Fairyfolk Festival
2026-08-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Escape the ordinary and step into a world of wonder at our longest-running, fan-favorite event Fairyfolk Festival! For six magical days, the Gardens come alive with mythical creatures, interactive experiences, and enchanting surprises designed for all ages.
Perfect for families, date days, and anyone who loves imagination and nature, this immersive festival transforms every corner of the Gardens into a whimsical adventure. Come for the magic—stay for the memories.
Each day you will discover:
Full access to the Gardens, transformed into storybook landscapes
Dance at the Dragon Disco—a high-energy favorite for kids and adults
Live magical storytimes that spark imagination
Hands-on fairy house and gnome home building experiences
Vote in the Fairy Garden Contest and see incredible creative displays
Garden-wide I Spy gnome hunt—fun for all ages
Unexpected surprises and pop-up magic throughout the week. Stay tuned for more!
Whether you’re discovering fairy tales for the first time or rediscovering your sense of wonder, the Fairyfolk Festival offers joy, creativity, and connection in a stunning outdoor setting.
Plan your visit and let the fairy tale begin, magic like this only happens once a year!
TICKETS

Public Adult (18+) – $15

Public Child (3-17) – $13

2 Years and Younger Admission – $0

Bookworm Members – $0

Levitt AMP: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road​
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:30 | City Green, Corner of New York Ave & 7th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Music from 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Free, family friendly
7:00 p.m.
Headliner: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Bluegrass​
Gather with friends and neighbors on Sheboygan’s City Green for free live music! Enjoy art-making activities for all ages, a lineup of local food trucks, and a beverage tent.
Let the music move you!

4th Annual Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge
2026-08-07 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-09 08:00 - 17:30 | Sheboygan Lakefront, South Pier to King Park, Sheboygan
Enjoy exhilarating powerboat and jet ski racing on Lake Michigan. Best viewing is along lakefront at the end of South Pier Drive.
FRIDAY: Block party/boat viewing party from 6-10 pm.
SATURDAY: races from 10:30am – 6:00pm
SUNDAY: races from 10:30am – 5:30pm
More details to come!

8th Streatery
2026-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Sheboygan, 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI, 53081
8th Streatery is a lively weekly outdoor dining experience that transforms 8th Street into a vibrant, in-street destination in the heart of downtown Sheboygan. This popular community event brings residents and visitors together to enjoy great food, local businesses, and the energetic atmosphere of downtown. Guests can explore a unique, multi-restaurant dining experience while soaking in live music, social energy, and the charm of the district. 8th Streatery is the perfect way to gather with friends and neighbors, support local restaurants, and savor the best of Sheboygan’s culinary scene—right in the street.
Tuesdays June 9-August 11, 2026
8th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Sheboygan

Levitt AMP: Plenazo Tribe
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:30 | City Green, Corner of New York Ave & 7th St, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Music from 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Free, family friendly
7:00 p.m.
Headliner: Plenazo Tribe
Puerto Rican Plena​
Gather with friends and neighbors on Sheboygan’s City Green for free live music! Enjoy art-making activities for all ages, a lineup of local food trucks, and a beverage tent.
Let the music move you!

Family Fun: The Lorax
2026-08-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Step into a story during this special Family Fun event inspired by the beloved book The Lorax! Designed to spark imagination and meaningful connection, this experience invites the young and young at heart to explore how stories and nature work together to inspire care for our world.
Discover The Lorax garden, where playful design, hands-on activities, and storytelling bring the Lorax’s timeless message to life. As families wander from space to space, they’ll learn how small acts-like planting a seed, caring for a tree, or speaking up—can create a big impact on the environment.
Event admission includes:
Full access to the Gardens, including The Lorax garden
Lorax-themed educational activities that connect books, nature, and stewardship
The Lorax storytime in the Magic Tree House
Interactive moments that show how small actions lead to meaningful change
Light concessions available (for purchase)
This family-friendly day celebrates the power of reading, the beauty of nature, and the idea that everyone, no matter how small, can help make the world a better place!
TICKETS

