Events
Blue Harbor Events
This is your go-to for events happening in Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI from restaurant dining specials and live entertainment to community and special holiday events.
Featured Events
BOO Harbor
Festive Halloween activities to make your stay spook-tacular from kids activities, a Boo Harbor party with costume contest, and trick-or-treating for the kids to a 21+ party with live music and costume contest for the adults!
WIDOWS WEEKEND
While the hunters are away, the widows can play! Let them hunt while you gather because rest and relaxation awaits you during Widows Weekend or any time during November. Use promo code WIDOW.
Live Music
Live Music: Bob Gresh
FRI, OCT 4 | 4PM-7PM
FRI, NOV 1 | 6PM-9PM
This solo guitarist will be providing the background music to make memories to in On the Rocks Bar & Grill as a pre-party to our Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event October 4th 7pm-10pm.
Live Music: Kenny Reichert
FRI, OCT 11 | 6PM-9PM
Kenny Reichert is an award-winning guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose innovative approach to the instrument has earned him recognition from DownBeat Magazine as “a distinctive player and composer.”
Live Music: Micah Olsan
FRI, OCT 18 | 6PM-9PM
Enjoy groovy pop-rock music with a funky vibe covering artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Talking Heads, and more in On the Rocks Bar & Grill!
Live Music: Whitney Rose
FRI, OCT 25 | 6PM-9PM
Whitney delivers acoustic covers from The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Jewel, John Denver, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, and more in On the Rocks Bar & Grill.
Live Music: Tom Berger
NOV 29TH - DEC 21
FRI & SAT | 6PM-9PM
Join us in On the Rocks Bar & Grill for holiday tunes on the piano by Tom Berger to get into the holiday spirit.
October Events
FRIDAYS | 5PM - 8PM
October 12th, 19th, & 26th
SATURDAYS | 7PM-10PM
The ship may have crashed at On the Rocks Bar & Grill, but that doesn't stop us adults from having fun during the spooky season in Sheboygan, WI. Join us for our adult Halloween party, Shipwreck Soiree On the Rocks, with live music by Tango en Fuego playing a range of genres: country, rock, pop, folk, Latin, and reggae, specialty cocktails like the Purple People Eater, Cauldron, and Bloody Mary, and a costume contest!
Our friendly bartenders will welcome you to our nautically-themed bar featuring unique decor and Lake Michigan views to celebrate Sheboygan's sailing heritage. We're going all in on the Shipwreck theme for this adult Halloween party, so we'll even award a prize in the costume contest for Best Shipwreck Themed Costume! This is an adults-only 21+ event.
Prizes will be awarded in our Costume Contest at our adult Halloween party each week in three categories:
Best Costume - $25 Gift Card
Best Couple or Group - $25 Gift Card
Best Shipwreck Theme - $50 Gift Card
*Local Sheboygan area visitors can use entrance #2 or #3, on either side of the main lobby entrance, and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. On the Rocks is located off the Main Lobby.
Check In: Friday, October 18th 4 pm
Check Out: Sunday, October 20th 11 am
Deadline to sign up: 9/20/24
CJ Holstine - Owner of WordHaven BookHouse, Minnesota State Teacher of the Year, Writing Instructor, and an Author/Writer - will be leading a Writers Retreat this fall, in a Lakeside, Four Bedroom Villa, at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI.
Theme: Letting Go
Join us as we identify what we don’t need to hold on to anymore (energetically) in order to make room for what serves us better. We will be exploring multiple genres of writing and experiences to help us process and explore our thoughts and feelings.
Your registration will include a waterpark pass and three meals.
November Events
Join us for a Thanksgiving to remember! Whether you prefer to dine in-house or order a bountiful Thanksgiving Dinner to enjoy in your room or at home, we are prepared to provide! More details coming soon.
December Events
Saturdays December 7th, 14th, & 21st.
8:00am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a family favorite holiday tradition at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI, Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy breakfast in The Beacon Restaurant and make sure the kiddos bring their wish lists because Santa will be taking requests. The lobby will be decked out in holiday splendor, so plan to get a picture of the family too!
Locals (non-overnight guests)
Adults: $16
Kids 14 & Under: $10
Kids 3 & Under Eat Free
Overnight Packages Available!
*Beverages, gratuity, and tax not included.
