101 Things to Do for Under $10 in the Kenosha Area: Many are FREE!

1. Ride authentic electric streetcars along the Lake Michigan shore. 50¢ - $1
    
2. “Chat” with folks headed to the Civil War in the Fiery Trial exhibit at the Civil War Museum. $7 & under
    
3. Pass through “Candy Alley” on the Jelly Belly Express Train at Jelly Belly Visitor Center. FREE
    
4. Climb the 72 steps of the 1866 Southport Lighthouse. $10 & under
    
5. Watch bicycle races at the Washington Park Velodrome. FREE
    
6. Eat the famous “Garbage Plate” at Franks Diner. $8.50+
    
7. See mammoth bones that were excavated in Kenosha County at the Kenosha Public Museum. FREE
    
8. Explore automotive history at the Kenosha History Center. FREE
    
9. Attend a Twilight Jazz concert on the lawn of Anderson Arts Center. FREE
    
10. Take a spin around the RecPlex Ice Arena. $6 & under
     
11. Wednesday evenings in the winter, enjoy Wilmot Mountain's famous Turtle Races. Prices vary (age 21+)
     
12. Listen to live music, watch chef demonstrations, and browse for your dinner fixings at Kenosha HaborMarket. FREE
     
13. Park for free along Lake Michigan and outside Kenosha's five museums. FREE
     
14. Walk through Kenosha's four National Register Historic Districts. FREE
     
15. Enjoy open bowling at Surfside Bowl or Guttormsen Recreation Center. Prices vary
     
16. Check out the famous “backroom” for amazing savings at Jockey Factory Store in Downtown Kenosha. Prices vary
     
17. Enjoy a large chocolate cannoli at Tenuta's Delicatessen. $2.59
     
18. Enjoy Kenosha Pops concerts at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell. FREE
     
19. Tour a restored 1860s Victorian mansion: Durkee Mansion. FREE
     
20. Enjoy live music, art exhibitions, family entertainment and more at Downtown area businesses each Second Saturday. FREE
     
21. Enjoy a double scoop of birthday cake ice cream at Sandy's Popper Ice Cream and Popcorn. $2.60
     
22. Shop for deals at Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. Pick up a coupon book for even greater deals. $5 coupon book | Coupon for FREE book here  
     
23. Take the METRA train from Chicago to Kenosha. $7 weekend pass
     
24. Enjoy The Secret Garden Signature Frittata for breakfast at The Secret Garden Café and Gallery. $6.50
     
25. Sit and relax in the flower garden at Wolfenbuttel Park. FREE
     
26. Select old-fashioned toys at Heim's Downtown Toy Store. Prices vary
     
27. Go birding at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. $7-10 per vehicle
     
28. Make it a double dose of culture: tour a historic French Tudor mansion and see beautiful art at the Anderson Arts Center. FREE
     
29. Learn what used to ship out of Kenosha's harbor at the Southport Light Station Museum. FREE
     
30. Browse the inspirational 6 x 6 Art Wall and more original artwork at Lemon Street Gallery. FREE to browse
     
31. Take in a movie at Southport Plaza's Tinseltown Theater. $5-9
     
32. Join the Saturday Common Grounds Coffee Ride with Southport Rigging Bikes & Boards. FREE
     
33. Play disc golf at UW-Parkside or Fox River Park. FREE
     
34. Express yourself with paper at a Paperazzi workshop. $5
     
35. Visit Stan, the 40-foot T. Rex at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. FREE
     
36. Visit “Honest Abe” at Library Park. FREE
     
37. Or visit “Honest Abe” at Carthage College. FREE
     
38. Visit a city Farmer's Market. FREE to browse
     
39. Watch the kids play on the playground on Simmons Island Beach. FREE
     
40. Bring your canine friend to one of Kenosha County’s three off-leash dog parks. $2
     
41. Attend a Fine Arts at First concert. FREE
     
42. Cheer on participants at a Kenosha Area triathlon. FREE to cheer
     
43. Attend a children's play at Rhode Center for the Arts. $7
     
44. Taste yummy Jelly Belly samples at Jelly Belly Visitor Center. FREE
     
45. Visit an old-time train depot, doll shop, general store and more at the Kenosha History Center. FREE
     
46. Enjoy Tenuta's homemade Italian sausage from the outdoor grill. $3.50
     
47. Enjoy an old-fashioned chocolate soda at the historic Jack's Café inside Andrea's. $2.95
     
48. See portraits of celebrities at the Pollard Gallery. FREE
     
49. Enjoy Peanut Butter & Jam summer outdoor concerts. FREE
     
50. Watch amazing tricks on the water and in the air at the Aquanuts Water Ski Shows. FREE
     
51. Be inspired the third Friday of the month at BeExposed!, a performance series at Carolyn's Coffee Connection spotlighting local artists. FREE
     
