Duck-themed pedal boat with Kenosha Community Sailing Center

25 Things To Do Labor Day Weekend

Spend the weekend in Kenosha, Wisconsin! Labor Day weekend is seen as the unofficial end of summer – though the calendar says otherwise! If you’re looking for something fun to do over the long holiday weekend, here are some ideas: 1. Climb a Lighthouse. The 1866 Southport Lighthouse and its…

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Photo Op Alert at Wisconsin Welcome Center – Kenosha

Visitors stopping at the Wisconsin Welcome Center – Kenosha for travel information (or a bathroom break), will get an extra surprise this summer. Have your cameras ready, as there is a fun photo opportunity! The Wisconsin Historical Society has brought its traveling History Makers Tour to the…

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New Spring/Summer FUN 101 List

Drum roll please … Visit Kenosha’s NEW Spring/Summer 2024 FUN 101 list has been posted online! This is a list of 101 Things to See & Do for $10 & Under (Many are FREE!). FUN 101 is part events calendar and part seasonal activity guide with some recreation spots, attractions, and landmarks included…

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The Ultimate Christmas Break Adventure Guide

Christmas break is almost here! While kids are excited for their much-needed break from school, parents are scrambling to find family-friendly activities to fill the void. Luckily, Kenosha offers so many gems when it comes to fun, family-friendly holiday activities. Whether you want to enjoy the…

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Historical Tours in Kenosha

There is an abundance of history to be appreciated in the Kenosha Area. Anyone interested in yesteryear, nostalgia, or architecture will appreciate Kenosha’s four historic districts. If Kenosha’s five museums were subjects in school, the titles could read “Natural Sciences”, “Fine and Decorative…

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Celebrating Kenosha’s Museums

In honor of International Museum Day (May 18), I share with you information about Kenosha’s five museums that are all within a one-mile radius in Downtown Kenosha, near the Lake Michigan shore. May you take the time to visit one or all of them next time you’re in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dinos, mammoths…

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Kenosha Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple

10 Date Ideas To Try While In Kenosha, Wisconsin In need of fun date ideas? Don’t worry. Whether it’s a first date, or you’ve been married for 30 years, we’ve got you covered. Ideas for the “free dates” couple! 1. Lake Vibes It’s no secret that Kenosha’s views of Lake Michigan are unmatched … and…

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Giving Tuesday

The National Day of Giving takes place the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Please consider supporting a nonprofit organization in the Kenosha Area. Show some love by making a monetary donation to (or becoming a member or volunteer of) a favorite: museum art gallery music organization other cultural…

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I Spy Fun at Kenosha’s Museums

Kenosha has not one, not two, but FIVE museums that are fun and informative for all ages. Three museums – The Civil War Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, and Kenosha Public Museum – offer their very own I-Spy Activities tailored to each museum experience so you can jump right in and test your…

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Kenosha’s Very Own Wallace Fountain

In September 2022, the 150th Wallace Fountain Anniversary was celebrated in Paris. How does that apply to Kenosha, you may ask? We have our very own Wallace Fountain! You may have seen the fountain – at the Place de Douai in HarborPark. While it’s been here since 2001, more people will now know…

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