Along 7th Avenue in Downtown Kenosha, there’s a shop that dares to be different, beautifully different. Pretty Weird, located at 4706 7th Avenue, is the city’s newest destination for those who find beauty in the unusual, the curious, and the vintage. Run by the mother-daughter duo Lori Stern and…
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Kenosha County is well-known for its lakefront charm and vibrant downtown, but just a short drive west you’ll discover a quieter kind of magic. Tucked along rolling farmland on the north side of Kenosha County, Paris Deer Park offers visitors an unforgettable chance to hand-feed reindeer, mule deer…
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Kenosha is gearing up for a celebration like no other. On Saturday, November 1st, three beloved local bars—Station on 6th, Rustic Road Brewing Company, and Tavern on 6th—are joining forces to host the first-ever Rock the Block – Block Party, taking place along 6th Avenue between 57th and 58th…
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Who says you need a long trip to escape? My husband and I love our "mini-vacays," short drives to nearby cities that help us reconnect and recharge. This time, our little getaway was right in our own city, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it was the perfect night out! So, whether you live here, are visiting…
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My dad brought flowers home to my mom every Friday. He’d stop by “The Flower Man” who sold rubber banded bundles wrapped in newspaper out of the back of a station wagon parked under the viaduct. (This was 1960s Chicago, it was different then.) I remember Mom arranging roses, spider mums and…
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When the air gets crisp and the leaves turn golden, Kenosha, Wisconsin becomes a hidden gem for fall lovers. Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, this Harbor Town offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, local charm, and seasonal festivities. Whether you're a leaf-peeper, foodie, or history buff…
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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 are family-friendly and admission is free! Here are the Oktoberfest…
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For more than 24 years, The Port of Kenosha Beverage House has been a second home to me. It’s where I’ve laughed with friends until closing time and watched punk rock bands tear up the tiny front room. It’s where my good friend (and Ktown Connects Podcast co-host) Jason Hedman and I host the annual…
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The next Kenosha Homecoming Car Show will be held in July 2028! The Kenosha Homecoming Car Show is a much-anticipated experience for AMC and other made-in-Kenosha car collectors. The Kenosha History Center produces the Kenosha Homecoming Car Show. Typically held every three years, the show will…
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I don’t know about you, but when the weather is warm and the days are longer, I want to do all the outside things. Kenosha beer gardens offer the perfect setting for just that! Here is one local’s guide to the beer gardens and breweries in our area. Petrifying Springs Biergarten Nestled in the…
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