52. Enjoy sculpture in Union Park. FREE
     
53. Hike through the woods at Bristol Woods Park. FREE
     
54. Take your fresh catch for a Shore Lunch prepared by the Boat House Pub & Eatery. $7.95
     
55. Stock up on nostalgic candy at Scoops! Ice Cream & Candy on Sixth Avenue. Prices vary
     
56. See a miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty at Civic Center Park. FREE
     
57. Enjoy Peeky Toe Crabby Patties at Twisted Cuisine. $9.75 (menu changes seasonally)
     
58. Savor a Chicago style hot dog with french fries at Trolley Dogs. $3.12
     
59. Pick up a Kenosha Area Visitors Guide at a Kenosha Area Visitor Information Center. FREE
     
60. Have a famous double cheese burger at Big Star Drive-In or a Root Beer Whirl™ at The Spot Drive-In. Prices vary
     
61. Take a one-session spinning or crocheting lesson at Fiddlehead Yarns. $10
     
62. Enjoy the Kenosha Sculpture Walk and the Christopher Columbus fountain in HarborPark along Lake Michigan. FREE
     
63. Enjoy great hot chocolate with a great view of the harbor at Harborside Common Grounds. Prices vary
     
64. Shop at the Bristol Farmers Market. Prices vary
     
65. Take a photo of the red Pierhead Lighthouse. FREE
     
66. Enjoy delicious corn-on-the-cob as you watch the bicycle races at Food Folks & Spokes. Prices vary
     
67. Go wind surfing on Lake Andrea. $7 daily park pass
     
68. Bike the Pike Bike Trail. FREE
     
69. Visit Simmons Library, which was built in 1900. FREE
     
70. Enjoy the flavor of the day and more treats at Culver's of Pleasant Prairie. Prices vary
     
71. Explore Chiwaukee Prairie, the largest remaining true prairie in Wisconsin. FREE
     
72. Walk through the Four Seasons Native American Village at the Kenosha Public Museum. FREE
     
73. See the nation's largest display of meat-eating theropods at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. FREE
     
74. Watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. FREE
     
75. Pop into one-of-a-kind shops in Downtown Kenosha. FREE to browse
     
76. Enjoy a delicious pastry at Char’s Café. Prices vary
     
77. Read a book on Simmons Island Beach. FREE
     
78. Enjoy family programs at Kenosha’s four city library branches. FREE
     
79. Browse at the Art Fair in Library Park in July. FREE
     
80. Visit the Veteran's Memorial Fountain and Lone Soldier Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. FREE
     
81. At HuHot Mongolian Grill, prepare S'mores right at your table with your own campfire! $7.49
     
82. Go sledding at Fox River Park. FREE
     
83. Cross-country ski at Petrifying Springs Park. FREE
     
84. tg’s is well known for its hot beef sandwich. Enjoy it with chips! $6.99
     
85. Dig into Nachos el Rey at Tacos el Rey. $6.75
     
86. Enjoy Villa D'Carlo's tiramisu for dessert. $5.95
     
87. Try a Cheeseburger Walrus at Capt. Mike’s Beer & Burger Bar ($8.95), Create-your-own grilled cheese sandwich at Uncle Mike’s Top Shelf Pub ($6.95), or “the best wings in Kenosha” at Uncle Mike’s Highway Pub (only 45 cents on Sundays and Mondays, dine-in).
     
88. Browse for antiques, jewelry, art, and more at Forever Grateful Resale Boutique and Art Gallery. FREE to browse
     
89. Step back in time at the Pike River Rendezvous. FREE
     
90. Study Civil War documents at the Jack D. Michaels Resource Center inside the Civil War Museum. FREE
     
91. Enjoy House of Gerhard’s Famous Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut. $8.50
     
92. Interact with guest artists in the Peter V. Bianchi Artists Studio at the Kenosha Public Museum. FREE
     
93. Visiting the first Friday of the month? Stop at the I-94 Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Information Center for First Fridays. FREE
     
94. Enjoy breakfast on the farm at the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast (June). $6 & under
     
95. Unwind after a long day with wine or cocktails at Sazzy B, Pazzo, or Breakwater Bar & Grill. Prices vary
     
96. Today may be your lucky day! Buy your Powerball lotto ticket at Lou Perrine’s Gas and Grocery. $1
     
97. Satisfy your taste buds at the lakefront festival Taste of Wisconsin™. FREE admission
     
98. Enjoy a tasty appetizer at HobNob, Casa Capri, Eddie’s Steakhouse & Bistro or Mangia. Prices vary
     
99. Order The Godfather omelet at The Coffee Pot. $7.99
     
100. Have a California Roll at Soon's Sushi Café. $5
      
101. Order a famous Brat Stop Bratwurst. $5.55

Prices subject to change.