Historic & Hip district on the shores of Lake Michigan
Live Music * Museums * Foodie Paradise * Diverse Retail Shopping
100+ events per year
Downtown Racine is a perfect blend of history and modernity. With its historic architecture, expansive ethnic restaurants, and hip boutiques & galleries, it’s the perfect destination.
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Holiday Parade and Tree-Lighting
🎄✨ Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at our spectacular Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The pre-festivities kick off at 4:30 pm with jolly carolers spreading holiday cheer, serenading us with Christmas favorites on Monument Square. Then, at 5:30 pm, join us at the West side of the State Street bridge as the parade sets off, winding its merry way down Main Street to 6th Street, and dancing through the…
Find out more »Ladies Day Out
Ladies Day Out - Downtown Racine November 21, 12 pm - 6 pm - Free Event! Come shop, dine, and drink your way through Downtown Racine! For every purchase, you’ll get to draw a card from a deck. Pull a Queen Card and win a Golden Ticket! 🎟️ These tickets can be exchanged for a swag bag filled with $25+ worth of items and gift cards, plus you’ll be entered to win one of 5 amazing prize packs! Throughout the…
Find out more »Bourbon & Beer on Black Friday
Join us on Black Friday, Nov. 27, from 1–5 pm for a Bourbon Extravaganza! Explore Downtown Racine’s hip, historic charm while sampling 10 different top-shelf bourbons, 10 craft beers, and 20 bourbon-infused apps across a walkable 8-block area. Some of the bourbons include: Milam & Greene, Evan Williams, Uncle Nearest, Buffalo Trace, Ole Smokey James Ownby Reserve, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Copper & Kings, Buck Dancer, Bulliet Rye, Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, Town Branch, Templeton and more! Craft Beers include: Badger…
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