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May 2026
“Creative Crawl” First Friday
Join us as we kick off the 2026 First Fridays season with Creative Crawl—a citywide celebration of art, creativity, and community. Enjoy hands-on activities, artist demos, local author readings, pop-up exhibits, and more throughout Downtown Racine. Racine Art Museum (RAM) Live DJ set by DJ Unknown (5–8 PM) Interactive art stations for kids & adults (4–8 PM) Art Treasure Hunt with prizes Meet the Artist: Amanda Browder (6:30 PM talk) Live Urban Sketching with Patti Fallon Outdoor public art +…
Find out more »SALMON-A-RAMA: the Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand
SALMON-A-RAMA: the Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand. The original fishing face by Rich Smith and OOHP. This is a big one; an original sketch comedy musical! There will be lots of local humor and reel laughs. SALMON-A-RAMA will have plenty of puppets, parodies, and punchlines. Grab your cheese curds; it’s sure to be slammin’. (If this were a movie, we think it might be rated PG-13) May 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, 17; 21, 22, 23,…
Find out more »Knitting 101
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? This is the class for you! This class will cover the basics of knitting - so it is perfect for anyone that has never tried (or it's been a really long time)! In this course you will learn to knit using straight bamboo knitting needles and chunky yarn. You will learn how to hold your yarn, cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, casting off, basic pattern reading & more!
Find out more »June 2026
“Summer Bash” First Friday
Downtown Racine Corporation invites the community to celebrate the second First Friday of the 2026 season on Friday, June 5, as Downtown Racine transforms into a vibrant Summer Bash filled with live music, art, food, and entertainment throughout the downtown district. One of the evening’s major highlights will be the unveiling of Downtown Racine’s newest public art project, Giant “Greetings from Racine” postcards, a large-scale art installation displayed throughout downtown featuring colorful, selfie-friendly designs inspired by Racine landmarks and culture.…
Find out more »Needle Felted Hedgehog Class
You will be making your very own needle felted hedgehog! Using wool along with special felting needles and a few other tools provided, you will shape the wool and leave with a completed project. First, we will go over the basics of needle felting with an explanation of different wools, how the needles work, and safety. Then, you will learn the fundamental techniques of shaping your wool. There will be help along every step in this class, you will be…
Find out more »Crochet Granny Squares – Class
Have basic crochet skills, but looking to make something more fun? Learn how to crochet granny squares! They are a classic crochet staple - great for afgans, bags, sweaters and more! *required previous crochet experience, see specifics on our website! You will learn how to crochet in the round. If you've only crocheted back and forth, no problem! We will go over several techniques to work in the round. We will start with the classic granny square, go over reading…
Find out more »July 2026
Woven Purse – Class
Learn to weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom! At the end you will take home a small cross body bag, you will have a variety of yarn color options to pick from! Choose your color palette, learn how to warp a rigid heddle loom, learn how to weave, sew bag together, make cording for strap & attach. Class is beginner friendly, no previous experience required! Visit our website for more details and to sign up!
Find out more »SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program at RAM’s Wustum Museum
Free art experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Developed to provide a stimulating, yet non-threatening atmosphere, these creative experiences encourage the person with memory loss to actively engage in the moment and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and worth. Each program offers a unique mix of engagement focused activities explored through visual art conversation, sensory stimulants, creative writing/poetry, music, the art of movement and hands-on art making. SPARK! Meets at the RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519…
Find out more »Needle Felted Boston Terrier – Class
You will be making your very own needle felted dog - modeled after the Unraveled shop dog - Beans! Using wool along with special felting needles and a few other tools provided, you will shape the wool and leave with a completed project. First, we will go over the basics of needle felting with an explanation of different wools, how the needles work, and safety. Then, you will learn the fundamental techniques of shaping your wool. There will be help…
Find out more »Aesthetics Treatments & Candle Making
Join me for an evening of self-care where creativity meets aesthetics! 🕯️💉 While your custom candle is setting, treat yourself to: 🤍 Event pricing on Xeomin treatments 🤍 10% off Xeomin for new clients 🤍 Personalized skincare consultations Whether you’re coming for the candle-making experience, refreshed skin, or both, this event is the perfect excuse to unwind and invest in yourself. 📅 July 24 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar 232 Main St., Racine, WI Spots are limited!…
Find out more »The Good One
The Good One Playwright Amy Hanson, from Racine, writes a gripping, emotionally charged family drama about the limits of forgiveness. In an ICU, two sisters and their mother confront dire news: the youngest, Piper, is on life support after an overdose. As the night unfolds, buried resentments, dark humor, and long held secrets surface. Part family drama, part meditation on what addiction does to relationships, The Good One explores the messy, the funny, the poignant, and the unexpected. *If this…
Find out more »Crochet 101 – Class
Want to learn how to crochet? Then this class is for you! We are covering the basics - so this is a class for anyone that has never picked up a crochet hook (or it's been a really long time)! Learn the very basics of crochet. You will learn how to hold your yarn and hook for good tension. Learn the slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, basic pattern reading & more! See our website for more details…
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