Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2025-07-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) 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

Kenosha Public Market
2025-07-19 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 14:00 and 1 more date | 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.

BEST BUDS: A Kids' Botanical Event
2025-07-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Calling all kids who like to get their hands dirty, join us on Saturday, July 19th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled kids botanical event! The event includes story time with author Becky Scharnhorst and a plant from Equinox Botanical Boutique! The kids will even get to decorate their own pot and plant their new “best bud” themself with help from Maria, owner of Equinox!
This event is ticketed and will most likely sell out fast, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP! Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719
About BEST BUDS:
Friendship comes naturally to a boy who moves to town and instantly befriends a variety of plants in this heartwarming and funny picture book for fans of Strictly No Elephants and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.
When Spencer moves to a new town, his mom is worried he may have a hard time making friends. But it’s easy! First, Spencer meets Fred, who is an excellent listener. Then there’s Dottie, who’s a bit wild, and Eugene, who’s a jokester. The only thing is, Fred, Dottie, and Eugene are all…plants.
While the adults in Spencer’s life question whether he might want friends he doesn’t have to water, Spencer knows that friendship can blossom in the most unexpected places.
About BECKY SCHARNHORST:
Becky grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and spent most of her childhood playing in lakes and reading books. Shortly after graduating from Luther College, Becky spent a year working as a children’s bookseller at Barnes & Noble and soon discovered she enjoyed reading picture books more than anything else. Much, much more.
Now Becky spends her days writing children’s books and working at her local library. She is the author of “My School Stinks” (2021), “This Field Trip Stinks” (2022), and “How to Get Your Octopus to School” (2023). When she’s not reading or writing, Becky can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. She currently lives in Central Wisconsin with her husband and two kids.

event cost: $35 & $50
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website link: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719
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Taste Of Wisconsin™
2025-07-25 00:00, 2025-07-26 10:42, 2025-07-27 10:42 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha is hosting its annual event, Taste of Wisconsin, a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating the best food and beverages in the area. Taste of Wisconsin aims to bring its guests an immense array of flavors that are true culinary specialties. In addition to the many opportunities to taste, sample, purchase, and enjoy all the Taste of Wisconsin has to offer, guests will also be treated to a wide variety of live music and entertainment, culinary demonstrations, and more. Taste of Wisconsin offers FREE admission, so it is a family and budget-friendly choice for a summer weekend getaway.
Taste of Wisconsin is a major fundraiser for local charities served by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha. Its fundraising efforts provide a better quality of life for area youth, elderly, and disadvantaged persons.

We Found Waldo Celebration Party!
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us for an end-of-event celebration for all those who participated in finding our favorite red and white striped sleuth in Kenosha!
If you collected at least 20 stamps, you will be entered into a drawing to win prizes, including Waldo books and merch, books from Blue House Books, and other items and gift certificates from the participating venues!
We will also have other activities for all ages, including a Waldo look-a-like contest! Come dressed in your best Waldo cosplay and you could win a prize!
Waldo searchers have until the start of this event, July 31st at 5 p.m., to get their completed stamp card to Blue House Books.
You do not have to be present to win, however winners in attendance will get first dibs at picking their prize! Anyone who has their name drawn and is not in attendance will be contacted to claim their prize.
Prizes include gifts and/or gift certificates from the following participating venues:
Alpaca Art
Coopers Uptown
Cut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza
East View Coffee Company
Jerry Smith
Kenosha History Center
Kenosha Public Library
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
Southport Smoothies
Studio Moonfall
To and From Gift Shop
The Lettering Machine
Trecroci Realty
Visit Kenosha
We look forward to seeing you there!

Portside Catering and Sugah n' Spices Baking Class
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Portside Catering Wisconsin, 5124 6th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Kids are invited to Portside’s Kitchen to bake back to school cookies with Jayla from Sugah n’ Spices!! Parents are welcome to stay as well!

Princess Tea Party
2025-08-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us on Sunday, August 10th at 4:30 p.m. for a princess tea party and story time! Princess Amanda will be reading “Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?” for kids aged 3- 7. Encourage your littles to dress up as their favorite Princess or Prince and enjoy some tea and treats!
Tickets are $5 for anyone participating in the tea party, including grown-up prince and princesses. Adults who are not participating in tea and treats do not need a ticket, but please limit extra guests as we have limited space in the store.
This event is ticketed, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3198520250810

Stuffie Sleepover at Blue House Books!
2025-08-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
What happens in a bookstore after the doors have closed and the customers have left for the night? Kiddos, your favorite stuffed friend will find out when you bring them to Blue House Books for a special after-hours adventure!
Join us on Saturday, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. for a pajama party story time and activity with your stuffed friend, and our storyteller, Lisa from TravelingTrunk! Lisa will be reading “Sleepytime”, the perfect bedtime book from Bluey. Following story time, tuck in your stuffed animal friend for a sleepover at the bookstore! Sorry kiddos, you have to go home with mom and dad.
Pick up your stuffed animal friend on Sunday, August 17th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and hear about all the shenanigans that they got into!
*We recommend not having your child bring their absolute favorite stuffie as they might not be able to part with it for an evening.
This event is ticketed, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3208720250816
Tickets are $5: This ticket includes one kids entry into the event and one parent/guardian. Due to spacing, we are limiting parents/guardians to one per family.

TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE: Story time with Rachel Adler
2025-08-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Join us on Sunday, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. for story time with cartoonist and children’s author Rachel Adler! Rachel will be reading from their new picture book “Tiger Tuffy and the Awesome Birthday Bike” and leading a fun activity for the kids! This event is best for kids aged 2 to 7.
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3169320250824
About TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE:
Tiger Tuffy has got some big plans for his special day, and only the bike of his dreams can make it happen! Join him on a birthday adventure around the world, to space, underwater and more…and yes, there will be plenty of cake!
It’s Tiger Tuffy’s birthday and all he wants is a brand new bike. Not just any ol’ bike, he wants a real classic! Like a bike that has wheels bigger than the tallest building, one that can fly, one that can go underwater, and one that can soar through fire! Only problem is…does Tiger Tuffy know how to ride a bike? Well, at least there is a bunch of candy and cake!
About RACHEL ADLER:
Rachel is an artist living in Chicago with a BFA in Cartooning from The School of Visual Arts. They love to illustrate anything dealing with monsters, adorable images and beyond. They’ve worked on comic books, zines, as well as storyboarding various animations and posters for music labels and venues around the country. They own way too many plants and tiny toys for their apartment to hold.

Meet & Greet with Ruchira Gupta
2025-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
“At once maddening and heartbreaking, “The Freedom Seeker” shows young readers there is also hope…” — Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
“”The Freedom Seeker” is a must-read social justice adventure to understand the struggles of migrant families. Ruchira Gupta opens hearts and minds, inspiring young readers to find their own voice for change.” – Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate
Join Ruchira Gupta at Blue House Books on Sunday, September 7th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her latest middle grade book, “The Freedom Seeker”, a powerful social justice adventure for young readers.
Ruchira will be chatting with excited readers and signing books, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this inspiring activist, journalist, and author!
About THE FREEDOM SEEKER:
In one girl’s relentless search for home and safety, “The Freedom Seeker” takes readers on a daring journey of displacement and immigration. Illuminated by the kindness of strangers across continents and the strength of the human spirit, renowned activist and award-winning documentarian Ruchira Gupta has written a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of familial love.
Twelve-year-old Simi Singh’s life in Northern India is filled with love, family traditions, and ordinary worries about hockey competitions, school exams, and avoiding the snide remarks of her class nemesis. But when a single rock carrying a note crash through their window during their Id celebration, Simi’s life will shatter.
Her Sikh father and Muslim mother’s interfaith marriage is becoming a target of violent vigilantes. Faced with rising threats, they must make an impossible choice: stay and risk their lives, or flee their homeland. Simi’s father is the first of them to make the journey to the U.S., but when their petition to be reunited in America is denied, Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler.
Throughout her nail-biting journey towards safety and belonging, Simi will face unthinkable danger— and when Simi and her mother are separated during the crossing, each led to believe the other is dead, she refuses to accept this fate. Alone in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land, she must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive, find her mother, and reunite her shattered family.
About RUCHIRA GUPTA:
Ruchira Gupta is an Emmy-winning journalist and founder of Apne Aap, an anti-trafficking organization that supports women and girls in exiting systems of prostitution. Her latest novel, “The Freedom Seeker”, is a powerful social justice adventure for young readers. It follows her acclaimed debut “I Kick and I Fly”, which received the Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature and the South Asia Book Award.
An internationally recognized activist, Ruchira played a key role in the creation of the UN Trust Fund for Trafficking Survivors and the passage of the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act. She has received honors including the French Ordre National du Mérite, the Clinton Global Citizen Award, and the UN NGO CSW Woman of Distinction Award. She holds an honorary doctorate from Smith College.
Ruchira has worked with the United Nations across Nepal, Thailand, Kosovo, Iran, and the United States, and she teaches occasionally at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. She has co-authored As If Women Matter with Gloria Steinem and edited the anthologies River of Flesh and Renu’s Letters to Birju Babu.
She lives between New York and Forbesganj, where she continues her activism—and paints in her late mother’s garden

Frolic at Franks
2025-09-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Frank’s Diner, 508 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Frolic at Franks! Come help Franks celebrate 99 years of flipping pancakes, and help raise some money for the Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha.Beer, Music, Food, Fun!Games for kids and adults.A dunk tank! Eating Contest! And other fun activities!
