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HOWL-O-WEEN Fall Bash at the Beach House
2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular time at our inaugural Howl-o-ween bash on Sunday, October 20th! We’re rolling out a fang-tastic outdoor vegan champagne brunch, featuring plant-based food and craft vendors that will make your taste buds dance. At 11AM, Georgia Rae will enchant us with her fiddle, setting the stage for a purr-fectly magical afternoon. Then, don’t miss the pet costume parade and contest at noon—where your furry friends can strut their stuff and show off their howling good outfits! Ready to join the parade? Click the link below for more details and let’s make this a howl of a good time!
https://bit.ly/HowlOWeenPetParade

Screen Printing on Pottery Class
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Alpaca Arts, 4326 7th Ave,, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Marj is bringing out the silk screens again! These are only available to use during these classes. Learn how to easily apply these detailed images to your pottery, and choose from a wide range of options (see photos in comments.)Cost is $10 at time of reservation, plus whichever piece you choose, which can be paid the night of. Feel free to come a little early to decide on your piece.Stop in or call during open hours to make your reservations! 262-657-4444

Adult/Teen Craft Club at Latibule
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Hey ladies! This is the first night of our weekly crafting club! Let’s have a pumpkin painting party ! We will have snacks and a drink for you to enjoy while you craft. Pre registration is required latibulewisconsin.com

LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
2024-10-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-31 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-08 20:00 - 22:00 and 9 more dates | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Semptember/October Line up: Saturday, September 7 – 6-9pm The Sean McKee Band (Blues) in the Biergarten
Thursday, September 12 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 13 – 6-9pm Sweet Sheiks (Music from the 10’s, 20’s, & 30’s)
Saturday, September 14 – 6-9pm The PeaceTree Allstars (Bluegrass Jam) in the Biergarten
Thursday, September 19 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 20 – 9pm ish Solo Artist Colby Millea (Singer Songwriter)
Oktoberfest, 2024
Saturday, October 21 Union Park Tavern and MGV harmonious 8th Annual Oktoberfest.
Sat. Celebration starts at 3pm. Authentic German Food and singing by MGV Harmonia’s ALL DAY.
3pm Tapping of the ceremonial keg
4pm hungry five brass band
4:30pm Rule the Drool! (New!)
5:15pm dachshund races
6pm Stein hoisting contest
7pm miss Oktoberfest contest
8pm Pieptone! In the Bar Room
Sunday, October 22
To close the Octoberfest celebration, we will be serving a traditional German breakfast, Bauernfrüstück, served from 9AM till gone. We crisp up bacon, then sauté onions in some of the grease. Add potatoes, cook until brown, and then mix in eggs. Served with toast. We will also be serving our German eggs Benedict. A homemade potato pancake topped with a split bratwurst, two eggs any way, and sausage gravy.
Thursday, September 26 – 8pm The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam
Friday, September 27 – 9pm ish Solo Artist Mitch Downey (Singer Songwriter & and little cover here and there)
Saturday, September 28 – 6-9pm The Jill Plaisted Band (Americana) in the Biergarten

Virtual Hand Knitting Blanket Workshop at Latibule
2024-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a virtual girls night in. Put on your pajamas, grab a bevi and let’s knit a blanket together! You’ll need to purchase 6 skeins of chenille 25 mm blanket yarn. I recommend BeCozi or Bernat. I will email you a Zoom link to join the class. I will teach you how to knit together your blanket using just your hands! Enjoy the comfort of your home . If you’d prefer to join me in the studio, please select that option upon checkout. Pre registration is required latibulewisconsin.com

Spooky Shirt or Sweater Pick & Stamp Event at Latibule
2024-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, permanent jewelry and pick n stamp a shirt or sweater. You’ll pay for your shirt or sweater and then message us the size you need. Everything else is a La carte. You’ll get to choose from several designs upon arrival. Pre payment is required for shirt/sweater latibulewisconsin.com

