Welcome to Kenosha
- a Wisconsin Harbor Town -
Picture a lakefront community with two lighthouses standing tall along miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Picture streetcars passing through a vibrant downtown filled with museums, boutique shops, restaurants, and public art. Picture yourself in the middle of applause at an outdoor concert or theatre performance. Picture scenic trails to bike, hike, and ski, as well as opportunities for fishing, golfing, and sailing. Picture a destination that lies beyond the expected right in the heart of the Midwest. Picture your Kenosha.
a sampling of
Upcoming Events
Lakeside Players Production: She Kills Monsters
- March 15, 2026 - March 29, 2026
- Lakeside Players, Inc. at the Rhode Center for the Arts
- 514 56th Street
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she journeys into a fantasy world left behind...
Kenosha Krawl
- March 17, 2026
- Various Locations
The Kenosha Area Pipes & Drums Association, made up of Firefighters, Police Officers, and...
Polka! Polka! Polka! TV First Annual March Fest
- March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026
- The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
- 5706 8th Avenue
4 Great Bands with the Polka! Polka! Polka! TV Show! Saturday, March 21: Time: 1 to 10 p.m....
Women in STEM
- March 21, 2026
- Kenosha Public Museum
- 5500 1st Avenue
Bring the whole family and join the Kenosha Public Museum in celebrating Women in STEM! Meet and...
Bowls & Books Soupfest Contest
- March 25, 2026
- Lakeside Players, Inc. at the Rhode Center for the Arts
- 514 56th Street
The 23rd “Bowls & Books” Soupfest Contest will be held at the Rhode on Wednesday, March 25th....
Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
- March 29, 2026
- Kenosha County Fairgrounds
- 30820 111th Street
Easter fun at the fairgrounds! Get ready for an EGG-cellent day of family fun! Featuring:...
Pokémon at Pringle
- April 11, 2026
- Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods Park
- 9800 160th Avenue
Watch for more information.
Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival
- April 18, 2026
- Brat Stop and attached Parkway Chateau
- 12304 75th Street
The Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival is a fundraiser that was created to benefit the Boys...
Wisconsin Marathon
- April 25, 2026
- Starts near Civil War Museum
- 5400 1st Avenue
The 2026 Wisconsin Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5k (5 km) take place on...
Kemper Center Grand Tour
- April 26, 2026
- Kemper Center
- 6501 3rd Avenue
You're invited to the Kemper Center Grand Tour! We’re thrilled to have you join us for an afternoon...
Kenosha Book Festival
- April 26, 2026 - September 20, 2026
- Studio Moonfall
- 5031 7th Avenue
Shop Local! Read Indie! Join us from April to September for our monthly Kenosha Book Festival at...
Lakeside Players Production: Shrek the Musical
- May 1, 2026 - May 17, 2026
- Lakeside Players, Inc. at the Rhode Center for the Arts
- 514 56th Street
Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming fairy tale that proves beauty is in the eye of the...
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Sampling Author Events at Local Bookstore
I’m enjoying reading more for pleasure in retirement. My Kindle told me I read 59 books in 2025. That’s pretty good. I’m a follower of Blue House Books (BHB) and have always been curious about their community events....
Drive-Ins and Drive-Thrus in Kenosha
Nestled between Chicago and Milwaukee, the Kenosha Area has long been a drive-in destination for...
The Heart of the House: How Onna Helps Make Johnny’Z Animal House Feel Like Home
If you’ve been to Johnny’Z Animal House on Kenosha’s Northside, chances are...
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