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September 2026
Door Kinetic Arts Festival
DOOR KINETIC ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF ARTISTIC INNOVATION WITH MILESTONE 2026 SEASON Featuring Manual Cinema, Terry Moran, Katie Dahl, Sophie Minouche Allen, Lisa Peterson, Robert Simonson, and a Week-Long Celebration of the Moving Arts More information available on their website
Find out more »Autumn Equinox Gratitude Walk
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a peaceful walk on the beautiful 1.2-mile Fern Trail. Spend time connecting with nature during its time of transition while reflecting on inner balance and things to be grateful for. Meet at Lot 3.
Find out more »Farmers Market
Find all your new treasures for your garden & home! Local growers, gorgeous inspiration all season long.
Find out more »Wandering Wednesdays
Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
Find out more »Nature Journaling – Newport State Park
Join Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided. Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Meet by the park office, Lot 1.
Find out more »Challenge Walk
Who do you want to create a world free of MS for? Spend a weekend Challenge Walk MS: Door County along the waterfront with charming apple orchards and lighthouses into your strength and grit. You’ll connect with the unstoppable Challenge Walk MS community to bring your passion to end MS to life. Every blister will be worth the countless hugs, cheers and priceless satisfaction that you’ve helped stomp out MS with every step and mile. Welcome to Challenge Walk MS.…
Find out more »Baileys Harbor Concerts in the Park
Join us on four select Fridays June through September for music on the Sunrise Park lawn. This is located at the beautiful new greenspace along the Lake Michigan shoreline, right next to the Baileys Harbor Marina. Friday, June 26, 5-8pm: Finding Feathers Friday, July 31st, 5-8pm: Out of the Blue Friday, August 28, 4-7pm: Fox Crossing Stringband Friday, September 25, 4-7pm: Billy Dave Sherman & the Hedgehog Republic
Find out more »Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning, the heart of Door County comes alive at the Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market — a beloved community tradition where local growers, artisans, and makers gather to share the very best of Wisconsin's bounty. From farm-fresh produce, homemade jams, and artisan cheeses to handcrafted goods, baked treats, and vibrant flowers, the market is a feast for the senses and a celebration of the people who call this region home. Whether you're a lifelong local or a visitor discovering…
Find out more »Drop-in Program: Birds in Flight – Newport State Park
Get ready to fold and fly! Explore the four different major wing shapes of birds and how they affect their flight by crafting and launching paper airplanes. See flight adaptations in action with a visit to the bird feeders and bird garden outside Newport’s Nature Center and learn about some of the birds migrating in the area. Look for a table outside of the park office, Lot 1.
Find out more »Full Moon Hike – Newport State Park
Join the park naturalist on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening to the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at the office building, Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled.
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