• Kenosha Public Museum
  • Civil War Museum
  • Dinosaur Discovery Museum
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Kenosha Public Museums Family Event: Boofest

October 27, 2012

(262) 653-4140

Hours:

1 - 4 p.m.

A free family event sponsored by the Friends of the Museums at the Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First Ave.),Civil War Museum (5400 First Ave.), and Dinosaur Discovery Museum (5608 Tenth Ave.). Wear your costume to this free family event!

  • Kenosha Public Museum
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Kenosha Public Museum Event: International Holiday

December 7, 2013

(262) 653-4140

Hours:

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This is the 12th annual International Holiday Festival. Kick off the holiday season with a day full of sights, sounds and food to dazzle your senses! Purchase foods from around the world in the International Market. Find that special holiday gift from one of the many ethnic artisans and crafters in the International Market. Free children’s craft activities. Musical performances.

  • Civil War Museum
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Civil War Museum Event: Victorian Christmas

December 14, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

11 a.m.  - 4 p.m.

Join the Civil War Museum and explore the traditions and activities involved in the Victorian Era celebration of the Christmas season.

  • Civil War Museum
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Civil War Museum Event: Great Lakes Civil War Forum

September 14, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More details to come. Advance registration is required.

  • Harborside Common Grounds
  • Southport Rigging
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Weekly Common Grounds Coffee Ride

Saturdays, March 30, 2013 - November (when the snow flies)

(262) 652-2522

Hours:

Saturdays, 8 a.m.

The Bike Shop at Southport Rigging takes group rides from Harborside Common Grounds (5159 - 6th Ave.) in Kenosha to a coffee shop in Zion, IL every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. It is a weekly 26 mile ride, starting in late March and stopping when it snows in November. The ride is mostly flat and suitable for all levels of riders. No sign up necessary, just show up. If you can't make it one week, feel free to come the next.

  • Kenosha HarborMarket-Winter
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Kenosha Winter HarborMarket

Saturdays October 20, 2012 - May 11, 2013 and October 26, 2013 - December 21, 2013

(262) 914-1252

Hours:

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A bustling European-style mixed market near Kenosha’s lakefront. Summer finds 100+ vendors of organic produce, meats, cheeses, artisan bakery goods, art and crafts, prepared foods, entertainment, chef demos, and more.

  • Kenosha HarborMarket
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Kenosha HarborMarket

Saturdays May 18, 2013 - October 19, 2013

(262) 914-1252

Hours:

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A bustling European-style mixed market near Kenosha’s lakefront. Summer finds 100+ vendors of organic produce, meats, cheeses, artisan bakery goods, art and crafts, prepared foods, entertainment, chef demos, and more.

  • Southport Light Station Museum
  • Kenosha History Center
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Southport Light Station Museum Open for the Season

Saturdays and Sundays May 11, 2013 - October 27, 2013

(262) 654-5770

Hours:

Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The lighthouse and maritime museum, inside the keeper's house, documents Kenosha's lighthouse keepers, shipping and fishing history. Also climb the 1866 Southport Lighthouse. The tower stands 55 feet above the lighthouse grounds. See Kenosha, Lake Michigan and into Illinois and Racine County.

  • Durkee Mansion
  • Durkee Mansion
  • Kemper Center
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Durkee Mansion - Historical Mansion Tours

April 5, 2013 - October 27, 2013

(262) 657-6005

Hours:

Open for self-tours April-October, Fri.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment.

The Durkee Mansion, one of Kenosha’s unique historical landmarks, is a cream brick Italianate, Victorian style home located among the Kemper Center properties on the lakefront. The public is invited to tour the home through October, when it will then close to prepare for the holiday season.

  • Downtown Kenosha
  • Lemon Street Gallery
  • Sandy's Popper
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Second Saturday

June 8, 2013, July 13, 2013, August 10, 2013, September 14, 2013, October 12, 2013, November 9, 2013, December 14, 2013
(262) 818-3288

Hours:

Hours vary by participating location

Downtown merchants roll out the welcome mats with extended hours, special promotions and sales, live entertainment and family activities.