Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 4, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society invites everyone to step back in time and embrace the enchantment of an old-fashioned Christmas. Join us at Heritage Village at Big Creek for the inaugural Glimpse of Christmas Past, a delightful event destined to become an annual tradition. Throughout the month of […]
Where Do Baby Evergreens Come From?
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. The Collins Learning Center is decorated for the holidays, and we invite the community to come by each Saturday afternoon between 1:00-4:00 p.m. to see the handiwork of our volunteers and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and fresh-popped popcorn. Board games will be […]
Sharing Traditions
By Jerod Santek, Write On, Door County Founding & Artistic Director “Traditions touch us, they connect us, and they expand us.” – Rita Barreto Craig From somber remembrances of those we have lost to joyous celebrations of life and new beginnings, December is full of holidays and days of observance that bring with them traditions unique […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Halloween Town
Meet Halloween Town, she is a 3-month-old cat available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. She is a playful and cuddly girl who weighs 2-pounds, and she cannot wait to find a loving home of her own. Like all cats at WHS, she is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and goes home with […]
Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Fish Creek
There may be no place like home for the holidays. That said, the second-best place to be this time of year is Fish Creek. This holiday season, we have a host of suggestions as you make your list—and check it twice!—of festive places and activities to explore, making every moment merry, bright, and memorable. Join […]
North Ephraim’s Sip Re-Opens After Remodel
Ephraim, Wis. (November 29, 2023)—Sip, the colorful little restaurant located in North Ephraim, re-opened its doors earlier this month after a brief hiatus spent putting the finishing touches on the new addition and reinventing the menu. Please read more in the full press release attached to this email along with photos of the new and […]
Natural Christmas at The Ridges Sanctuary
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – The Ridges Sanctuary is giving families and friends a chance to spend time this holiday season surrounded by its natural beauty at its Natural Christmas event, on Saturday, December 9th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Guests at the old-fashioned holiday celebration can walk down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, roast […]
Nominate Your Door County Hospitality Hero
Door County, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – County is brimming with unsung hospitality heroes, the dedicated frontline staff who welcome everyone to our picturesque peninsula and islands, ensuring they have unforgettable experiences. Shine a light on your favorite hospitality hero for their chance to win a Door County prize package. Nominate someone who consistently goes […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Gigi
Meet Gigi, she is a 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. She sports the cutest face ever, weighs 48-pounds and would love to go home for the holidays and share all her fun and silly personality. She loves walks or chasing balls in a fenced yard to run […]
Excitement is Building for Christmas at Heritage Village
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 27, 2023) – This holiday season, the Door County Historical Society will kick-off an event that’s destined to become an annual tradition for everyone. Heritage Village at Big Creek will host the inaugural Glimpse of Christmas Past, which will transform six of the historic buildings into a festive wonderland. Local nonprofit […]
