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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Have you ever felt like you just needed a reset, a moment to reconnect with yourself, start a new hobby, get healthier, or just carve out some time that's actually yours? Maybe even try something a little challenging just to see if you can? That was me. Busy trying to find time to reconnect and slow…
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Leave the modern world at the gates, and step into an amazing display of performances, art, food, and family fun at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Bristol Renaissance Faire is a 30-acre site with 16 stages that offer entertainment all day long. In addition to the shows, there are street entertainers, a…
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With so many different festivals and events throughout the summer to attend in Kenosha, one that I look forward to is Kenosha Taco Fest. The Kenosha History Center organizes this event. Kenosha Taco Fest is back for its 4th year, and I’ve been there since the beginning. The event is on Friday, June…
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The Kenosha Public Market has found an incredible new home at Kemper Center, transforming a Saturday shopping trip into a full-day destination experience. With expanded grounds, lakefront views, historic architecture, arts programming, and dozens of local vendors, there's never been a better time to…
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This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather starts to get warmer, the sun shines, and Kenosha is filled with outdoor activities to do on the weekends. Saturdays for me are for hunting treasures at local garage sales and going downtown to Kenosha HarborMarket! I have been going to…
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In this interview for the 2026 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, we learn more about the Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island from its operator Meryl Strichartz. This seasonal attraction is located on our beautiful Lake Michigan shore at 5001 Simmons Island Road. It's believed that the 1934 Tudor…
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Shop, Dine & Play in the Kenosha Area this Mother’s Day! Everyone thinks their mother is the greatest. And none of them are wrong. Mom is always there to dry our tears, take us to practice, bandage our booboos, help us with homework, and encourage our dreams. Show your mom your love and thanks this…
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In this interview for the 2026 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, we learn more about Wilmot Raceway, which is located at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. The 76th season of auto racing starts May 2, 2026. Other events are also held at the track and camping is available on-site. Meet Jenny Hesse, Kenosha…
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Even if the weather hasn’t warmed, the meteorological calendar says Spring is here. Easter is just around the corner, and before we know it – we’ll see more sunshine and flowers. With Easter falling early, you might be struggling to fill baskets and prepare for family dinner. Let us help you with…
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