1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. festival

2014 Manitowoc County Events The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
Coast for a While!
Published by the Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau P. O. Box 966 Manitowoc, WI 54221‐0966 www.manitowoc.info
[email protected] 1‐800‐627‐4896 920‐686‐3070 Manitowoc-Two Rivers events
Area code is 920.
Special educational opportunities for children and
families available at: Wisconsin Maritime Museum, RahrWest Art Museum, Pinecrest Historical Village, Rogers Street
Fishing Village, Manitowoc Public Library, Lester Public
Library, Lincoln Park Zoo and Woodland Dunes Nature
Center.
S.S. Badger Car Ferry Sailing Season
2014 Season Single Sailing May 16-Oct 26
Doubles June 6-Sept 1, 800-841-4243, ssbadger.com
Manitowoc County Heritage Center and Pinecrest
Historical Village, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org
Manitowoc County Ice Center
683-4378, manitowoccountyexpo.com/icecenter.htm
Manitowoc Farmers Market
Quay Street across from Library
Tues 12-6 pm, June 10-Oct 7
Sat 8 am-2 pm, May 17-Oct 25
Two Rivers Farmers and Crafters Market
Central Park in downtown
Wed 1-5:30 pm, May 7-Oct 22
Sat 8 am-1 pm, May 3-Oct 25
2015 PGA-Whistling Straits, Kohler WI
August 10-16, 2015
pga.com/pgachampionship/2015
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
684-0218 or 866-724-2356, wisconsinmaritime.org
Rahr-West Art Museum
686-3090, rahrwestartmuseum.org
Adult and Children’s Art classes beginning soon.
Call for times, dates, and fees. Open: Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm,
Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm, Closed Mon
Lester Public Library
793-8888, lesterlibrary.org//
Story times, Kids programs and movies, call for dates and
times. Open: Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-5:30 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm, Closed Sun
Manitowoc Public Library
686-3000, manitowoclibrary.org
Story times, Kids programs and movies, call for dates
and times. Open: Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm,
Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
Lincoln Park Zoo
686-4685, manitowoc.org/lincolnparkzoo
Tours & educational programs are available for families and
groups. Movie nights during the summer. Open: Mon-Sat 7
am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm
Manitowoc County Expo
683-4378, manitowoccountyexpo.com
Rummage-a-Rama Nov 8, Dec 13, Feb 14, Mar 14
October 2014
October 2014
1
Music on the Farm, Agricultural Heritage Farm,
Kewaunee. Listen to music while enjoying Heritage
Food, 6-10 pm, 388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
1-11
Franciscan Exhibit, Silver Lake College. Spotlight
of art from various artists depicting the Canticle of the
Creatures the San Damiano Cross and other aspect
of the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare. Free,
686-6141, sl.edu
1-16
Karen Laudon Art Exhibit, Silver Lake College
Gallery 117. Mixed media on handmade paper, small
clay and encaustic sculptures. 686-6141, sl.edu
1Nov 1
Meuer Farm Corn Maze, Meuer Farm, Chilton.
Amazing 10 acre corn maze, hayrides, farm activity
area, farm animals, food, country store and a pick
your own pumpkin patch. Night time maze fun too.
Fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
1Nov 2
30th Anniversary Group Exhibition, River Edge
Galleries, Mishicot. Join us for this Group show
highlighting 30 years of fine art. Free, Wed-Sat
11 am-4 pm and Sun 1-4 pm, riverdgegalleries.com
1
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
1Nov 3
Waters Edge Painters, Rahr- West Art Museum.
Painters for Preservation is an alliance of plein air
artists dedicated to artistically recording historic,
endangered or threatened places. 686-3090
2
Fish & Game Family Fun Night, Lincoln Park Cabin
#1. Celebrate the great outdoors with this fundraiser
for the Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game. Join us for
a Walleye Dinner with your choice of potato salad or
homemade chips, slaw and rye bread. Special
Raffles at the event. Take outs available. 4:30 pm,
fee charged, 629-8718
4
4
4
4
Art on the Lakeshore, Manitowoc YMCA. Formerly
known as Art in the Park, this Sunrise Optimists
event is for kids 4-12 years old offers craft activities
including pumpkin decorating, face painting, spinner
art and more. Free, 10 am-2 pm, 684-6446
Enchanted Forest, Woodland Dunes Nature Center.
Enjoy a guided trail walk and meet some of the
animals that can be seen on our preserve. Register
for a walk time, 4-8 pm, 793-4007,
woodlanddunes.org
Blacksmithing Workshop, Pinecrest Historical
Village. Learn the basic techniques of blacksmithing
and create your own project to take home. Advanced
registration is required, 10-adult. Fee charged, 9 am4 pm, 684-4445
Country Supper, Pinecrest Historical Village. Learn
to use a woodstove as you work together to prepare
a traditional country supper. Ages 10-adult, fee
charged, advanced registration required. 10 am1 pm, 684-4445
4
Kewaunee County Special Olympics, Agricultural
Heritage Farm, Kewaunee. Food and refreshments,
388-0604, free, agriculturalheritage.org
4
Manitowalker, Downtown Manitowoc. In conjunction
with Harvest Fest, this annual Volkswalk sanctioned
by the American Volkssport Association, takes the
participants through the streets of downtown and
along the lakefront. 8:30 am.
4
Harvest Fest, Downtown Manitowoc. A celebration
of autumn with sidewalk sales, food specials, family
entertainment, horse and wagon rides throughout the
downtown district, and more. 8 am
5
Clipper City Chordsmen: Cabaret, Knox’s Silver
Valley Banquet. Join us for a fun evening of
harmonies by this Barbershop Quartet. 5-8 pm, fee
charged, 920-973-SING, clippercitychordsmen.org/
October 2014
5
Tour of the Bernard Schwartz House,
3425 Adams St., Two Rivers. Tours of the Frank
Lloyd Wright house last approx. one hour. Space
is limited to 20 people and tends to fill up fast. Fee
charged, 3 pm, reservations at 612-840-7507,
or email [email protected],
theschwartzhouse.com
5-26
The Art of Table Settings, Rahr-West Art Museum.
Join us for this annual event that features themed
tables, beautiful displays, and great decorating ideas.
Free, 686-3090
6-31
Jaeger Holiday Lights Display! 2123 S. 13th Street,
Manitowoc. Free to view, charity donations Sun-Thur
6-10 pm, Fri-Sat 6-11 pm, jaegerholidayhaus.com
6Nov 7
Rudy Rotter, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Sculpture,
collage and drawings from the UW-Manitowoc
collection. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
8
Harvest Card Craft, Manitowoc Public Library.
