The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the Maritime Lighthouse Tower museum expansion. The ceremonial groundbreaking, signaling the start of construction activities, will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, 10:30am at the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. The Museum […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Masala
Meet Masala, a 7-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! Originally brought in as a stray, she is looking forward to having a place to call home! This cutie pie enjoys being petted but likely won’t jump into your lap right away. An interested observer, Masala tends to take […]
Annual ‘Capture the Spirit’ Festivities in Sister Bay Nov. 29
Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at Sister Bay’s annual ‘Capture the Spirit’ holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 29 from 3–5pm. Enjoy some hot chocolate and candy before Santa arrives at 4:30pm to light the Village Christmas Tree and holiday light display. Join in caroling with Santa and then walk […]
Take a Fall Hike: Door County Has Parks Galore!
By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek Fall is such a great time to hike at Crossroads at Big Creek, Ida Bay Preserves and, of course, throughout Door County as a whole. The leaves are turning. The scent of autumn is in the air. And strange little piles of twigs are appearing around tree trunks, […]
Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series FEB FEST 2020 Returns with Masterful Concerts
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay will again play host to Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series “FEB FEST 2020” on February 8,15 and 22, 2020. Performances begin at 2:00 pm, run 60 to 70 minutes, and will be followed by a brief reception. Kicking off the Chamber Music Series on February […]
Merry-Time Festival of Trees Returns to Maritime Museum
Create a new holiday tradition for your family and friends by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) during the 8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees. The Festival runs daily at the Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay (120 North Madison Avenue) from November 8 through December 10, 10am-5pm. Uniquely decorated trees and wreaths donated by businesses […]
An Evening with Michael Perry at Kress Pavilion
Author and humorist Michael Perry is coming to the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Nov. 6 for an intimate event to benefit Write On, Door County. An Evening with Michael Perry will include a program by Perry – the New York Times best-selling author of Population 485 and Truck: A Love Story – plus dinner […]
Maritime Speaker Series: “The 100-Year History of Tugboat John Purves”
The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, November 7th, and will feature Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) volunteers talking about “The 100-Year History of the Tug John Purves.” Built in 1919, the John Purves has been painstakingly restored by a dedicated crew of volunteers and donors. The Door County Medical […]
Plum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Pottery Show Nov. 2-29
Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Annual Pottery Show from November 2–29 with an opening reception from 11-5pm on Saturday, November 2 at their Plum Bottom Road location. Come out to see the latest from resident potter Chad Luberger, as well as potters Rich Agness, Lynn Wood, and Eric and Noelle Hendricks. From functional […]
Fish Creek’s Jack-o-Lantern Days Festivities Oct. 26
To start the Halloween weekend off in Fish Creek, take a ‘Ghost Tour of Door County’ by Door County Trolley, with a stop at Alexander Noble House at 6pm on Friday, October 25. Saturday, October 26 is when the fun really begins, starting with ‘Family Art Day’ at the Peninsula School of Art from 9am–12pm. […]
