October 31st falls on Saturday this year, and Halloween in Door County means lots of spooky fun for all ages!
Saturday is Baileys Harbor’s Halloween Party & Spooky Café . Kids can Trick-or-Treat from 4-6pm throughout town and the Halloween Party will go on in the Town Hall from 5-7pm, featuring a costume contest for adults and children with prizes and a brand new Scavenger Hunt! Hot dogs, snacks, and beverages (including beer & wine for the grownup ghouls) will be available as well. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult please.
This weekend is also Fish Creek’s Jack O’Lantern Days starting Friday night Oct. 30 at Hands On Art Studio for the Adults Only Art Night at 6:30pm, and continuing all day on Halloween with mask-making, pumpkin-carving, Trick-or-Treating from 2-4pm, a Costume Contest and a Costume Parade, and wraps up at dusk on Saturday with the Great Pumpkin Lighting in downtown Fish Creek.
Egg Harbor will also have Trick-or-Treating at local businesses from 2-4pm during the Halloween Safe Walk, look for the bright orange signs in windows of participating businesses. For more Halloween Trick-or-Treating bring the kids to Jacksonport from 3-7pm or to Sister Bay from 3:30-6:30pm.
In Sturgeon Bay, Stone Harbor Resort is throwing a Halloween Party on Saturday from 8:30pm-Midnight with live music by Madcats, a Costume Contest, an appetizer buffet and Halloween Drink Specials! Standard rooms on special at just $99/night! Call Stone Harbor at (920) 746-0700 for more reservations!
Let’s do the Time Warp again… Third Avenue Playhouse, also in Sturgeon Bay, will be screening Rocky Horror Picture Show at 7:30 pm on Oct. 31st. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character and there will be prizes for best costume! Tickets are $7/person. The Holiday Music Motel’s annual Dark Songs event, featuring dozens of dressed up musicians performing all original “dark songs,” will also take place at Third Avenue Playhouse in 2 shows – at 7pm on Friday, Oct. 30th and at 9:30pm on Halloween immediately following the screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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LAST MINUTE LODGING in DOOR COUNTY, WI: HALLOWEEN WEEKEND 2015
The Lodgings at Pioneer Lane, a small country inn nestled in the heart of Ephraim, creates the perfect setting for a romantic getaway anytime of the year. We have 4 deluxe rooms available this weekend at $139/night – off season rates. All of our rooms have one king size bed, dressed with our signature fine linens. Six rooms have spacious modern tiled-bathrooms, whirlpools, and kitchenettes with wet bar, under-counter refrigerator, coffee-making supplies, and tableware. All rooms are air-conditioned and wired for free cable TV and WiFi. Please call for more information or visit online! (800) 588-3565 or (920) 854-7656
The Shallows Resort in Egg Harbor is a family-owned and family-friendly resort, with a variety of accommodations designed to meet your vacation needs. We still have our Shoreside Motel, our 2 bedroom Beachhouse and our Gatehouse suite. Also we have our Shallows Cottage open for this weekend. Enjoy sunsets from the dock, or launch one more of their kayaks, canoes or rowboats, or try cast out a line and relax. Amenities include a heated pool with hot tub, tennis court, WiFi, picnic area with grill, and more! Please call for information or visit online! (920) 868-3458 or (800) 257-1560
The Water Street Inn in Ephraim has rooms available for your stay. The Inn features rooms with one King or 2 Queen beds available this weekend at $125/night – all with water views, a sand beach and dock, stone patio and fire pit, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and more, all from a premier location in downtown Ephraim. Please call or visit online for more info! (920) 854-2831
Bay Shore Inn in Sturgeon Bay is located along Bay Shore Drive just minutes from all the fun shopping and delectable dining in town, and offers On-Site Massage Packages as well as Dining Packages, please inquire when making your reservation. 1 and 2 bedroom units are available for this weekend. Please call for more information or visit online! (800) 556-4551
Coachlite Inn in Sister Bay has rooms available for your dates! Set in the quiet of the pines, the Coachlite Inn offers the illusion of seclusion, while still being just half a mile from the heart of Sister Bay. Enjoy complimentary Door County Coffee and Tea in the lobby and the Deluxe Continental Breakfast, and soak in the whirlpool, sit by the Koi filled garden pond, use the ring of fire, or cook on the BBQ grill. Rooms are available this weekend for 1 or more night stays. All rooms come with cable TV, Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, microwave and mini-fridge, as well as access to our outdoor whirlpool/hot tub. Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 854-5503
The Ridges Inn & Suites in Baileys Harbor has rooms, suites, or cottages available for your dates. Our guest rooms offer you the best of Door County on the quiet side where you can enjoy the surrounding nature of the Ridges Sanctuary and the quaint small town atmosphere of Baileys Harbor. Rooms are available this weekend from $99/night + tax with no minimum stay. Rooms and suites include Satellite TV, A/C, a private balcony, free Wi-Fi, and some have double whirlpools & fireplaces, private gardens and more. Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 839-2127