Stamp a card or two with Carolee Crabb. Free,
12:15-1:15 pm, 686-3000
9
Therapy Dogs, Manitowoc Public Library. Come
out and read to the therapy dogs! 6:30-7:30 pm, free,
686-3000
10
The Music of Johan de Meij, Silver Lake College
Endries Hall. The SL Jazz Ensemble performs jazz
classics. The SL Wind Ensemble will then perform
works by Dutch Composer Johan de Meij. 7 pm,
fee charged, 686-6185
10-12
Rural Arts Road Trip, Self-guided road trip to
bask in the fall colors and see artists at work in
their studios. Enjoy adventures from hayrides
to corn mazes and savor delectable local foods.
Call 920-286-0971 for more information.
11
Elvis and the Superstars, Lighthouse Inn, Two
Rivers. Based in Branson, MO with performances
in 44 states. Fee charged, 793-4524, 7:30-10:30 pm,
livetributeproductions.com
11
MSO: Oktoberfest! Capitol Civic Centre. Start the
evening with the ethnic sounds of the Dorf Kapelle
and sample master microbrews. Then the Manitowoc
Symphony Orchestra presents Viennese musical
confections. 7:30 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
11
History Lives Here Tour, Manitowoc County
Heritage Center. Discover the rich history of
Manitowoc County with a tour of local historic homes,
businesses, and sites. Fee charged, pre-registration
recommended. 10 am-5 pm, 684-4445
2
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
11
Classical Duo Concert, Silver Lake College
Franciscan Center. Dr. Christopher Cramer (classical
Guitar) and Dr. Yi-Lan Niu (Soprano) perform. 7 pm,
fee charged, 686-6265
11
Applefest, Two Rivers Central Park and J.E.
Hamilton Community House. Come celebrate
everything apple with fresh apples, caramel apples,
arts and crafts, Entertainment and more! 9 am-5 pm,
755-2775, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/
11
12
Oktoberfest, Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee.
Father Bill will give a Polka Mass, then go to the
‘tapping of the keg’, enjoy German music, food,
bakery, demonstrations, exhibits, and a dance with
the Jerry Voelker Band, 388-0604,
agriculturalheritage.org
Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
15
Art21 “Art in the 21st Century” Screening, UW
Manitowoc. Join us in room 218 in Hillside Hall for a
free pre-screening of this hour long PBS show with
discussions to follow. 683-7400,
manitowoc.uwc.edu/arts
17-19
Palace Polka Show, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
18
Music of the Masters: UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore
Wind Ensemble, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged,
7:30, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org
18
Reedsville Fall Festival, Reedsville. Fun fall festival
with crafts, entertainment and more. All day,
754-4370, reedsville.org/calendar
18
Pumpkinfest, Downtown Mishicot. Fun day
with music, food, games, pumpkin pancakes at
the school, Clydesdale horse and wagon rides, arts
and crafts, Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, pumpkin baking
contest, pumpkin carving and decorating contest, and
parade at 12 pm. 8 am-4 pm, free, 755-2525,
mishicot.org
18
9th Annual Sunrise Rotary 5k Run/Walk, Lincoln
Park Cabin 1. Run for a healthy community. Race
starts at 8 am and awards will be at 8:45 am. Fee
charged, 686-6173
October 2014
18
Elegant Luncheon, Agricultural Heritage Farm,
Kewaunee. Enjoy lunch on fine china with beautiful
linens and seasonal decorations, followed by a
stunning fashion show by Tina Maries’ Boutique
of Algoma. Fee charged, reservations required.
388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
18
Fall Festival, Point Beach State Forest. Campsite
decorating, pumpkin carving, a visit from Smokey
the Bear, and star gazing. Food and beverages will
be available for purchase at the lodge. Vehicle
admission passes are required. Event is sponsored
by the Friends' of Point Beach Group, 794-7480,
friendsofpointbeachsf.org
18
Polka Mass, Lakeshore United Methodist Church.
Join us for this fun mass with a meal to follow.
682-6311
18
Owl Fest, Woodland Dunes Field Station,
Two Rivers. Come join our staff and volunteers
for this fun and educational event. 4-10 pm, Fee
charged, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.com
19
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
19
Pass the Wine, Pass the Paint, von Stiehl Winery,
Algoma. Start with a clean canvas, colorful acrylics,
and a bottomless wine glass, and leave with your
artwork in hand. Everyone will contribute to your
masterpiece as it’s passed around. Reservations
required, fee charged, 12-3 pm, 800-955-5208,
vonstiehl.com/events
20
Author Visit, Manitowoc Public Library. Sally
Goldenbaum, author of the Seaside Knitters mystery
series will be visiting. Free 6 pm, 686-3000
22
Student Adventure Show: We the People, Capitol
Civic Centre. 1 hour show. Tickets available from the
box office only. 686-6424, cccshows.org
24, 25
26
The Addams Family the Musical, Dare to Dream
Theatre, Manitowoc. A macabre new musical
comedy. 24, 25 at 7:30 pm; 26 at 2 pm, 682-2104,
daretodreamtheatre.com/
24-25,
31
Haunted Barn, Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc. A
maze of frights in the Big Red Barn. Refreshments,
games and a Haunted Trail for the brave. 5-9 pm,
5 and up, fee charged. 686-4685
3
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
October 2014
24-25
Maritime History Ghost Walk, Wisconsin Maritime
Museum. This is a unique Halloween experience.
Hear true Lake Michigan tales with an eerie twist.
Not for small children, fee charged, 6-7:30 pm.
Call for reservations 684-0218
31
Haunted Submarine, Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Join us for a tour aboard our WW II Submarine USS
Cobia! Find out what happens aboard the sub when
the lights go out… Fee charged, indoor waiting is
available, 7 pm-12 am, 684-0218
24
Pinecrest Historical Village closes for the season.
684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org
31
25
Clipper City Folk Concert: Campeau & Craig,
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Presenting
“Ukeclectic” Folk Music, songs of Tin Pan Alley,
Blues, Jazz, Hawaiian and originals. Fee charged
at the door, 7 pm, 684-5242, clippercityfolk.org
Spooky Spectacular, Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers.
Yes, we still celebrate Halloween on Halloween! After
trick or treating, come for a bonfire, costume contest,
candy find for kids up to and including 5th grade, and
Halloween stories. Free, 793-5593,
tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/
25
Vietnam Veterans Charity Dance, Big Apple
Pub and Grill, Manitowoc. Join us for a fun dance
with a great band, to help support our Veterans!
