Easter Brunch Buffet at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
2025-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140
Celebrate Easter Sunday with an unforgettable brunch experience at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom in downtown Kenosha. Join us on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, for a delicious Easter Brunch Buffet featuring a variety of seasonal specialties. Enjoy egg-cellent breakfast favorites, a carving station with honey-glazed ham and turkey breast, classic entrées, a fresh salad bar, and a decadent sweets station.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Easter Bunny will be making a special visit, creating the perfect opportunity for photos at our festive photo op spot.
Date: Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Seating Times: 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM
Pricing: $59.95 for Adults | $19.95 for Children 12 & Under
Reserve your table today and make this Easter one to remember.
For more details and to view the full menu, visit:
https://stellahotel.com/event-calendar/easter-brunch-buffet-2025

Independent Bookstore Day!
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Welcome to our annual Independent Bookstore Day celebration!
Every year on the last Saturday in April, we celebrate what makes your local independent bookstore special! We always have great deals, exclusive items, and giveaways in the store, alongside an amazing author event!
Bestselling authors Ashley Winstead, Ali Novak, Layne Fargo, Rita Woods, and Jessie Garcia will be joining us for interviews and book signings during a special event at Kenosha Public Museum!
Read the details carefully because we have a TON happening on April 26th!
At Blue House Books, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop with us on Independent Bookstore Day for an amazing celebration! Check out all the amazing things we have planned:
The first 15 people to spend $50+ will receive a FREE tote bag
We will be promoting brand new, never-before-seen-at-BHB books and gift items
Anyone who shops in store or online will be entered into a raffle for prizes and gift certificates from local businesses
Our passport program will be ongoing
Tons of items will be marked down for one day only!
A Day for Book Lovers at the Kenosha Public Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We have a super fun bookish day planned for you! While ticketed programming begins at 10 a.m., we will have a FREE bookish craft and vendor fair from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and food trucks from 1 to 4:30 p.m.! Check back in for announcements on what amazing local businesses will be joining us!
Ticket holders will receive a BHB swag bag with a free book, gift item, and more goodies from local businesses!
We will be hosting a Brunch Book Exchange at 10 a.m., where you’ll have one hour to chat with fellow readers and exchange previously loved books and take home a new-to-you story! A brunch buffet will be provided.
Next will be our Bookseller Picks presentation at 11:30 a.m.! We will have a presentation to tell you about upcoming and recently released titles that we CAN’T WAIT for you to read! And the best part is, we will be GIVING AWAY copies of several of the books! Throughout the presentation we will also have a few games with prizes to keep you hooked, including genre trivia and bookish bingo.
During the presentation, we will be bringing out several authors with recently released books to chat about their stories and show us an inside scoop on how they developed some of our favorite books! The authors will be available for signing after the Bookseller’s Picks presentation.
And the best part: ticket holders will be enjoying FANTASTIC discounts throughout the day!
TICKETS
**NOTE: Only TWO outside books are allowed in for authors to sign. We will have books by all the authors for sale at the event, or you can order in advance and pick up at the event, just be sure to choose “Pick up at event” during checkout**
Ticket Option A, $35 – Includes the event swag bag, the Breakfast Book Exchange at 10 a.m., and the Bookseller’s Picks presentation at 11 a.m.! Ticket A attendees will also be first in line to get their books signed at the end of the presentation. We will be contacting Ticket A attendees with more details regarding the Breakfast Book Exchange and to gather information regarding any dietary restrictions.
Ticket Option B, $20 – Includes the event swag bag, and the Bookseller’s Picks presentation at 11 a.m.!
No ticket required to join for the craft and vendor fair and food trucks from 11 am – 4:30 pm.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2025-04-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | 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

Mother's Day at Millie Bo Peep
2025-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Let’s celebrate all moms – while giving back to other Moms right here in our own community!
Join us on Sunday, May 4th from 10-11:30am for:
📸 Professional photos for moms & their littles with Coast + Copper
💐 Flower workshop arrangement for moms & littles with Howland Flowers. Registration is required to participate in the flower workshop. Spots are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged! The workshop is $55.
Register here: https://www.howlandflowers.com/service-page/diy-arrangements-millie-bo-peep
🙏🏼 We are accepting donations for 262 Moms Resources, Inc. – a nonprofit in Kenosha that helps moms and families in our community! To learn more, please visit their website: https://262momsresources.com/
A $10+ donation is strongly encouraged. In lieu of monetary donations, or in addition to, we are also accepting the following items to support their mission:
diapers (any size/brand), baby wipes, hygiene products, toilettries, cleaning supplies
💵 Millie Bo Peep and Howland Flowers will be MATCHING all monetary donations (up to $500 each). Coast and Copper will be gratiously donating their time taking & editing photos.

