Events in Sturgeon Bay today

Customize a Bloody Mary just the way you like it at Door County Fire Company, where a build-your-own bar offers more than 15 garnishes. Choose from options like crispy bacon, cheese cubes, pickles, olives, shrimp, spicy peppers, cherry tomatoes, and celery, with plenty more to stack on top. Set in the entertainment district, drinks can be taken to go while you browse the farmers market.

Drop in for pony rides at DENN with no reservation required, and pay when you arrive. The cost is $15 for five laps in the corral. Ponies are guided on a lead line by a trainer. Riders must be older than 1 year and under 80 pounds. Helmets are required, with sanitized helmets provided on site. A waiver must be signed before riding. Parents or guardians may walk alongside to assist their child, and photography is welcome. This is not a petting zoo, so only paying riders will interact with the ponies. Hours and availability may change without notice due to weather and live animals. Payment options include cash, credit, debit, and Venmo. Ponyland is set behind the building in the outdoor entertainment area, with the entrance located near the bounce houses. While there, enjoy free activities at DENN including the playground, yard games, and a hammock swing set. Additional attractions may be available, such as bounce houses with an $8 wristband, an artisan market, a succulent bar, a hat lab, painting, and a patio bar.

Hosted by the Door County 4-H Horse and Pony Project at John Miles County Park, this open ranch pleasure show features classes for riders from Tiny Tot to Adult. The lineup includes ranch riding, trail, horsemanship, and more in an arena setting.

pat mAcdonald performs in a TAMBO Sideshow benefit for the Steel Bridge Creative Foundation. The show takes place in the side seating area to the left of the stage, which seats 21. The setlist is shaped by a card-draw game that includes more than 63 song titles. Each attendee draws three cards, chooses one as a request, and the selections become the songs performed. Arrive early to draw your cards and get situated. Light snacks will be available before the music begins, and all proceeds support the Steel Bridge Creative Foundation.

At Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Brian James Polak’s The Call List follows Sam, a restless dreamer who works at a law firm, after her boss gives her a list of names and the unsettling task of calling each person to share news of a client’s death. What begins as ordinary office work turns into a curiosity-driven investigation that blends dark humor with genuine warmth. With a notebook in hand and quick wit as her guide, Sam traces clues that lead to revelations that feel intensely personal. This production is part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide celebration of new plays and musicals. It is directed by Jacob Janssen and features Eva Nimmer, with design by Alex Polzin on sets, Colin Gawronski on lighting, Kaoime Malloy on costumes, and J Grover Hollway on sound, stage management by Kelsey Brennan York, and properties by Haley Anne Brown. Community partnership is provided by Prevent Suicide Door County. Recommended for ages 13 and up, and it includes discussion of suicide. The staging is dedicated to the memory of Karen Moeller, with presenting support from the Schoenleber Foundation and additional sponsorship from Linda and Gary Neuens.

This event takes place every week.

The Tambourine Lounge hosts a weekly writers night. This recurring event provides a simple, consistent space for those focused on writing.

A karaoke session hosted by DJ Tyler where attendees can take the microphone and perform songs.