Labor Day Surf Weekend
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-02 | Deland Park, 715 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
The unofficial kick-off to the surf season! Stop down to North Beach/Deland Park to gather with local and visiting surfers and partake in the lake life!

24 Hours of Lemons Parade & Block Party
2024-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Siebkens Resort, 284 S Lake Street, Elkhart Lake, WI, 53020
24 Hours of Lemons is coming to downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America the weekend of September 5th to the 8th. On Friday, September 6th, check out the racecar parade, BS judging, and block party at Siebkens Resort to kick the weekend off. 24 Hours of Lemons is an endurance car racing series on dedicated road courses for $500 cars.
Get more information and event details by visiting their website or Facebook page.

Harvest Moon Long Table Dinner
2024-09-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, WI, 53026, United States
Gather ‘round the long table for a communal, open air, farm–to–table feast highlighting the Kettle Moraine’s autumnal bounty, with locally sourced produce, wine, camaraderie and warm spirits. As the weather cools and the leaves change, Chef Tracey Leonhard of Rosemary Gourmet will prepare a delightful dinner celebrating Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage and incorporating vegetables, herbs and edible flowers from Wade House’s own gardens. Begin with charcuterie highlighting locally cured meats and artisanal cheeses, feast on a lemon ginger cider brined pork tenderloin with a rum cider glaze and top it off with shortbread with caramelized apples and Baron’s vanilla and sea salt caramel gelato. Wash it all down with menu-inspired mocktails and cocktails. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
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Homeschool Days at Wade House
2024-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, WI, 53026, United States
Calling all homeschool learners and non-traditional students! Learners of all ages will be invited to explore the horse-powered world of Wade House and Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. Upon arrival, visitors can step inside a reproduction stagecoach and learn about plank road travel. The horse-drawn world of the 19th-century is on display in the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum – where learners will test their skills by building their very own model carriage. A horse-drawn wagon transports visitors across the Mullet River to the historic core of the site where authentically costumed interpreters, muscle power and water-power bring to life the work of the blacksmith and sawyer. Guests also tour the 27-room Stagecoach Hotel, which once served weary travelers along the Plank Road.

Boos & Brews
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
So popular, we’ve made it 2 nights! Join us for a celebration of the spooky season at Boos & Brews, an electrifying event that promises festive delights! Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. Adults only, age 21+. Event entry includes:

Access to the Gardens decorated with thousands of twinkly lights

Live music from Cold Soda Club (October 4) & Tangled Lines (October 5)

Hot apple cider and festive beverages (for purchase)

Toasty bonfire and delicious s’mores (for purchase)

Food trucks (for purchase)

Scarecrow Festival
2024-10-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Christopher Farm & Gardens, Garton Road, Sheboygan, WI, 53083, United States
Camp Y-Koda will hold its 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival Fundraiser. Join us for this amazing and unique festival, all about Scarecrows! Throughout The Christopher Farm & Gardens, a 500-acre property along Lake Michigan, you will be able to view different scarecrow displays created from local businesses, landscapers, artists, non-profits, schools, families and more! This beautiful event is great for the entire family to get outside and enjoy activities together such as: arts & crafts, catch & release fishing, face painting, storytime, train rides and s’more fun!
This year for the festival, we will be providing the following family-friendly activities:

Train Rides on The Dairyland Express (at selected times of each day)
Storytimes
Face Painting
Scarecrow Crafts
Scarecrow Contest Voting
Camp Store ($) to purchase Camp Swag & small treats
Catch & Release Fishing at the Pond
Meet the Camp Snakes
Halloween Inspired Lawn Games
Hot Dog Cookout Fundraiser ($), all proceeds go to Y-Koda Nature School
Scavenger Hunt

The winner receives a special prize to a future Camp Y-Koda event

And More!

Price:$10 for adults, $5 for children age 3-17, on-site parking is $30. Free parking is available off-site at Kohler Power Systems, N7650 Lakeshore Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53083 in the Northern part of the parking Lot. Guests will receive a complimentary shuttle-ride by school bus to the Festival. Accessible Parking is available on-site at Christopher Farm and Gardens.

Oktoberfest & Esslingenfest
2024-10-05 11:00 - 23:00 | 3 Sheeps Brewing Company, 1837 North Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
3 Sheeps is partnering with the City of Sheboygan and Blue Harbor for Oktoberfest at the 3 Sheeps Taproom!

We’ll kick things off with Esslingen Fest from 11am-6pm. This festival honors our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, Sheboygan, Wisconsin’s sister city and this is our community’s 8th annual celebration hosted by the Mayor’s International Committee. They will have a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and more. The event admission is FREE and open to the public.

You’ll want to plan a full day at 3 Sheeps to catch the Mayor tapping the first keg at noon, enter the stein-holding contest at 2pm and 4pm with prizes for the winners, and enjoy a broader selection of German Beers. You can also look forward to traditional polka music from Jeff Winard (11:30am-2:30pm) and Norm’s Polka Band (3:00-5:00pm).

