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Hunting in Door County Parks 2024-2025 Season
Hunting in Door County Parks 2024-2025 Season The Fall hunt is now upon us and Door County Parks has numerous locations where permitted hunters are allowed between November 15 and April 1st. The Parks Department strongly recommends wearing blaze orange when hiking in the Parks. Also, per County Parks and Recreation Ordinance Chapter 12, all […]
Merry-Time Festival of Trees
Saturday, Nov. 16– Dec. 31: Merry-Time Festival of Trees—on display! The Festival runs daily during Museum hours, 10am-5pm. Visitors to the museum during the Festival’s 7 week run purchase raffle tickets—or view the trees after the gala—in hopes of winning one of the beautifully decorated trees, wreaths or displays.
Door County Hospitality Hero Nominations
Destination Door County is calling for nominations to honor our incredible service industry workers and dedicated frontline staff who make our destination truly special. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in hospitality, consistently putting others first to create lasting memories for guests? Nominate them as a Door County Hospitality Hero! Help us acknowledge […]
Open Mic Night
Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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Holly Days
8am - 4pm Locations throughout Egg Harbor. Egg Harbor will be alive with Holiday cheer during Holly Days! Enjoy carriage rides, elf hunts and children's activities! Join Santa Friday night from 4:30pm - 5:30pm for an old fashion tree lighting in Harbor View Park with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. Take pictures and visit Santa on Saturday and there’s […]
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Live Music: Ketchup
Live Music: Ketchup
7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Door County-based, cult favorite band Ketchup as they play their own unique version of a holiday spectacular In this rare early evening appearance, Ketchup (Paul Taylor on guitar, Shepley Frater on bass, Adam Cain on drums, and Solomon Lindenberg on organ) will reimagine and celebrate Booker T. […]
Live Music: Ms. Ruby’s Red Hot Holiday Show
Live Music: Ms. Ruby’s Red Hot Holiday Show
7pm. 330 Jefferson Street. Ruby has been collaborating with new singers and songwriters with ties in Austin and Nashville. This show will feature some of your favorite musicians, her signature, soulful sound and horns section reminiscent of her early works. Ruby's Red Hot holiday show brings breaking guest artists Michael Murphy and Courtney Santana to […]
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Open Mic Night
9pm - Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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Door County YMCA’s ugly sweater run
Throw on your most gaudy and disgusting ugly sweater and participate in the Door County YMCA's ugly sweater run. Gather the family and your wacky wardrobe to run, walk or stroll while spreading holiday cheer. Enjoy holiday treats and cookie decorating after the run and a visit from santa. Register now at DoorCountyYMCA.org today.
Anchored Roots Winery Pop-Up
Anchored Roots Winery Pop-Up
Stop in for an extra special Anchored Roots Winery Pop Up of wine tasting and gift hunting . Enjoy a visit from Little Miss Addies cupcakes 11:30-2 and saxophonist Eric Schroeder 2-4 PM while you sip and swirl. If you can't take the experience with you, know they ship wine and gift cards.
