Go Downtown Kenosha

I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970
2023-07-08, 2023-07-09, 2023-07-10, 2023-07-11, 2023-07-12, 2023-07-13, 2023-07-14 | Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Together, they provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement and shed light on the movement’s integration in the daily living in the American South.

Kenosha Public Market
2023-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a year-round Saturday market located in the heart of the Downtown district. Our vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts. Check out our online store, KPM2GO. Place orders during the week and pick up at our Saturday market!
Join us for the outdoor market season in Downtown Kenosha! Our location is in the center of this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with convenient parking options, world-class museums, an authentic streetcar system, two lighthouses, unique dining, and plenty of shopping options. Kenosha Public Market is proud to be one of the many shopping destinations Downtown.
Well behaved dogs welcome at your community market.
We welcome SNAP customers at Kenosha Public Market and the KPM2GO online store. Double your dollars (up to $20 match per person per market day): inquire at the Kenosha Public Market Info Booth. Spend $20, get $20 free! Applies to eligible food only.
Early bird shopping (8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. Hours for the general public are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kenosha HarborMarket
2023-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha HarborMarket, 56th Street and 2nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha HarborMarket®: fun for the entire family! Visit Kenosha’s Original HarborMarket, the bustling European-style mixed market now in its 21st Season. Find them on 2nd Ave, between 54th and 56th Streets and the adjacent Place de Douai, just 1 block west of The Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum every Saturday from May 13 through October 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make a day of it – shop for the freshest local produce, proteins, cheeses, baked goods and more, enjoy fabulous and diverse foods cooked at HarborMarket and soak up the live music of talented local musicians, all in a scenic, park-like setting with ample green space with tree-lined streets and surrounded by Lake Michigan.
Find fresh organic and conventionally grown vegetables, microgreens, fruits, meats, cheeses, eggs, plants and flowers from local producers. Explore a new cuisine or pick up a favorite delicious food from over a dozen prepared food vendors this season. Treat yourself to fresh baked goods including breads, pastries, pies, cookies and other desserts. Stock up your pantry with fruit preserves, snacks, seasonings, gourmet oils and vinegars, nuts and much more. Onsite knife sharpening is available while you shop. Over 150 vendors this outdoor season and over 100 booths every week.
Every week brings two local musicians to HarborMarket. Enjoy their live performances on both 2nd Ave and Place de Douai. Additional special events will take place many Saturdays including the Bookmobile, The Puppet Underground and a few special surprises.
Admission and parking are always free.
Market Moola is an incentive program that provides matching funds of up to $20 per week to SNAP/EBT users who shop at Kenosha HarborMarket®. Individuals and families who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can enjoy matching funds as part of this HarborMarket program. Tokens can be purchased in $2 increments at the Friends of the Market booth using their EBT cards. These tokens can be used like cash at approved vendor stands that supply foods for the household to consume at home such as breads, cereal, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, cheeses, garden seeds that produce food, and more.

BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
2023-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market!
We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates.
Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5915 6th Ave A.

Library Park Historic District Walking Tour
2023-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Presented By:
Kenosha History Center
When:
May 13, 2023 – October 14, 2023
Price:
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person.
Time:
From: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
On Second Saturdays, May through October, the Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal Southport Light Station Museum) presents this guided walking tour of the historic Library Park District.
The tour typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk around the park discussing the architectural and historical significance of most buildings. The tours are led by volunteer historians.
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center to make your reservation: 262-654-5770.
The Library Park Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district contains many individually outstanding examples of nineteenth century and early twentieth century architecture.

Pedals & Pints is BACK!
2023-07-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Public Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Do you like beer? Do you like bicycles? Well come on out for Public’s weekly bike ride where we meet at public and ride to local spots to enjoy some brews with friends! Regular destinations include Pets Biergarten and Harbor Brewing in Winthrop Harbor. Beer, Bikes, and Buds! Every Saturday at 11!
The June 3rd ride is heading to Petrifying Springs Biergarten!

Hold My Beer Kenosha Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting July 8th
2023-07-08 11:00 - 23:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
🎉 Hold My Beer Kenosha Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting July 8th! 🎉
Join us on July 8th for an epic celebration as we cut the ribbon and invite the whole community to experience the ultimate adventure at Hold My Beer! 🪓🍺
🌟 50 self-pouring taps await you, offering an ever-changing variety of craft beers, ciders, wines & non-alcoholic. Take control of your own pouring experience and discover your new favorites! 🍻🚰
🪓 Test your skills and unleash your inner lumberjack with our axe-throwing lanes. Whether you’re a casual thrower or a competitive enthusiast, we’ve got the perfect challenge for you! 🪓🎯
🍽️ Relax in our casual dining area and indulge in delicious food, while engaging in friendly competition with free-to-play pub games like shuffleboard and foosball. It’s entertainment galore! 🍽️🎉
📍 Located in downtown Kenosha 621 56th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, Hold My Beer is the ultimate destination for fun and excitement. Join our leagues or play casual, and let the good times roll! 🎉
Get ready for an unforgettable experience, where you’re in control of your own adventure. Hold My Beer Kenosha is your go-to spot for axe throwing, craft beer, entertainment, and so much more! 🪓🍺🎉
Don’t miss out on the grand opening! Stay tuned for more updates and surprises. See you on July 8th! Cheers to a night filled with laughter, fun, and self-pouring goodness!