6-10:30 pm, 682-5385, vetsofamerica.org
25
All Hallows Eve, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Old-fashioned Halloween fun with spooky stories by
the fire, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving,
creepy characters like the village gravedigger and
19th-century-style entertainment including crafts,
games and more! Participate in a reading of The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow at 5 pm. Keep an eye out
for the Headless Horseman! 2-6 pm, fee charged
except for members, 684-4445
November 2014
1
Lakeshore Big Band, Capitol Civic Centre.
Fee charged, 7:30, 683-2184,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
1
Over and Back: Mickey Crowe: Hungry for
History, Manitowoc County Heritage Center.
Learn about the life of this High School sports
star. Registration required, fee charged, 5:30 pm,
684-4445
1Kryssa Luckow Senior Exhibit, Silver Lake
Dec 14 College, Art wing. 686-6141, sl.edu
2
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 11 am-3 pm, space limited call 684-0218
for reservations.
5, 19
Art21 “Art in the 21st Century” Screening, UW
Manitowoc. Join us in room 218 in Hillside Hall for a
free pre-screening of this hour long PBS show with
discussions to follow. 683-7400,
manitowoc.uwc.edu/arts
25
Toy Story of Terror, Manitowoc Public Library. The
Toy Story gang takes a road trip and encounters a
roadside motel. 12:30-1 pm, free, 686-3000
26
S.S. Badger Car Ferry, sailing season ends!
(800) 841-4243, ssbadger.com
28
Rick Allen Magic Halloween Show! Manitowoc
Public Library. Includes comical audience
participation and mind blowing magic. Come in
costume if you like. 6:30-7:30 pm, free, 686-3000
29
Teen Halloween Festival, Manitowoc Public Library.
Costume contest, pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving,
fun games and activities. Free, 5:30 pm, 686-3000
6
92 Years: The Packers & Bears Rivalry, Manitowoc
Public Library. Jim Rice presents this discussion. 6
pm, 686-3000
30
Halloween in the Mansion, Rahr-West Art Museum.
Free family-friendly evening of costumes, stories,
crafts and trick or treating in the mansion! 6-7:30 pm,
686-3090
7
SLC Artist Music Series: George Vatchnadze,
Silver Lake College. Join us for great entertainment
performed by great artists. Classical Pianist George
Vatchnadze is an associate at DePaul University.
7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org
8
Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: BoDeans,
Capitol Civic Centre. Winner of numerous awards,
the BoDeans originated in Waukesha, WI, and
continue to perform today. 7:30 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
30Garrett Krueger and Teresa Lind, Silver Lake
Nov 30 College, Gallery 117. Local sculptors will spotlight
their work. 686-6141, sl.edu
4
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
8
Clipper City Folk Concert: Pete Jonsson & Cheryl
Niemo, First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Folk,
Blues, Country, Pop and dazzling original tunes. Fee
charged at the door, 7 pm, 684-5242,
clippercityfolk.org
8
Girl Scout Brownies Love Water Day, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Discover the wonders of water!
This will help you get your “Love Water” Award
requirements. Space limited to 40 Brownies.
684-0218 and ask for Karen. 8:30 am-noon
or 1-3:30 pm
8
Birchwood Rock and Roll Revival: Rocker,
Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee. Popular 60’s
music, food and refreshments. 6-10 pm, fee charged,
800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
8-9
USS Cobia Amateur Radio Club Event,
Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Set up and operate
radio equipment in the crew’s mess and talk to
people around the world as a remembrance for
veterans of all nations. 684-0218
21
Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: 3 Blonde
Moms, Capitol Civic Centre. Deer hunter widows/
ladies’ night out and about! 3 unlikely friends in the
cul-de-sac with their own great TV, film, and theatre
credits, return to the Capitol to tell their hystericallyfun PG-13 rated stories. 7:30 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
21-22
Holiday on the Lakeshore, Holiday Inn, Manitowoc.
A shopper’s land of holiday delight! Over 35 vendors
under one roof! Fri 3-8 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm.
686-1746, holidayonthelakeshore.com
22
Kolache Baking Class, Agricultural Heritage Farm,
Kewaunee. Discover the art of making delectable
Kolaches, 800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
22
Autumn Alpaca Farm & Shopping Day, Country
Memories Farm, Manitowoc. Spend the day learning
about Alpacas and visit the gift shop. 10 am-3 pm,
758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com/
22
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218
for reservations.
22
MSO: Cum Laude Chorus, Capitol Civic Centre.
Manitowoc County’s finest young choral musicians
join the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra to present
Vivaldi’s brilliant masterpiece. 7:30 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
22
Dear in the Headlights: Women’s Comedy
Showcase, City Limits Bar, Manitowoc. An action
packed night for comedy. Three shows, one night.
All female performers ranging from sketch, improv
and stand-up. 7 pm, fee charged, 629-1506,
liysacallsen.com/comedy/
26Jan 2
Jaeger Holiday Lights Display! 2123 S. 13th Street,
Manitowoc. Free to view, charity donations Sun-Thur
4:30-10 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11 pm,
jaegerholidayhaus.com
26
Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Downtown Manitowoc.
Kick off the holiday shopping season and see the
downtown decorations at the Lakeshore Holiday
Parade. 6:30 pm, 686-6980, manitowoc.org
26Jan 11
Christmas in the Mansion, Rahr-West Art
Museum. The Vilas-Rahr Mansion is decked out for
the Holidays. A stroll through the mansion can’t help
but put you in the holiday spirit. Free. 686-3090
10Don Krumpos, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery.
Dec 12 Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
13
Therapy Dogs, Manitowoc Public Library. Come
out and read to the therapy dogs! 6:30-7:30 pm, free,
686-3000
13-15
Leading Ladies, Capitol Civic Centre. The Masquers
present this hilarious comedy by Ken Ludwig. 7:30
pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org
15
Getaway to the 70’s, Holiday Inn. Help Woodland
Dunes Nature Center celebrate their 40 year
anniversary. Fee charged, 6-9 pm, 793-4007.
15
The Ugly Sweater Run/Walk, Best Western. Join
us for a run/walk for the Autism Society. Wear your
ugliest, most creative sweater for a chance at prizes.
8-11 am, 652-0964, [email protected]
16
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
16-Jan 18
John Berthelsen: An American Artist, Rahr-West
Art Museum. Free. 686-3090
21
The Wonder of It All: The Great Peshtigo Fire,
Woodland Dunes Nature Center. “What Your teacher
Never Told You”. Learn about the deadliest fire in
American history; it is also the least understood.
