Door County, Wis. (September 14, 2026) – Registration for the 2027 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K is now open, with special early-bird pricing for one week only. The race will return to Peninsula State Park on May 1, 2027, when runners can take advantage of one of the most unique half marathon […]
Belgian Heritage Center to Host Great Fire Remembrance, Booyah-To-Go Weekend
Brussels, Wis. (September 14, 2026) — The Belgian Heritage Center will commemorate the Great Fire of 1871 with its annual Great Fire Remembrance on Saturday, October 3, followed by its popular Booyah-To-Go fundraiser on Sunday, October 4. More than 150 years ago, one of the most destructive natural disasters in U.S. history swept through Northeast […]
Signs of Fall in Door County
The signs of fall are already beginning to appear across Door County. Monarch butterflies are gathering along the Lake Michigan shoreline before making their journey south. Trees are quietly storing nutrients and energy in preparation for winter, even while their leaves remain green. Bats are feeding heavily before migrating or settling into winter hibernation sites. […]
Step Back Into the Roaring ’20s for DCHS Centennial Celebration
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2026) – Big band music, vintage automobiles, flappers, the Charleston, and a cocktail called the Door Roar will help turn back the clock when the Door County Historical Society celebrates its 100th anniversary with A Roaring Good Time: Cheers to 100 Years on Thursday, October 1, at The Lodge at Leathem Smith in […]
DCA Launches Emerson Education Wing at Cramer Exchange; Seeks Teachers, Students
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 8, 2026) – On September 19, Door County Auditorium (DCA) will officially open the Emerson Education Wing at the new Cramer Exchange facility. The Emerson Education Wing encompasses a future recording studio, an eventual music and instrument lending library, and practice rooms, where music lessons on a variety of instruments (including […]
Murder Girl Performances Begin September 9 at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 8, 2026) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre, concludes its 91st season with Murder Girl (September 9 – October 18), a funny and thrilling Wisconsin whodunnit by Heidi Armbruster. Directed by Mallory Metoxen, this suspenseful mystery unfolds in a timeworn Wisconsin supper club as the eccentric ensemble of characters […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Paws
Paws is 6 years old, weighs 9 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Staff and volunteers at the shelter have fallen in love with Paws saying he is very sweet, gentle, and affectionate. They say he loves cuddles, tons of treats, and lots of affection whenever he […]
Keep Young Wildlife Wild
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting them grow up in their natural environment. “Many of Wisconsin’s wildlife species, such as rabbits, squirrels, opossums and songbirds, have multiple litters or clutches each year,” said Jenna Fastner, DNR captive wildlife […]
ShoutHouse Performs on DCA Main Stage September 19
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 5, 2026) – On September 19, the ensemble ShoutHouse will perform on the Door County Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage at 7 p.m., as well as presenting a public workshop and Q&A session at 11 a.m. to officially open the Emerson Education Wing at DCA’s new Cramer Exchange. ShoutHouse is a New […]
Vintage in the Village Market at the Ephraim Historical Foundation
Ephraim, Wis. (September 5, 2026) – For the third consecutive year, Ephraim Historical Foundation (EHF) and Rusty Dusty Vintage & Records are collaborating to host a vintage market on September 12. Vintage in the Village will take place from 10AM-5PM at 3060 Anderson Lane in Ephraim, overlooking picturesque Eagle Harbor. Featuring nationally renowned vendors, the event […]