Public Adult (18+) – $15

Public Child (3-17) – $13

Bookworm Member Adult (18+) – $10

Bookworm Member Child (3-17) – $8

2 Years and Younger Admission – $0

Levitt AMP: House of DOV: Circle of Apathy feat. Family Junket​
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Art Preserve, 3636 Lower Falls Rd, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Free, family friendly
1:00 p.m.
Headliner: House of DOV: Circle of Apathy feat. Family Junket​
Neosoul/Funk/R&B​
Gather with friends and neighbors at the Art Preserve for free live music! ​
In Circle of Apathy, the new dance project from House of DOV with live music from Family Junket, the ensemble explores the cycles of growth and disintegration intrinsic to nature, and works together to build physical structures which increase in precarity over two acts as the group strives toward expansion. “Through creative process, we’ve sought to understand our own place within the greater ecology of our landscape, and to experience the human body as a metaphor and microcosm of the natural world,” says Drew Lewis, creative director of House of DOV. ​
Family Junket’s five musicians blare dense soul with moments of ambience: voices wail, altered by a vocal pedal; saxophone, flute and violin harmonize over precomposed loops; djembe, drum kit and percussion punctuate echoing acoustic piano. House of DOV’s seven dancers push against seemingly immovable forces, find new hand and footholds, and creep forward like a vine up a brick wall. A woman walks through an increasingly dense wood until the brush closes around her entirely. When all paths disappear from sight, a figure steps blindly forward, trusting that there will be a stepping stone beneath their foot.

Boos & Brews
2026-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
When night falls, the Gardens glow—and the spirits come out to play!
Join us for two hauntingly unforgettable evenings as the Gardens transform into a magical after-dark escape. Explore uniquely decorated garden spaces lit by thousands of twinkling lights and glowing décor, creating the perfect atmosphere for wandering, sipping, and socializing.
Friday night brings the edge with live rock music from Cold Soda Club. Saturday night cranks up the nostalgia with pop-punk and emo favorites from The Drugstore Cowboys.
Visit the bars for themed cocktails crafted just for the occasion, including the Graveyard Old Fashioned, Witches’ Brew, and Ghoulish Mule, plus other spirited surprises. Warm up by the bonfire and enjoy s’mores kits available for purchase.
Hungry? Grab dinner from Boots BBQ and Harvest Street food trucks, serving bold flavors to keep the night going.
Designed for date nights, friend groups, and lovers of spooky vibes, great music, and craft drinks, this 21+ event is the perfect way to celebrate the season—after dark. Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed.
TICKETS

Bookworm Member: $13

Public: $16

Happily Haunted Hounds
2026-10-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Calling all canine companions and their humans! Happily Haunted Hounds is the one and only night of the year where dogs are invited to explore and smell their way through the magic of Bookworm Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens decked out with over 100,000 twinkling lights and whimsical structures, view creatively decorated pumpkins, and take part in a Halloween-themed storytime and scavenger hunt.
Whether you’re wagging a tail or walking on two feet, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
Happily Haunted Hounds is a family-friendly event celebrating the joy of Halloween with your furry companions. Leashes are required for all dogs, and humans must clean up after their dogs.
TICKETS

Bookworm Member Adult: $10

Bookworm Member Child (3-17): $8

Public Adults: $15

Public Child (3-17): $13

Hounds: $5 each

2 years and younger: Free

Happily Haunted
2026-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Join us for our largest, most beloved event of the year and a tradition families return to again and again! Happily Haunted is the perfect blend of fall magic, glowing lights, and gentle Halloween fun designed for the young and young at heart.
As dusk settles in, stroll through the Gardens illuminated by over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting decor, transforming every pathway into a storybook scene. This not-so-spooky evening invites families to explore, play, and celebrate the season together.
Throughout the night, wander through uniquely decorated garden spaces, gather for Halloween-themed storytime, and search high and low during a playful game of I Spy for bats hidden throughout the Gardens.
Hungry? Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase, including delicious hot dogs, warm chili, popcorn, sweet treats, and s’mores kits—perfect for fueling your fall fun.
Best of all, every child receives a festive treat bag, so there’s no need to bring trick-or-treat buckets along!
A magical first Halloween experience. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens.
TICKETS

Bookworm Member Adult: $10

Bookworm Member Child: (3-17): $8

Public Adults: $15

Public Child (3-17): $13

2 yrs and under: Free
