Category: Kid’s Activities
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Easter Egg Hunt April 3 at Sister Bay Sports Complex
Head to the Sister Bay Sports Complex, 2155 Autumn Court, for an Easter egg hunt (sisterbay.com) April 3, 10:30 am. Get your photo taken with the Easter bunny, hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside and find a Golden Ticket egg to win a special prize basket! Participants should take their own baskets or bags […]
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Jacksonport’s Maifest Canceled for Second Year
Since 1973, Jacksonport has hosted Maifest – Door County’s unofficial summer kickoff festival during Memorial Day weekend at Lakeside Park. Pandemic-related public-health concerns forced organizers to cancel the 2020 event and, now, the 2021 event as well. Leaders of the Jacksonport Advancement Corporation hope the parade, arts-and-crafts fair, food booths, kids’ activities, live music, run and […]
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Hike This: Write On, Door County Nature Path
When Write On, Door County began planning for its writing center on Juddville Road, its leaders envisioned something more than a building. They aimed to create a sense of place in an environment where the mind could recede into the core of Door County. That includes more than 39 acres of woods that surround the […]
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Ice carvers braved the chilly elements Feb. 13 during the Fire & Ice ice-carving contest to create original “ice-terpieces” out of 300-pound ice blocks, and judges walked the streets of Sturgeon Bay to determine the winning sculptures. In the beginner category, Collin Richter received first place for his gnome sculpture; Meghan Lampereur took second for […]
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Sled This: Fresh Snow, Sleds Go on Hill 17
Hill 17 in Peninsula State Park offers golfers an incredible treetop view during the summer and fall, but as soon as the first major snowfall arrives, it’s time for a cherished Door County pastime: flying down the hill on a sled. Whether on a tube or toboggan, you and yours are sure to pick up […]
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Skate This: Teresa K. Hilander Community Ice Rink
The recent cold snap isn’t great for a lot of outdoor activities, but it makes for a great base of ice at the Teresa K. Hilander Community Ice Rink in Sister Bay. The rink has been a popular spot this winter as people seek safe, outdoor activities. Founded in the late 1990s by a local […]
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Bruemmer Provides Matching Donation for New Zoo Exhibit
Kewaunee County is planning to break ground this year on a new exhibit at Bruemmer Park Zoo (bruemmerparkzoo.com) through a $100,000 matching donation from Steve Bruemmer, grandson of Leo Bruemmer and great-nephew of Otto Bruemmer. Steve Bruemmer also recently provided $20,000 to purchase four life-sized animal statues for the zoo’s green space. Now he’s working […]
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary Hosts Winter Open Days
Open Door Bird Sanctuary (opendoorbirdsanctuary.org) will host its third annual winter Open Days on Feb. 13 and March 13, 11 am – 3 pm. Stop by to hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski (supply your own equipment) on the trails; enjoy the bonfire and warm beverages; and meet some resident raptors, too! Admission for the general […]
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Crossroads’ Ski and Snowshoe for Free Offered When Conditions Permit
Crossroads’ Ski and Snowshoe for Free will be offered Saturdays and Sundays when snow conditions permit, and Crossroads now offers kicksleds for use as well. Check out weather conditions and learn more at crossroadsatbigcreek.org.
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Ephraim Historical Foundation is a Museum on a Mission
New director working to make Ephraim museums fun, inviting The Ephraim Historical Foundation’s new executive director wants to spread the word about what the organization has to offer and make it even more inviting to visitors and residents. “Making museums accessible and fun is what I’m known for industry wide,” said Kelly Klobucher, who was […]
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Don’t Miss Fire & Ice Festivities Feb. 12-13
The annual Fire & Ice weekend will kick off Feb. 12 with the Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe at Crossroads at Big Creek, 6-8 pm. Then on Feb. 13, join or watch the 16th annual Fire & Ice ice-carving competition in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Between 9 am and 2 pm, individual carvers and carving teams of […]
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Kewaunee County to Open Ice Rink, Winter Park
The Kewaunee County Promotions and Recreation Department (KCPRD, kewauneeco.org or visitkewauneecounty.com) will soon open the new Dana Farm Ice Skating Rink, funded primarily with a donation from Kewaunee County Farm Technology Days 2017. The free, lit, outdoor rink – at N3787 Ransom Moore Lane, adjacent to Winter Park – is freezing over and will open as […]
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Bruemmer Park Zoo to Add Animal Statues
Kewaunee County’s Bruemmer Park Zoo will have a new attraction come spring: life-size statues of an elephant, lion, rhinoceros and zebra. Steve Bruemmer – grandson of Leo Bruemmer and great-nephew of Otto Bruemmer, sons of Kewaunee County Judge Louis Bruemmer, for whom the park was named in 1930 – has donated $20,000 to purchase the statues. […]
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The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) in Sturgeon Bay will be closed to the public Jan. 11-12 to allow museum staff to complete some building-maintenance projects. Regular winter hours (daily, 10 am – 4 pm, January – April) will resume Jan. 13. The Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower will open to the public in May.
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Crossroads Buys Ginzugroomer, Plans for Ski for Free
Crossroads at Big Creek’s Run the Distance at a Distance event in June helped to raise funds to purchase a Ginzugroomer. With this top-of-the-line equipment, Crossroads will be able to offer classical and skate-ski opportunities, free of charge. At this time, Friends of Crossroads intends to once again lend equipment – cross-country skis, boots, poles and […]
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Santa Claus to Visit Brussels Dec. 12
Santa Claus will visit Brussels to receive children’s Christmas wish lists Dec. 12, 4-8 pm, during a COVID-safe event at the Travis Price Plastering and Masonry office (the former Nicolet Bank building), 1364 Cty DK in Brussels. Children may turn in their letters and interact with Santa through the bank-teller window, and there may also […]
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Crossroads Hosts Night of Wonder Dec. 6
The holidays will be different at Crossroads at Big Creek this year. Although the Learning Center is closed, the community is invited to a socially distanced Crossroads Night of Wonder on Dec. 6, 4:30-6:30 pm. One by one, individuals or family units may hike candlelit portions of the Meadow and Creek Trails. Luminarias will guide […]
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Ephraim Alters Dec. 5 Christmas in the Village
Because of recent health advisories, the Ephraim Business Council has made changes to the Dec. 5 Christmas in the Village celebration. Instead of the tree-lighting ceremony, Santa will spread holiday cheer from the porch of the Ephraim Village Hall, 5-5:30 pm. Please remain in your vehicle and drive by to wave to Santa. Eagle Harbor […]
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Jolly’s Street Pizza Hosts Coloring Competition for Kids
The pizza food truck is hosting a fun holiday coloring contest through Dec. 19 for kids who are eight and younger. Winners in each age group will receive a large pizza of their choice and a gift. Stop by the truck to pick up a coloring sheet. In November, Jolly’s is operating at 214 Michigan […]
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Ephraim Modifies Christmas in the Village
The Ephraim Business Council will hold a modified Christmas in the Village celebration Dec. 5. Santa Claus will arrive in Harborside Park at 5 pm in an Ephraim Fire Department vehicle, and he’ll light the Christmas tree in the gazebo to welcome the holiday season. Attendees should wear masks and maintain social distancing. Eagle Harbor […]