Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 24, 2026) – Get ready to paint the town green as Sturgeon Bay hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, sponsored by Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub. Beginning at 11 am, the parade will start at Sawyer Park via Oak Street, travel down Madison Avenue, cross the Michigan […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Veronica
Veronica is 1 year old, weighs 7 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Veronica is an absolute cutie with her long fur, tabby coloring, and white belly. She can be a little shy when you first meet her. But with some treats and some time, she is […]
How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?
Bu Coggin Heeringa, Crossroads at Big Creek Crossroads at Big Creek is honored to host Lee Kernen for a very special Fish Tales Lecture titled, “How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?” on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Mention his name anywhere in the fishing community—from government fisheries biologists to commercial […]
Showman & Coole to Perform at White Gull Inn on March 4
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 23, 2026) – John Showman and Chris Coole, a duo specializing in old-time, bluegrass and folk music, will be featured in concert on Wednesday, March 4, at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. Tickets for the 7:30 pm performance the third in the Inn’s winter concert series this season are […]
Bargains Unlimited Awards $106,000 in Grants in First Grant Cycle
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 20, 2026) – The Senior Citizens Agency of Northern Door (SCAND) and the Door County Community Foundation are proud to announce its first grant recipients through the Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund, a grant program administered by Door County Community Foundation. Six grants were awarded to Door County charities for a total […]
Peninsula Music Festival’s FebFest Concludes with “Americana” on February 22
Egg Harbor, Wis. (February 18, 2026) — Peninsula Music Festival’s (PMF) FebFest concludes on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 PM with Americana, a vibrant and spirited celebration of American music featuring renowned pianist Jodie DeSalvo and Wisconsin native Cynthia Stiehl, mezzo-soprano, at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor. This dynamic program highlights beloved American […]
Griffon String Quartet Announces Spring Community Concerts in Green Bay and Door County
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2026) – The Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate ensemble of Midsummer’s Music, is pleased to announce its Spring Community Concerts, a series of free performances in Door County and Green Bay this March. The concerts will showcase a vibrant program highlighting French Romantic charm and masterworks of the string quartet repertoire. […]
The Ridges Sanctuary Presents Owl-O-Rama 2026
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 16, 2026) — Late winter in Door County brings one of nature’s most magical experiences: the calls of owls echoing through the forest at dusk. Great horned, barred, saw-whet, eastern screech, and occasionally snowy owls are especially active this time of year, offering a unique chance to hear — and maybe even […]
Door County Historical Society Celebrates 100 Years of Preserving and Sharing Local History
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2026) — The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history and heritage of Door County. This milestone honors the dedication of generations of volunteers, members, donors, and community partners who have ensured that local stories […]
Name Announced for Door Community Auditorium’s New Venue and Program Center
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 16, 2026) – Nearing the successful conclusion of construction and a $5.6M fundraising effort, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has announced the name of its new venue and program center. The building—including its gathering and performance hall, education wing with practice rooms and recording studio, bar and soda fountain, administrative wing, and […]
