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101 Things to See & Do for $10 & under (many are free!)
See the 2015 Northwoods League Summer Collegiate World Series champions - the Kenosha Kingfish - play baseball at Simmons Field! $8+ Watch racing at the newly renovated Washington Park Velodrome, the oldest operating bike track of its kind in the U.S. FREE Climb the Southport Lighthouse during its 150th anniversary season! $10 & under Play at Kenosha’s first fully accessible playground, the Dream Playground at Petzke Park. It’s a one-of-a-kind 15,000 square foot space for all abilities. FREE Bring your pooch to play at one of five off-leash dog parks throughout Kenosha County! FREE to $5 depending on park Try your hand at one of four disc golf locations: Lincoln Park, Fox River Park, Silver Lake Park, and UW-Parkside. FREE
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Meet you at the lake! Bring the sunscreen and a beach towel … we have FIVE beaches along Lake Michigan! FREE
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Visit Wilmot Flea Market at its new location: the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. The market is open most Sundays, starting May 1. $1 Get in touch with nature at Chiwaukee Prairie, which has been designated a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention. FREE Watch model trains deliver classic American food at Choo Choo Charlie’s – and enjoy a Charlie’s Delight (salted caramel sundae). $5.99 Silver Lake Park is home to over 9 miles of mountain bike trails. FREE Enjoy an indoor train tour at Jelly Belly Visitor Center, and sample the crazy BeanBoozled® flavors! FREE tour and samples Take a fun pedal boat ride on Lake Andrea! $8-10 Enjoy an old-fashioned cherry soda at a historic soda fountain, Jack’s Café inside Andrea’s! $3.95 Hike over the river and through the woods at the 360acre Petrifying Springs Park - the oldest park in the Kenosha County park system. FREE Have a delicious Gouda Mornin’ Breakfast Panini (gluten free bread available) at The Buzz Café. $5.99 Seniors (ages 60 & over) can enjoy the Kenosha YMCA free of charge on the third Tuesday of every month! FREE The Transparent Watercolor Society of America returns to the Kenosha Public Museum for its 40th Annual National Juried Exhibit, May 7 – Aug 7. FREE From Farm To Table I: Kenosha HarborMarket returns outdoors May 14. You’ll find live music and 150+ vendors at this Saturday market during the summer. FREE admission
20. From Farm To Table II: Reserve your crop box full of produce at Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm! $10 21. From Farm To Table III: Shop for produce at the weekly WestoshaMarket and five city farmers’ markets. Prices vary 22. Be amazed by the 2015 National Show Ski Champions! The Aquanut Water Shows take place most Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 28 – Sept 3. FREE 23. Check out the impressive 360° film “Seeing the Elephant” inside the Civil War Museum’s main exhibit The Fiery Trial. Main exhibit $9 & under 24. Shop and save at Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. Save even more when you pick up a coupon book. $5 coupon book 25. Lakeside Players Family Theatre Series Presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr., April 8-17. $10 26. At Mike’s Donuts & Chicken, enjoy oversized donuts with wild and unique toppings and fillings! $1-3 27. The get bEHIND the aRTS Studio Tour takes place April 24 in Kenosha. $5 suggested donation 28. Travel back to yesteryear aboard one of Kenosha’s seven authentic Electric Streetcars! $1 & under 29. Walk, bike, or drive through Kenosha’s four historic districts. FREE 30. Stroll through the Kenosha Sculpture Walk, which runs along the harbor and features nearly a dozen inspiring works of art. FREE 31. Gather your friends and enjoy Kenosha Craft Beer Week at PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. and more businesses, May 16-22. Prices vary 32. Golf nine holes for a deal after 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday and after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Petrifying Springs Golf Course and Brighton Dale Links. $10
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33. Between May and September, Bristol 45 Diner hosts a car show on the first, third, and fifth Monday evenings of the month. FREE 34. Hold on to your kite! It’s the Outta Sight Kite Flight, June 4-5. FREE 35. Admission is free to Richard Bong State Recreation Area on June 5 for the Family Nature Faire. FREE
36. Enjoy free cheese samples, along with free photo ops (i.e. giant outdoor sign, Isabella the 60-year-old cow, the giant mouse) at Mars’ Cheese Castle. FREE 37. Go Fish! For Free! No fishing licenses are needed June 4-5 in Wisconsin during Summer Free Fishing Weekend! FREE
