1. Easy Friday Night

Starting Your ‘Door County With Kids’ Weekend

Settle into your stay, then kick off the weekend nearby.

• Dinner at The Hitching Post
  Casual, five minutes from home. Outdoor seating, cornhole, perch fry, burgers, and easy kid-friendly food.
• Post-Dinner Wind-Down at Donny’s Glidden
  Parents can enjoy a drink by the water while the kids skip rocks and take lakeside photos.

2. Slow Saturday Morning

Slow + Local Start to Door County With Kids

• Breakfast + Coffee at the Farmers Market
  One block south of the Gullwood House. Grab pastries, fresh fruit, and local snacks before heading north.

3. Saturday Adventure on the Peninsula:

Exploring Door County With Kids Up the Peninsula

Choose-your-own-kid-adventure depending on your family’s vibe.

Animal Lovers

• Kurtz Corral — Horseback riding in a charming, low-key setting.
• PC Junction — Petting farm + ice cream, pizza, hot dogs delivered by a tiny train (always a kid favorite).

Thrill-Seekers & Gamers

• Johnson’s Park (Sister Bay)
  Go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, and an arcade.

Midday Refuel

• Carroll House (Sister Bay)
  Casual indoor/outdoor lunch or brunch spot, affordable and family-approved.

4. Low Key Saturday Afternoon

Beach Time in Sister Bay: Classic Door County With Kids Moments

• Sister Bay Public Beach
  Free, clean, walkable. Kids can swim while adults enjoy big views.
• Grab Dinner at Wild Tomato
  Right next to the beach. Order at the carry-out window, enjoy pizzas outside with a view of the water and nearby playground.
• Stop to See the Goats at Al Johnson’s
  Right across the street—quick, cute, and iconic for kids.

5. Magical & Nostalgic Saturday Night

A Nostalgic Door County With Kids Tradition in Fish Creek

On your drive back south, you’ll pass the Skyway Outdoor Drive-In movie theater—one of the last in the country.
There’s always a double showing, and the first film is kid-friendly.

6. Slow + Local Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning: Easy, Relaxed Door County With Kids

• Morning Glory — Classic diner just a block away.
• Or: Make breakfast at home after stopping by the local co-op, Healthy Way Market.

7. Sunday Midday Adventure

Outdoor Exploring in Door County With Kids

Explore on Bikes

• Rent bikes to ride around town or hit the Ice Age Trail in Potawatomi State Park.

Hiking + Lunch

• Walk the Ice Age Trail, pack a picnic, or:
• Lunch at Waterfront Mary’s — casual lakeside dining, outdoor games, and great people watching.

Low-Effort Playground + Games

• Head three blocks down to Graham Park with ping pong paddles, balls, and bags.
  Play games by the water, watch tugboats, and enjoy an easy final lunch before heading out.

8. Bonus Family-Friendly Activities

Extra Ways to Enjoy Door County With Kids

Perfect if you want to extend your stay or swap something in.

• Peninsula School of Art — creative classes and kid-friendly art experiences.
• Peninsula State Park’s 3-Par Golf Course — relaxed and great for beginners.
• Bike Rentals at Edge of Park — ride the Sunset Trail in Peninsula State Park.
• Ridges Sanctuary — guided family nature walks and kid programs.
• Sister Bay Bowl — old-school bowling, self-scoring, great pizza, plus classic supper-club vibes for adults.
• Not Licked Yet (Fish Creek) — homemade custard, kid-friendly food, big outdoor playground.
• Wilson’s (Ephraim) — famous for house-made root beer and legendary ice cream treats.

For an easy, memorable trip to Door County with kids, stay with Shorebird. Book the charming and cozy historic Tanglewood Cabin for smaller families or Gullwood House for larger groups — and always book direct for the best experience.