Scott Knickelbine unravels the legend to reveal what
actually happened. Register before Nov 17. Fee
charged, 6 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org
October 2014
5
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27
Santa Claus Visits, Rahr-West Art Museum. After
the Lakeshore Holiday Parade you can meet Santa,
and celebrate the opening of Christmas in the
Mansion. We will be re-opening our new Family
Discovery Room. Free, 686-3090
27
Turkey Trot, Red Arrow Park. 5 mile run or a two
mile walk. Dogs allowed on 2 mile course only and
will start after the other walkers. 8 am,
festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com/manitowoc
October 2014
5, 6
UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
Festival of Christmas, Capitol Civic Centre,
Christmas Intrada and Celebration, Festival of
Christmas Children’s Choir, and Tom Zalaski as the
narrator. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
6
Symphony of Homes, various locations. Tour
beautiful homes decorated for the holidays by
homeowners and florists. Enjoy touring homes that
differ in architecture, age, decorating style. The
homes this year will be located on and around
Lincoln Boulevard in Manitowoc. 10 am-3 pm,
684-3492, manitowocsymphony.org
6
Winter Gala, Agricultural Heritage Farm,
Kewaunee. 800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
6
Christmas in the Village, Downtown Mishicot.
Craft show at Mishicot VFW. Free, 755-2525,
mishicot.org
6
Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House,
Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn.
5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat
11 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, 684-5833,
clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/
Christmas at Silver Lake, Silver Lake College
Endries Hall. All seven SLC ensembles (instrumental
and choral) will perform at this special holiday event.
7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185
6-7,
12-13
WNPO-North Pole Radio, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for more
information, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
29
Christmas Baking Class, Agricultural Heritage
Farm, Kewaunee. Fee charged, 6-10 pm,
800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org
6-7,
13-14,
20-21,
27-28
29
Clipper City Chordsmen: Christmas Show, Capitol
Civic Centre. Join us for a fun evening of harmonies
by this Barbershop Quartet. Times TBA, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
Timm House Christmas Celebration,
1600 Wisconsin Ave. New Holstein. Enjoy the beauty
and sparkle of a winter wonderland. 1st floor is filled
with trees and decorations appropriate for the home.
Fee Charged, 1-4 pm (or by appointment),
920-898-4100, newholsteinhistory.info
7
Tour of the Bernard Schwartz House,
3425 Adams St., Two Rivers. Tours of the Frank
Lloyd Wright house last approx. one hour. Space
is limited to 20 people and tends to fill up fast. Fee
charged, 3 pm, reservations at 612-840-7507,
or email [email protected],
theschwartzhouse.com
7
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 1-3 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for
reservations.
28Lights in Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. This is a
Dec 27 drive through light display that is sure to please the
whole family. Proceeds go to the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Fee charged, Wed—Sat only, 5-8 pm, Santa nights
are Nov 28, Dec 6, 13, 20, 629-4684,
manitowoczoologicalsociety.org
28-30
28-30
29
Abler Art Glass Gallery Holiday Open House. Join
us for a unique holiday experience. Find beautiful gift
items in an intimate gallery while John & Josh Abler
and Aaron Schulz demonstrate the art of glassblowing. Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm and Sun
11 am-3 pm. 894-7391, ablerartglass.com
Christmas Fantasy Parade, Downtown Two Rivers.
The parade travels along Washington Street from
22nd Street to 16th Street. Santa is always on the
last float. Join Santa after the parade in the J.E.
Hamilton Community House, and have a hot
chocolate! 5:30 pm, 794-1482,
tworiversmainstreet.com
December 2014
3
Art21 “Art in the 21st Century” Screening, UW
Manitowoc. Join us in room 218 in Hillside Hall for a
free pre-screening of this hour long PBS show with
discussions to follow. 683-7400,
manitowoc.uwc.edu/arts
6
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
9
Herbal Gift Making Class, Woodland Dunes Nature
Center. Herbalist Linda Conroy teaches this hands on
class! Lip balm, felted soap, herbal condiments,
dream pillow, herbal tea blend and herbal massage
oil. All supplies provided. Register and payment by
Dec 3. 6:30 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org
12
Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: The
Lettermen Christmas Show, Capitol Civic Centre.
They have entertained and thrilled audiences for
more than 50 years and continue to tour and delight
audiences around the globe. 7:30 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
13
13
Steve March Torme’, Silver Lake College. Join us
for an evening of jazz music with the Silver Lake
College Children’s Choir. 7 pm, fee charged,
683-2184, cccshows.org
Christmas on the Farm, Agricultural Heritage Farm,
Kewaunee. Wonderful Czech bakery, Santa, food
and refreshments, 800-388-0604,
agriculturalheritage.org
13-14
A Holiday in History, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Celebrate the holiday traditions of the past with sleigh
rides, live holiday music, beautiful decorations and
family activities in our stove-heated buildings. Fee
charged, 11 am-3 pm, 684-4445
14
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 1, 3, and 5 pm, 686-6264,
sl.edu
15Student Work, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery.
Feb 13 Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
20
Tis The Season! Silver Lake College. Kaleidoscope
Dance Studio performance, 1pm & 5pm, 660‐5646
20
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for
reservations.
26-27
Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House,
Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn.
5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat
11 am-4 pm, 684-5833,
clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/
October 2014
27
Christmas Bird Count for Kids, Woodland Dunes
Nature Center. Learn birding basics then enjoy a
friendly morning counting birds for the National
Audubon Society. Kids 8-16 only. Kids 4-7 can join us
for Budding Birders while the older kids are on the
trail. Adult required, register by Dec 20. 793-4007,
[email protected]
31
Glitz & Glam New Year’s Eve Bash, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Celebrate the New Year with
music by Advanced Entertainment, dancing, full cash
bar, free appetizers, fun raffles and games, and free
Champaign at midnight. Fee charged, reservations
available, walk-ins may be accepted. 684-0218,
wisconsinmaritime.org
January 2015
17
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble & Big Band Pops,
Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged, 7:30, 683-2184,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
17, 21
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218
for reservations.
18
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
19Scott Edwards, Silver Lake College, Gallery 117.
Feb 19 Black and white photography will be presented.
Free 686-6141, sl.edu
21
Concert Classics, Silver Lake College Endries Hall.
SLC Wind Ensemble will perform songs by wellknown composers of wind band repertoire. 7 pm, fee
charged, 686-6185
21
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218
for reservations.
