Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-02 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

5th ANNUAL PORT GRAND PRIX 2025
2025-09-14 11:00 - 18:00 | The Port of Kenosha, 714 50th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
IT’S GONNA HAPPEN!!! We had a setback, but the race WILL be ran on Sunday, Sept 14th.
Pre-registration of cars will start today and up until Saturday, Sept 13th.
Pre-orders for t-shirts will start today and END SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH – they will NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS, so make sure you order yours ASAP!
Rules for race:
* only 1:64 scale cars; any brand name welcome to race (Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Jonny Lightning, etc.)
* cars can NOT exceed 60 grams
* all cars MUST have 4 wheels
* NO liquid lubricants allowed, only dry (like graphite)
Food will be grilled up out back for sale, along with soft drinks & bottled water.
Donny Stancato & Jason Hedman from KTOWN CONNECTS will be commentating & jamming tunes during the event (let’s hope Donny doesn’t cuss as much this year).
Car registration fee: $20
T-shirts: $25
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE!! 🙂

IF WE WERE DOGS: Sophie Blackall in conversation with Kerry Sporer
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Kenosha Public Library Southwest, 7979 38th ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
If we were dogs, what kind would we be?! Find out at this special event with Caldecott-winning picture book author and illustrator Sophie Blackall on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Library! Sophie will be reading from her new children’s book “If We Were Dogs” and chatting with beloved KUSD librarian Kerry Sporer. Sophie will also be taking questions from her fans of all ages and signing books!
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2975520250917
About IF WE WERE DOGS:
Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall’s follow-up to her bestselling “If I Was a Horse” explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play.
If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I’d be a big dog! And you’d be little dog. Woof!
Join two friends as they bark and growl, woof and howl – and maybe even quack – in a romp that makes room for everybody’s ideas.
Sophie Blackall unleashes a marvelous game of pretend that explores navigating friendship and celebrates boundless imagination.
About SOPHIE BLACKALL:
Sophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear”; “Hello, Lighthouse”; and “Farmhouse”.
She is also the proprietor of Milkwood, a creative retreat for children’s book makers. She divides her time between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York.
About KERRY SPORER:
Kerry Sporer is a local KUSD librarian bringing the love of books to all the children. In 2020, Kerry won the Special Area Teacher of the Year! She is a champion of all thing’s library and literacy.

Blue House Books Birthday Celebration!
2025-09-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Get ready for a fun-filled, memorable, jubilant affair as we celebrate 5 years as a brick and mortar shop in downtown Kenosha! To help celebrate, we are offering a special deal just for you!
Stop in on our birthday and purchase 5 things (totaling $25 minimum) and get a FREE BHB *Tote Bag! On top of that, every purchase will put you in a raffle to win a bookish prize. We will be drawing the winner at 5 p.m., along with birthday cake for everyone!
Come join in on the festivities as we commemorate this achievement with you, the bookish community who has supported us along our journey.
*while supplies last

Kenosha Public Market
2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-25 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.

Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts HYK Little Yogi’s
2025-09-20 09:30 - 23:00 | Alpaca Arts, 4326 7th Ave,, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
🍁 Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts! 🎨🧘‍♂️
Celebrate the season with a creative and calming morning just for kids—where movement, mindfulness, and imagination come together!
✨ Dana will gently guide your little ones through:
🌬️ Breathing exercises
🧘‍♀️ A playful fall-inspired yoga flow
🧘‍♂️ A calming meditation to wind down
🎨 Followed by a hands-on art activity—each child will choose and glaze their own Fall-themed ceramic piece to take home!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20th
🕘 Time: 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Location: Alpaca Arts
👧🧒 Ages: 3–12
💲 Cost: $25 per child
👯‍♀️ Sibling Discount: Save $5 on each additional child
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today:
➡️ Venmo: jenna-martin-01
➡️ Zelle: 262-412-0004
📞 Or call/text the studio to register: 262-412-0004
✨ Spots are limited—early booking is encouraged!
LOCATION: ALPACA ART 🎨
4326 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