Cut Stone @ Kenosha Pride 2023!
2023-07-08 12:00 - 21:30 | Harbor Park, 206 55th Street, Kenosha, 53140
It’s time for our favorite event of the year!
Kenosha Pride is back bigger and better than ever with a new location and TONS more entertainment.
Cut Stone will be there and we’ve got new limited editions pride stickers FREE for our first 50 customers!
We’ll be serving from noon until 8pm or sell out.
Check out the entertainment schedule below!
Stonewall Stage:
12:45-1 – Opening Ceremony
1-1:30 – Miss Christine
1:45-2:15 – Sage Halloway
2:30-3 – TeawhYB
3:15-4:15 – Kat and the Hurricane
4:30-5:15 – Would You Kindly
5:25-5:45 – Party Hardy with WYK and the Drag Divas
6-8:30 – Diva Drag Show with Special Guests Jasmine Kennedie & Jade Jolie
8:45-9:15 – Thea Austin
9:20-9:30 – Closing Ceremony
Pulse Stage:
12:30-1 – Dance Party featuring DJs Skrat and Foxxy
1-2:45 – Miss Gay Southeastern House of Legends Hosted by Ginger Van Allen
2:45-3:35 – Dance Party featuring DJs Skrat and Foxxy
3:15-3:30 – Trivia with Christina Rose
3:30-6 – Freestyle Music

Storytime & Creativity Workshop with Reed McCloskey
2023-07-08 13:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Read and “imaginate” with local author Reed McCloskey!
Reed will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, July 8th at 1 p.m. to lead a storytime and creativity workshop that is perfect for children ages 4 to 8.
“Many Greetings, Many Faces” is a rhyming frenzy from good morning to goodnight. Get ready to go on an adventure with the cutest and zaniest animal characters ever imagined.
Now it’s your turn! Can you create your very own animal character like in the book?! Pick two or more animals and weave them together. Maybe a horse’s mane, on a pig’s body walking on duck feet. After they are complete name your new creation! I can’t wait to see what you “imaginate”!
This is a FREE event perfect for families. We hope to see you there!

Kenosha Pride 2023
2023-07-08 13:00 - 21:00 | Harbor Park, 206 55th Street, Kenosha, 53140
You’ve asked for years, and we finally did it, Kenosha Pride is on SATURDAY now. Join us July 8, 2023 at Celebration Place in Kenosha (across from the museums) for a day filled with amazing entertainment on multiple stages, larger vender area, a misting tent, 2 bars, Sober Bar, expanded food options, youth area with programming by the LGBT Center of SE WI and more. Be sure to invite your friends, share the event with everyone you know, and come have a FUN FILLED DAY at a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Let's Day Drink for Planned Parenthood! A Ktown Connects Fundraiser Event
2023-07-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Lakeside Deck at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Your Ktown Connects Podcast hosts & friends our hosting a guest bartending/day drinking fundraiser party for Kenosha’s Planned Parenthood on Saturday, July 8th 2-5PM at the Lakeside Deck at the Wyndham Garden – Kenosha Harborside Hotel.
What to expect…
50/50 raffle
Huge gift basket giveaway!
All tips & raffle money will go directly to Planned Parenthood.
BagO & ladder ball games on the lakefront
Drink specials and more..
Special appearances by…
Jeff Moody d(vices) will be performing the music through out the event.
Kevin Ervin of Franks Diner
Sara Kovach of Wink Beauty Boutique
Jake “the Weather Guy” Hoey
and many more!
Your Ktown Connects Podcast host will also be live on the mics chatting it up with former guest. Schedule coming soon.
Your connection to Kenosha! Listen to the Ktown Connects Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library
2023-07-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Kenosha Public Library, 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building. This tour involves significant stair climbing. Everyone welcome! Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not equipped with a ramp for entrance. This event requires the use of a spiral staircase.
Registration required.

Second Saturday Featured Artist Reception
2023-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Inc., 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This in-person event promises to be a night to remember. We’re excited to showcase the work of our talented featured artists, who will be on hand to discuss their inspiration and creative process. Come mingle with other art enthusiasts, sip on some refreshments, and enjoy an evening of art and conversation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Kenosha. We can’t wait to see you there!
The featured artists are:
Haley Barclay
Shelby Nesmith
George & Ann Rowe
The featured exhibits are on display June 29 – July 23.