22
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
7
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24
Second City Hits, Capitol Civic Centre. Chicago’s
legendary sketch and improv comedy theatre returns
with a new show a new show featuring hilarious
sketches, songs, and improvisation about Wisconsin,
Packerland, and the Lakeshore. 7:30 pm, 683-2184,
cccshows.org
25
SLC Artist Music Series: Cynthia Lawrence &
Mark Calkins, Silver Lake College. This tenor and
Metropolitan Opera soprano have entertained around
the globe. 3 pm, fee charged, 686-6185
14
MSO: A Fine Romance, Capitol Civic Centre. Treat
your special someone with an evening of the world’s
most romantic music performed by the Manitowoc
Symphony Orchestra. From the opera house to
Broadway. 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org
14 Antique Appraisal Day, New Holstein Community
Center, Kiwanis Park. Fee charged 9 am-3 pm,
948-7748, newholsteinhistory.info
15
SLC Artist Music Series: Isthmus Brass Quintet
with Percussion, Silver Lake College. Celebrating
its fifth anniversary, the group showcases Wisconsinbased musicians. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185
21
Celebrating Sinatra, Capitol Civic Centre. Join the
Nelson Riddle Orchestra & Bryan Anthony in a
celebration of the centennial birthday of Frank
Sinatra. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184,
cccshows.org
21
Manitowoc Jaycees Beer Lover’s Brewfest,
Manitowoc County Expo. Fun evening with a
chance to sample over 30 beers from around
Wisconsin. Advanced tickets only, 5-9 pm, 758-5292,
manitowocjaycees.org/
21
Concert Classics, Silver Lake College Endries Hall.
SLC Wind Ensemble will perform songs by wellknown composers of wind band repertoire. 7 pm, fee
charged, 686-6185
21
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for
reservations.
Prints from “24 Hours of Art-2015”, UW-Manitowoc
Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu22
Holy Family Conservatory of Music
Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
25Lynn Gilchrist, Silver Lake College, Art Wing.
Mar 25 Sturgeon Bay painter will present her work. Free
686-6141, sl.edu
25Donald Taylor: Art Retrospective, Silver Lake
Mar 25 College, Gallery 117. Director of art galleries and
curator emeritus and former professor at S. Norbert
College, will hold a Mini Retrospect of his work.
Free, 686-6141, sl.edu
30Matthew Bindert, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery.
Feb 20 Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
February 2015
7
Candlelight Night, Woodland Dunes Nature Center.
Enjoy an evening stroll along a candlelit trail and then
warm up with live music and beverages inside the
nature center. Snowshoes available for use and
baked goods available for purchase. Fee charged,
6:30-8:30 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org
October 2014
7
Victorian Tea, Manitowoc County Heritage Center.
Advanced registration required, Fee charged, 1-3 pm,
684-4445
7
Girl Scout Brownies Love Water Day, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Discover the wonders of water!
This will help you get your “Love Water” Award
requirements. Space limited to 40 Brownies.
684-0218 and ask for Karen. 8:30 am-noon or
1-3:30 pm
21Mar 6
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 1-3 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for
reservations.
25Lynn Gilchrist, Silver Lake College, Art Wing.
Mar 25 Sturgeon Bay painter will present her work. Free
686-6141, sl.edu
8
12
Tunes to Love, Silver Lake College Endries Hall.
All seven SLC Jazz Ensembles will be joined by the
Voice Studio valentine’s celebration. 7 pm, fee
charged, 686-6185
25Donald Taylor: Art Retrospective, Silver Lake
Mar 25 College, Gallery 117. Director of art galleries and
curator emeritus and former professor at S. Norbert
College, will hold a Mini Retrospect of his work.
Free, 686-6141, sl.edu
8
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26-28
The Miracle Worker, Capitol Civic Centre. Join us
for the Masquers presentation of this emotional story
about Annie Sullivan and her student Helen Keller.
Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org
14
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218
for reservations.
15
SLC Artist Music Series Wingra Woodwind
Quintet, Silver Lake College. Join us for great
entertainment performed by great artists. 3 pm,
fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org
15July 4
Student Work, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free,
683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
20 Hearts a Fire Chili Cook-Off, J.E. Hamilton
Community House. Make chili from 9 am-12 pm,
public sampling from 12-2 pm, judging from 2-3 pm.
Fee charged, 794-1482,
tworiversmainstreet.com/chili
20 Great TRivia Contest, J.E. Community House,
Two Rivers. Teams of 8-10 compete against each
other in nine rounds of trivia from music to movies,
TV to sports and everything in between. Costumes
welcome, snacks provided, and cash bar available.
Fee charged, 6-10 pm, 794-1482,
tworiversmainstreet.com/trivia
22
Aurora Health Care Two Rivers Races, Two Rivers
High School. Join us for a 10 mile run, a 3-person
relay, and a 2 mile run/walk. Flat, fast, and scenic
USATF Course, Bib Chip Timing, Technical Shirts,
Quality Awards, Music, and Post-race refreshments.
8 am-11 pm, tworivers10mile.com
26-28
The Passion Play, Capitol Civic Centre. 2015 is our
30th season! A portrayal of the life, ministry, death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thur and Fri at 7
pm, and Sat at 2 pm. Fee charged, 792-1292,
lakeshorepassionplay.com/
27, 28
Murder Mystery, von Stiehl Winery, Algoma. You will
participate in solving a murder mystery while enjoying
a three course dinner accompanied by von Stiehl
wine. Reservations required, fee charged, 5:309:30 pm, 800-955-5208, vonstiehl.com/events
March 2015
1
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
1
USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look
at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours
give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine
not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee
charged, 1-3 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for
reservations.
6May 8
Katie Reis, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free,
683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu
6, 7, 8
2015 Ice Show, Manitowoc County Ice Center.
Details TBA. Fee charged Fri and Sat 7 pm, Sat and
Sun 2 pm, 684-8496, manitowoccountyfsc.org/
8
Atlantic Wave, Silver Lake College Franciscan
Center. Tickets available from the box office only.
Fee charged, 3 pm, 686-6424, cccshows.org
7
The Winds of March: UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore
Wind Ensemble, Capitol Civic Centre. Community
Service Award Presentation, and wonderful music.
Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
8
Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Join us for a farm pancake breakfast. Then
take the tram to watch how we make our own syrup!
Fresh made syrup and kettle corn are available.
12
Student Adventure Show: Laura Ingalls Wilder,
Capitol Civic Centre. 1 hour show. Tickets available
from the box office only. Please call for times,
686-6424, cccshows.org
13
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fireworks, Downtown
Manitowoc. Put on your green and follow the rainbow
Downtown for this yearly tradition. Then walk over to
the 8th St. Bridge for fireworks. Free, 6:30 pm
13-15
Irish Family Reunion, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
October 2014
31Randy Gruenweller: Art Exhibit, Silver Lake
May 25 College, Gallery 117. Silver Lake College student
Randy Gruenweller will showcase his Senior Exhibit.
