Planet or Plastic?
2023-09-15, 2023-09-16, 2023-09-17, 2023-09-18, 2023-09-19, 2023-09-20 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
“Planet or Plastic?” shines a spotlight on the fragility of the natural environment due to the global plastic waste crisis. The exhibition endeavors to raise awareness of society’s dependence on plastic by visually depicting the crisis through 70 photographs and highlighting the innovative individuals and communities working on solutions to this urgent problem.
Planet or Plastic? is developed and traveled by the National Geographic Society.

Lakeside Players Production| Lombardi
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-24 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The Lakeside Players are kicking off their 50th Season with “Lombardi” a play bringing the legend Vince Lombardi to life.

Show Dates & Times

Friday, September 15 at 7:30pm

Saturday, September 16 at 7:30pm

Sunday, September 17 at 2:00pm

Friday, September 22 at 7:30pm

Saturday, September 23 at 7:30pm

Sunday, September 24 at 5:00pm

Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi, unquestionably one of the most inspirational and quotable personalities of all time. Though football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man—his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible.

Artsy Afternoon, inspired by Planet or Plastic?
2023-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
This art workshop for families is free with required registration, occurring monthly topics will support the reuse of plastics or omitting plastic waste altogether. Free, registration required. Intended for ages 5-9.

SUNSET SAIL aboard 1930-design America's Cup Sailing Yacht RED WITCH II
2023-09-15 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-16 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-09-17 19:30 - 20:45, 2023-09-20 19:30 - 20:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Experience unforgettable sailing on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard Red Witch II — a 1930-design America’s Cup sailing yacht (“12 Meter” replica). Red Witch has sailed in Kenosha since 2016 — offering elegant yet affordable private events and public sails.
We depart from Kenosha Harbor (southwest corner near the intersection of 54th Street and 5th Avenue).
Note that Red Witch was voted Chicago’s “Best Tour and Charter Boat” in 2009, 2010 and 2012 (tied for 3rd) by Illinoismeetings+events.com.
We look forward to sailing with you!

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-09-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.

Kenosha Public Market
2023-09-16 09:00 - 14:00 | 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
2023-09-16 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.

Festival Orgullo Hispano
2023-09-16 12:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-17 12:00 - 22:00 | Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Creative Space in partnership with Lomeli Butcher Shop and Sonido Destructor will present the third annual Festival Orgullo Hispanio — Hispanic Heritage Festival — Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, September 17, at Kenosha’s Celebration Place by the Kenosha Museums.
Following up on a popular second year event in Kenosha’s Pennoyer Park Bandshell last September, this year’s event will be an expanded version of the festival that attracted a great deal of attention. We are excited to come back with an even bigger and better event that will offer something for everyone in our community.”
The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Throughout, there will be a jam-packed schedule of live musical entertainers and DJs, and a host of food and drink vendors available to attendees.
Proceeds from the festival will be benefiting the newly created Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund as well as help with the operation of the nonprofit Kenosha Creative Space — a downtown-based cultural hub for Kenosha’s creative community.
Festival Orgullo Hispano Program
Saturday, September 16
12:00 PM BIENVENIDA
12:30 PM BALLET FPLCLORICO LA PERLA TAPATIA USA
2:00 PM PROCLAMATION CEREMONY
2:00-4:00 PM MARIACHI VIVA JALISCO
4:30 PM DANZA ECATLE QUETZACOATL
6:00 PM GRUPO SUPER NORTENO
7:30 PM PRESTIJIO TEJANO BAND
9:00 PM CHINELOS COMPARSA EXPLOSIVA
9:30 PM LED ROBOT – SONIDO DESTRUCTOR
Sunday, September 17
11:00 AM DESFILE/CAMINATA FROM LOMELI’S PARKING LOT
12:00 PM BENDICION DEL PADRE JERRY
12:30 PM CABALLOS BAILADORES DE LA CUADRA FLORES
1:00 PM MAYITO EL CHARRITO DE ORO
1:30 PM DANZA SANGRE NUEVA
3:00 PM GRUPO TRIDENTE
6:30 PM GRUPO FUERZA F
8:00 PM GRUPO LOS PLEBES DEL K
9:00 PM LED ROBOT BY OVALLE ENTERTAINMENT, LLC MUSICA E ILUMINACION SONIDO DESTRUCTOR

Historic Durkee Mansion
2023-09-16 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-09-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Durkee Mansion, 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, 53143, United States
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.

DAY SAIL aboard 1930-design America's Cup sailing yacht RED WITCH II
2023-09-16 14:30 - 15:45, 2023-09-17 14:30 - 15:45 | Kenosha Harbor, 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States

2023 Oktoberfest at Union Park Tavern!
2023-09-16 15:00 | Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Join us for our annual Oktoberfest!
Music by MGV, Hungry 5 B Band, and Pieptone.
Dachshund races, Miss Oktoberfest Contest, Stein Holding Contest, Authentic
German food!

Sunday Brunch Buffet at The 1844 Table & Mash
2023-09-17 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

Kenosha Art Market 2023 Season
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Union Park Kenosha, 7th Ave & 46th St, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Original art for sale by local artists. Held every third Sunday, June-October, from 10am-2pm. Live performances and more! Brunch at Union Park Tavern.

Plastic Yarn Weaving
2023-09-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2023-09-17 14:00 - 14:30 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Pre-register for this family workshop and bring your plastic shopping bags to upcycle into useful crocheted items like coasters and start on bigger projects like mats. After the workshop drop into the Field Station to continue working on plarn items throughout the run of the exhibition.

Salsa & Tacos @theSpace
2023-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Salsa and Tacos at the Space!
Hosted by our amazing team of dance instructors!
Join us every Tuesday night for this 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)
$5 Entry
Beverages to be purchased separately.

Musical BINGO
2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Rustic Road Brewing Company, 5706 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
How it works:
We play three rounds. When you recognize the song, mark it on your sheet. Be the first to fill in two full rows to win BINGO. The prizes for each round are a crowler and a $20 gift card.
