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 Us For a “Hometown Holiday”!
This weekend (Saturday, December 2), you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a holiday movie set come to life during our inaugural “Hometown Holiday” event!
Enjoy a day of holiday shopping before making a stop to meet the Man in Red himself as Gibraltar Fire & Rescue hosts their annual Photos with Santa community fundraiser from 2-4:45 pm. Bring your family, friends, and well-behaved pets to meet Santa and have a photo taken with him with proceeds going towards a deserving charitable organization or local family. This year, Gibraltar Fire & Rescue chose Phoenix Hatch, a remarkable ten-year-old girl living with Marshall-Smith Syndrome, an ultra-rare syndrome that comes with many medical complications. Recently Phoenix underwent a major surgery, which has resulted in hefty medical bills and loss of income while the Hatch family cares for Phoenix during her lengthy recovery and rehabilitation.
After photos, make your way to historic Noble Square. There, join theGibraltar Historical Association for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Gather around the front steps of the Alexander Noble House as carollers lead you in song by candlelight and usher in the Christmas season with the annual lighting of the majestic Christmas tree. Following the tree lighting, stroll down the street to Blue Horse Beach Cafe for hot cocoa, cookies, and all the cozy vibes you can handle.
Once you’ve warmed up, top off the evening with some final shopping as select businesses (including Fish Creek Market, Alpaca to Apparel, Fred & Co., and On Deck Clothing Company) offer special evening hours ensuring you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Find all the details here.
‘Tis the Season to Shop (and Give!) Local
Looking for a unique gift-giving experience? Need the perfect stocking stuff for the Fish Creek enthusiast in your life? Looking to support small businesses with your holiday shopping? Read on for some opportunities to bring a piece of Fish Creek to your holidays and beyond!
Give the Gift of Music: Door Community Auditorium’snon-expiring gift certificates make great gifts and stocking stuffers! Order yours by calling (920) 868-2728 and give the gift of live performance and lifelong memories. Also, consider giving the gift—to you or a loved one—of an Auditorium Society Membership.
Shop & Be Merry at Fred & Co.: Join Fred & Co.for an evening of shopping, sales, and celebration with an evening open house on Saturday, December 2. If you missed their Thanksgiving weekend specials you’re in luck—they’re extending them during Fish Creek’s Hometown Holidays with unique gifts, special sales, unique giveaways, and light refreshments.
Home(Grown) Holiday Pop-Up at OneEighty Petals: Join OneEighty Petals from 10 am – 2 pm on two Saturdays (Saturday, December 2 and Saturday, December 9) for an afternoon of holiday cheer featuring winter wreaths, everlasting flowers, handcrafted gifts, and other fresh-from-the-farm items. Enjoy some Christmas goodies as you participate in a holiday make-n-take workshop—and don’t forget to sign up for their summer 2024 seasonal flower subscription! Visit their website for more details.
Holiday After-Hours Shopping at the Top of the Hill Shops: Most shops at the Top of the Hill Shops are open during the winter, but many do close at 5 pm. To provide a more convenient shopping time to Door County locals, they’ve decided to offer extended hours on Thursdays through Thursday, December 21. Nine shops at the Top of the Hill will be open on Thursdays through 8 pm. For more information on the participating shops, head to their Instagram!
Additional Holiday Happenings
Special Consensus Second Performance Added at White Gull Inn: Due to popular demand a second performance by Special Consensus is set for Thursday, December 7 at the White Gull Inn. The multifaceted, Chicago-based bluegrass band is a two-time Grammy nominee and brings a contemporary sound to their bluegrass roots. The concert is likely to sell out quickly, so contact the White Gull for tickets and additional information (and head here to take a look at their full winter concert schedule!).
Home for the Holidays at Northern Sky Theater: Celebrate the season with five performances featuring four phenomenal musicians: Dennis Keith Johnson, John Rood Lewis, Cathy Grier, and Bruce Newbern. This quartet is a completely new offering for Northern Sky Theater’s annual holiday show, and it’s a musical experience that’s not to be missed! Early evening performances of Home for the Holidays are scheduled for 4 pm from Wednesday, December 27 through Sunday, December 31. Head here to get your tickets!
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