By Lynn Michelsen, Business Manager, Crossroads at Big Creek “Butterflies” is this week’s Summer at Crossroads theme, and this time of year our meadows, gardens, and open fields are alive with color and motion as butterflies move through one of nature’s most remarkable transformations—from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to winged adult. These insects are […]
Opening Reception for the Collection Invitational, Unveiling of the Community Mosaic Project
Ephraim, Wis. (July 13, 2026) – The Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the Opening Reception for the Collection Invitational & Collector’s Choice Benefit on July 10th, 5:30–7pm. This annual exhibition features work by more than forty established local and regional artists. Highlighting two works from each artist, one is donated by the artist for […]
The Creek Pickers to Perform at Noble Square July 21
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 13, 2026) – We are pleased to welcome our special guests, the Creek Pickers, to the Gazebo at Noble Square. They will perform on July 21 from 3-5 pm and have deep roots in the Door County bluegrass community. Door County’s bluegrass musicians are a tight-knit group. Members of different bands […]
A Beautiful Open Door Pride Festival Day: Annual Sandy Brown Award and IDEA Scholarship
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 13, 2026) – More than 3,000 attendees celebrated the 10th Annual Open Door Pride Festival in Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Live musical performances, food trucks, and a wide range of family-friendly activities were enjoyed by all. Government officials from the state and local level read proclamations […]
Door County Historical Society Receives Two Prestigious Statewide Awards from Wisconsin Historical Society
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is proud to announce that it has received two of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s highest honors from the Board of Curators, recognizing both the organization’s long-standing commitment to preserving local history and the successful restoration of one of Wisconsin’s most treasured historic landmarks. The […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Sassy
Sassy is 8 years old, weighs 8 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Unlike her name, Sassy is a super sweet senior who is always in search of a good head scratch or a tasty treat. She especially enjoys hanging out by the window, watching the world […]
Wild Neighbors: Discovering the Animals of Door County
By Lynn Michelsen, Business Manager, Crossroads at Big Creek Door County is home to an amazing variety of animals, from butterflies drifting through summer meadows to mammals hidden in forests and wetlands. This week’s Summer at Crossroads theme, Animals, invites visitors to explore the creatures that share our peninsula and discover the remarkable ways they […]
Step Back in Time with Schoolhouse Lessons at the Pioneer Schoolhouse Museum
Ephraim, Wis. (July 10, 2026) – The Ephraim Historical Foundation invites families to experience history firsthand this summer with Schoolhouse Lessons at the Pioneer Schoolhouse Museum. Designed for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, but open to all ages, Schoolhouse Lessons give participants the opportunity to discover what life and education were like at the […]
Music at the Barn
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 10, 2026) – The Sister Bay Historical Society is hosting a new event, Music at the Barn, on Saturday, July 18th from 3:30 – 6:30pm at the Corner of the Past in Sister Bay. The event will take place next to the Little Sister Barn on the northeast part of the […]
Pacific Northwest Artist Brittany Jean to Perform for July 12th at Fishstock
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2026) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 2nd concert of its 2026 season will feature a July 12th performance by Pacific Northwest-based singer/songwriter Brittany Jean. While she largely performs her own songs from her four studio albums, Brittany Jean also usually includes a selection of songs by her […]
