Kites Over Lake Michigan and more can’t-miss Labor Day weekend events in Manitowoc

Visit Manitowoc
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MANITOWOC - Here's your look at can't-miss events in the Manitowoc area this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.

1. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with live music

Kick back this weekend and celebrate Labor Day early with live music.

There are no shortage of options across town, but highlights include the following:

2. Check out the HFM Harbor Town Car Show

HFM Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st St., Manitowoc.
HFM Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st St., Manitowoc.

See some cool and antique rides at the HFM Harbor Town Car and Motorcycle Show!

This family-friendly event has music, food and will give out trophies to the best entries. It will be held at HFM Harbor Town campus, 1650 S. 41st St., Manitowoc.

The show is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 2 and supports veterans’ suicide awareness. Learn more at https://www.hfmhealth.org/carshow.

3. Fly Kites Over Lake Michigan

Kites and clouds dot the skies during the 15th annual Kites Over Lake Michigan, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Two Rivers High School, in Two Rivers, Wis. The event was moved from Neshotah Beach due to high lake levels.
Kites and clouds dot the skies during the 15th annual Kites Over Lake Michigan, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Two Rivers High School, in Two Rivers, Wis. The event was moved from Neshotah Beach due to high lake levels.

Be amazed at all the incredible kite displays at Kites Over Lake Michigan!

Located at Two Rivers High School, 4519 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, this is one of the most visually appealing events you’ll go to all year.

The full event is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both Sept. 2 and 3. There will be aerial and ground kite performances both days with a free kite-making station for kids from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 3.

Learn more at https://www.exploretworivers.com/explore/page/18th-annual-kites-over-lake-michigan.

4. Visit the Downtown Manitowoc Farmers' Market

While it’s been going on all summer long, the Downtown Manitowoc Farmers' Market is now full of end-of-summer produce.

Make plans to stop by for delicious seasonal baked goods, artisan crafts, fruit and vegetables, and more.

The market is at 720 Quay St. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at https://www.manitowoc.org/298/Farmers-Market.

5. Paddle the Manitowoc River in the moonlight

FILE - Paddlers make their way down the Manitowoc River to Lake Michigan during a moonlight paddle to view the full moon on July 27, 2018, in Manitowoc.
FILE - Paddlers make their way down the Manitowoc River to Lake Michigan during a moonlight paddle to view the full moon on July 27, 2018, in Manitowoc.

There’s nothing quite as serene as a full moon lighting up the peaceful Manitowoc River at night with the city lights in the distance.

See this beautiful view at the Moonlight Paddle at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 31. The event is held by the Friends of Manitowoc River Watershed and invites people to bring their own kayak, SUP or canoe to Lower Henry Schuette Park (3800 Broadway) to launch and paddle the river up to the YMCA, 205 Maritime Drive.

There is no registration, but lifejackets are required.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheManitowocRiverWatershed.

Visit Manitowoc is the City of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Kites Over Lake Michigan, more Labor Day weekend events in Manitowoc