Meat Raffle fundraiser
Meat Raffle fundraiser
Door County Habitat for Humanity hosts a Meat Raffle fundraiser at Sawyer Harbor Pub and Grille Noon to 3PM. 'Build' your dream dinner with prime cuts of meat and seafood, all while raising funds for affordable housing and giving those in need a hand up. 'Meat' the challenge and make a difference, one delicious prize […]
Hometown Holiday
Hometown Holiday
1pm - 8pm Locations throughout Fish Creek. Straight from the North Pole, experience Christmas magic with Photos with Santa at Old Town Hall from 1pm-4:45pm by Gibraltar Fire & Rescue. Enjoy freshly baked goods with the Gibraltar Middle School Bake Sale. Then at 5pm, join us for an old-fashioned tree lighting and sing-along by the Gibraltar Historical […]
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Giver Fest
Giver Fest
Giver Fest - Noon - 8pm Mink River Basin, downtown Ellison Bay. Beer, Rock, Food Trucks…and all for a good cause! Rock out during the Mink's biggest party of the year! Live music features local favorites The Cherry Tones, VCR and The Deep End! Doors open and music kicks off at noon. Plus, food trucks serving outside, […]
“A Frank’s Christmas” – All-New Comedy Musical
“A Frank’s Christmas” – All-New Comedy Musical
"A Frank's Christmas," all-new comedy musical at 3 PM at the Southern Door Community Auditorium. It’s like A Christmas Story meets Leave it to Beaver, and the Cleavers are coming for Christmas dinner. This all-original musical comedy includes all your favorite classic Christmas songs from the crooners of the 1950s and 1960s. tickets at SDAuditorium.org
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YMCA SOUP DAY
Slurp for a cause and stop in at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center Monday for a delicious and meaningful event. Bring your appetite and pick up your favorites soup(s). All soup is donated by volunteers and local business with proceeds to benefit this year’s annual campaign. A favorite event of the staff, you'll find our […]
Open Mic Night
9pm - Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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Wulf Brothers Open Interview Day
Wulf Brothers Open Interview Day
Wulf Brothers is hosting an Open Interview Day in Sturgeon Bay. They're hiring HVAC Service Techs, Installers, Customer Service Reps, and Fireplace and Spa Service Techs. ....flexible schedule, job security, and great benefits, this is your chance to join a trusted company with over forty years of experience. Tuesday, December tenth, from 3:30 PM-6:30 PM at […]
Jingle Mixer
Jingle Mixer
6pm Jingle Mixer DCMM’s throwing a party! Revelers are encouraged to wear Festive Holiday Attire. DCMM is offering a hot beverage bar, food, drinks, auctions, entertainment, contests & the drawings for tree winners! Secure your tickets early
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A Gift of the Magi
Third Avenue Playworks, Sturgeon Bay. Third Avenue Playworks, along with community partner Door County Partnership for Children and Families, presents A Gift of the Magi (mah-ji). A bighearted holiday story reinvented as a chamber musical! With full hearts and empty pockets, newlyweds Jim and Della seek the perfect gift for one another, only to find they already […]
Braden Sitte Fundraiser
Braden Sitte Fundraiser
11am - 9pm Husby’s, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Braden Sitte was a recent Gibraltar grad diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in July, he is currently in treatment and needs your help! There will be monetary and raffle prizes, and more details will be coming soon. Follow Husby’s Food & Spirits on Facebook to stay in the know!
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The Clearing’s Annual Holiday Open House
The Clearing’s Annual Holiday Open House from 10-4, at the Jens Jensen Center. Come and enjoy mulled apple cider and tasty treats from our volunteers while cozying up to the crackling fire. The Clearing’s fantastical indoor Christmas forest will again be something to behold. This free event is open to the public. The beautifully decorated Jens Jensen […]
Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Comedy club at the Carrington features some very funny returning favorites, Ray Roberts & Larry Reeb. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Featured Dinner: Baked cod with roasted tomatoes, parsley, and lemon | Sweet pepper braised beef | Chicken Florentine | Creamy pesto cavatappi | Rosemary roasted red […]
Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Comedy club at the Carrington features some very funny returning favorites, Ray Roberts & Larry Reeb. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Featured Dinner: Baked cod with roasted tomatoes, parsley, and lemon | Sweet pepper braised beef | Chicken Florentine | Creamy pesto cavatappi | Rosemary roasted red […]
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Winter Market
Winter Market
10:00am - 2:00pm Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town Hall 2392 Cty F, Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors.
