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  • Activities Galore at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    Habitat Healers opportunities will continue Aug. 7, 9:30-11:30 am; and Aug. 10, 6:30-8 pm. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help with land-restoration efforts. Instruction, equipment, gloves, cookies and lemonade will be provided. Meet at the workshop/nursery. The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) will host a viewing night Aug. 7, 7 pm, when society […]

  • Meet and Support ODBS Raptors at Wisconsin Cheese Masters

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    During its 10th-anniversary celebration in August, Wisconsin Cheese Masters is partnering with Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS, opendoorbirdsanctuary.org) to raise funds. On Aug. 1, 10 am – 2 pm, meet some of ODBS’s majestic raptor residents and purchase some award-winning artisanal cheeses – a portion of the sales of which will go to ODBS to help […]

  • Continue Learning and Exploring at Crossroads

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will present this summer’s final Words in the Woods event July 30, 7:30 pm. Arrive early to hike on one of the Habitat Loop Trails, then gather at the outdoor amphitheater to hear a short talk about nature, Megan Lundahl reading the bedtime story Wild Mindfulness by Laura Larson, and songwriter/guitarist […]

  • Resilience: 150 Years of the Door County Fair

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    When the carnival rides hum to life, the sweet smell of funnel cakes wafts through the air, and the county’s youth unload their pigs, cows and crafts along the midway at the Door County Fairgrounds on July 28, the 150-year legacy of the Door County Fair will live on. Behind the entertainment and thrills rests […]

  • Fall Fest Soap Box Derby Is Back

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    Among the many events that are returning in 2021 is the Soap Box Derby on Oct. 17, 10 am, on Highway 42 in downtown Sister Bay. It will be part of the 75th annual Fall Festival, slated for Oct. 15-17.  Girls and boys ages 7 to 13 may build (with adult assistance) and race their […]

  • Take the Family to Crossroads’ Words in the Woods

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    Words in the Woods will continue at Crossroads at Big Creek on July 23, 7:30 pm. First, take a self-guided hike on the Habitat Trails; then gather at the outdoor amphitheater along Big Creek. The evening’s entertainment will include a short presentation about the many happenings at Crossroads, some acoustic songs by Ben Larsen, and […]

  • Words in the Woods Debuts at Crossroads

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    For three Friday nights this month, Crossroads at Big Creek will be alive with songs and stories during Words in the Woods. The inaugural event will be held July 16. Take a self-guided hike on the Habitat Trails, then gather at 7:30 pm at the outdoor amphitheater for a short presentation by a naturalist, some […]

  • 2021 Door County July 4th Events

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    For many, it’s the highlight of summer: Independence Day in Door County, the holiday made for Small-Town USA. Cookouts, goofball parades with local flavor and fireworks sending rainbows over the lake. And it’s reunions – bumping into friends in the crowd along the parade route or on the dance floor at Husby’s. Gathering with family […]

  • Fireworks Look Even Better from the Water

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    Independence Day fireworks displays launch from various bays and harbors along the Door Peninsula, so this year, try watching them from the water. Heading out on a boat with friends and family is one way, but if you’re looking for a smaller group or a solo experience, here are some tips and options for a […]

  • July Fourth Is Just around the Corner

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    Let’s get back to it Already planning your Independence Day weekend? Here are a few things to know before next week. If you’re all in for fireworks, you have plenty of options during the July Fourth weekend and even beyond. On July 3, Egg Harbor will shoot off its display over the harbor after music […]

  • Fundraiser for Bruemmer Park Zoo Pheasant Exhibit

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    The nonprofit Zoological Society of Kewaunee County has been challenged to raise $100,000 to add a large exhibit of ornamental pheasants at Bruemmer Park Zoo, so the society will host a fundraiser June 5, 11 am – 2 pm. It will include burgers, brats, booyah and ice cream. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. This […]

  • Tour Horseshoe Bay Farms June 5

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    Horseshoe Bay Farms will host a one-hour farm tour June 5, 10 am, during which a guide will walk participants around the property and into select historical barns, sharing the nonprofit’s rich history and vision for the future. The cost is $7 for ages 13 and older, and free for ages 12 and younger. The […]

  • Support Open Door Bird Sanctuary May 22

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    Join The Spoon in supporting Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) on May 22, 11 am – 3 pm, and you can, too. Now that ODBS has two eagles – Fisher and Mesa – in its care, it needs to upgrade some of its equipment. Weight assessment is a critical part of keeping birds healthy, but the […]

  • Coming Up at Write On

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    May 17, 1-3 pm Writing from the Field Poet Tracy Zeman leads a walk through the grounds of Write On, encouraging participants to find inspiration in natural and cultural history for their poetry or prose. The program is $30, with a 10% discount for Write On members. Scholarships are available. May 17, 7 pm Combat […]

  • Open Door Bird Sanctuary Introduces Raptor Rambles

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    Open Door Bird Sanctuary, 4114 Cty I in Jacksonport, is introducing Raptor Rambles: fun, family-friendly events during which participants can meet and learn about daytime birds of prey.  The first of two events, to be held June 3, will start with a pancake breakfast at 9 am in the picnic area. Then attendees will set […]

  • Haunted Mansion Shuts Down

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    Search for new leadership falls short The Haunted Mansion is closing its doors. During the search for new community members to join the core leadership team, a number of people did volunteer, but not enough to fill the vacant core leadership positions. Although the group has the assistance of more than 500 volunteers annually, much […]

  • Explore Times of Future Past Festival at Winter Park June 26-27

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    Step into the past – or the future – at Kewaunee’s Times of Future Past: A Festival for Any Era (futurepastfestival.com), June 26-27, 10 am – 5 pm, at Winter Park, N3787 Ransom Moore Lane in Kewaunee.   Meet people from the pages of history and fantasy; enjoy comedy and music shows; and learn to waltz, do […]

  • Fyr Bal Festival Canceled for Second Year

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    The Ephraim Business Council will not be holding the Fyr Bal Festival in 2021 out of concern for the health and safety of the community and visitors. It was a difficult decision to postpone the event for a second year, but the council looks forward to safely bringing back the music, artisans, games, dancers, chieftain, […]

  • Crossroads to Host EGGStravaganza, Fish Tales Lecture

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    Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay, in collaboration with the Door County Historical Society, will host EGGStravaganza on April 3. During this annual celebration of eggs, kids may hunt for more than 1,000 eggs, 12-3 pm.  At 1 pm and 2 pm, Crossroads will offer outdoor demonstrations and experiments focusing on […]

  • Winter Park Welcomed 12,000+ Visitors

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    Winter Park – now closed for the season – welcomed 12,302 visitors for snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding during the nine weeks when it was open to the public. That meant the 2020-21 season had the third-highest attendance on record, even despite a late start.  “We’re pleased that Kewaunee County was able to offer safe family fun […]