Union Park Tavern Oktoberfest w/ MGV Harmonia
2025-09-20 13:00 - 2025-09-21 14:00 | Union Park Kenosha, 7th Ave & 46th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest
Location: Union Park (4500 7th Ave) & Union Park Tavern (4520 8th Ave)
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
Facebook Event Page: Click Here
Union Park Tavern & MGV Harmonia’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest is back—bigger, better, and now spilling into Union Park!
Celebrate two days of German-inspired fun with live polka, local bands, cultural performances, great food, and plenty of beer. Enjoy crowd favorites like the inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge presented by Public Brewing Company, Stein Hoisting contests, the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest, and the ever-charming Dachshund Dash. Plus, Public Brewing Company will be debuting a special UPT Oktoberfest brew, available both at the bar and throughout the park.
Shop the vendor market, explore interactive art, toss axes, and bring the kids for bounce house fun. Sunday kicks off with a traditional German breakfast, music, and dance—plus the Kenosha Art Market.
Presented with Visit Kenosha and the Kenosha Art Market, this festive weekend supports MGV Harmonia’s mission to keep German American musical traditions alive.
Prost to Kenosha, culture, and community!
Saturday, September 20
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM
Morning Kickoff at the Tavern

9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens with brunch and drinks an early pre Oktoberfest preview.

Park Festivities Begin

1:00 PM – Oktoberfest officially begins in Union Park
1:00 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping in the Union Park Tavern Biergarten This year’s keg tapping highlights the 175th anniversary of Kenosha and the emerald anniversary of our sister-city connection with Wolfenbüttel, Germany. Mayor David Bogdala will host the ceremony in the Union Park Tavern biergarten, joined via live stream by Mayor Ivica Lukanic and members of the Wolfenbüttel sister-city group, linking Kenosha’s celebration to the opening of Oktoberfest in Germany just hours earlier. Sponsored by Total Cyclery
1:15 PM – Live music by Hungry 5 and Friends on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
1:30 PM – Pig Roast begins and photo ops with the pig. (sponsored by Sherwood Forest Meat Market in the UPT Biergarten)

Contests, Music & Entertainment

2:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Contest Presented by Hold My Beer in the UPT Biergarten
Register here
2:30 PM – MGV Harmonia performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
2:30 PM – Floral Gin (Set 1) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
3 PM – 5 PM – Tillie the Kenosha Police K9 will be on site in Union Park
3:15 PM – The Inaugural UPT Pretzel, Brat & Beer Oktoberfest Challenge Presented by Public Brewing Company on the main stage in the park
4:00 PM – Union Park Kickerz, polka performance on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
5:00 PM – Dachshund Dash Presented by Captain Mike’s on 8th Avenue in front of the Tavern
Register here
5:15 PM – Floral Gin (Set 2) live in the UPT Biergarten sponsored by Total Cyclery
6:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 1) on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
6:00 PM – Woman in Motion performance on 8th Avenue
7:00 PM – Miss Oktoberfest Contest Presented by Francesca & Co. Salon on the Main Stage sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place – Register here

8:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 2) on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place
9:00 PM – 50/50 Raffle Winner announced on the main stage in the park sponsored by Jerry Smith Farm & Ron’s Place

Note: Union Park closes at 9 PM, but Oktoberfest continues indoors at Union Park Tavern with live music by Pieptone! and more festivities until bar close.
Activities Throughout the Park (Saturday)

Hammerschlagen (sponsored by Millhouse Auto Body)
Mobile Axe Throwing (by Hold My Beer)
MGV Harmonia serving German food through out the day
Kid’s Zone (sponsored by Em’s Dance Center), featuring:

Bounce House
Face Painting
Fizzy Bizz
And more family fun

Vendor Market (Saturday)
Browse and shop a variety of local vendors, artists, and makers.
Partial list includes:

The Drawing Room (caricature art)
Chet Griffith & Janette Hill: Community Art Project for all ages + Original art
Southport Tea
AHDIDIT
Renewal by Andersen
Vintage Underground
Flip This Flip That Resale & Collectibles
Golden Touch
Little Miracles
Maxilyn House
A Little Bit Of All Of It
Em’s Dance Center
Jackson’s Candy Stand
T-Fiber
Additional vendors to be announced

Also available:
The Lettering Machine will be in the UPT Biergarten pressing Oktoberfest UPT t-shirts for purchase.
Can’t wait? Then order yours NOW! CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Sunday, September 21
Union Park Tavern Hours: 9 AM – Close
Union Park (The Park) Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM
Kenosha Art Market Hours: 10 AM – 2PM
Ease into Sunday with a relaxed cultural morning in the park.

