In Celebration of Summer

The Season We Wait All Year ForWith its ample sunshine, long days, and warm temperatures, summer has always been the season of celebrations. The Sheboygan County Museum invites all to revel in this favorite time of year with the temporary exhibition In Celebration of Su......More

The Season We Wait All Year ForWith its ample sunshine, long days, and warm temperatures, summer has always been the season of celebrations. The Sheboygan County Museum invites all to revel in this favorite time of year with the temporary exhibition In Celebration of Summer, on display from June 9 through October 25, 2025.Sheboygan county’s summer vibe is bursting with upbeat parades, lively gatherings, exciting trips, outdoor entertainment, and relaxing moments. These pastimes, most developed over the last two centuries, are fundamentally linked together and represent the joy inherent in the summer season. Through the themes of Marching Down Main, Sun’s Out – School’s Out, R& R, Competitions to Cream Puffs, and Festivals & Fry Outs, In Celebration of Summer provides visitors a journey through generations of community traditions and a growing leisure economy with objects from the Museum’s collection alongside a variety of photographs. Embrace that summer state of mind with In Celebration of Summer and discover the past and present of the season we wish would last just a bit longer. Included with Museum AdmissionMuseum HoursMonday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm(Closed holidays)

Sheboygan County Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States

Vollrath Bowl Lantern Making & Parade

From 1935–2011, the Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performed skits, and showcased a flashligh......More

From 1935–2011, the Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performed skits, and showcased a flashlight dance. Sheboygan County Museum invites children and families to learn about this community tradition in a hands-on/feet-on way. Participants can enjoy Food Truck Mondays at Vollrath Park and stop by our tables to make a lantern. Let your light shine bright in the community that loves you at the culminating parade. Lantern Makingat Vollrath BowlAugust 11 & 18, 4:00pm-6:00pmFree Lantern Paradeat Vollrath BowlAugust 18, 8:00pmFree Rain date for making & paradeAugust 25, 4:00pm–6:00pm & 8:00pm

Sheboygan County Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States

Plank Road Rendezvous 2025

GatherGather with Fur-Trade Era reenactors to see the jobs, tools, clothes, food, and fires of fur-trade travelers. Visit their encampment throughout the Plank Road Rendezvous to experience life in the early 1800s. SPORTS DEMOS Active Atlatl, knife throw, black powder g......More

GatherGather with Fur-Trade Era reenactors to see the jobs, tools, clothes, food, and fires of fur-trade travelers. Visit their encampment throughout the Plank Road Rendezvous to experience life in the early 1800s. SPORTS DEMOS Active Atlatl, knife throw, black powder gun, and archery EXPLORE Animal Scavenger Hunt across the Museum campus COMPETE Participate in the public atlatl competition PLAY Fur Trade Era toys & games, beeswax lip balm making, selfie station, learn to use an atlatl (ages 7+) HoursFriday, August 29, 2025  10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday, August 30, 2025  10:00am – 5:00pmSunday, August 31, 2025  10:00am – 1:00 pm Scheduled ActivitiesParticipate in these scheduled experiences during the Plank Road Rendezvous LUNCH & LEARN Indigenous Ways of Knowing About Wisconsin’s Tribal NationsFriday, August 29, 2025 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm BYO lunch and learn about the worldviews of Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations with Professor Annie Jones of UW- Madison HAIR-STORY WORKSHOPSaturday, August 30, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30am Era-specific hair, beard, skincare, and style, plus what it communicated. Talk with the owner of 100% U Salon, Willy Millard JACQUE VIEAU: SHEBOYGAN’S FIRST DOCUMENTED FUR TRADER IN 1795Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 12:30PM – 1:30pm Historian Ryan Protz and Vieau descendant Lori Vieau Jarvenpaa unpack trading posts in Sheboygan with original Fur Trade artifacts YOU’RE THE FUR TRADERSaturday, August 30, 2025 – 1:30pm – 2:00pm Kids and adults can feel the stakes of trading in this fun scenario ATLATL DROP-IN WORKSHOPFriday, August 29, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30amSaturday, August 30, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30am Learn how to throw using an atlatl and experience an ancient tool in modern day. Prepare for the Official Atlatl Competitions at the Plank Road Rendezvous or just learn something new about a centuries old technology. OFFICIAL ATLATL COMPETITIONFriday, August 29, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pmSaturday, August 30, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm Compete against others in the Atlatl Competition. The competition is free, open to the public, and competitors will be accepted on a first come basis each day. Maximum 5 competitors per day (accepted on a first-come basis)Mixed age competitionComplete 10 throws at 2 set distancesSee yourself on the World Atlatl Association 2025 ISAC Scores

Sheboygan County Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States

Downtown Dough Historic Bakery Tour

Take a one-mile walk to hear and taste the first-hand Sheboygan story of bakery owners Rosa Perez, Rick Navis, and John Johnston. Hear about their passions and sample a sweet at Johnston’s Bakery, City Bakery, and Rosa’s Bakery food truck near Uptown Parklet. Cost: Memb......More

Take a one-mile walk to hear and taste the first-hand Sheboygan story of bakery owners Rosa Perez, Rick Navis, and John Johnston. Hear about their passions and sample a sweet at Johnston’s Bakery, City Bakery, and Rosa’s Bakery food truck near Uptown Parklet. Cost: Members $12/ Public $15 Pre-registration is REQUIRED.Children 15 and under must register with an adult. Pre-register here