Taste Of Wisconsin™
2024-07-26 15:00 - 23:00, 2024-07-27 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Beach House Bonfire Night
2024-07-26 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-02 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-09 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-08-23 18:30 - 21:30 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Join us for a cozy night on Simmons Island Beach as we gather around the fire each Friday night in June…the s’more the merrier! Smaller campfires and a big bonfire will begin at 6:30 in front of the Kenosha Beach House, as well as one campfire in our beer garden. Drinks and food including s’more kits will be for sale.

MixFest at Kemper Center
2024-07-27 14:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-28 14:00 - 22:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
MixFest
Who: Midwest DJ Productions presents:
What: 4th Annual Midwest Mix Fest 2024 (Music, Art & Food Festival)
When: July 27th & 28th, 2024
Where: Kemper Center 6501 3rd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143 (2 Stages, Indoor & Outdoor)
Why: All proceeds to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer research foundation.
Indoor Stage Sponsored by Sub Bass Productions:
Saturday, July 27, 2024 2p-12a
Sunday July 28th, 2024 2p-10p
Outdoor Stage Sponsored by After Midnight Entertainment:
Saturday, July 27th, 2024 2p-10p
Sunday, July 28th, 2024 2p-10p

Keno Nite Market at Pennoyer Park
2024-07-27 16:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-24 16:00 - 22:00 | Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Celebrate Kenosha’s Diversity at the Keno Nite Market!
*Mark your calendars!** The Keno Nite Market is moving outdoors for the first time ever, taking place at the beautiful Pennoyer Park and Bandshell in Kenosha, WI. This **FREE, family-friendly** event is open to everyone in our community!
**Here’s what you can look forward to:**
*Shop unique creations:** Support local artisans and crafters as you browse their one-of-a-kind works.*Savor delicious eats:** Delight your taste buds with a variety of food vendors offering culinary treats.*Groove to live music:** Enjoy the sounds of talented local musicians as they fill the park with vibrant energy.*Raise a glass (responsibly):** Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from our beer vendors (21+).*Enter to win!** Try your luck in our free raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes.
*The Keno Nite Market** is more than just an event – it’s a celebration of Kenosha’s diverse community. Come experience the vibrant tapestry of art, food, music, and people that make our city so special.
**See you there!*

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2024-07-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-25 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

July Beach House Game Nights
2024-07-30 18:30 - 21:30 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Come play some games with your friends and family over drinks! We will host a different social game every week that you can join in the beer garden. On our first Tuesday we’re playing Mafia, and future games will be announced soon. There will also be lots of board and card games available for free in the beer garden that you can play individually, including but not limited to: Giant Jenga Chess Checkers Backgammon Playing cards Uno Skipbo Pit Scrabble Battleship Candyland Cards against Humanity What Do You Meme

Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series presented by the City of Kenosha and Happenings magazine. The 22nd season of the free outdoor concert series takes place Thursdays, July 11th – August 29th. Offering a varied lineup of musical genres sure to entertain.
Select solo, duo and trio artist perform at 11:30 am (shows will be announced soon) Headliners perform at 6pm.
Amped up full bands perform at 6 pm.
Concert-goers are welcome to sit in Veterans Memorial Park to enjoy the concert, or across the street at Navy Memorial Park near the Harbor. Sixth avenue is closed between 52nd Street and 54th Street for the evening show, for pedestrian safety. People are reminded not to sit close to the streetcar tracks and to use designated crosswalks and pedestrian routes.
Don’t’ forget to bring your own chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the show!
Show line up includes
July 11th: The Now- A staple of Wisconsin cover bands for more than 18 years, performing rock, country and pop covers spanning five decades.
July 18th: Fast Times – A high energy band that brings you back to the 1980s music and styles.
July 25th: Disco Circus – Creating a nostalgic experience by combining the energy and Excitement of a three-ring circus with the grooviest Music from the 1970s with three lead vocalists.
August 1st: 7th Heaven – Whether you’re a fan of classic hits or a newcomer to their sound, 7th Heaven’s performances promise an exhilarating journey through the best of pop music.
August 8th: Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials – Performing at major blues festivals worldwide, Lil’ Ed is a multiple Blues Music Award winner and returning favorite to Peanut Butter & Jam.
August 15th; yankee Cowboy – Midwest’s hottest country rock band, performing upbeat, exciting modern country music along with blasts for the past. They are known for their big sounds with free-part harmonies.
August 22nd: Jonny Lyons & the Pride – A five-piece show band, the group has been entertaining folks all over the Midwest.
August 29th: The Yacht Rock-ettes – The world’s first and only female lead yacht rock cover band brings back the smooth rock of the 1970s and early 1980s.

Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson is coming to Millie Bo Peep
2024-08-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
America’s premiere silhouette artist Karl Johnson will appear in person at Millie Bo Peep on Thursday, August 8 to create traditional hand-cut silhouette portraits of your kids.
Cut free-hand in just a few minutes, each portrait is an original, one of a kind work of art.
All ages are welcome, including the squirmy ones. Come as you are.
Be among the thousands of people, including countless celebrities, to have their perfect likeness captured by Karl during his 30+ year career.
Original Silhouette portraits are only $35.
Optional duplicate silhouettes of the same subject $15/each.
Optional custom framing $25.
Sign up for your five minute appointment while spaces are available at https://tinyurl.com/MBP-24

Fec's Place Pig Roast
2024-08-11 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
This is the second year that MixFest has been at Kemper and raises money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Located on the north lawn behind the Faulkner Building a number of DJ’s come together to help support children’s cancer. There are a number of vendors available for items to be purchased to help support the cause as well.

Music at Twilight at Kemper Center
2024-08-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Kemper Center Inc., 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Music At Twilight, formerly known as Twilight Jazz, has extended its season this year with an additional concert in September. The genre of music is expanding to bring in a variety of sounds for one’s listening pleasure. Jazz will still be a part of the series and will also include other great sounds from new bands to Kemper.
This year the grounds on the south lawn of Anderson Arts Center will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. Seating is first come, first serve so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the music along with the view of the lake.
All concerts are free, drinks and food are available for purchase. Carry in of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
If the weather causes a concert to be cancelled it will be held the following evening.

2024 Line Up:
June 11 Ivy Ford
June 25 Southport Sound
July 9 Deep Pockets
July 23 Peacetree Allstarts
August 13 Yesterday’s Children
August 27 Kal Bergendahl Project
September 10 Empty Bottle Boys and One Shot Jane
September 24 Georgia Rae Family Band

We have added an additional night of music outside on the North Lawn behind the Faulkner Building. Located on the east side, closer to the lake, where one can bring their chairs, sit at picnic tables, and enjoy the sounds of different musical acts. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The music is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the following nights:
June 19 Colby, Ed, and Tom on the Fiddle
July 17 Tom and Gary Show
August 21 Stu The Piano Guy
September 18 Jill Plaistad Band

Kid's Fall Fashion Show
2024-08-17 15:30 - 19:00 | The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5706 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140
Join in on the fun for a Kid’s Fall Fashion Show presented by Millie Bo Peep, along with collaborating guests, kins + noah co. and C.C. Photography. The fashion show will begin at 3:30pm and take place at The Stella Hotel inside the Elks Room. After the show, kids and families will be able to participate in games, raffle prizes, and giveaways. There will also be an adult raffle and a cash bar from 3:00-5:00pm. Several family-friendly vendors will also be on site!
After the event is over, pop over to Millie Bo Peep (just around the block) for our late-night exclusive after hours party to shop our new, fall collection! The store will be open 2 hours later, from 5pm until 7pm. The party continues at Millie Bo Peep where you’ll also get to participate in more raffles!

Kenosha Art Market
2024-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Union Park Kenosha, 7th Ave & 46th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Kenosha Art Market is held every 3rd Sunday June-October from 10am-2pm.
(Note: this Facebook event was not made by the KAM organizers so contact them if you have anything other than basic questions about the market. www.kenoshaartmarket.org/ )
This year Shell’s Hues will be there each market day and I’ll also be demonstrating fancy tie-dye techniques! Come visit the market and make sure to stop by and say hi to me, Shell, and probably Eric, my Booth Beau.

