2010
Do you know what hardanger and rosemaling are? Have you ever tasted Valfer or Krumkake? Myrle Welhaven, Nyla Small and friends will be at the museum to share a bit of Norwegian heritage with you. 18 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-5809. |
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WINEMAKER DINNER
Location: Door Peninsula Winery
From:9/26/2010 To 9/26/2010
6:30 bar and social. Six perfectly paired courses reflecting the seasonal offerings of Door County. Each course servedwith a select Door Peninsula Winery wine to highlight and accent each course. Event is hosted by winemaker Paul Santoriello. $50 subject to change with menu. Information: 800-551-5049. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/27/2010 To 9/27/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/29/2010 To 9/29/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary
From:9/29/2010 To 9/29/2010
1:30pm. Hike begins at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. Cost is $7 per adult, no charge for youth under 18. 920-839-2802. |
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