September 2015
Harvest Festival and Street Art Auction
A bountiful fall day on Third Ave with loads of fun, food, arts and crafts vendors, vintage cars, an art auction, bands, dj’s, shopping, and kids activities. Visit www.sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »October 2015
Thrills on Third Avenue
9-11am. Paint pumpkins at the Artists Guild. 9am-12pm. Sugar skull crafts at the library. 12:45pm. Participants in the parade meet at Martin Park; prizes for best costumes awarded at Bell Tower and followed by trick or treating. Door County Boys & Girls Club hosts Carnival Games and a Haunted House. Bring a can of food to donate to one of our food pantries.
Find out more »November 2015
Christmas By the Bay
Friday. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, live music and wagon rides. Saturday 10am. Santa Parade. Followed by special children’s activities, live music and trolley & wagon rides. Sunday. Photos and Brunch with Santa. Visit www.sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Holiday Art Crawl
Featuring 23 local artists in home studios and galleries. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbaystudios.com
Find out more »May 2016
Shipyard Tours
See the inner workings of Bay Shipbuilding and Centerpointe Yacht Service during a guided walking tour. The USCG cutter Mobile Bay will be open for free guided tours. Proceeds benefit Door County Rotary Youth Interact. $12/adult. $6/student age 11-17. Free/age 10 & under.
Find out more »June 2016
City Wide Garage Sale
There will be something for everyone. For a complete listing and map, please call or visit www.sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »Steel Bridge Songfest
Week-long songwriting/recording that culminates in a series of performances of newly written songs. Visit www.steelbridgesongfest.org for more information.
Find out more »Hog Wild Run
5k, 10k and kids run. Visit www.hogwildrun.com for more information and to register.
Find out more »August 2016
Maritime on Madison
Enjoy a family-friendly day of live entertainment, food, children’s activities, and more on Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront. Hosted in partnership with the Door County Maritime Museum during Maritime week featuring the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival. Visit www.sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »September 2016
Harvest Festival, Car Show & Street Auction
Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Preview unique street art and attend the live auction at 5:30pm. Visit www.sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »October 2016
Thrills on Third Avenue
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family! Activities include pumpkin painting, a costume parade (1pm), costume contest, and trick-or-treating in downtown Sturgeon Bay (3pm). Visit www.sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Trick or Treating
City wide.
Find out more »November 2016
Holiday Art Crawl
Featuring 23 local artists in home studios and galleries. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbaystudios.com.
Find out more »Holiday Art Crawl
Featuring 23 local artists in home studios and galleries. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbaystudios.com.
Find out more »February 2017
Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice Festival
Stroll around town or climb aboard the Door County Trolley for a complimentary tour of the community. Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art. On Saturday evening, join us for the annual Fire & Ice Dinner, Dance and Auction at Stone Harbor Resort with live music. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »April 2017
Sassy Sisters Weekend
Grab your best girlfriends and relax, rejuvenate and recreate in Sturgeon Bay. Live entertainment, shopping, dining events, and much more. Visit www.sturgeonbay.net/events/special-events/sassy-sisters-weekend for more details.
Find out more »June 2017
Bloomsday Celebration
A day of activities to celebrate James Joyce's "Ulysses". 12-4pm. At Sawyer Park. Streams of Consciousness community collaboration. Add a word, line, picture or more to a community project about a day in Door County. 1-2pm. At Sawyer Park. Create a story book about the best day in your life. 2-3pm. At Sawyer Park. Children's Story Time. Listen to fun filled fables from Ireland. 3-4pm. At Sawyer Park. Learn to tell a great story in less than 55 words. 4-5pm.…
Find out more »August 2017
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week
“A Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard.” A variety of maritime events happening in various places around Sturgeon Bay. Call or visit dcmm.org for more information.