Free, 686-6141, sl.edu
April 2015
1
Ernest Beutel: Paintings, Silver Lake College, Art
May 25 Wing. Sturgeon Bay painter and former student will
present his work. Free 686-6141, sl.edu
9
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11
Lakeshore Big Band, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee
charged, 7:30, 683-2184,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
11
Starlit Night SLC Scholarship Gala, Franciscan
Music Center. Five course meal paired with wines,
silent auction, live auction, live entertainment, student
performances and so much more! 5:30-9 pm,
686-6173, sl.edu
18
Stradivarius Summit: Garth Neustadter, Capitol
Civic Centre. Selections from the Emmy awardwinning television score and brand new piece
commissioned by the MSO. With Violinist Andrew
Dunlap. 7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184,
cccshows.org
19, 26
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
24
Young at Heart, Silver Lake College Endries Hall.
SLC instrumental ensembles will bring out the youth
in everyone in their final performance of the season.
7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185
24
Rita Rudner, Capitol Civic Centre. One of the
country’s top comedians and a NY Times bestselling
author. A favorite in Las Vegas, known for her oneliners. 7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184,
cccshows.org
24-26
Rocking Reifs Mills, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
25 Dash at the Dunes, Woodland Dunes Nature
Center. A gorgeous 5K trail run through the
Woodland Dunes preserve, Fee charged, starts
at 10 am, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org
May 2015
1
Pinecrest Historical Village opens for the season,
Fee charged, 9 am-4 pm, 684-4445,
manitowoccountyhistory.org 2
Homegrown Heritage Breakfast, Pinecrest
Historical Village. Enjoy a delicious breakfast
featuring locally produced foods, live music and a
complimentary tour. Fee charged, 8-11 am, 684-4445
2
An American Salute: UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore
Wind Ensemble, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged,
7:30 pm, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org
2, 3
Horse-A-Rama, Manitowoc County Expo.
Educational fund raiser featuring clinics and
presentations, marketplace vendors, food, pony rides
and horse drawn wagon rides, drill team
performances, parade of breeds. Involves over
150 horses. Funds raised go directly into building
and maintaining the equine facilities at Manitowoc
County Expo. Sat 8 am-6 pm, Sun 8 am-4 pm,
323-7394, horse-a-rama.org/
7-9
The Addams Family, Capitol Civic Centre. A
magnificently macabre new musical comedy
presented by the Masquers. Fee charged 7:30 pm,
683-2184, cccshows.org
7-9
Alice in Dairyland 2015 Finals, Silver Lake College.
Alice is the Marketing Ambassador for the Dept of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. See the
finale at 7 pm on Sat. 686-3070,
aliceindairyland.com/news/
15-17
39th Annual Midwestern Model Ships & Boats
Contest and Display, Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Modelers from throughout the US will fill the
museum’s Riverview Room with exquisite models.
684-0218
16, 17
Kaleidoscope Dance Studio Recital, Capitol Civic
Centre. Sat 1 and 6 pm, Sun 1 pm. 660-5646,
cccshows.org
17
Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
17
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
26
30May 9
Animals and the Environment, Point Beach Energy
Center, Two Rivers. Celebrate Earth Day by hugging
a hedgehog or chilling with a chinchilla. Or just
partake in programs about these animals and more!
Woodland Dunes naturalists will explain it all. You
can also make a bird feeder. Free, 11 am-4 pm, 800880-8463
Heart-a-Rama, J.E. Hamilton Community House,
Two Rivers. Take a little Vaudeville, some song and
dance, add a bit of homespun humor and mix it all
together for a night of skits, musical numbers and
down home fun. In support of the American Heart
Association. Call for show times and fees, 794-1482
October 2014
10
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21
Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants
create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3
ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and
an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm,
fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
25
Rogers Street Fishing Village and Coastguard
Museum opens for the season!
25
Old Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social,
Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Watch
the parade and stop in for homemade pies,
ice cream and refreshments. Fee charged,
9-11 am, 684-4445
25
Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Manitowoc to
Evergreen Cemetery. Help us remember those who
fought for us. 9 am
25
Memorial Day Parade and Program, Downtown
Two Rivers. 9 am,
tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/tour.htm
25
Memorial Day Parade and Program, Downtown
Mishicot. 12 pm, 755-3411, mishicot.org
13
Manitowoc Zoo Summer Kick-off, Lincoln
Park Zoo, Manitowoc. Enjoy animal education,
entertainment, crafts, concessions and zoo fun
at this family event. Free, 11 am-4 pm, 686-4685
13
Alpaca Adventure Day, Country Memories Farm,
Manitowoc Find out why alpacas are such fun.
Games and snacks. Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am3 pm, 758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com
14
Founder’s Day, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Discover the rich beginning of Northeast WI with
traditions from various ethnic groups. Fee charged,
10 am-6 pm, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org
14
HFM Maritime Marathon, UW-Manitowoc to Port
Sandy Bay and back. Flat and fast Marathon along
Lake Michigan. 7 am-1 pm, fee charged,
maritiimemarathon.org
14
Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm,
Location TBA. June Dairy Breakfast on a Manitowoc
County Dairy Farm. Great breakfast, farm tour and
meet the Dairy cows. 683-4168
18
Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants
create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3
ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and
an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm,
fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
19-20
Metro Jam, Washington Park, Manitowoc. The
premiere summer live music event! Presenting live
entertainment to the lakeshore for 37 years. Free, Fri
5:30-9:30 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, 683-5980, metrojam.org
21
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
21
Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
Ice Cream Sundae Thursday, Downtown Two
Rivers. Help us celebrate the Birth of The Ice Cream
Sundae at this annual event that includes a kids
Sundae eating contest, 25¢ Sundaes 5:30-7:30 pm,
and a free concert in the park! 5:30-8:30 pm,
793-5590, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org
June 2015
6-7
Wisconsin Carp Championship, Two Rivers.
Come to Carp Town USA, and experience a catch
and release fishing tournament from the shoreline
on the banks of the East and West Twin Rivers.