Lace up your running shoes and join the jolly crowd as hundreds of Santas, elves, and penguins take over the streets of Sheboygan, WI, spreading holiday cheer with every step. The festive atmosphere is contagious with a visit from Santa Claus, fun aid stations, and a race to stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Whether you're an avid runner or simply looking for a jolly good time, this spirited event promises laughter, holiday spirit, and a dash of competitive fun for all ages. You'll want to plan to make it a full holiday weekend for Run Santa Run in Sheboygan, WI! There are plenty of holiday happenings around town to keep you and your whole family entertained for a day or two. Use Promo Code SANTA for 20% off your stay at Blue Harbor Resort.*
Your registration includes:
- Character long sleeve shirt (youth sizes available!)
- Specific character hat and accessories
- FREE digital race photos
- TWO free beverage tokens compliments of 3 Sheeps Brewing Company - redeemable for beer or non-alcoholic beverage at the North Pole Post-Race Party at Blue Harbor Resort
- Hot Chocolate and Christmas Cookies at the North Pole Post-Race Party compliments of Blue Harbor Resort.
- Chocolate kisses & mistletoe, Festival Foods cookies, and other fun snacks throughout the race!
- A jolly good way to celebrate the holiday season
REGISTRATION FEES
July - August: $25
September - October: $30
November: $35
December: $40
Packet Pick Up & Race Day*: $45
Children (12 and under) (click “Special Pricing” when registering children)
July - August: $20
September - October: $25
November: $30
December: $35
Packet Pick Up & Race Day*: $40
This is not a timed event, BUT the first 25 runners to beat the Grinch will get a an award.
Packet pick-up will be available Friday, December 6th from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 7:30am-9am.
Participant shirt not guaranteed with day of registrations. All prices do not include WI sales tax, or RunSignUp.com processing fees.
*Discount available for stays at Blue Harbor Resort December 5th - 8th, 2024, off best available rates and valid on all room types except Captain or Presidential Suites and Villas. Minimum stay may be required.
Recurring Resort Activities
Pumpkin Races
SUN | 10AM
Each Sunday in October, the tube slides will temporarily close to race our little pumpkins down the slide. The guest with the winning pumpkin will win a Sammy's Sipper Souvenir tumbler and coupon for a complimentary ice cream treat at Rocky Bottom.
B a Kid Packages
Let our ambassadors of fun keep your kiddos busy and entertained throughout your stay with lawn games, hula hoop contests, scavenger hunts, building sandcastles, and more!
Lawn Games
DAILY | 9AM-7PM
Gather the family together for a friendly game of giant jenga or bags or challenge the kids to a hula hoop stamina contest!
Bonfires
FRI & SAT | 6PM-9PM
Settle in with the family around a cozy bonfire to take in the fresh air and lake views!
S'mores
FRI & SAT | 6PM-9PM
Grab a packet of s'mores from the front desk to enjoy at the bonfire! One per person, while supplies last.
What's New At The Blue
There's always plenty to do when you stay at The Blue! Keep up with resort events, group meetings,
family fun updates, new menus, seasonal features, and more with What's New at The Blue Blog!
Fall Fun in Sheboygan
Fall Fun at Blue Harbor Resort is just around the bend and we're here to get you excited and motivated to make a weekend fall trip to this autumnal wonderland!
Midwest Powerboat Racing Challenge 2024
It’s one of the biggest weeks of the summer at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin: Powerboat Racing! Welcoming the powerboat races back to the shores of Lake Michigan for a second year, the Sheboygan Midwest Challenge is the event of the summer and there’s plenty of festivity packed into this weekend. With competitors flocking to our very own Malibu of the Midwest from around the globe, both racers, watersport enthusiasts, families, and thrill seekers are sure to enjoy this exciting weekend of competition taking place on the waves of Lake Michigan.
Where To Find Basic Necessities in Sheboygan
When we close our eyes and dream about our upcoming vacation, we see ourselves happy and excited, trying new things, visiting new and unique places, maybe even stepping out of our comfort zones a bit. You probably envision yourself relaxing a bit whether that is by sitting back and kicking up your feet, or engaging in activities that keep you up and moving, sight-seeing and keeping yourself enthralled in your new surroundings. While we hope that your vacation is all you dream it to be, there are a couple of necessities you will want to be aware of before you arrive at your destination. Although these things are not very exciting, you will be better off knowing them before you go on your vacation so that you’re prepared if/when the need arises.