Find out more »Maritime on Madison
Enjoy a family-friendly day of live entertainment (10am), food, children’s activities, and more on Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront. Hosted in partnership with the Door County Maritime Museum during Maritime week featuring the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »September 2017
Harvest Festival, Car Show & Street Auction
Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Preview unique street art and attend the live auction at 5:30pm. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »October 2017
Manufacturing Days
Tour Hatco Corporation, Therma-Tron- X, Cadence, N.E.W. Industries, Key Industrial Plastics, Wulf Brothers, Hi-Tec and Sunshine House roughly every 30 minutes. Featuring a brat fry at Sunshine House (11am-1pm). Proceeds benefit the Door County Business & Education Partnership. Free.
Find out more »Thrills on Third Avenue
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family. Activities include pumpkin painting (9-11am), a haunted house with carnival games (10am-1pm), a costume parade (1pm), costume contest, and trick-or-treating (1-3pm) in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »November 2017
Sturgeon Bay Christmas by the Bay
Kickoff the holiday season during the annual tree lighting ceremony near the clock tower on Third Ave. (Friday, 6-8pm). The fun continues with the Holiday Parade (Saturday, 10am) followed by a meet and greet with Santa at the Door County Historical Museum (Saturday, 11am-2pm), horse-drawn carriage rides (Saturday, 11am-2pm), and trolley rides (Saturday, 11am-5pm). The weekend comes to a close during brunch with Santa at Stone Harbor Resort (Sunday, 9-11am). Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Holiday Art Crawl
Offering the public an opportunity to learn about the creative working process at 21 unique sites, with artists opening their studio and gallery doors. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbaystudios.com.
Find out more »Sturgeon Bay Christmas by the Bay
Kickoff the holiday season during the annual tree lighting ceremony near the clock tower on Third Ave. (Friday, 6-8pm). The fun continues with the Holiday Parade (Saturday, 10am) followed by a meet and greet with Santa, and horse-drawn carriage rides (Friday & Saturday). The weekend comes to a close during brunch with Santa at Stone Harbor Resort (Sunday, 9-11am). Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »February 2018
Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice Festival
Stroll around town or climb aboard the Door County Trolley for a complimentary tour of the community (10:30am-2:30pm). Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art. Awards ceremony held at the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (3pm). Gala sold out. Participate in the auction online by visiting handbid.app.link/fireandice. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »May 2018
Sturgeon Bay Shipyard Tours
Experience an insider’s view of the shipbuilding industry in Sturgeon Bay. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and Centerpointe Yacht Services open their doors to the public. The Door County Maritime Museum and the working waterfront of the west side are also included in the tour. Sandwiches and refreshments available for purchase at Bay Ship. Tickets available at shipyard entry gates, the Museum, and the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. $15/adult. $6/students (ages 11-17). Free/10 & under.
Find out more »June 2018
City Wide Garage Sale
There is something for everyone. For a complete listing and map, please call or visit sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »Hog Wild Run
7-8:15am. On-site registration. 8:30am. 5k, 10k and kids run. Visit www.hogwildrun.com for more information and to register.
Find out more »Steel Bridge Songfest
100+ original artists converge upon Sturgeon Bay for 4 days of performances celebrating original music and collaborative songwriting. Visit steelbridgesongfest.org for more information.
Find out more »Steel Bridge Songfest
100+ original artists converge upon Sturgeon Bay for 4 days of performances celebrating original music and collaborative songwriting. Visit steelbridgesongfest.org for more information.
Find out more »August 2018
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week
“A Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard.” A variety of maritime events happening in various places around Sturgeon Bay. Call or visit dcmm.org for more information.
Find out more »Maritime on Madison
Enjoy a family-friendly day of live entertainment, food, children’s activities, and more on Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront. Hosted in partnership with the Door County Maritime Museum. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »September 2018
Harvest Festival, Car Show & Street Auction
Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Preview unique street art and attend the live auction at 5:30pm. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »October 2018
Thrills on Third Avenue
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family. Activities include pumpkin painting (9-11am), a haunted house with carnival games (10am-1pm), a costume parade, costume contest, and trick-or-treating (1-3pm) in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Manufacturing Days
Tour Cadence, Inc., ExacTech, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Hatco Corporation, Hi-Tec Fabrication, Key Industrial Plastics, Marine Travelift, Inc., N.E.W. Industries, Pro Products. Inc., Therma Tron-X, Inc., Sunshine House, Inc., and WireTech Manufacturing roughly every 30 minutes. Featuring a brat fry at Sunshine House (11am-1pm). New this year: Job Fair on-site. Free.