38. Splish! Splash! Fly down the 200-foot long water slide at Washington Park Pool or Anderson Park Pool. $5 & under
#42 39. Pretend it’s the 1950s as car hops serve you at Big Star Drive-In and The Spot Drive-In! Prices vary 40. Outdoor Music At The Lake I: Enjoy the Kenosha Pops on Wednesday evenings at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell, mid-June to early August. FREE 41. Outdoor Music At The Lake II: Experience the Twilight Jazz Concert Series on the lawn of Anderson Arts Center – June 28; July 5, 19, 26; and Aug 30. FREE 42. Outdoor Music At The Lake III: Peanut Butter & Jam concerts happen twice every Thursday, July 7 – Aug 25. FREE
43. Outdoor Music At The Lake IV: Enjoy a variety of music during Tuesdays At The Shell, July 12 – Aug 30. FREE 44. Uke’s Harley-Davidson is Wisconsin’s oldest H-D dealership. Explore its roots at their on-site museum! FREE
45. Celebrate some of the finest Civil War soldiers of the Midwest - the famous Iron Brigade. June 11-12 is Salute to Freedom. FREE 46. Take the family out to breakfast on the farm! The Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast is June 18. $6 & under 47. See the largest suspension staircase in the state – inside Kemper Center’s Durkee Mansion (open for tours, April - October). FREE 48. Visit Linnea Bakery in Downtown Kenosha or at its new second location inside Southwest Library for Scandinavian treats! Prices Vary 49. Pause and reflect at the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain and Lone Soldier Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. FREE 50. On Saturday mornings, you can join the Bike Shop at Southport Rigging on its 26-mile Weekly Common Grounds Coffee Ride. FREE
51. Try one of 16 different varieties of Panini sandwiches at the iconic Tenuta’s Delicatessen, grilled in-house and served up at the outdoor grill. $5.99 52. Swim in Lake Andrea, or build a sand castle on the beach. $4-7 daily pass 53. The Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade is July 3, with the Celebrate America festival featuring Independence Day Fireworks, July 3-4. FREE 54. Add to your fun at Bristol Woods Park! At the onsite Pringle Nature Center, rent a GPS unit to locate Geocaches – or rent a family-friendly Explorer Backpack. $5 each rental 55. 90 years ago, six horses pulled Franks Diner to Kenosha. Celebrate with the renowned Garbage Plate! $9.95+ 56. Relax and watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. FREE 57. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Simmons Library – built in 1900 – every Second Saturday at 2:30 p.m. FREE 58. Come hungry! Taste of Wisconsin™ is July 29-31. FREE admission 59. The Colonial through Western Fur Trade era of the 1650s through 1850s will come alive at Pike River Rendezvous, Aug 6-7. FREE 60. Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm’s popular Sweet Corn Festival has expanded to two days: Aug 13-14. FREE admission 61. Uncover local shipwreck facts and more at the Southport Light Station Museum. FREE 62. Load up the car with skateboards, scooters, roller blades, and bikes and head to Anderson Park’s 11,000 square foot concrete skatepark. FREE 63. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as you take the METRA train from Chicago to Kenosha. Unlimited ride $8 weekend pass 64. More than a popcorn and ice cream shop, Sandy’s Popper also offers cotton candy, nostalgic candies, and more! Nostalgic candies start around 10¢ 65. Each month, enjoy Second Saturdays with sales, live entertainment and family activities in Downtown Kenosha. Many FREE activities 66. Enjoy the beach and great swimming at Old Settlers Park. $5 per vehicle Memorial Day – Labor Day on weekends only 67. Go “Back To The 20s” at the Kenosha History Center’s automobile exhibit. FREE 68. Cool down with a treat at Culver’s Pleasant Prairie, while playing the large outdoor chess game (ask for the pieces at the counter). Treat prices vary; FREE to play chess 69. Make your own customized bracelet or necklace at Peacetree Originals. $5 & up 70. Cool off at the indoor RecPlex Ice Arena. Temperature on the ice is 40 to 45 degrees. $6.50 & under to skate / $3 skate rental 71. Modern Apothecary is a locally owned pharmacy that offers natural products and gifts, including a variety of essential oils. $8.44+ for essential oils
