November 2011
11-Dec 31 - 30 PAINTINGS/30 DAYS. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. This exhibition will explore what changes, what remains the same, and what is of personal value to artists that do a painting a day for 30 days.
12-Dec 28 - DECK THE HALLS WITH ART. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Door County Art League members and others interpret holiday themes.
18-20 - CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY. Downtown Sturgeon Bay. This holiday weekend starts with the tree lighting on Friday night featuring musical entertainment. Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by children’s activities, hay and trolley rides. Photos and brunch with Santa on Sunday morning. 800-301-6695.
20 - FOLK ART FAIR. Door County YMCA in Sturgeon Bay. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse through displays of fine art, bid on silent auction items and enjoy a fabulous spread of food including baked goods, soups, sandwiches and more while supporting the Door County YMCA’s Youth in Government program. 920-743-4949.
24 - THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE. Downtown Jacksonport. Parade begins at noon. 920-823-2075.
25-26 - HOLLY DAYS. Egg Harbor village-wide. Take a walk in the past with old time caroling, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn wagon rides, Christmas Tree lighting and more! 920-868-3717.
25-26 - CAPTURE THE SPIRIT. Downtown Sister Bay. Tree lighting at Waterfront Park, St. Nick, music, art fair in the Village Hall. 920-854-2812.
December 2011
3 - CHRISTMAS in EPHRAIM, Ephraim Village Hall. Variety of festivities including old-fashioned games, holiday craft-making and food. 920-854-4989. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com
4 - B&B CHRISTMAS WALK. Sturgeon Bay. Local bed & breakfasts open doors and show off their holiday decorating. 1:30-5 p.m. Admission fee. 920-743-4200.
8-11 - BEST CHRISTMAS PAGAENT EVER. Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay. For Kids by Kids Production. 7:30 p.m. 920-743-1760. www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com
17 - FAMILY ART DAY. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Free art activities for families. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaartschool.com
17 - HAGEN FAMILY CHRISTMAS. Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay. Christmas island-style as Washington Island’s Hagen family performs holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. 920-743-1760. www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com
18 - CHRISTMAS AT NOBLE HOUSE SQUARE. Fish Creek. Christmas tree lighting, caroling and refreshments. 6 p.m. 920-868-2091.
28-31 - AFT’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Fish Creek. James Valcq, Katie Dahl and Karen Mal. 4 p.m. (Dec. 28 & 31), 7 p.m. (Dec. 29, 30 &31).
30 - STEVE MARCH TORME. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Son of Mel Torme has developed his own powerful delivery of jazz standards, Broadway classics and original songs. 7 p.m. 920-868-2728. www.dcauditorium.org.
January 2012
January-March - NATURE OF ROMANCE. County-wide. Dozens of romance packages including lodging, food and cozy extras. 800-52-RELAX. www.doorcounty.com.
1 - 26th ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Refreshing dip in Lake Michigan offered by the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Swim at noon. 920-823-2288. www.doorbell.net/pbc.
1 - FROSTY FEST. Egg Harbor. Highlighted by the 31st annual New Year’s Day Parade. YMCA Icy Fun Run. Live music, food vendors and more. Parade at 1 p.m. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org.
21 - FAMILY ART DAY. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Free art activities for families. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaartschool.com
21 - GALLARY SALON PARTY. Peninsula School of Art. Works of over 80 artists, poetry readings and live music. 6-9 p.m. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaartschool.com.
28 - ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT SKI. Whitefish Dunes State Park, Jacksonport. Follow a candlelit ski trail. Picnic shelter is open with hot beverages and cookies available. 6-9 p.m. Park sticker required. 920-823-2400. www.friendsofwhirefishdunes.org.
February 2012
3-5 - 25th ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL. Fish Creek. Wacky family-friendly games, parade, Door County Idol Contest and much more. 800-577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com.
4 - SOUP!! FISH CREEK. Peninsula School of Art. Homemade soups and soup buffet lunch. More than 40 soups, homemade breads and beverages. Proceeds benefit the school’s outreach programs and hunger relief efforts in Door County. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaartschool.com.
4 - CANDLELIGHT SKI. Peninsula State Park. Ski or hike a candlelit trail. Bonfire with refreshment. 5:30-8 p.m. 920-868-3258. www.peninsulafriends.org.
11 - RADAR RUN SNOWMOBILE EVENT. Southern Door. 920-493-1707.
11-19 - “CELEBRATING WINTER” and LIONS CLUB FISH DERBY. Washington Island. Week-long fishing competition. Annual chili cook-off, plays and musical performances. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com
17 - THE MUSIC of JANE AUSTIN. Ephraim Moravian Church. The romance, humor and beautiful music celebrating the 200th anniversary of “Sense and Sensibility.” Fee charged. 920-854-4060. www.musicfestival.com.
17-19 - FIRE & ICE. Sturgeon Bay. City-wide. Novice and professional ice carvings, snow sculptures. Evening dinner/dance. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net.
17-19 - FAMILY ART DAY. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Free art activities for families. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaartschool.com.