Find out more »November 2018
Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl
Offering the public an opportunity to learn about the creative working process at 21 unique sites, with artists opening their studio and gallery doors. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbaystudios.com.
Find out more »February 2019
Sturgeon Bay Fire & Ice Festival
Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »March 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Celebrate your Irish spirit in Sturgeon Bay by attending the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade starts in Sawyer Park. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »May 2019
Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours
Experience an insider’s view of the shipbuilding industry in Sturgeon Bay. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and Centerpointe Yacht Services open their doors to the public. The Door County Maritime Museum and the working waterfront of the west side are also included in the tour. NEW: Advance tickets available online. Tickets available at shipyard entry gates, the Museum, and the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. $15/adult, advance purchase. $27/adult, starting April 27. $7/students (ages 11-17).
Find out more »City-wide Garage Sale
There is something for everyone. For a complete listing and map, call or visit sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »June 2019
Steel Bridge 2.0
100+ original artists converge upon Sturgeon Bay for performances celebrating original music and collaborative songwriting. Visit steelbridgesongfest.org for more information.
Find out more »July 2019
Nicolet Bank Tall Ships
Select ships will sail to Sturgeon Bay today from Green Bay. This three-day event features on-board ship tours and more.
Find out more »Tall Ships Salute
Vintage Tall Ships will sail through and dock overnight before heading to the Algoma starting line for the Tall Ships Challenge.
Find out more »Nicolet Bank Tall Ships
Spectators of Nicolet Bank Tall Ships can enjoy the best chance to see the ships at full sail off the waters of Crescent Beach in Algoma. At 1 pm, they will set sail for the race to Kenosha. Algoma will host a day of activities with a presentation from Bob Desh, beach games, coloring station, story time, a food market and more. No tickets necessary for Algoma events.
Find out more »August 2019
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week
A variety of maritime events happening in various places around Sturgeon Bay. Call or visit dcmm.org for more information.
Find out more »September 2019
Harvest Fest
Classic Car Parade (6 pm) from Tractor Supply Co. to the Lodge at Leathem Smith. At dusk, Disney’s "Hocus Pocus" will be shown at Martin Park. There will be beverages for all ages, Door County Kettle Corn, and s’mores.
Find out more »Harvest Fest, Car Show, & Street Art Auction
Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Harvest Fest
Arts & crafts, live music (Hot Off the Grill 11am-4pm), a plethora of food and drinks, the Firkin Tapping at Starboard Brewing, a book sale, Chalk the Bay activities, the Old Bolts Car Club Car Show and the CHAIRies street art auction (5pm).
Find out more »October 2019
Thrills on Third
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family! Activities include a costume parade (10am), slime-making at the library (1pm), trick-or-treating at Third Avenue businesses (1-3pm), and a family friendly Halloween party at Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar (12-8pm). The Boys and Girls Club will also have a haunted house (10am-1pm) and will serve food.
Find out more »November 2019
Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl
Offering the public an opportunity to learn about the creative working process by visiting with 25 artists who are opening their studio and gallery doors. A kick-off party (5-7pm) at SWY at the newly renovated space at 235 N. 3rd Ave. Refreshments will be served. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbayartcrawl.com.
Find out more »Christmas by the Bay
Kickoff the holiday season during the annual tree lighting ceremony near the clock tower on Third Ave. The fun continues with the Holiday Parade, a meet and greet with Santa, and more holiday themed activities. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »Christmas by the Bay
Enjoy a holiday parade (10am), photos with Santa at the Door County Historical Museum (11am-2pm), horse-drawn wagon rides and Door County Trolley rides.
