Have you ever asked Google or Siri what to do tonight? Sure you have. We all look for fun things happening nearby to plan our vacations, or weekends, or even fill a random free night. Here is a quick look at some of the things happening around the Kenosha Area regularly to help you find fun faster! Many of the listed activities are free; contact each place for specific details. This is merely a sampling of evening activities.
Mondays
- Rustic Road Brewing hosts Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Bristol 45 Diner hosts Classic Car Cruise-In Nights the first, third, and fifth Monday (if there is one in the month) from 4:30 to 8 p.m., May-September.
- Monday Night Stock Bike Racing happens at the Washington Park Velodrome from 6:30 to 9 p.m., June into August.
Tuesdays
- Union Park Tavern hosts Live Trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. followed by Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Washington Park Velodrome is home to Tuesday night bike races from 7 to 10 p.m., mid May through the end of August.
- PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. hosts Bar Bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
- Captain Mike’s hosts Beer Bingo every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.
- Pennoyer Park is home to the Sesquicentennial Bandshell where Tuesdays at the Shell take place mid July through the end of August at 6 p.m.
- Anderson Arts Center hosts Twilight Jazz, select Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
- Johnny’Z Pour House hosts Bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
- Blue House Books hosts Book Club the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Union Park Tavern hosts mark Paffrath’s Open Mic night, all skills welcome beginning at 8 p.m.
- Rustic Road Brewing hosts Musical Bingo the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m.
- PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. hosts Open Mic night every Wednesday at 8 p.m.
- Kenosha Pops concerts take place mid June through early August at 7 p.m. at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park.
- Lincoln Park is home to Lincoln Park Live select Wednesday evenings during the summer.
- Johnny’Z Pour House hosts free pool and dart games every Wednesday night.
- Wyndham Garden - Kenosha Harborside hosts Karaoke Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Rock and Roll Bingo at 7 p.m. DETAILS>
- Kenosha Brewing Co. hosts Trivia on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
- Aquanut Water Shows happen most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
- The Bristol Woodstock concert series happens at Bristol Woods Park, 6 to 8 p.m., mid-June through mid-August.
- Lakeside Lounge happens on the Lake Michigan shore at Kemper Center on select Wednesdays during the summer.
Thursdays
- Union Park Tavern hosts Pat Garrett’s Pick up and Pull Open Mic at 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
- PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. hosts Trivia Night every Thursday at 7 p.m.
- Captain Mike’s hosts live music every Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Kenosha Brewing Co. hosts Bingo Thursdays at 7 p.m.
- Veterans Memorial Park is home to the Peanut Butter & Jam concert series on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. mid July through the end of August.
- The Rhythm on the Lake concert series happens at Old Settlers Park, 6 to 8 p.m., mid-June through mid-August.
Fridays
- Union Park Tavern hosts live music most Fridays.
- Kenosha Comedy Club hosts live performances every Friday night, times vary.
- Brat Stop hosts Moonshine Tastings every Friday night, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
- Brat Stop hosts TrviDuh trivia most Friday nights at 7 p.m.
- Petrifying Springs Park hosts Movies in the Park Fridays at dusk, mid June – mid August.
- Lakeside Players host live theatre productions on select Fridays, times and shows vary.
- Ono hosts Ono Late Night with drinks and music, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (seasonal)
- Kenosha History Center hosts Classic Car Cruise-in Nights from 4 to 8 p.m., the last Friday of the month, May through September.
Saturdays
- Union Park Tavern hosts live music most Saturdays.
- Kenosha Comedy Club hosts live performances every Saturday night, times vary.
- Lakeside Players host live theatre productions on select Saturdays, times and shows vary.
- Ono hosts Ono Late Night with drinks and music, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (seasonal)
- Car races take place at Wilmot Raceway on most Saturday nights (as well as select other dates) during the summer.
- Aquanut Water Shows happen most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
- Boundless Adventures offers Glow in the Park nights on select Saturdays (May-October).
Ongoing
- Book an evening pedal bike party with Lakeshore Pedal Tours.
- Enjoy a Kenosha Kingfish baseball game during the summer.
- Pinot’s Palette hosts paint classes almost daily, times vary.
- Mason’s Eatery & Pub offers BuzzTime Trivia games daily during regular hours.
- Blue House Books hosts Meet the Author events, dates and times vary.
- The Charles and Kathryn Heide Schoolyard Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum hosts many evening programs.
- During the winter, enjoy night skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Wilmot Mountain.
- The Civil War Museum, Kenosha Public Museum, and art galleries often offer evening workshops, programs, classes, or receptions.
- On select summer dates (typically weekends), The Island Deck at the KYC Bar & Grille and the Lakeside Deck at Wyndham Garden - Kenosha Harborside offer live music.
- Book a golf simulator at Brat Stop or Tavern on 6th.
- Visit Hold My Beer, Kenosha’s Axe Throwing and Craft Pouring Experience (opens June 15, 2023, with Tues.-Sun. hours).
As always, information is subject to change. Check the social media page(s) of each individual business for changes to schedules.
