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May 2026
Downtown Racine Spring Wine Walks
Hello Wine Enthusiasts! Get ready to savor the magic at Downtown Racine's Annual Wine Walk Extravaganza! 🍷 Raise those glasses high and save the date because the Downtown Racine Corporation is rolling out the red carpet for the much-anticipated Wine Walks. Picture yourself immersed in the evolving seasons of our enchanting downtown, with the shimmering Lake Michigan as your backdrop, as you embark on a journey through 30 businesses pouring 20 exquisite wines and 10 beer samples. Tickets for this…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate in style at Marguerite during their Mother’s Day Brunch, serving brunch specials and a festive atmosphere. Every reservation includes a complimentary glass of prosecco and fresh flowers, so be sure to book your table today!
Find out more »Downtown Racine Spring Wine Walks
Hello Wine Enthusiasts! Get ready to savor the magic at Downtown Racine's Annual Wine Walk Extravaganza! 🍷 Raise those glasses high and save the date because the Downtown Racine Corporation is rolling out the red carpet for the much-anticipated Wine Walks. Picture yourself immersed in the evolving seasons of our enchanting downtown, with the shimmering Lake Michigan as your backdrop, as you embark on a journey through 30 businesses pouring 20 exquisite wines and 10 beer samples. Tickets for this…
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 »July 2026
First Friday “Red, White + Blues”
Downtown is the place you’ll want to be to kick off your star-spangled holiday weekend with A Red, White and Blues themed First Friday event on July 3, from 4 pm to 9 pm. This award-winning event brings thousands of locals and tourists together for a themed celebration of the Racine community each month. Bring along your appetite, dancing shoes and fun money to experience downtown at its finest. Merchants, restaurants, and bars are not just opening doors; they're rolling…
Find out more »4th Of July Rooftop Party
Elevate your 4th of July at Eave, Hotel Verdant’s indoor and outdoor rooftop bar overlooking Lake Michigan. Skip the chaotic crowds and claim your front-row seat to the city’s spectacular fireworks show. We're firing up the grill with burgers, BBQ, and all your cookout favorites. Sip on craft cocktails and catch up with friends this 4th. đź“Ś An Exclusive Experience: Eave will be closed to the general public on July 4th. Secure your exclusive entry by booking your room at…
Find out more »Hospice Alliance’s Root River Poker Run
Join us by land or sea for Hospice Alliance's 3rd annual Root River Poker Run. Bike, drive, kayak, or dinghy to stops along the Racine harbor to draw your poker card and receive a stamp on your scorecard. Collect all seven stamps and return to the Riverside Marina Clubhouse by 4 pm to turn your card in to the poker judges. Stick around after for food catered by Joey's Yardarm and Buckets Pub 2nd Round, raffle prizes, and awards for…
Find out more »Bilingual Women’s Empowerment Candle Workshop
We are excited to partner with J's on the Go to bring you this Bilingual Women's Empowerment Candle Workshop! Taller BilingĂĽe de Velas para el Empoderamiento de la Mujer MiĂ©rcoles, 29 de julio | 4:00–6:00 p. m. J’s on the Go | Centro de Racine Celebra la fortaleza de las mujeres, la belleza de nuestras culturas y el poder de la comunidad en nuestro Taller BilingĂĽe de Velas para el Empoderamiento de la Mujer. Esta experiencia Ăşnica ha sido creada…
Find out more »August 2026
First Friday “Scoop the Loop”
Brace yourselves for a nostalgic journey as First Fridays returns with a "Scoop the Loop" throwback theme on August 7, from 4 pm to 9 pm. "Scoop the Loop" is inspired by an old tradition where teenagers would showcase their cars by cruising around a specific loop in Downtown Racine. Live music on Monument Square by All the Kings Men (Elvis Tribute Band)Â and on Crosswalk Park by Night Wing and Titus, Rench and WhearyClassic Car Show on Sam Johnson…
Find out more »Summer in Bloom Ladies’ Night
A Collaboration with Tulip Tavern during Music on the Monument Celebrate the beauty of summer with an unforgettable evening in Downtown Racine! Begin your evening at Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar, where you’ll create your own limited-edition tulip dough bowl candle, customizing it with your favorite fragrance. Soak up the energy of Music on the Monument with live music, local vendors, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes Downtown Racine the place to be on a summer Friday night. Then head over…
Find out more »Cowgirls Night Out
Candle Making • Live Music • Complimentary Drink Friday, August 21 | 4:30 PM Music on the Monument | Downtown Racine Grab your cowgirl boots and your besties for an unforgettable Cowgirls’ Night Out in the heart of downtown Racine! Start your evening at Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar, where you’ll create your own cowgirl boot-shaped dough bowl candle using premium coconut apricot wax, crackling wooden wicks, and a custom fragrance blend that’s uniquely yours. While your candle cools, stroll over…
Find out more »September 2026
First Friday “Country” Themed
Get your boots and cowboy hats ready, because on September 4, from 4 pm to 9 pm, we’re turning up the heat at First Friday! Our vibrant community of merchants, restaurants, and bars is ready to roll out the red carpet for you, offering a shopping and dining experience that’s bigger and better than ever. Enjoy toe-tapping, boot-stomping country tunes by Bella Cain Unplugged on Monument Square sponsored by Harborspot and Reefpoint Brewhouse. Night Wing and Titus, Weary and Rench…
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