Find out more »Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl
Offering the public an opportunity to learn about the creative working process by visiting with 25 artists who are opening their studio and gallery doors. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbayartcrawl.com.
Find out more »Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl
Offering the public an opportunity to learn about the creative working process by visiting with 25 artists who are opening their studio and gallery doors. For more information and a map of participating locations, visit Sturgeon Bay Holiday Art Crawl on Facebook or sturgeonbayartcrawl.com.
Find out more »February 2020
Sturgeon Bay Fire & Ice Festival
Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art (9am-2pm). There will also be free trolley rides from 10:30am - 2:30pm with various stops around downtown Sturgeon Bay. Brochures with ice and snow block locations will be available at local businesses and the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center.
Find out more »March 2020
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
CANCELLED. The City of Sturgeon Bay is limiting public events to those with less than 250 people due to COVID-19. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »May 2020
Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours
Get a glimpse of the shipbuilding industry in Sturgeon Bay. Guest may tour and view the current projects at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe Yacht Services. Tickets available starting February. For more information, email [email protected]. $20/adult. $7/ages 11-17. Free/ages 6-10.
Find out more »June 2020
CANCELED Hog Wild Run
Details to come.
Find out more »July 2020
CANCELED Food Writing Conference
Love to eat? Love to write? Join in two days of learning the ins and outs of writing about food - from blogs to books!
Find out more »September 2020
Harvest Fest – CANCELED
Details to come.
Find out more »October 2020
Thrills on Third
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family! This year will feature a Spooky Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a map at the Destination Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center and return it by Nov. 6 for a chance to win a DSB gift certificate. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »November 2020
Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay
Celebrating the holidays with a community car parade throughout Sturgeon Bay. The parade will be led by Santa in a Fire Truck. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »February 2021
Fire and Ice Festival
Stroll around town to witness novice and professional carvers turn blocks of snow and ice into works of art. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »May 2021
Gallery Openings
Celebrate the opening of new art experiences in Sturgeon Bay. Stop by Two Bridges Studio & Gallery (22 S. 3rd Ave.), SOMI Gallery (45 S. 3rd Ave.) and The Pearl of Door County (143 S. 3rd Ave.).
Find out more »June 2021
City-wide Garage Sale
Something for everyone. For a complete listing and map, call 920.746.2912 or visit sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »August 2021
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week
Details to come.
Find out more »Women’s Equality Day Parade
Decorate your car with "Votes for Women" signs, dig out an outrageously large hat to wear while you drive your car, and get ready to honk and shout! Parade lineup north of Jefferson and Third Avenue. Performance by Katie Dahl follows. All are welcome.
Find out more »Celebration and Artist Meet & Greet
Celebrating work done on the East Waterfront Promenade and a meet and greet with artist Steven Haas, whose sculpture "Crosswind Approach," is currently on display in the newly renovated area. Held at the south end of the East Waterfront Promenade, near Stone Harbor Resort.
Find out more »September 2021
Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours
See the inner workings of Bay Shipbuilding and Centerpointe Yacht Service during a guided walking tour. The USCG cutter Mobile Bay will be open for free guided tours. Proceeds benefit Door County Rotary Youth Interact. $12/adult. $6/student age 11-17. Free/age 10 & under.
Find out more »October 2021
Respect Life Prayer Line
Gather at Market Square parking lot to pick up posters and get instructions. Line starts at Michigan St. bridge, standing 10-15 feet apart, praying silently. Bring your own signs, nothing graphic, condemning or political. Peggy Brendel, Executive Director of TwentyTHREE61, a ministry to help people with post abortion trauma find healing, will speak at Calvary Baptist following the prayer line (3pm). Sponsored by the Respect Life Prayer Committee.
Find out more »Thrills & Chills
A day of festive Halloween fun for the entire family! Activities include make your own trick-or-treat bags, costume parade, haunted house, slime making and trick-or-treating throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »November 2021
Christmas by the Bay
Kick off the holiday season with the Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay car parade (6pm) that begins at Sawyer Park and ends at Market Square. End the night with the annual tree lighting ceremony near the clock tower with live holiday music (8pm).
