Ghosts, witches, zombies- oh my! Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across at the 6th annual Thrills on Third event happening throughout the historic Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, October 28. The fun filled day begins at 9am where there will be plenty of family friendly activities. Head over to […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week – Little Buddy
Hi, my name is Little Buddy, and I’m a friendly little Shih Tzu. I’m approximately 2-3 years old, and I only weigh about 15lbs. I’m a very sociable and happy-go-lucky guy. I came into DCHS as a stray, but I get along well with the other dogs here. I like meeting people, so please stop […]
“Great Lakes, Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin” at Door County Maritime Museum
From ancient glaciers to today’s research and industry, water has always been at the heart of Wisconsin and Door County’s history. Made possible by the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Door County Maritime Museum is excited to be hosting the traveling exhibit, “Great Lakes, Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin.” The exhibit is currently displayed in […]
Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Fest & Bench Auction
It’s time for all things fall to begin in Door County, and Sturgeon Bay kicks off the festivities with the county’s first festival of the season: Harvest Festival and Bench Art Auction, Saturday, September 16. Festivities on Third Avenue run 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; the auction begins at 5:30 p.m. New this year: Chalk the Bay! […]
Door County Dreamin’ – Life at the Cottage
Our family reunites annually at the family cottage on Lily Bay, close to Sturgeon Bay. We enjoy seeing the ‘cottage’ almost as much as seeing our family. Built in the 1920s, it has been in my father’s family for over 60 years. We spent all of our summer vacations there: fishing, playing cards, picking cherries, […]
What’s Happening at the YMCA in August
PAY THE DAY Join the YMCA this August 1-15 and Pay the Day! The $50 joiner fee will be discounted for the first two weeks of August, making it the perfect time to join and save. Join on the first and the fee is $1, join on the second and it is discounted to $2, […]