Book-o-Ween! Studio Moonfall’s 5-Year Shop-iversary and Guest Authors All October
2024-10-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Studio Moonfall’s brick’n’mortar shop is turning five, and we’re inviting you to scare up the good times! Throughout October, we’re hosting a series of guest author events leading up to our grand finale, Book-o-Ween, on Sunday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This spooktacular day will feature a host of local authors, books, tacos, and fun surprises!
Meet Our Guest Authors:
From October 2nd to October 26th, stop by the shop to meet incredible authors in person, get your books signed, and participate in Bookshop Bingo! Complete your Bingo card by attending author events for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a $50 gift certificate or the chance to choose the theme of our next coloring book!
And if you come in costume, you’ll be entered into the Halloween costume contest with voting from October 27th to 31st.
For more info on our guest authors, printable Bingo cards, and details on how to participate, visit www.BookoWeen.com
Author Event Schedule
• M.P. McDonald – 10/2 – 4-7pm
• Joe Campolo Jr. – 10/3 – 12-3pm
• Haley Valenta – 10/4 – 4-7pm
• Jessie Rose – 10/5 – 4-7pm
• Richelle Valentine – 10/6 – 12-3pm
• Kaitlyn Bolyard – 10/9 – 4-7pm
• Zee Lacson – 10/10 – 4-7pm
• T.R. Nickel – 10/11 – 4-7pm
• A.R. Grimes – 10/12 – 4-7pm
• B.C Taylor – 10/13 – – 12-3pm
• D. Lieber – 10/16 – 4-7pm
• Amy McNulty – 10/17 – 4-7pm
• R.E. Bunch – 10/18 – 4-7pm
• Mystery Author – 10/19 – 4-7pm
• Michelle Murray – 10/20 – 12-3pm
• Steve Tindall – 10/23 – 4-7pm
• Debbie Oas – 10/24 – 4-7pm
• S & E Black – 10/25 – 4-7pm
• Huckleberry Rahr – 10/26 – 4-7pm
• BOOK-O-WEEN – 10/27 – 10am-3pm
Book-o-Ween (October 27th)
To top it all off, don’t miss Book-o-Ween on Sunday, October 27th! Join us from 10am to 3pm for a day of books, fun, and festivities as we celebrate five years of Studio Moonfall. Grab a taco, meet your favorite authors, dig through thousands of $1 used books and comics, and help us get ready for another five years in Kenosha.
Thank you to everyone who has come to the bookshop us over the years. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

All Hollows Eve Painting Party at Latibule
2024-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Let’s have a magical evening of Wizarding Fun! Shop from our pop up Wizard Apothecary Candy Shoppe. Make a witches wand and paint a Wizard Hat. What House will you be sorted into…… Butter Beer will be available for free during this magical event. One per customer. Pre registration is required latibulewisconsin.com Teens Adults and Kids Ages 9+ are welcome to join the fun!

Poinsettia Wreath Workshop at Latibule
2024-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Latibule, 4906 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Our fantastic guest instructor will guide you through step by step to make this gorgeous poinsettia wreath. November 6 5:30-7:30 $35 Seats are limited. Pre registration is required. LatibuleWisconsin.com

Holiday Open House
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Lulu Birds, 5716 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come kick off the Holiday season by exploring our beautiful old world shop and all the magic holds inside.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you shop.
We also have an amazing raffle that will help you kick off your holiday shopping! Make a $20 or purchase and you’ll be entered to win!

Workshop: Smoked Bread Basket
2024-11-09 10:30 - 15:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This basket starts with a wood base. The sides are triple twined with smoked and natural round reed to create a spiral pattern up the side of the basket. All supplies included in workshop price.

Workshop: Feather Printed Tea Towel
2024-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Make your mark on some tea towels with this creative printing process. Learn some tips and tricks for using stencils and printing feathers on tea-dyed towels. These towels make a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner or a lovely gift for yourself. No experience needed. All supplies included in workshop price.

Christmas at Kemper
2024-11-30 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Christmas at Kemper, with its Opening Night Gala, Gallery of Trees, and Historic Durkee Mansion Holiday Display is a highly anticipated annual Holiday Event. This is Kemper Center’s largest fundraiser of the year, helping to fulfill the Center’s mission to preserve the historic nature of the site and buildings and provide programs promoting understanding of local history and the arts in a historic setting for cultural, recreational, and educational activities.
Unless otherwise noted, admission is free with donations appreciated.
Gallery of Trees:
Opening Night Christmas Gala on November 30. This is the opening night of the Christmas season at Kemper. The event is open from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with tickets purchased for $30 each. Appetizers abound; see lots of decorated Christmas trees and wreaths; enjoy a first sneak peek at Durkee Mansion all decked out in Holiday attire. This is Kemper Center’s largest fundraiser of the year with generous donors and sponsors providing the trees, wreaths, and mantelpieces, and the decorators who so beautifully decorate everything.
View the Gallery of Trees, December 1-8
Hours vary. See the decorated trees, wreaths, and mantelpieces. There is no cost.
Durkee Mansion:
See the historic 1860s Durkee Mansion fully decorated for Christmas; there is no cost. The old and the new are blended into a magical holiday experience by the talented designers of the Durkee Yuletide Volunteers.
Tour Durkee Mansion, December 1-8
There will also be additional dates to see the decorated Durkee Mansion.

Embroidered Christmas Ornaments Workshop
2024-11-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Dive into the art of embroidery with this vibrant silk-on-felt workshop! In this class, you’ll master essential stitches like the straight stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, and French knots, all while creating beautiful, textured designs. Whether you’re new to embroidery or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on session is ideal for ages 12 and up. The class runs for 4 hours, so feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks to stay energized. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! All supplies included in workshop price.
