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
Bristol Renaissance Faire
- September 7, 2026
- Bristol Renaissance Faire
- 12550 120th Avenue
The Bristol Renaissance Faire is open for nine weekends in the summer. Theme Weekends add an extra...
Bloomin’ Bands
- September 11, 2026 - September 12, 2026
- Kenosha Moose Lodge #286 festival grounds
- 3003 30th Avenue
Bloomin’ Bands is brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha in collaboration with Cross...
Lakeside Players Production: Something Rotten
- September 11, 2026 - September 27, 2026
- Lakeside Players, Inc. at the Rhode Center for the Arts
- 514 56th Street
Welcome to the Renaissance, where two struggling playwright brothers are desperate to outshine the...
Oktoberfest at Petrifying Springs Biergarten
- September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
- Petrifying Springs Biergarten
- 5555 7th Street, Pavilion 1
The smell of sizzling brats, the sound of music drifting through the park, laughter in the air…...
Glow in the Park Night Climb
- September 12, 2026
- Boundless Adventures
- 9800 160th Avenue
These popular Glow in the Park events are always festive with neon lights, smoke machines, music,...
Walk in the Woods Art Fair
- September 12, 2026
- Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
- 880 Green Bay Road
The Walk in the Woods Art Fair is a beloved tradition and growing favorite in southeastern...
The Great Lakes Civil War Forum
- September 12, 2026
- Civil War Museum
- 5400 1st Avenue
The Upper Middle West At War Join us for a full day of engaging presentations that explore how the...
Kenosha Italian Fest
- September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
- HarborPark Celebration Place
- 5501 Calabria Way
This is a celebration of Italian culture, community, and tradition at HarborPark Celebration Place...
Union Park Tavern Oktoberfest
- September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
- Union Park Tavern and Union Park
- 4520 8th Avenue
Union Park Oktoberfest is presented by The Law Office of Frank J. Parise Don’t miss the 10th...
Third Avenue Historic District Walking Tour
- September 19, 2026
- Meet at Eichelman Park bike path at Third Avenue, just north of 6221 Third Avenue.
- 6221 3rd Avenue
The Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal...
Kenosha Art Market
- September 20, 2026 - October 18, 2026
- Union Park
- 4500 7th Avenue
Visit the Kenosha Art Market in the Union Park Arts District. On the third Sunday of the month, June...
Kenosha Book Festival
- 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...
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Oktoberfest Season
September means it’s Oktoberfest season in the Kenosha Area. Beer gardens and lakefront parks are among the venues to find these German-themed celebrations full of food, drink, live music, and fun activities/competitions. The events...
Let Us Eat Lettuce
Let us eat lettuce. Easier said than done these days. My friend Nina mentioned a great local...
Art Inspiration, West of the I
Retirement offers the privilege of leisurely weekday excursions. My friend Sande and I were on the...
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