Fall Fun
Fall Fun is better at the Blue!
You'll discover amazing Fall fun at our cool coast with indoor and outdoor family fun in Sheboygan, WI. Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, Blue Harbor Resort offers breathtaking Fall views just one hour from Milwaukee or Green Bay, two hours from Madison, and within three hours of Chicagoland.
Breaker Bay Waterpark Indoor Fall Fun
It's always 84 degrees in our 54,000 square foot indoor water park, perfect for cool or rainy Fall days. With its thrilling slides, lazy river, and The Riptide, the only double surf simulator in eastern Wisconsin, the water park is a hit with children of all ages, making it the perfect destination for a family vacation. Make memories that will last a lifetime with that summer vacation feeling well into the Fall.
Fall Family Fun Activities
The Pier Fun Zone Arcade featuring the latest and greatest in games and interactive activities as well as two nine-hole indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf courses are waiting when you want to take a break from the waterpark.
Fall Snacks
While the kids are splashing around the water park, pop into the Rocky Bottom Snack Bar to load up on family favorites like burgers, chicken tenders, pizza, and fresh fruit. For the grownups, you'll find a selection of beers and frozen cocktails.
Fall Colors
Soak in the first warmth of the sun with a gorgeous sunrise walk along our Lake Michigan boardwalk or head out into the woods for a hike. With several local trails in the area and two observation towers, you'll be peeping Fall colors as far as your eyes can see. Check out Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report for a Fall foliage color update before your arrival in Sheboygan.
Fall Resort Activities
Lawn Games
Available Saturdays & Sundays
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, crisp air and lake views!
Kids' Crafts
SAT & SUN | 9AM-11AM
Bring the kiddos for crafts like coloring piggy banks, sand art, or painting sun catchers.
Featured Fall Activities
Pumpkins & Apples
It wouldn't be Fall without a trip to a pumpkin patch or apple orchard. Better yet, visit both! We have several options to get your pumpkins and apples near Blue Harbor Resort!
Hiking
Whether you're a hiking enthusiast looking for your next unique hiking adventure or parents just wanting the kids to blow off a little steam, you'll find plenty of hiking trails around Sheboygan.
Fall Activities in Sheboygan, WI
Find an abundance of local activities to keep you busy in and around Sheboygan, WI, this Fall whether you're interested in the outdoors, art, shopping, or keeping the kids busy with activities.
Bulitz Pumpkin Farm
Get a quintessential Fall farm experience with pumpkins and fall decor, a corn maze, horse-drawn wagon and pony rides, and feeding the goats.
M&T's Gibbsville Orchard
A Fall destination where generations of families have enjoyed fresh seasonal produce, gifts, jellies, jams, bakery treats, and of course apples and pumpkins.
Dominion of Terror
Dominion of Terror is a non-profit Haunted House, run and funded by the Sheboygan Jaycees, featuring a Children's Matinee and even an Escape Room for Halloween fun.
Sheboygan Asylum Ghost Investigations
While there is no guarantee of seeing a ghost, you're in for a unique experience to compliment the Halloween season!
Spieker's Pumpkin Farm
The farm has been in the family for over 100 years and grew from a love of gardening and one small wagon of pumpkins to over 30 acres of planting!
Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive
For a fabulous Fall excursion, enjoy the beautiful Fall colors and points of interest of southeast Wisconsin along the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Explore the wonders of Wisconsin agriculture at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center with hands-on exhibits, a virtual tour of a local dairy farm, the birthing barn, and extensive gift shop.
Plan Your Fall Fun
STAY
Settle into our most popular guest room, the Family Suite featuring two queen-sized beds, our themed Aquarium and Boathouse Suites, or even a private villa with a cozy fireplace.
PLAY
Are you ready for a splash of Fall color? Your family will enjoy fun all day long in our 54,000 square foot indoor waterpark and you can't beat the hiking and biking in Wisconsin.
DINE
Our four restaurants offer a diverse range of options to dine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks without having to venture out into the cold.
RELAX
You deserve to relax in the comfort of your own private cabana while the kids splash around this Fall. Enjoy a little TV while you sink into comfy seating with a mini fridge full of water nearby.
DISCOVER
We curated 40 reasons to visit Sheboygan in honor of the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) because we know travel is integral to everything we do.
Fall Fun Specials
V.I.K. Very Important Kid
Your kiddos deserve to be spoiled! Treat them to a souvenir drawstring bag filled with everything they need to dive into family fun at our waterpark resort.
Fall Feature Specials
Specialty Cocktails
Share your love for On the Rocks Bar & Grill. Sample one of these monthly specials and tag your social posts with #ItsBetterattheBlue!
Cool Fall Events
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.
