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
- August 16, 2026 - 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...
Kenosha Art Market
- August 16, 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
- August 16, 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...
Kenosha County Fair
- August 19, 2026 - August 23, 2026
- Kenosha County Fairgrounds
- 30820 111th Street
“Fun For The Whole Herd” is the 2026 theme. VIEW BROCHURE/SCHEDULE/FAIRGROUNDS MAP/ALL THE DETAILS...
Art of the Car - Car Show
- August 22, 2026
- Kemper Center
- 6501 3rd Avenue
Art of the Car – Car Show This takes place along the Lake Michigan shore on the Kemper Center...
Celebrate 50 Years of Kemper Center
- August 22, 2026
- Kemper Center
- 6501 3rd Avenue
The event includes: Music At Twilight Concert Series Normally held on select Tuesday evenings, there...
Kenosha History Center Classic Car Cruise-in Nights
- August 28, 2026 - September 25, 2026
- Kenosha History Center
- 220 51st Place
Join fellow car enthusiasts in the Kenosha History Center parking lot and show off your classic...
Leave No Child Inside: Summer's Last Fling
- August 29, 2026
- Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods Park
- 9800 160th Avenue
Enjoy the last of summer with free, self-guided, family-friendly nature activities at Pringle Nature...
Cheese-A-Palooza
- September 5, 2026
- Along the Kenosha Harbor
- 54th Street and 6th Avenue
This event - held along the harbor/54th Street, east of 6th Avenue - features cold brews, great...
Kenosha Classic Cruise-In
- September 5, 2026
- Downtown Kenosha
- 5601 7th Avenue
Come show off your car and see what Downtown Kenosha has to offer. The annual event is open to all...
Old Northside Historic Walking Tour
- September 5, 2026 - October 17, 2026
- Meet at Anna's on the Lake
- 5159 6th Avenue
The Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal...
Southern Wisconsin All Airborne Chapter Car Show
- September 6, 2026
- Petrifying Springs Park
- 5555 7th Street
The Southern Wisconsin All Airborne Chapter is holding its 23rd car show to benefit wounded...
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Harborside Nights
I admit that it’s been a while since I was out after dark (except to take out the garbage) - but I am committed to trying new things in retirement. So, when my friend Nina suggested a concert at the White Lilac, I jumped at the chance...
Check-in to Calm
Have you ever felt like you just needed a reset, a moment to reconnect with yourself, start a new...
Leave the Modern World Behind at Bristol Renaissance Faire
Leave the modern world at the gates, and step into an amazing display of performances, art, food,...
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