72. As you sip a cool beverage on the deck of Harborside Common Grounds, watch Kenosha Community Sailing Center lessons taking place in the harbor. Prices vary 73. You’ll find entertainment for all ages at the Kenosha County Fair, Aug 17-21! $9 & under 74. The Kansas City Barbecue Society BBQ Competition and more take place at Grill Games, Aug 26-27. FREE for spectators 75. Let the kids cool off with a visit to HarborPark’s splash pad area. FREE 76. Create art in the Clay Studio at Lemon Street Gallery! Clay costs $3 per pound 77. Also see incredible art at Re:Vision Gallery, Pollard Gallery, Anderson Arts Center, Kenosha Art Association, Carthage College, and UW-Parkside! FREE 78. Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the Pike Bike Trail or the Kenosha County Bike Trail. FREE 79. Mikey’s features a new menu with gourmet Hot Dogs, create-your-own pizza, and more! Prices vary 80. Find your favorite childhood video game and try it out at Inner Child Comics & Collectibles. Many under $10 / FREE to try 81. Exhibitors bring samples, brochures, giveaways, and smiles to the I-94 Visitor Information Center for First Fridays. FREE 82. Pick up a homemade Bloody Mary mix or lemonade mix at Elsie Mae’s Canning & Pies, who offer more than pies and jams! $6.50/$8.50 83. Hike 4.2 miles of trails at KD Park. FREE
#73 84. Checkmate! Play chess or checkers at the chess tables in Fox River Park; bring your own pieces. FREE 85. Take time to enjoy the distinctive wall murals, unique hand-painted storefront signs, and amazing historic architecture in Downtown Kenosha! FREE 86. Visit Abe! Library Park is home to an Abraham Lincoln statue, as well as the Kenosha County Soldiers’ Monument “Winged Victory”. FREE 87. Take a selfie by the red 1906 Pierhead Lighthouse. FREE 88. A slice of Kenosha nightlife can be found at Fusion, a Downtown performing arts venue. Some events FREE
89. At Scoops Ice Cream, ask for the Badger Brownie: two scoops of ice cream on a warm chocolate chunk brownie, with many toppings! $5.75 90. Aspiring young paleontologists will dig this: Dino Digs are held most Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. FREE 91. Bring the kids to the Field Station inside the Kenosha Public Museum, where they can explore the arts and sciences in this popular hands-on activity area. FREE
#92 92. Labor Day weekend includes Cheese-A-Palooza (Sept 3-4), the Downtown Kenosha Classic Cruise-In Car Show (Sept 3), and the 14th Annual Car Show To Benefit Our Wounded Warriors (Sept 4). FREE for spectators 93. All ages enjoy getting artsy at Alpaca Art Pottery Painting. $7 studio fee plus the cost of your pottery ($3+) 94. At NovelTea Bookstore, you can purchase 2 oz. packaged loose leaf tea in a variety of flavors. Most under $10; average price $7 95. Meet internationally-known cartoonists during the Kenosha Festival of Cartooning, Sept 15-17. FREE 96. Enjoy a picnic at Wolfenbuttel Park, next to Lake Michigan. FREE 97. Electric Streetcars are celebrated during Kenosha Streetcar Day on Sept 17! $1 & under fare 98. You can’t go to Brat Stop without having the Famous Charcoal Grill Original Bratwurst served with chips! $6.99 99. You’ll find the Lilli Soapworks product line at A Summer’s Garden Florist. These soaps are handmade in Kenosha with shea butter. $5.50 100. Enjoy a delicious made-from-scratch soup in the outdoor Garden of Eatin’ at The Coffee Pot. $2-4 101. The famous “backroom” offers amazing savings at the Jockey Factory Store in Downtown Kenosha. Get a $10 off coupon in the FREE 2016 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide Prices reflected are accurate at the time of printing and subject to change. Prices do not include tax. Published March 2016.
How do I learn more about these 101 things and more to see and do in the Kenosha Area? VisitKenosha.com – Log onto our website for ideas and tips on what to do and where to go for fun in the Kenosha Area. Find detailed business listings and links, interactive maps, event calendar, coupons, video tours, contests, our blog, and more! Kenosha Area Visitors Guide: Order your free copy through our website or by calling us at (800) 654-7309. You can also pick up a copy at one of our Visitor Information Centers, at businesses around town, or access it at VisitKenosha.com. Social Media: Follow VisitKenosha on all your favorite social media sites and apps! Get the inside scoop from us and our followers, plus share what you love about the Kenosha Area using the #KenoshaFun hashtag! Visitor Information Centers: Stop in for personal, one-on-one service! Pick up a Visitors Guide and literature from Kenosha Area businesses, or visit during our monthly First Friday open house events at our I-94 location (12-3pm). Downtown Kenosha 812 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 (800) 654-7309 • info@visitkenosha.com 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday I-94 & Hwy. 165 East 10519 120th Ave., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (262) 857-7164 • 8am-4pm 7 days a week, April through October and Tuesday - Saturday, November through March
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