Natural Christmas
Natural Christmas
3pm - 6pm The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. Surround yourself with the natural beauty of the Holidays during Natural Christmas! Stroll the Hidden Brook Boardwalk and join them in their beautifully decorated Kaye Cabin, while sipping on warm cider, eating cookies and listening to holiday music. This event also offers a wreath-making workshop, holiday crafts, and marshmallows and chestnuts […]
Home for Holidays
Home for Holidays
The Southern Door Community Auditorium presents Home for the Holidays, a community Christmas show, @ 7:00pm. Celebrating the season, this show will feature more than 40 local performers of all ages. In addition to sharing a variety of vocal, instrumental and dance talents on stage, this performance will raise funds to support ongoing performing arts […]
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Door County YMCA – Winter I Registration
Door County YMCA- Winter I Registration begins Monday 12/16 for members and Wednesday 12/18 for the community. Join a boby pump class, get the kids in swim lessons or find comfort in a little help reaching your new years resolution goals. All levels of skillsets, group fitness, classes and opportunities to meet and socialize are […]
Open Mic Night
9pm - Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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Community Feedback Opportunity
Community Feedback Opportunity
4:00pm - 8:00pm Door County Fire Company 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay Provide feedback about new outdoor athletic field options and a new year-round indoor rec center for Door County residents
Live Music at Elmo’s Wood-Fired Pizza
Live Music at Elmo’s Wood-Fired Pizza
5:00pm - 8:00pm Dan Marks @ Elmo's Wood-Fired Pizza 143 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay The music of John Prine & Bob Dylan
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Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town
Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town
10:00am - 2:00pm Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors
Winter Solstice Hike
Winter Solstice Hike
Winter Solstice Hike 4 – 6pm Whitefish Dunes State Park Sunset hike followed by a fire, cider & reflection activities. Costumes encouraged; pets welcome. State park vehicle sticker required.
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Shop Door County
Shop Door County is ON! View the complete list of participating business that have a registration box….get to them all! It’s your chance to be this year’s winner of $1069 IN CASH. We draw a winner from all box entries on Monday December 23rd!
Open Mic Night
9pm - Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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Christmas Day Meal
Christmas Day Meal
2:00pm - 2:00pm Christmas Day Meal VFW Post 3088 Clubhouse 744 Delaware Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States Free meal for veterans & their family members. Call 920.304.6188 or 920.304.6058 by Dec. 20 to RSVP.
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Live Music
Live Music
5:00pm - 8:00pm Dan Marks @ Elmo's Wood-Fired Pizza 143 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay The music of John Prine & Bob Dylan
5 events,
Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town
Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town
10:00am - 2:00pm Winter Market Baileys Harbor Town Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors
Holiday Mixology Cocktail Class!
Holiday Mixology Cocktail Class!
Get into the holiday spirit at the Carrington with their exclusive Holiday Mixology Cocktail Class! Enjoy a festive welcome punch, indulge in delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, and master the art of crafting three signature holiday cocktails. Their expert mixologist from Central Standard Distillery will guide you through each cocktail, teaching you tips and tricks to […]
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Open Mic Night
9pm - Midnight Husby's, on the Hill, Sister Bay. Open Mic Night is where local stars are born! Tell some jokes, play an instrument or just enjoy the show. Microphone, drums and guitar provided! Hosts Frank Maloney and Dan Smrz. (Smerz)
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7th Annual FM 106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop!
7th Annual FM 106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop!
Make plans now and get a room for New Year’s Eve and join us for the 7th Annual fm 106.9 the Lodge Cherry Drop in Sister Bay!! Get your new Cherry Drop merchandise at fm1069thelodge.com The Countdown will be on with the Greatest Party Tunes of ALL TIME!! Beginning at 8pm New Years Eve live […]
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First Day Hike at Newport State Park
First Day Hike Newport State Hike Fern Trail (1.2 mi) to start the new year. Meet at lot 3. Bonfire and refreshments after hike. Park vehicle sticker required
First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Start from the White Cedar Nature Center. Bonfire & treats after the short hike. State park sticker required
Jacksonport Polar Bear Swim
Jacksonport Polar Bear Swim
Jacksonport Polar Bear Swim Lakeside Park Hwy 57 10:30am registration starts, 11am swim. Start off the new year with an icy dip in Lake Michigan.