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
Comet Watch: C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS)
- April 10, 2026
- Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
- 880 Green Bay Road
Watch a visiting comet from our solar system’s edge as C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) makes its appearance in...
Pokémon at Pringle
- April 11, 2026
- Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods Park
- 9800 160th Avenue
Meet other local Pokémon trainers (whether you play Pokémon Go or not), learn how Pokémon are based...
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...
Civil War Medical Weekend
- May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
- Civil War Museum
- 5400 1st Avenue
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Civil War Medical Weekend with the 17th Corps...
Third Avenue Historic District Walking Tour
- May 2, 2026 - 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...
Cosmic Railroad Presents Grateful Dead Night
- May 9, 2026
- Kemper Center
- 6501 3rd Avenue
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm in Kemper Auditorium.
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra Concert: The Inspiration of Masters
- May 9, 2026
- Reuther High School Ralph J. Houghton Performance Center
- 913 57th Street
From both sides of the Baltic Sea, we bring you stirring music from 19th and 20th century Masters....
Library Park Historic District Walking Tour
- May 16, 2026 - October 3, 2026
- Library Park
- 711 59th Place
The Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal...
Blog
Blog
Break for Lunch at The Cafe At The Stella
Lunching out in Kenosha during retirement can be a full-time job. So many places and so much time. It’s perfect. The Café at The Stella is a great spot if you’ve got some downtown business or shopping to do and need a...
Spend the Day at the Market(s)
Are you looking to find locally sourced goods? To meet the farmers and makers who supply the...
Easter Meals and Egg Hunts in Kenosha
Even if the weather hasn’t warmed, the meteorological calendar says Spring is here. Easter...
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