Volume 09: Issue 6 | June 2026

 

If you child turned 5 YEARS old between
June 1, 2025 & May 31, 2026 and were enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, then they have a special gift to pick up - see where below...

If you cannot make any of these Bookmobile events you can contact Chad Welch at chad@unitedwaydc.com or 920-421-3146 to make other arrangements.

 
 

REEFREE FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Community Ticket Access Program
(FREE Tickets)

Check Out TAP is a community ticket access program in partnership with Door County Libraries that is designed to make theatre accessible to everyone in our Sturgeon Bay and Door County communities. Check Out TAP provides tickets to those who might not otherwise be able to attend our shows and is made possible through a grant from the United Way of Door County and Kohler Foundation.

 

Passes for the 2026 Season

Available at Door County Library Locations.


FREE FUN AT MARTIN PARK IN STURGEON BAY THIS SUMMER

SISTER BAY - CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Wednesdays @ 6pm starting June 17th


Sister Bay Performance Pavilion

Bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy concerts and movies this summer in Sister Bay!


SISTER BAY - ROOFING OF THE GOATS
Thur. June 13 | 10:00AM 


Parade begins at the corner of Mill Road and Highway 42 in downtown Sister Bay, and goes a trot, kick, and a leap down the road to Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. 

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WISCONSIN - FREE FISHING AND STATE PARK ADMISSION
June 6th & 7th 


Fishing

Cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try!


Don't have fishing equipment? No worries - the DNR has equipment you can borrow. LOAN LOCATIONS HERE


State Parks


STURGEON BAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Sat. June 20 | 10AM


Door County’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration returns this year as a vibrant, family-friendly event centered on the theme of Education and Empowerment. This free community celebration honors the history and significance of Juneteenth while creating space for learning, connection, and joy. The event will feature music and entertainment throughout the day.

 Admission is free, and all are encouraged to attend.

EPHRAIM - FYR BAL FESTIVAL

Sat. June 20 | 8am-10pm


Celebrate the transition of spring into summer on the shoreline of Eagle Harbor at the 61st Fyr Bal Festival on June 20, 2026!



Embrace Ephraim’s Scandinavian heritage with a family friendly, fun-filled day of music, dancing, crafts, and artisans. As the sun sets, a bonfire is lit to welcome the long days of summer.


A fireworks display over Eagle Harbor brings the festival to a dramatic close leaving spectators excited to return next year.

STURGEON BAY - OPEN DOOR PRIDE FESTIVAL

Sat. June 27 | 10AM-5PM


Open Door Pride hosts their annual Pride Festival the last Saturday in June from 10am - 5pm. The Festival features live music, vendors, food trucks, beverages, games, a 50/50 raffle and so much more. 

FISH CREEK - FREE Family Activity
June 27th | 9am


Beat the Heat: Self-Portrait Cups



New in 2026! Step into our air-conditioned studio for a morning of creativity, family, and fun! Enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade while you create a self-portrait mug using self-hardening clay and texture tools. Guidance and all materials are provided.



Drop in any time, 9am-Noon. FREE and ALL ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.



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Door County

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Rebecca Paulsen

(920) 421-3145 call or text

rebecca@unitedwaydc.com

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