Sat 9 am-7 pm, Sun 7 am-5 pm. Last year over
10,500 lbs. of fish were caught. 794-1351,
sites.google.com/site/wicarpchamps/
7
Open House and Breakfast in the Forest, Point
Beach State Forest, Two Rivers. Breakfast from
8-11 am. Free admission to the park, fee for
breakfast, 794-7480, friendsofpointbeachsf.org
9
Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. 8 am-6 pm
12
District 10 Holstein Association Show, Manitowoc
County Expo. Spend the day at the cattle show! Have
fun watching the judging and learning about farming.
Call 905-3803 for more details.
13
25th Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair, Washington
Park, Manitowoc. Gardener’s paradise! Featuring
annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts,
antiques, statuary, furniture and food. Rain or shine,
free, 10 am-3:30 pm. 682-2050
October 2014
25
11
The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
6
Cool City Classic Car Cruise from UW-Manitowoc
to Downtown Two Rivers. Check out all the classic
and antique cars during this annual parade. Last
years lasted about an hour and there were about 400
cars participating. Free, sign up at 4 pm, cruise starts
at 6 pm. Entertainment, food and refreshments at the
end of the cruise. 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com
27
Cool City Classic Car Show, Downtown Two
Rivers. Nearly 300 beautiful classic cars will be
parked along 6 blocks downtown, entertainment
and food booths make this a fun family activity. Free
admission to view; fee to show vehicles, 9 am-4 pm,
794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com/car show
27-29
18
World War I Encampment, Pinecrest Historical
Village. Experience life in a WWI training camp.
Learn about the equipment, weapons, uniforms,
and gear, and participate in training activities. Fee
charged, 10 am-4 pm, 684-4445,
manitowoccountyhistory.org
18
Acoustic Fest, Washington Park, Manitowoc.
Wonderful acoustic music in a lovely park setting.
11 am-9 pm, acousticfest.com
18
Farm, Park and Picnic Day, Country Memories
Farm, Manitowoc Help celebrate National Park month
and National Picnic month. Bring your picnic or just
feed the alpacas. Snacks and beverages provided.
Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196,
countrymemoriesfarm.com
18-19
WWI Encampment, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Experience life in a WWI training camp. Fee charged,
10 am-4 pm. 684-4445
19 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
19
Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital,
Franciscan Center for Music Education and
Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the
Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu
23-26
Riverfest, Mishicot Village Park. Join us for days full
of fun during this annual event. Tractor pulls, rides,
food, entertainment and more. Free, 755-3411,
mishicot.org
24-25
Relay for Life, Two Rivers High School. 6 pm-10 am,
323-3017, main.acsevents.org/
26
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, “Music under the
Stars,” Two Rivers Central Park. Free, 7 pm,
lakeshorewindensemble.org
31Aug 2
Lakeshore Weekend, Manitowoc Lakefront, Benefit
for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, music, games,
raffles, pancake breakfast, food booths, and fun
activities, lakeshoreweekend.org
Reifs Mills Holler-RFD, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
July 2015
TBA
Submarine Fest, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Look
for fun events all month! Details coming.
866-724-2356
3-5
NEWGLSF Salmon Derby, Manitowoc Marina.
682-0508, newglsf.org/
4
Two Rivers 4th of July Celebration, Walsh Field.
Flag Raising Ceremony 7:20 pm, TR Municipal Band
7:30 pm, Sponsor Appreciation 8:30 pm, Patriotic
Sing-a-long 8:50 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm (dusk),
793-5590, two-rivers.org
4
Fourth on the Shore: Manitowoc 4th of July
Celebration. Manitowoc lakeside. More information
to come. 683-4530, visit our website
10-12
Silver Cup XV PDGA Super Tour Disc Golf
Tournament, Silver Creek & Cato Falls, & Rollin’
Ridge Disc Golf Course, Manitowoc. Follow the pros
on 3 championship courses with spectator guides,
events, games, food, beverages and disc golf clinics.
Free and open to the public, 689-9997,
silvercupdiscgolf.com,
11
16
Krazy Daze, Downtown Manitowoc. The annual
day for hot summer deals with open-air shopping
on the downtown sidewalks, food and drink, family
entertainment & games, horse and buggy rides
through the district and more! 8 am-4 pm
Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants
create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3
ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and
an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm,
fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
October 2014
August 2015
7 Community Care Day, Two Rivers. Provides
an opportunity for residents and visitors to have
a closer look at the groups and organizations that
provide health, safety and services to our community,
9 am-5 pm, tworiversmainstreet.com
12
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7
Maxwell Street Day and Ping Pong Ball Drop,
Downtown Two Rivers. Visit merchants’ downtown
for great buys, and grab a Ping Pong Ball for even
more savings, trba.info/ 25-30
2014 Manitowoc County Fair, Manitowoc County
Expo. Ag exhibits, youth exhibits, displays, rides,
musical entertainment, and food make this year's
county fair a “don't miss” family event. Fee
charged, 683-4378
29-30
Kites Over Lake Michigan, Neshotah Beach,
Two Rivers. The largest Kite Festival in the Midwest.
Fun festival for everyone, featuring huge show kites
flying over the lake, banners along the beach, kite
demos, events for the kids. Sat night kite fly and
bonfire on the beach. Free, Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun
11 am-4 pm, 793-9599, uniqueflyingobjects.com
7-8
7-9
8-9
Rogers Street Days, Rogers Street Fishing Village,
Two Rivers. A museum fundraiser and community
celebration featuring live music, smelt fry, burgers,
brats, beverages, crawfish, kayak parade and games
for kids. Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, 793-5905,
rogersstreet.com
Speakeasy-Bugsy’s Hideout, The Palace of Reifs
Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, Pinecrest Historical
Village. Complete with wild-and-wooly cowboys and
cowgirls, trick riding, roping and shooting.
Demonstrations and activities throughout the day.
Main show at 1 pm. 10 am-4 pm, 684-4445,
manitowoccountyhistory.org
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Sand Sculpture Contest, Point Beach State Forest.
Enjoy this family event building a creative sand
sculpture on the shores of Lake Michigan. Prizes
awarded for various categories. Free, 10 am-1 pm
friendsofpointbeachsf.org
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Lakeshore Knights Car Show, Walsh Field, Two
Rivers. Three Trophies for each category, free
registration for car owners, concessions and fun!
