November 20, 2026 & December 5, 2026
Throughout Sturgeon Bay
Sponsored by 96.7 WBDK— Ring in the holiday season with festive lights, holiday markets, Santa visits, tree lightings, and cheerful entertainment for a magical Sturgeon Bay Christmas experience.
- Tree Lighting | Friday, November 20, 2026 (7 PM)
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Sturgeon Bay Schools & Door County Carolers – Carolers performing along 3rd Avenue
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Live Music & Hot Chocolate – Enjoy live music by Josh Gregory, Mike Raye, Hervy Hodges, & Paul Taylor in Community Foundation Square
- Warm up with hot chocolate from Door County Mobile Bar
- 7:00 PM | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Old Bell Tower in Community Foundation Square
- Christmas by the Bay Parade | Saturday, December 5, 2026 (11 AM)
- The parade begins at Sawyer Park, proceeds to Oak Street, turns right onto Madison Avenue, crosses the Michigan Street Bridge, turns left onto 3rd Avenue, and concludes at Jefferson Street & 3rd Avenue.
More details coming soon!