Yesterday’s Children
2023-07-08 19:30 | Lakeside Deck at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Yesterday’s Children will be rockn’ the stage at the Lakeside Deck on Saturday, July 8th at 7:30PM. Tickets available at hap2it.com
The Lakeside Deck is located at the Wyndham Garden Hotel 5125 6th Avenue.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-07-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Cars and Coffee
2023-07-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us in the Kenosha History Center parking lot the Second Sunday of each month and show off your classic automobiles. The Kenosha History Center will open early at 9am each of these Sunday morning Cruise-ins. The event is FREE and open to all classic vehicles. Food trucks will be onsite.
Sundays: 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10.
Event times: 8am until noon.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2023-07-09 10:00 - 14:00 | The 1844 Table & Mash, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us at The 1844 Table & Mash every Sunday for our delicious All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet in downtown Kenosha. Our Sunday Brunch menu features traditional breakfast and brunch items, with new selections introduced by season. Of course, you will want to add bottomless mimosas or our Giant Stella Bloody Mary to make the brunch experience complete.
Every Sunday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
View menu – https://the1844.com/special/sunday-brunch-buffet

Cashflow, Cashflow, Cashflow
2023-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | WWBIC, 600 52nd Street Suite 130, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
When it comes to owning a business, understanding how cash flows in and out of your business, how to complete a cashflow statement, and how to review cashflow and projections are vital to your success. Join us and learn how to enhance your business’s financial strategy and decrease financial risk. Register online at https://www.wwbic.com/…/cashflow-cashflow-cashflow…/

Twilight Jazz Concert Series
2023-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Come to the Twilight Jazz Concert Series as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the Anderson Arts Center!
Enjoy fabulous music, great food vendors, and a cash bar, all ending with a fantastic fireworks display that will make this 20th Anniversary Celebration a night to be remembered!
Band Schedule:
Concert grounds open one hour before performances
June 13th The John Crawford Jazz Band
June 27th Street Jaxkson Band
July 11th The Kal Bergendahl Project
July 25th The Ivy Ford Band
August 8th The Dave Braun Trio
August 22nd Deep Pockets
6 PM – 9 PM, Music starts at 7 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets! No carry-ins of alcohol.
PILLOW DRIVE
Spectrum Wealth, Tax and Accounting is proud to announce that we will be hosting a Pillow Drive during Twilight Jazz 2023. We fully understand and appreciate the welcoming comfort of a new pillow and the peace of mind it brings. Join us in making twilight a little easier for our local families at Woman & Children’s Horizons.
Donations of NEW pillows will be collected during each of the jazz concerts this year.
The Twilight Jazz Summer Concert Series has established itself as one of Kenosha’s signature events, drawing crowds from throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Funds raised during the concert series support and sustain the Anderson Arts Center and the Kemper Center and help to promote the arts and art education in the community.

Salsa and Tacos at the Space - Erica's Despedida
2023-07-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Salsa and Tacos at the Space!
Erica Ness’s despedida.
Join us this Tuesday night to say good bye to Erica before she leaves for Colombia for a few months.
Pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tamales.
Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Latin Dancing Lessons:
7-8 pm & 8-9 pm
Salsa Class & Bachata Class. If there is a guest instructor or another type of dance opportunity on a specific day, this will be announced in advance)

Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series
2023-07-13 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The popular outdoor concert series features two performances on show dates in July and August. The performances take place at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 54th Street and Sixth Avenue. At the afternoon show, get a sneak preview when select members of the band perform an acoustic show. The full bands take the stage for the evening shows.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments available for purchase or pack your own picnic.
The event is on Kenosha’s Electric Streetcar line.
This is the 21st season of the Peanut Butter and Jam concert series.

What Would WWBIC Do?
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | WWBIC, 600 52nd Street Suite 130, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us & learn what services WWBIC offers such as: quality business training, business loans, one-on-one coaching support, and financial wellness training. Whether you are exploring, prospecting, or are a practicing entrepreneur, let us guide you to pivot, grow, or strengthen your business and your financial wellness.
Register now at https://www.wwbic.com/events/what-would-wwbic-do_071323/

Meet the Author - Ron Purtee
2023-07-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Meet the Author!
��Visit us on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Studio Moonfall from 11am to 2pm to meet Short Story Author, Ron Purtee.��
Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, The Never Ending Road: ��Ron Purtee brings you a group of scripts and stories that promise to bring you to the edge of your seat, and leave you there.��Get a sneak peek at The Never Ending Road at https://amzn.to/3PLCG9W
��Since the age of 7, Ron has been a fan of horror after seeing Texas Chainsaw Massacre by chance at his father’s apartment. He always enjoyed the more scary and macabre until shortly after his 32nd birthday when he made his first film Becoming Undead and went on a mad tear of filmmaking. 11 years later he has moved his visual style to the page!��
See you from 11am to 2pm on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Ron Purtee!
