Past Events

Enjoy Waterfront Park Pavilion with its spectacular sunsets. Bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy concerts and movies this summer in Sister Bay. Sister Bay Performance Pavilion Concerts Wednesdays at 6pm, from June 18 – August 13, 2025. JUNE 25 - Copper Box JULY 2 - Peoples Brothers Band JULY 9 - Bittorf Brothers JULY 16 - Brass Differential JULY 17 - Kyle Megna & The Monsoons JULY 23 - Birch Creek Ambassadors 2:30 JULY 23 - Modern Day…

A tribute to Birch Creek’s 50 seasons of jazz concerts—an evening blending historic repertoire and contemporary flair, performed by faculty and students.

Charlotte has been studying mushrooms for over 40 years and loves to share her knowledge about the world of fungi. (This is not intended to be a foraging hike.) Meet at Lot 3. No pets please. For more information, email Beth.bartoli@wisconsin.gov Or call 920-854-2500. You can also find more events by scanning this QR code. Vehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. A special THANK YOU to the NEWPORT WILDERNESS SOCIETY for sponsoring the naturalist programs!  

An energetic mix of swinging standards and soulful blues, driven by standout performances from faculty and student ensembles alike.

Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We’ll start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then look to the heavens through a high-powered telescope and experience stars, planets and galaxies. No seating is provided, so bring a blanket or chairs. Flashlights or headlamps with red lenses, binoculars and bug spray are recommended also. Meet outside the shelter building; this is about an 800 ft. walk from Lot 3.

Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.

Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites. Join WI Master Naturalists in the Nature Center, then spend some time in the field trying our new skills. Office building, Lot 1.