We’ll keep the Oktoberfest party going and the beer flowing after 6pm with some incredible live music from Hearthfire (starting at 5:30pm) and The Buffalo Joe Band (8:00pm)

Join us we as celebrate German culture, food, music, and beer!

Happily Haunted
2024-10-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Bookworm Gardens, 1415 Campus Dr, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Join us for not-so-spooky family fun at the Gardens! There will be thousands of twinkling lights, stories, scavenger hunts, a pumpkin walk, and costumes galore! Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase. All children will leave with a treat bag, so keep your trick-or-treat buckets at home! Event entry includes:

Access to the Gardens decorated with thousands of twinkly lights

Pumpkin walk

Themed storytime

Themed scavenger hunt

Festive treat bags

Concessions and beverages (for purchase)

Toasty bonfire and delicious s’mores (for purchase)

BOOKWORM MEMBER BENEFITS
Bookworm Members get the opportunity to explore the Gardens the first full weekend (October 11, 12, and 13) of Happily Haunted with no charge for members and those in their immediate family. Want to become a member? Click here. Reciprocal and library garden membership is not applicable during events.
TICKETS

Bookworm Members: $10

Non-Members: $15

2 years old and younger: no charge

Event admission is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Reciprocal and Library Garden membership admission is not honored during our events. The Gardens are open rain or shine. In the case of unsafe or severe weather conditions, visit our website and follow us on social media for updates.

Wisconsin FearFest at Road America
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-18 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Road America, N7390 HWY 67, Elkhart Lake, WI, 53020, United States
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of thrills and chills at Wisconsin FearFest! This year, they’re bringing even more terror with 3 new haunted houses that will leave you shaking, along with 2 mini escape rooms to test your survival instincts.
Looking for more excitement? Enjoy a variety of pulse-pounding activities, including the Rage Experience, axe throwing, gel ball shooter, and our paintball shooting gallery. On Saturdays, rock out to live music while enjoying food and drinks to keep the adrenaline pumping.
With free parking and non-stop action, it’s the perfect place for an evening of fear and fun. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Halloween experience.
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Autumn Celebration Weekend plus General Admission
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, WI, 53026, United States
It’s fall in the Kettle Moraine! Celebrate this most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities for the entire family. Try your hand at pumpkin or turnip carving, apple pressing and festive games like Snap Apple. The celebration continues in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill where visitors will not only hear the rumble of an up-and-down water-powered saw but also spooky, family-friendly accounts of tales from the past. Warm up with hot apple cider and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides through the site. The Wade House Stagecoach Inn, Dockstader Blacksmith Shop, Herrling Sawmill and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum will be open to guests.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Stagecoach Saturdays
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, WI, 53026, United States
Your whole family can travel back in time with a slow-paced stagecoach journey through the picturesque rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Each ride on our replica Concord stagecoach lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to meet the horses and take photos with them. Pre-registration is recommended, though rides will be offered on the day of the event as space allows. This handsome coach can comfortably accommodate six passengers per tour, though we may be able to squeeze up to ten – contact us beforehand if your group has more than six individuals.

Tickets to experience all that Wade House general admission has to offer are available at an additional cost.
Ride Times (every 45 minutes)
10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Your ticket purchase time is your stagecoach ride start time.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to this time.
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Fall Candlelight Hike
2024-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Kohler-Andrae State Park, Beach Park Lane, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
Listen to the Autumn night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. Come at 5:00 p.m. to craft a walking stick, then head out on the hike. After your hike enjoy musical entertainment by The Water Street Hot Shots around the campfire.
Start and finish at the Indoor Shelter above parking lot P7.
State Park Vehicle Admission Required.

Mill Sweet Stroll
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Plymouth
Presented by the Plymouth Downtown Arts & Merchants

11am to 2pm

Community Event, Adults

Take a stroll down Mill Street and have a taste of Mill Sweets at your favorite downtown Plymouth Businesses. Celebrate Sweetest Day in Downtown Plymouth, Wisconsin! Tickets Purchased at Participating Businesses or by using the QR Code! This is a SWEET EVENT and you don’t want to miss it!

Road America's Track & Treat
2024-10-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Road America, N7390 HWY 67, Elkhart Lake, WI, 53020, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Road America’s Track & Treat on Saturday, October 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex. Bring your little ghouls for a day of candy, family photos, a Halloween movie, and fun activities like trolley rides and vehicle displays. Admission is $20 per car, rain or shine. Enter through Gate 4 on County Road J. Don’t miss out on this wickedly good Halloween celebration!
The first 500 participants will receive a Road America bag and a pumpkin.
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An Evening at Wade's Tavern
2024-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Wade House, W7965 State Hwy 23, Greenbush, WI, 53026, United States
Come on down to the Wade House taproom and experience a typical evening in what was the social hub of 19th-century life for Greenbush locals and weary travelers alike. Sample specialty beers and apple cider and nosh on snacks as you explore this stately Greek Revival hotel. Musical entertainment provided by Ric Tic!, an up-and-coming eclectic band from Plymouth. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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