On June 1st, as night falls, witness a breathtaking display of Pride as the Maritime Museum Tower in Sturgeon Bay lights up in vibrant rainbow colors. This stunning illumination celebrates the beginning of Pride Month, symbolizing unity, diversity, and the spirit of inclusion in Door County. Gather with friends, family, and allies to enjoy this […]

Join us on Saturday, June 29th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the Open Door Pride Festival at Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay, located just off the Oregon Bridge at 3rd Avenue. This vibrant festival kicks off with an Indigenous Invocation by Coleen Bins Chief Oshkosh and will be emceed by Open Door Pride Board […]

Join us for our upcoming Tea Dance on August 18th at Stone Harbor Resort from 2pm - 5pm. Free and open to anyone who are ages 21+!

Its that time for our annual Halloween Party. This year's theme is Studio 54, where the 57 meets the 42. We will be having DJ Brawny back to play all the jams to dance the night away. The annual ballroom style costume contest will also be back with local guest judges. We will be having […]

Celebrate Pride Month with a visit to Off the Wheel Pottery, the serene and inclusive studio of artist Renee Schwaller, located just outside of Egg Harbor. Known for her thoughtful and expressive ceramic work, Renee is also the designer of this year’s Sandy Brown Award—a heartfelt recognition presented annually by Open Door Pride to honor […]

Join Open Door Pride as we proudly raise the Pride Flag in Martin Park to kick off Pride Month. This annual tradition brings together community members, local leaders, and allies to celebrate inclusion and visibility. Gather with us by the stage as we honor our progress and recommit to standing up for LGBTQIA+ rights in […]

Kick off Pride Month with Open Door Pride at the official opening party for the What’s My Pride? Project exhibit! Join us on Sunday, June 1, from 3:00–6:00 PM at Articipation Gallery in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy light refreshments, snap a photo at our chalkboard selfie station, and meet the community members featured in this […]

Keep your eyes on the sky! On the evening of June 1st, the Sturgeon Bay Maritime Museum Tower will shine with rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month. This colorful display serves as a powerful visual reminder of inclusivity and community pride in Door County.

Throughout the month of June, Sturgeon Bay's "We Know Who We Are" Campaign fills the streets of Sturgeon Bay with vibrant banners and window displays celebrating LGBTQIA+ identity, inclusion, and visibility. Sponsored by local businesses and community members, these visual displays are a bold affirmation of who we are—proudly and unapologetically. This citywide campaign is […]

Open Door Pride is proud to once again participate in Destination Sturgeon Bay’s citywide public art projects, celebrating creativity, color, and community all summer long. Visit Martin Park at Oregon Street to see our two featured pieces: Our annual sponsored Flower Pot, bursting with vibrant plants donated by Bonnie Brooke Gardens on 14th Avenue in […]

Celebrate Pride Month with a visit to the Sturgeon Bay Public Library, where a dedicated display will highlight LGBTQIA+ stories, authors, and history throughout the month of June. While you're there, check out a book featuring LGBTQ themes or written by LGBTQ authors—reading is resistance, representation, and celebration all in one. We also encourage you […]