Americas' National park of Speed will turn into a park of screams this October as it prepares for Wisconsin's largest scream park this Fall. 13 nights of fear, fun and Halloween festivities.
October 6th - 28th Friday & Saturday 7pm - 11pm
October 15th - 29th Thursday & Sunday 7pm - 10pm
General Admission: $39 including admission to all 3 haunted house attractions
Speed Pass Ticket: $54 including admission to all 3 haunted house attractions with reduced line wait
Haunted Hay Ride: $10 per person
7pm - 10pm
Fridays & Saturdays
October 21st from 12pm-2pm. Admission is $5.00 per person.
NEW FOR 2023: Dominion of Terror is a proud sponsor of the "Don't Be a Monster" Anti-Bullying campaign. At this year's matinee, they will have a special booth on Anti-Bullying with giveaways and materials on how to prevent bullying. Special guests will include the "Positivity Booth" and the Sheboygan Fire Department and their Engine!
HAPPILY HAUNTED GARDENS - OCTOBER 14-15, 19-23, 26-29 | 5 - 8 PM
Visit Bookworm Gardens for not-so-spooky family fun! There will be thousands of twinkling lights, stories, scavenger hunts, a pumpkin walk and costumes galore! Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase. All children will leave with a treat bag, so leave your trick-or-treat buckets at home!
Pre-registration is required for all.
TICKETS:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
2 years old and younger: FREE
Event admission is non-refundable and non-transferrable. The Gardens are open rain or shine. In the case of unsafe or severe weather conditions, please visit our website and follow us on social media for updates.
We've lined up all the festive Halloween activities right here to make your stay spook-tacular from a festive breakfast buffet to kids activities, trick-or-treating, and even a costume contest!
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Halloween tradition, with a Wisconsin food twist!
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with your own hands, in the historic Wade House stagecoach hotel. You'll prepare unique 19th-century dishes on a wood-burning stove and over an open hearth fire just as Betsey Wade did more than 150 years ago. This event culminates in a wonderful sit-down, family-style meal in the lovely Wade House dining room.
This meal's theme is German menu and includes potato leek soup, sauerbraten (spiced beef roast), spaetzle (German noodles), Dutch beans/carrots, Pennsylvania style sauerkraut, apple bread and krummkake (sour bream coffee cake).
COST
$75 per person
Guests must be age 13 or older to attend. Advanced registration required, registration will end the Wednesday prior to the specific event date.
Emagining Sheboygan
Discover more Fall Fun with our new Marketing Coordinator, Em as she shares 5 Reasons to Stay in Sheboygan this Fall and more insider information on her Emagining Sheboygan blog!
Art in Sheboygan
Sheboygan is known for being the Malibu of the Midwest, but did you know it's also known for it's art scene? Sheboygan is a very artsy town and is a destination for artists and art appreciators alike! Here are out top art-related destinations everyone who has an appreciation for art must see!
Thanksgiving Traditions to Incorporate Into Your Celebrations This Year- Sheboygan Style!
Thanksgiving is an opportunity for visiting your family and friends, eating good food, and taking time to appreciate all that you are grateful for. We all have our own traditions, here are a couple of our favorite- Sheboygan style- in case you're in town for the holiday or looking for new traditions to bring to your family!
Why You Need to Attend Wisconsin Fear Fest Next Halloween
I got to visit Wisconsin's largest scream park and gain the full Fear Fest experience this past weekend, and it was the best Halloweekend I've ever had. Here's why, read on (if you dare...)
FALL FUN FAQs
Here are the highlights for planning your perfect family Fall fun vacation at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI. Check the hours and age restrictions and plan what waterpark features you want to enjoy and what to pack for your optimal Fall enjoyment.
OFF-SEASON HOURS
Monday-Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 4 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
**Outdoor Pool closed for the season**
VETERANS DAY WEEKEND HOURS
Monday-Thursday: CLOSED
Friday, November 10th: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday, November 11th: 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday, November 12th: 9 am - 6 pm
- Children ages 2 and under are FREE.
- Children 2 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult with a paid waterpark swim pass.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 21 or over
- Hot Tub
- Surf Simulator
- Lazy River
- Lily Hopper
- Water Basketball
- Dueling Tube Sides
- 2 Waterslides
- Toddler Tides
- Private Cabanas
- Rocky Bottom Snack Shop
- Swimsuit/Cover-Up
- Plastic bag to carry wet suits home
- Swim goggles/Earplugs
- Flip flops/Aqua socks
- Waterproof watch
- Exercise clothing
- Reading materials
- If you'd like to enjoy the waterpark experience, but won't be in the water, remember to pack a cool t-shirt and shorts to wear while in the waterpark, which is consistently heated to 84 degrees.