THE NIGHT TRAIN Release Party with Lorelei Savaryn
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Kenosha Public Library Southwest, 7979 38th ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The past has come calling in the town of Hush, and for one girl, that means facing her ghosts.
“The Night Train” by Lorelei Savaryn is perfect for fans of the satisfyingly scary Small Spaces quartet!
Join us for “The Night Train” release party by Lorelei Savaryn, on August 20th at 7 p.m. at the Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave.
Lorelei will be interviewed about “The Night Train” and her writing process. There will be time for audience questions and a book signing afterward!
This event is completely free but registration is required. Click here to register: https://blue-house-books.com/events/40477.
Pre-order your copy of “The Night Train” now, or buy Lorelei’s books in person! No outside copies of “The Night Train” are permitted.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Maddie Maverick likes to win. Whether it’s track team races or one-liners she delivers on her parents’ home renovation show, Maddie knows that if she puts in the work, she’ll always come out on top. But things take a turn when her ghost-hunting nana passes away, and Maddie and her twin sister, Nat, discover that Nana left them an unexpected inheritance: They can now see ghosts just like she did.
While Nat is totally on board to try to help some spirits find peace, a ghostly calling is just not Maddie’s speed. So when history comes back to haunt their town, and the story of a decades-old train crash rears its ugly head, Maddie wants nothing to do with the ghosts of days long gone. But one ghost in particular won’t go away, and Maddie might just be the only one with the power to help her—that is, if she can survive the Night Train herself.
In this eerie tale by beloved author Lorelei Savaryn, one girl’s determination to bring long-hidden secrets to light might just change her town—and herself—forever.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lorelei Savaryn is an author of magical stories for children. She holds a BA in creative writing and works in schools as an instructional coach. When she isn’t writing, she spends her time amid the beautiful chaos of life with her husband and four children outside of Chicago. She is also the author of “The Edge of In Between” and “The Circus of Stolen Dreams”. You can find her online at LoreleiSavaryn.com and on Instagram @LoreleiSavaryn.

Lakefest 2024 at the Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
2024-08-24 11:00 - 23:00 | The Beach House at Simmons Island, 5001 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha, 53140, United States
On Saturday, August 24th from 11AM-11PM, join us at the newly opened Kenosha Beach House for the biggest party on Lake Michigan! We’ll have fun activities and live entertainment going on all day. Bring your friends and family to enjoy performances by musicians, dancers, and gymnasts, a Water Blaster Battle, a Sand Castle Competition, beach art activities with Lemon Street Gallery & Art Space, big bubble fun with Beyond Bubbly, campfire pits & a big bonfire (with s’mores!), concessions & beverages in the beer garden, food vendors, art booths, and lots more fun. Like and follow our event page for updates as we get closer to the big day!
BEACH STAGE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:– 12-1PM Step by Step (Dancers)– 1-2PM Donna’s Gym-nastics– 2-3PM Kenye in Kenosha– 3-5PM Plaisted & Stokes– 5:30-8PM Spirit Shakers– 8:30-11PM 80s Glow Party with Midwest DJ Productions
SIMMONS ISLAND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:– 10AM-4PM Car Show @ Great Lakes Yacht Sales (just steps away)– 11AM Vendor tents/food vendors open– 11AM Beach House open (concessions, beer garden, gifts, rentals)– 11AM-1PM Sandcastle Contest registration– 1PM-3PM Sandcastle building– 1:30PM-3:30PM Beyond Bubbly Bubble Fun– 3PM Sandcastle Judging by Lemon Street Gallery & Art Space– 3:30PM-4:30PM Water Blaster Battle (Ages 7 and under)– 4:30-5:30PM Water Blaster Battle (Ages 8-14)– 5:30-6:30PM Water Blaster Battle (15+)– 6:30PM Campfire pits & s’more kits available– 8PM Big Beach Bonfire– 8:15PM Venetian Boat Parade– 8:30PM 80s Glow Party with Midwest DJ Productions
This event benefits the Kenosha Community Sailing Center, a nonprofit which provides opportunities for the community to enjoy sailing and rentals on Lake Michigan.