Traditional German Breakfast in the Park by UPT & MGV Harmonia
Live performances by MGV Harmonia
Kenosha Art Market (10 AM – 2 PM)
Stage entertainment and dance numbers by Em’s Dance Center (times TBA)
Union Park Tavern open all day with drinks and continued German-themed fun

Presented By:
Union Park Tavern • MGV Harmonia
Event Sponsors:
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm • Ron’s Place • About Time Moving Systems • T-Fiber • Kenosha News • Amplified Wisconsin • Millhouse Auto Body • Em’s Dance Center • Southport Tea • Casey Family Options • Law Office of Frank J Parise • Shannyn Franklin of RE/MAX Elite • Captain Mike’s • Renewal by Anderson • Francesca & Co. Salon • Total Cyclery • Faded Barbershop for Men • Vintage Underground • Sherwood Forest Meat Market • Kenosha Art Market • Hold My Beer • The Lettering Machine • Steve & Terri Schwartz • Midwest Novelty • Public Brewing Company • Jackson’s Candy Stand • Johnson Financial Group • Peacetime Originals • Kenosha Sportfishing and Conservation Association

Lakeside Oktoberfest by Rustic Road Brewing Company
2025-09-25 16:00 - 2025-09-28 18:00 | Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
September boasts some of Wisconsin’s finest weather, the initial tinges of color on the leaves and, back for a fourth year, Kenosha’s Lakeside Oktoberfest, presented by Rustic Road Brewing Company! This event will feature 4 days of live music, food, family style entertainment, and, of course, the area’s best craft brews available – a true celebration of Kenosha in Deutschland style!
Thurs: 4-10, Fri: 4-11, Sat: 11-11, Sun: 11-6

Fat Daddy's Sports Presents Vintage Sports Memorabilia Card Show
2025-10-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Fat Dady’s Sports Presents Vintage Sports Memorabilia Card Show at the Kenosha Public Museum on Sunday, October 5th from 12pm-4pm. More info to come!

A Grand Day at Millie's: Celebrating Grandparents
2025-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
✨ A Grand Day at Millie’s ✨
📅 Sunday, October 19th | Millie Bo Peep
We’re rolling out the red carpet for all grandparents… because they deserve to be celebrated in style! 💖
Here’s what’s in store for this special day:
📸 Photo Sessions with S.P. Photography: Capture the moment with a 5-10 minute session. One image is included, with the option to purchase more ($25). Sign up with the link (below) to secure your spot.
🛍️ Shop the Kins + Noah Co. Pop-Up: Discover heartfelt grandparent-themed items and even place custom requests for something extra special.
🌸 Howland Flowers Experience: Pick your plant and decorate your own pot with your grandchild for a one-of-a-kind keepsake ($20).
🎉 Exclusive Millie Bo Peep Discounts: Special savings just for grandparents during the event, including a gift card giveaway!
Bring your loved ones, make memories, and celebrate the incredible role grandparents play in our lives. We can’t WAIT to see you for A Grand Day at Millie’s! 🌟

