Airlifter Brass, Festival of Trees & More Weekend Plans

From a patriotic brass band to the Merry-Time Festival of Trees, we’ve gathered our top picks for the weekend ahead on the peninsula!

Friday, November 13

Free Patriotic Performance by USAF Airlifter Brass

In honor of Veterans Day, Door Community Auditorium will host six professional musicians of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Airlifter Brass, inspiring patriotism and connecting communities with military service members. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. 7 pm.

The 3rd Degree

Rock out with The 3rd Degree at Stone Harbor in Sturgeon Bay. 8 pm.

Saturday, November 14

Kick Off of Merry-Time Festival of Trees

Door County Maritime Museum hosts this nearly month-long celebration of the holidays, with children’s stories under the tree, dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees (and a chance to win one in a raffle!) and a holiday cooking demo with Morag Hornsby, of Serves You Right Catering. 9 am.

Backyard Bird Feeders

Learn how to make your own feeders from recycled objects and natural items, and what to put in them to attract our wintering feathered friends, during this workshop at The Ridges. 1 pm.

Sunday, November 15

Open Jam at the Brewery

The Door County Brewing Co. just started an open jam on Sunday afternoons from 3 – 5 pm. Bring your instrument and come on down to collaborate, or just sit by sans instrument and enjoy the beautiful sound of new tunes in the making. 3 – 5 pm.

Vinyl Night at Benny D’z

If passive listening to some old-time classics in old-time sound is more your style, bring your vinyl down to Benny D’z in Sturgeon Bay for its weekly Vinyl Night. 10 pm.