Birchwood Lodge in Sister Bay has we have numerous lodging options available for this weekend including our Premier Suites, Grand 1 bedrooms and a couple Village Homes. Rates range from $105-$170 a night + tax (based on occupancy per unit). Premier Suites have one king bed, one queen size sleeper sofa, full bath, double whirlpool tub, gas fireplace, kitchenette, private deck/balcony. We have an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, an exercise room, free Wi-Fi and we also offer a continental breakfast (packaged items) each morning. We are within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, recreation, a grocery store and the beach/marina/waterfront park in Sister Bay. Take a look at all of our suites and facilities under the Lodging Options tab on our webpage. Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 854-7195 or (866) 854-7195
Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay offers rooms and suites with whirlpools, fireplaces, balconies, separate bedrooms, and/or full kitchens, as well as resort amenities including a 21 slip marina, indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi and sauna, a hot tub, free WiFi, business center, on-site dining, and live entertainment nearly every weekend! Rooms are available this weekend with no minimum stay! Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 746-0700
Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is located on the shores of Lake Michigan north of Sturgeon Bay and south of Jacksonport near Whitefish Dunes State Park where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. We have 2 bedroom 2 bath units available for $225/night and one 3 bedroom 3 bath for $270/night this weekend. Enjoy dinner with a view at the adjacent Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant to wrap up your day! All of our units have a king bed in the master bedroom, full kitchen, whirlpool in the master bath, gas fireplace in the living room, and private deck overlooking Lake Michigan. We have an indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna, and we are non-smoking and pet free. Two night minimum stay. Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 746-3900 or (888) 281-1127
Eagle Harbor Inn is located across from the Bay, on the main street in Ephraim. We have 1 and 2 bedroom whirlpool suites available for $149/night for one bedroom and $179/night for 2 bedrooms. They all have fireplaces, too! Guests are welcome to enjoy the Commons complete with fitness room, sauna and indoor current pool, and a playground is available for the little ones. Breakfast not included with Suite stays, but available for purchase. Please call for more information or visit online! (920) 854-2121 or (800) 324-5427
Homestead Suites is located on Main Street in the heart of Fish Creek. With Peninsula State Park as a backyard, you can practically bike, hike, walk, snowshoe, or ski right from your hotel room or condo door. Rooms are available this weekend! WiFi and Continental Breakfast included. Children 17 and under stay free! Amenities include game room, exercise room, plus indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, and sauna! Please call for more information or visit online. (920) 868-3748 or (800) 686-6621
Beachfront Inn, located on the water in Baileys Harbor offers warm hospitality while providing guests a place to relax, enjoy the ambiance, and make new memories. Guests may enjoy campfires on the sand beach, outdoor heated pool, free WI-FI and a simple breakfast each morning in the office. Beachfront welcomes dogs in designated rooms with prior approval. Rooms are available this weekend for Halloween! Please call for more information or visit online! (866) 251-0750
AppleCreek Resort is located at the top of the hill in Fish Creek and has various rooms to choose from. Always call for the best rates and current packages. All of our packages include: 10% discount on Breakfast and Pizza at Arroyo Bay Grill (across the street); 10% discount at the English Inn Restaurant, Old Post Office Restaurant, and Orchard Country Winery and Market; $5.00 gift card for Fish Creek Oilerie & Spice; 10% discount at Paul David Jewelry & Gifts; 5% discount at Renards Cheese; and 15% discount at O’Meara’s Irish Shop. All coupons only valid according to each establishment’s hours of operation during your stay. We are located directly across the street from twenty shops, dining, & Door Community Auditorium. We are by gorgeous Peninsula State Park, Winery, Scenic Boat & Trolley Tour, & Drive-In Theatre. We also feature a wonderful Indoor pool, whirlpool and sundeck. (920) 868-3525 or (800) 569-0059
“Your Place” Nimmer’s North Woods Retreat is a 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Ranch Style Home located at 4612 Harbor School Road in the village of Egg Harbor. Rates vary seasonally, and start at $125/night for this accommodation which sleeps 6-8 but can also be down sized to a 1-2 bedroom single bath accommodation at a discounted rate. Luxury, convenience, privacy, affordability. Amenities include full appliances and three bedrooms that are available for short term rent. This 1200 ft. ranch style home has been completely upgraded with high end furnishings & modern conveniences including a whirlpool bath, large new gas grill, and large fire pit. Private & quiet, yet close to everything, the best of both worlds awaits you. Internet available. 2 night minimum stay. Pets considered. The lodging and amenities can be viewed at vrbo.com listing # 705682 Contact Joe Nimmer <nim_snoop@yahoo.com>