THE DAY LEAP SOARED: Blair Braverman in conversation with Pat Zietlow Miller
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Children’s picture book author Blair Braverman is stopping in Kenosha on Wednesday, October 22nd to share her debut book, “The Day Leap Soared”. An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this picture book based on her real-life team of award-winning sled dogs!
Join Blair at Blue House Books on Wednesday, October 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blair will give a short presentation, discuss her book with Wisconsin children’s author Pat Zietlow Miller. And the best part: her dog, Leap, will be in attendance!
This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2976120251022
About THE DAY LEAP SOARED:
Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too?
This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.
Includes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!
About BLAIR BRAVERMAN:
Blair Braverman is a writer, dogsledder, and adventurer. She is the bestselling author of “Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube”, “Dogs on the Trail”, and “Small Game”, a contributing editor to Outside magazine, and a contributor to the New York Times, Vogue, This American Life, and elsewhere.
About ONE CAN BE:
An ode to introverts and quiet leaders.
Sometimes you need to be alone–to think and breathe. Other times you need to be with friends–those you know and those you’ve only just met. And sometimes everyone works together to create something wonderful.
What can one person do all alone? Quite a lot, actually. Even so, there are times it helps to work with others. With spare, lyrical text, bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates the power of being alone–and of coming together with others–centered on the love of reading and creating community around books. This is a book about trusting yourself and your ideas, seeing a need, and connecting with others to meet it.
Perfect for introverts, quiet leaders, and anyone who loves books and little libraries.
About PAT ZIETLOW MILLER:
Pat Zietlow Miller has published 22 picture books and has more on the way. Her first book, “Sophie’s Squash”, won the Golden Kite Award, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor. “Be Kind” was on the New York Times bestseller list for 10 weeks, and “In Our Garden” is a two-time Dolly Parton Imagination Library selection. Pat is a former journalist and corporate communicator who lives in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Fall into Fun Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
NEW DATE!!!!!!!! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th!!!!!!
Join the FUN at the Fall into FUN Festival, Saturday, October 25th from 11AM – 2PM. So many activities! Music, Children’s games, FREE faceprinting, costume contest and so much more! Stay tuned for more activities and details!

BookoWeen 2025
2025-10-25 11:00 - 19:00 | Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
BookoWeen is back!
Join Studio Moonfall for our final outdoor event for the year on Saturday, October 25th from 11am to 7pm.
Meet our guest authors, dig through the graveyard of books, and come dressed as your favorite book character for the costume contest!
Be one of the first 100 attendees to get a goodie bag of tricks and treats. Sink your teeth into books by local authors or thousands of $1 used books, play games, and have fun. From 1-4pm, we’ll have Princess Storytime with Belle. Later in the day, Witches in Motion will be here to welcome Halloween!
Guests include:
A.J. Humphreys
A.J. West
Amy Frances
Audrey Wilson
B.C. Taylor
Bryan Simpson
D. Lieber
Debra Oas
Donovan Scherer
George Adamczyk
Haley Valenta
Joe Campolo Jr.
Kaitlyn Bolyard
Lacie M. Lou
M.P. McDonald
Michelle Cox
Miya Kressin
Molly Weinfurter
R.E. Bunch
Sharon K. Angelici
T.R. Nickel
With the Séance Sisters, Little Big Top Magic & Joke Shop, The Toastradamus Photo Booth, Crone’s Craft Facepainting, That’s a Wrap, and more!
Stay tuned and follow the event to learn more about our guests and see what else is on the way.

TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN KENOSHA
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Kenosha, 5601 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Enjoy a safe, fun, and family-friendly trick-or-treating experience. Participating businesses will be passing out candy to all your spooky goblins, magical fairies, fearless superheroes, and roaring tigers.
This beloved tradition brings the community together and gives families the chance to enjoy Halloween in the heart of Kenosha. So grab your costumes, bring your wagons, and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of treats, laughs, and memories!

Special Friends Fall Ball at The Vault
2025-11-21 18:00 - 22:00 | The Vault, 625 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 54130, United States
We are thrilled to announce the Fall Ball, a special dance event designed for children who may not have the opportunity to participate in other dances. We eagerly anticipate seeing everyone in their elegant attire. Please find all relevant details in the attached flyer. We look forward to your presence. Please note that tickets are limited, so we recommend prompt registration. Tickets are on sale now!!! If you would like to volunteer you can register through the ticket sale thank you. https://www.ticketleap.events/…/special-friends-fall-ball

Kids Throw Free
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Bring your kiddos 10-17 years old in to throw for FREE with each paying adult (1:1) every Sunday!