Find out more »Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl
Visitors are invited to view the work of artists, see some of the processes used to create it and speak with the artists. Visitors will be able to sign up online at the various locations for a chance to win this year's “Doerr Prize.” The Kick-Off Party will be held at SOMI Gallery and Avenue Art on 3rd with light refreshments, Nov. 19 (5-7pm).
Find out more »Christmas by the Bay
Enjoy a holiday parade through downtown Sturgeon Bay (10am), get a photo with Santa at the Door County Historical Museum (11am-1pm) or take a trolley ride around Sturgeon Bay (11am-3pm). For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »Christmas by the Bay
The weekend comes to a close during brunch with Santa at Stone Harbor Resort (9-11am). Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 920.746.0700. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »December 2021
Follow the Star Church Christmastide Tour
Tour 8 churches in the Sturgeon Bay Area to enjoy their Christmas decor. Free and self guided.
Find out more »February 2022
Fire and Ice Festival
Stroll around town to witness novice and professional carvers turn blocks of snow and ice into works of art. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »May 2022
Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding will open their Shipyard to the public for a once annual event. each. Tours will stop at multiple points of interest and will take 90 minutes or less. Lots of walking, wear sturdy shoes. Tours held every hour. Tickets available at doorcountytickets.com.
Find out more »June 2022
City-Wide Garage Sale
The city will produce a list of locations that are participating and will place each location on a map, available online or at various locations throughout the City. For details, visit sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »City-Wide Garage Sale
The city will produce a list of locations that are participating and will place each location on a map, available online or at various locations throughout the City. For details, visit sturgeonbaywi.org.
Find out more »July 2022
SCOTUS Protest
Start at Martin Park and walk down 3rd Ave to downtown Sturgeon Bay to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Find out more »August 2022
Women’s Equality Day Parade
Anyone can join. Cars will line up north of the intersection of Jefferson Street and 3rd Avenue at 11:15am. Prizes awarded for the best-decorated cars. Ends with refreshments, blues by Cathy Grier and a program at Martin Park.
Find out more »September 2022
Classic Car Parade
Starts from the Door County Fairgrounds and ends at Martin Park.
Find out more »November 2022
Art Crawl
Buy art & meet local artists. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for participating galleries.
Find out more »Christmas by the Bay
10am. Holiday parade downtown. 11am-1pm. Photos with Santa at the Door County Historical Museum. 11am-3pm. Trolley rides around town.
Find out more »Art Crawl
Buy art & meet local artists. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for participating galleries.
Find out more »Art Crawl
Buy art & meet local artists. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for participating galleries.
Find out more »December 2022
“Follow the Star”
Self-guided tour of eight local churches.
Find out more »June 2023
Pride Month Events
11am. Pride flag raising in Martin Park, 207 S 3rd Ave. 5-8pm. What's My Pride? exhibit kickoff party with refreshments at M3, 142 S. 3rd Ave.
Find out more »July 2023
Summer Art Crawl
Meet local artists & view their work. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for a list of locations.
Find out more »September 2023
Sturgeon Bay Homecoming Parade
Runs through downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Find out more »October 2023
Art Crawl
Buy art & meet local artists. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for participating galleries.
Find out more »Art Crawl
Buy art & meet local artists. Visit sturgeonbayartcrawl.com for participating galleries.
Find out more »Thrills & Chills
Costume Parade starts at 10am by the Old Bell Tower. Activities at Martin Park include DIY candy bags, pumpkin carving, haunted house and more!
Find out more »November 2023
Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay
5:30pm. Community car parade throughout Sturgeon Bay. The parade will be led by Santa in a Fire Truck. 7pm. Annual Tree lighting by the Old Bell Tower. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay
10am. Holiday Parade followed by a meet and greet with Santa at Door County Historical Museum. For more information, visit sturgeonbay.net.
Find out more »February 2024
Sturgeon Bay Fire & Ice Festival
Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art. Visit sturgeonbay.net for more information.
Find out more »