This weekend in Sheboygan, WI

The SCIO Sheboygan Summer Farmers Market fills the historic Fountain Park with the flavors and creativity of local producers. Explore in-season fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, farm eggs, cheese, baked treats, cut flowers, meals from food trucks, and handcrafted goods from vendors located within 100 miles. FoodShare and EBT are accepted at the SCIO information booth, and the Double Your Bucks program offers a daily match up to $20 on fresh fruits and vegetables. WIC and SFMNP vouchers are also welcomed.

Gemstone sluice mining returns to M&T's Gibbsville Orchard with The Tinker Shoppe from Mayville, Wisconsin. Try the sluice to sift through material and keep any gemstones you discover. This hands-on activity is offered on both days of the Annual Harvest Festival and welcomes participants of all ages, with bags available. While there, explore The Tinker Shoppe’s booth featuring unique board games, toys, gemstones, and stone items.

A community-run market in the heart of Oostburg, Wisconsin, created by and for local residents. It takes place on the second and fourth Saturdays in June, July, August, and September. Vendors interested in participating can email shopatmargos@gmail.com to reserve a spot or ask questions.

Mortal Matters is a community book club that explores death, dying, grief, and the broader human experience through shared reading and conversation. It offers a thoughtful space for curiosity, reflection, and candid discussion of subjects that are often hard to talk about. Selections are announced in advance, so you can participate when a particular title or theme speaks to you or attend regularly. The gathering welcomes everyone, with no background or expertise required, only a willingness to listen, reflect, and engage respectfully. Please note that this is a discussion-focused forum for learning and connection, not a grief support or counseling group. Hosted at WordHaven BookHouse.

Sheboygan cover band Nitro Five performs at M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard with a five-piece rock lineup featuring songs by Journey, AC/DC, Cheap Trick, and Blink-182. Families and friends can spend the day picking apples, browsing the gift and bakery shop, and playing outdoor games. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Pets are not permitted, carry-ins are not allowed, and there is no cover charge.

This launch party at Falls Tap centers on a monthly meat raffle that supports Falls Tap and Paws Up Pet Rescue. After the raffle, there will be music and karaoke, chances to enter 50/50 and bucket raffles throughout the day, and information about the upcoming Bingo Pub Crawl presented by 12-Days of Christmas. Falls Tap will serve cold drinks and tasty food. It is a welcoming way to support local efforts while learning about the missions of 12-Days of Christmas and Paws Up Pet Rescue.

This event marks a return performance at a favorite Fall Fest, bringing the energy back to the celebration. Further details will be announced.

Harbor Pointe Mini Golf hosts a community gathering that pairs a round of mini golf with a Down syndrome awareness walk, bringing together families, friends, and supporters from Sheboygan and surrounding counties. Registration covers mini golf at the course, face painting, hands-on crafts, balloon art, a red carpet 21 Showcase celebration, a harbor-side walk in Sheboygan, raffles, snacks, and activities for all ages. Funds raised benefit DSAW, supporting programs, resources, advocacy, and assistance for more than 5,500 individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Wisconsin.

Try your hand at the pottery wheel in a beginner friendly class at MAS Arts Studio. Learn the basics in a supportive setting, explore your creativity, and shape a piece from start to finish. Multiple time slots are available to fit different schedules. You will leave with a handmade work you created yourself.

Myles Wangerin returns to M&T's Gibbsville Orchard after a couple of years for a live solo performance. The singer songwriter and WAMI award recipient brings a solo set on guitar, drawing on influences that include Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, The Steve Miller Band, and AC/DC. Alongside the music, the orchard offers games, apple picking, a bounce house, and a gift store. Food and drinks will be sold on site. Carry-ins are not permitted, pets are not allowed, and there is no cover charge. Seating is limited, so bringing lawn chairs is encouraged.

Explore the story of one of the nation’s most carefully planned communities in Built with Purpose. The program traces the Village of Kohler from its beginnings, its development in tandem with the Kohler Company, and the people and ideas that shaped its character. With local photographer Darryl Gumm, it spotlights innovative design and a sustained commitment to quality of life, bringing the village’s history and heritage into focus today.

Ecology Outfitters hosts an annual nighttime kayak outing by moonlight. The group launches from Pigeon River Park, follows the Pigeon River to Lake Michigan, and takes in the sounds and sights that emerge after dark. At the lake, participants watch the moon climb above the water, then make the return trip to the launch under a sky full of stars. The cost is $35 per person and includes a kayak, gear, a PFD, and a white light. The participation fee is $10 for those bringing their own kayak and equipment. For safety, a PFD is required and each participant must display a bright white light with a 360 degree beam, mounted on the boat or worn as a headlight. Reservations can be made by texting or calling 920-242-8053.

Experience the Sheboygan River by moonlight with Silent Wake’s yearly series of full moon paddles in Downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Kayaking after dark under a bright moon offers a calm, memorable perspective on the water. Routes are chosen for low boat traffic to support a safe environment, and prior paddling experience is recommended. The pace is relaxed and the group travels together. Upon arrival, participants receive a kayak, gear, and white lights, and staff will help with fitting. Those bringing their own kayak and equipment should have everything unloaded and ready before launch, and the cost is the same whether gear is provided or not. A shore-based safety talk takes place before heading out, and a steady white light remains on each kayak while on the water. Please stay with the group and do not paddle ahead of the designated leader. The cost is $45 per person for each outing. Group size is limited to eight and spots tend to fill quickly. If weather requires a reschedule, notice will be shared on the day of the paddle.