All proceeds benefit the Manitowoc County Special
Olympics. 553-3097, lakehsoreknitscarclub.com
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Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. 8 am-6 pm
10-16
2015 PGA- Whistling Straights, N8501 County
Road LS, Sheboygan. World Class golf classic
played in our own backyard.
pga.com/pgachampionship/2015
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Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
17-18,
26-27
Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. 4:30 pm-4 am
20
Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants
create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3
ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and
an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm,
fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
October 2014
September 2015
4-5,
Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin
Maritime Museum. 4:30 pm-4 am
5
Sputnikfest, Rahr-West Art Museum. This quirky
festival commemorates the piece of space debris
from Russian Sputnik IV that landed here in
Manitowoc on Sept 6, 1962. Festivities include
family activities, costume contest, Miss Space Debris
Pageant, food, juried art fair, entertainment and lot
more spacey fun! Free, 686-3090,
sputnikfest.blogspot.com/
5
Lobsterfest, Washington Park, Manitowoc. Join
us for a traditional “Live” Maine Lobster dinner. Live
entertainment, 50/50 cash raffles every hour, theme
table competitions and non-lobster food served all
evening along with your favorite beverages. 4-9 pm,
758-9196, RotaryLobsterFest.org.
11Nov 1
Meuer Farm Corn Maze, Meuer Farm, Chilton.
Amazing 10 acre corn maze, hayrides, farm activity
area, farm animals, food, country store and a pick
your own pumpkin patch. Night time maze fun too.
Fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
12-13
Rural Life Days: Tractor Show and Thresheree,
Pinecrest Historical Village. Presented in partnership
with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club, discover what
life was like during our community’s early years with
live field demos, steam engines, farm tractors, and
various activities in 25 historic buildings. Fee
charged, 9 am-4 pm, 684-4445. midlakesrusticiron.org
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Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm,
Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants
create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3
ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and
an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm,
fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/
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The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
19
Ethnic Fest, Downtown Two Rivers. Come for the
music and dancing, stay for the food, and shopping
at the many vendors selling items from every
continent. Parade, food, live entertainment, free,
9 am-5 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com
20
Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
26
National Alpaca Farm Day, Country Memories
Farm, Manitowoc. Bring your family and learn about
alpacas. Games, snacks, and fun. Rain or Shine.
Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196,
countrymemoriesfarm.com
October 2015
TBA
Owl Programs, Woodland Dunes Nature Center.
Join us for educational programs throughout the
month. 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org
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Enchanted Forest, Woodland Dunes Nature Center.
Enjoy a guided trail walk and meet some of the
animals that can be seen on our preserve. Register
for a walk time, 4-8 pm, 793-4007,
woodlanddunes.org
3
Manitowalker, Downtown Manitowoc. In conjunction
with Harvest Fest, this annual Volkswalk sanctioned
by the American Volkssport Association, takes the
participants through the streets of downtown and
along the lakefront. 8:30 am
3
Harvest Fest, Downtown Manitowoc. A celebration
of autumn with sidewalk sales, food specials, family
entertainment, horse and wagon rides throughout the
downtown district, and more. 8 am
3
Art on the Lakeshore, Manitowoc YMCA. Formerly
known as Art in the Park, this Sunrise Optimists
event is for kids 4-12 years old offers craft activities
including pumpkin decorating, face painting, spinner
art and more. Free, 10 am-2 pm, 684-6446
10
11
Applefest, Two Rivers Central Park and J.E.
Hamilton Community House. Come celebrate
everything apple with fresh apples, caramel apples,
arts and crafts, Entertainment and more! 9 am-5 pm,
755-2775, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/
October 2014
16-18
Oktoberfest, The Palace of Reifs Mills
Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
17
Pumpkinfest, Downtown Mishicot. Fun day
with music, food, games, pumpkin pancakes at
the school, Clydesdale horse and wagon rides, arts
and crafts, Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, pumpkin baking
contest, pumpkin carving and decorating contest, and
parade at 12 pm. 8 am-4 pm, free, 755-2525,
mishicot.org
17
Hungry for History: The Story of WOMT,
Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Learn about the
rich history of Manitowoc WOMT radio with Pat Willis.
Catered meal to follow program, pre-registration
required. 5:30 pm, fee charged, 684-4445,
manitowoccountyhistory.org
23
Haunted Barn, Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc. A
maze of frights in the Big Red Barn. Refreshments,
games and a Haunted Trail for the brave. 5-9 pm, 5
and up, fee charged. 686-4685
24
All Hallows Eve, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Old-fashioned Halloween fun with spooky stories by
the fire, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving,
creepy characters like the village gravedigger and
19th-century-style entertainment including crafts,
games and more! Participate in a reading of The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow at 5 pm. Keep an eye out
for the Headless Horseman! 2-4 pm, fee charged
except for members, 684-4445
31
Spooky Spectacular, Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers.
Yes, we still celebrate Halloween on Halloween! After
trick or treating, come for a bonfire, costume contest,
candy find for kids up to and including 5th grade, and
Halloween stories. Free, 793-5593,
tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/
November 2015
21
Autumn Alpaca Farm & Shopping Day, Country
Memories Farm, ManitowocCome enjoy the alpaca
farm and the autumn colors. Youth activities. Rain or
Shine. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196,
countrymemoriesfarm.com
25
Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Downtown Manitowoc.
Kick off the holiday shopping season and see the
downtown decorations at the Lakeshore Holiday
Parade. 6:30 pm, 686-6980, manitowoc.org
Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park.
Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd
Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will
be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 920-860-6123,
maribelcaves.com/
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The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details.
27-29
October 2014
Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House,
Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn.
5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat
11 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, 684-5833,
clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/
27Lights in Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. This is a
Dec 26 drive through light display that is sure to please the
whole family. Proceeds go to the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Fee charged, 5-8 pm, 629-4684,
manitowoczoologicalsociety.org
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Christmas Fantasy Parade, Downtown Two Rivers.
The parade travels along Washington Street from
22nd Street to 16th Street. Santa is always on the
last float. Join Santa after the parade in the J.E.
Hamilton Community House, and have a hot
chocolate! 5:30 pm, 794-1482,
tworiversmainstreet.com
December 2015
TBA
Christmas at the Museum, Mishicot Historical
Museum, 755-3411, mishicot.org
TBA
Christmas in the Village, Downtown Mishicot.
Craft show at Mishicot VFW. Free, 755-2525
1-26
Lights in Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Manitowoc.
Proceeds go to support the Lincoln Park Zoo! Fee
charged, 5-8:30 pm
4-5,
12-13
Viva Las Reifs Mills Christmas, The Palace of Reifs
Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. Fee charged, call for
more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com
12
A Holiday in History, Pinecrest Historical Village.
Celebrate the holiday traditions of the past with sleigh
rides, live holiday music, beautiful decorations and
family activities in our stove-heated buildings. Fee
charged, 11 am-3 pm, 684-4445
26-27
Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House,
Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn.
5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Sat 11 am-4 pm,
Sun 11 am-3 pm, 684-5833,
clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/
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