Door County Halloween Schedule 2023

By Door County Pulse , Peninsula Pulse – October 25th, 2023

Sturgeon Bay’s Thrills and Chills. Photo by Rachel Lukas.

The spooky season has something in store for everyone.

If you’re into big, hometown bashes, then Sturgeon Bay’s Thrills and Chills or Fish Creek’s Jack-o-Lantern Days are your go-to spots for non-stop fun this weekend.

But the Halloween festivities take place in different places over multiple days – and don’t stop until long into Halloween night, Oct. 31.

Here’s a rundown of events to help you plan your scary good time.

COMMUNITY TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES

Fish Creek: Oct. 28, 1-4 pm (trick-or-treat at downtown businesses)
Egg Harbor: Oct. 28, 2-4 pm (trick-or-treat at downtown businesses)
Sister Bay: Oct. 31, 3:30 pm to dusk
Jacksonport: Oct. 31, 3-7 pm
Sturgeon Bay: Oct. 31, 4-7 pm
Washington Island: Oct. 31, 4-8 pm
Town of Algoma: Oct. 31, 5-7 pm
Baileys Harbor: Oct. 31, 5-8 pm
Algoma: Oct. 31, 4-6 pm

Thrills and Chills, Sturgeon Bay

Oct. 28, all day starting at 10 am

Downtown Sturgeon Bay

The city’s day-long bash includes a childrens’ costume parade, a Halloween parade with costume prizes, inflatables, music and trick-or-treating at participating businesses.

Participants can also stop by the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center at 36 S. 3rd Ave. to pick up a Spook-tacular Sturgeon Bay Scavenger Hunt map, anytime before Oct. 31. Completed maps may be dropped off for a chance to win a prize.

For a complete schedule of Thrills and Chills events, go to Sturgeonbay.net.

Grills for Thrills Fundraiser

Oct. 28, 11 am-2:30 pm
Boys & Girls Club of Door County, 55 S 3rd Ave.
Their famous Haunted House, with burgers and brats on the grill.

Halloween Movie and Crafts

Oct. 28, starting at 11 am
Door County Library, 107 S 4th Ave.
A Halloween movie and crafts for kids.

Carve Pumpkins

Oct. 28, 11 am – 4 pm
Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N Madison Ave.
Visitors can drop by and carve a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving at Bay Shore Outfitters. Photo by Rachel Lukas.

Kids’ Costume Dance Party

Oct. 28, 1-3 pm
Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub, 59 E Oak St.
It’s the kiddos’ time to dress up and dance.

Drömhus Costume Party

Oct. 28, 6-9 pm
Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay
A portion of the proceeds from this Halloween costume contest and party will go to Do Good Door County.

Halloween Party and Costume Contest at Stone Harbor

Oct. 28, starting at 7 pm
Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay
Music from On the Rocks and a spook-tacular costume contest.

Jack-o-Lantern Days. Photo by Rachel Lukas.

Jack-o-Lantern Days, Fish Creek

Oct. 28, all day
Downtown Fish Creek
Fish Creek’s Halloween festival includes a costume parade, kid’s carnival games, townwide trick-or-treating, late-night costume contests and, back for its third year, the Fish Creek Haunted Trail: a hair-raising walk through the trails and bridges of Fish Creek Park at dusk.
For a complete schedule of events, go to visitfishcreek.com.

Adult Halloween Costume Party

Oct. 28, starting at 9 pm
Bayside Tavern, 4160 Main St., Fish Creek

Halloween Weekend Show

Oct. 28, 3-6 pm
The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek
Door County-based Steel Crossing will pull out all its scariest hits for this show. Special points for those dressed in costume.

Glass Pumpkin Hunt

Oct. 28, sunup
Burnt Bluff Stone and Glass, 8819 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek

Halloween Events Elsewhere Around the Door

Spooky Fun at Crossroads
Oct. 28, starting at 10 am
Collins Learning Center at Crossroads, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay
Halloween-themed Science Saturday, at 10 am, fall color hike at 1:30 pm, live turkey vulture presentation, 6:30.

Algoma Halloween Walk

Oct. 28, 9-11 am

Algoma High School, 1715 Division St., Algoma

Children can dress in their Halloween costumes while walking the halls at Algoma High School. After the walk, face painting and balloon twisting, bounce houses, cookie decorating and more activities are available.

Pumpkin Shoot

Oct. 28, 9 am – 6 pm
Virlee Gunworks Shooting Center, 1019 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay
Carve a pumpkin with a .22. Best pumpkin wins a one-year membership.

Halloween Hike at The Ridges

Oct. 29, 5-7
The Ridges Sanctuary, 8166 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor
Hike Hidden Brook Boardwalk and prepare for a ghostly encounter at the Upper Range Light. Appropriate for all ages.

Fall Fun At DENN

Oct. 29, 10 am-12pm
DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Gardner
A free petting zoo and trick-or-treating around the property with candy stations and other activities are available.

Halloween Movie

Oct. 30, starting at 2:30 pm
Do Good Door Count-hosted movie at Cinema 6, 1820 Alabama St., Sturgeon Bay
Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas. Buy tickets early at doorcountytickets.com.

Haunted Ghost Ship Docks

Oct. 31, 5-6 pm and 6-8 pm
Sawyer Park Pier, 36 S. Neenah Ave., Sturgeon Bay
A night of fright awaits at the haunted ghost ship. Young children walk through the ship during the first hour, older attendees who enjoy a scarier tour for the later two hours. Attendees under 12 must be accompanied by a parent.
Hot chocolate and candy will be served on the pier. Non-perishable food items will be accepted and donated to a local food bank.

Halloween Events In Ellison Bay

Oct. 31, 4-6 pm
Vault Door County, 12046 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay
Games and prizes at the Let the Ghoul Times Roll Trick or Treat.

Oct. 31, 6-8 pm
Della Porta, 12029 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay
Complimentary dayglow sticks, s’mores, caramel apple bar and hot cider at the Day of the Dead DayGlow Party.
Both Ellison Bay events are sponsored by Door County North.

Northern Door Pride’s A Legendary Halloween

Oct. 31, 7 pm
Sister Bay Village Hall, 10693 state Hwy. 42
Dress as your favorite legend of Halloween for this free bash hosted by Northern Door Pride.