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Adventure

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

Sep 07

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...

Sep 11

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...

Sep 11

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...

Sep 11

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…...

Sep 12

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,...

Sep 12

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...

Sep 12

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...

Sep 18

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...

Sep 19

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...

Sep 19

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...

Sep 20

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...

Sep 20

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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