Kenosha Public Market
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, 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.
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. 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.

Mother's Day Brunch at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Kenosha? Treat the special moms in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom in downtown Kenosha on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Enjoy a delicious, chef-curated brunch featuring a wide selection of seasonal dishes and brunch favorites. The buffet includes a carving station with turkey breast and roast beef, traditional entrées, breakfast options, fresh fruit, a salad bar, a sweets station, and more.
Hosted in the elegant Stella ballroom, this Mother’s Day brunch offers the ideal setting to relax and enjoy quality time with family.
Event Details:
Location: The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Seating Times: 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM
Pricing: $55 for adults, $19 for children 12 and under
Reservations are required.
Call 262-842-2000 or reserve online at https://stellahotel.com/event-calendar/mother-s-day-brunch-2025
Make your Mother’s Day in Kenosha extra special with this elevated brunch experience at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom.

Opening Weekend!
2025-05-23 00:00 - 2025-05-26 00:00 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
The countdown to summer is on! The Beach House will be opening Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-26) for live music, tasty food, cold drinks, shopping, rentals, and our highly anticipated Friday Night Bonfires. Save the date and give yourself something to look forward to!

Stories & Sleuthing: Murdle Jr. Activity Night!
2025-06-08 16:30 - 20:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Calling all junior detectives! Put on your thinking caps and join us at Blue House Books on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. for a special Murdle Jr Activity Night! The event will be filled with activities, games, and the opportunity to win prizes! Each child will also get an official Detective Club membership card.
Each ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry into the event. This event is for kids aged 8-12. Bundle all three Murdle Junior books and save $5 off the bundle!
There are only a limited number of spots, and these events tend to sell out quickly, so purchase your ticket today before they’re gone!
Tickets:
Ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry for up to two kids. Please include in the order comments how many kids will be attending.
About the Book:
Inspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Swifts.
It’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there’s a scream from inside the library.
The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it’s always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney!
The second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready, Set, Solve! is a companion for this novel, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books, for readers with the keenest of eyes!
About the Author:
G. T. Karber is the bestselling author of Murdle, a murder-mystery logic puzzle book series. He has produced dozens of live interactive mysteries in the Los Angeles area, where he lives with his partner Dani Messerschmidt and their two cats. Fun fact: G. T. Karber was actually once a child himself, and in fact, he was actually a “Junior”!

KENOSHA CIVIC VETERANS PARADE
2025-06-29 13:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on
2025 Theme: “Celebrating Kenosha’s 175th Anniversary”
The parade includes a variety of entertainment and honored guests, bands, floats, and more.

Find Waldo in Kenosha!
2025-07-01 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Waldo is coming to Kenosha!
Throughout July, find our favorite striped sleuth in local businesses throughout Kenosha! Waldo will be hiding in various locations around the city, and it’s your mission to stop into as many businesses as you can from July 1st to 31st to find him. Collect stamps from each location and win prizes! And who knows, maybe you’ll discover new amazing stores and hidden gems along the way!
Here are the details:
Start at Blue House Books and pick up a Find Waldo Local stamp card starting July 1st.
Throughout July, visit as many of the participating businesses (listed below and on the stamp card) as you can. Once you find Waldo, the store will give you a stamp or signature.
Once you collect at least 10 stamps, stop by Blue House Books for your first small prize!
If you collect at least 20 stamps, you will be entered to win larger prizes from the participating businesses!
On July 31st, we will hold an event to select the prize winners! You do not have to be present to win, but any winners who are present will get first dibs at choosing their prize. Those event details will be posted soon.
Don’t forget to support as many of these locally owned and operated businesses as you can along the way!
Participating businesses:
Alpaca Art
Coopers Uptown
Cut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza
East View Coffee Company
Jerry Smith Feed and Seed
Jerry Smith Green Acres
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm
Kenosha History Center
Kenosha Public Library Southwest Branch
Kenosha Public Museum
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Lemon Street Gallery
Millie Bo Peep
Modern Apothecary
Once Upon a Child
RK News Hallmark
Sallese & Co.
Sandy’s Popper
Studio Moonfall
To and From
Trecroci Realty

CELEBRATE AMERICA FEATURING FIREWORKS
2025-07-04 00:00 - 2025-07-05 00:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The City of Kenosha celebrates Independence Day with music and entertainment on multiple stages!
The Festival Foods Fireworks display promises to wow the crowd on July 4.
Admission is free and open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Stay tuned for more details.
Presented By:City of Kenosha, Happenings Magazine, and partners
