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December 2025
Festival of Trees- St. Nicholas Day Celebration
Celebrate St, Nicholas Day with traditional gifts for the kids. This is also the final day to visit the Festival of Trees and enter to win raffles for the Trees and Wreaths.
Find out more »March 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
🍀 Get Ready to Paint the Town Green at the 18th Annual Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🍀 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14th at noon because the Downtown Racine St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back, bigger, and greener than ever! Join thousands spirited individuals from our vibrant community and surrounding areas for a family-friendly extravaganza that promises to kick off Spring in style. Starting at the lively intersection of State Street and Main Street, the parade route…
Find out more »Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Enjoy the new St. Patrick's Day tradition at Festival Hall. Shamrocks & Shenanigans features unlimited sampling of National and Local Bourbons, Whiskeys and other Spirits. The event includes music from Racine's own Celtic Gypsies, a sumptuous buffet and cash bar with Irish Beers and Green Miller Lite.
Find out more »Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Unlimited tasting of National and Local Bourbons, Whiskeys and other spirits. Enjoy Celtic music from the Celtic Gypsies and a sumptuous buffet. There will also be a cash bar with Irish Beers and Green Miller Lite.
Find out more »Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Unlimited tasting of National and Local Bourbons, Whiskeys and other spirits. Enjoy Celtic music from the Celtic Gypsies and a sumptuous buffet. There will also be a cash bar with Irish Beers and Green Miller Lite.
Find out more »June 2026
Racine Juneteenth Parade
The Racine Juneteenth Parade is a community celebration honoring Juneteenth, the day when the last enslaved Americans in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865. The parade brings together families, organizations, businesses, leaders, and community to celebrate freedom, culture, and progress through an amazing parade that had over 65 entries last year.
Find out more »Racine Juneteenth Parade
The Racine Juneteenth Parade is a community celebration honoring Juneteenth, the day when the last enslaved Americans in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865. The parade brings together families, organizations, businesses, leaders, and community to celebrate freedom, culture, and progress through an amazing parade that had over 65 entries last year.
Find out more »July 2026
Bright Futures Summer Festival
John 23 is proud to host Racine's first-ever Bright Futures Summer Festival on July 15 at Festival Park in partnership with Salmon-a-Rama. The vibrant festival is free to attend and includes activities for the whole family, including a student talent show, bags tournament, games and other interactive activities. The talent show and bags tournament require registration via https://linktr.ee/john23educenter. Donations to John 23 are welcome.
Find out more »September 2026
In/Between
In/Between is a new 10-day festival of visual and performing arts presented by RAM. Spanning Racine County’s built and natural landscapes along Lake Michigan, our mostly free public festival transforms everyday places into sites of creativity through exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops, wellness activities, and social events. The inaugural lineup features local, national, and international artists and collaborators, highlighted by three bold, site-responsive works: Amanda Browder’s community-created textile installation, Zig and Zag, will weave the exterior of RAM Downtown with colorful strips of fabric; Eric Rieger…
Find out more »Party on the Pavement
Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th, and head downtown for the 23rd annual Party on the Pavement street festival, presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. Voted the Best Event in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this festival is an absolute must-see. With over 12 blocks jam-packed with live music,  over 20 food trucks, mind-blowing street performances, shopping, games, and rides, there’s something for everyone in the family…
Find out more »Harold Solberg Demonstration
As part of the In/Between Festival, join Racine-based woodturner Harold Solberg for a live demonstration of his craft and creative process. A nationally recognized woodturning artist, Solberg creates bowls, vases, plates, and other forms from local and salvaged wood, highlighting the natural character and beauty of each piece. During the demonstration, he’ll share his approach to selecting and preparing wood, shaping forms on the lathe, and transforming raw materials into finished works of art. In/Between is a new 10-day festival…
Find out more »Date Night / Bestie Night: Art for One or Two
Create, connect, and celebrate together during the closing weekend of the In/Between festival. Choose a hands-on studio workshop and make something together—or come solo and make it your own. Whether you bring a date, best friend, family member, or yourself, everyone is welcome, and every workshop is designed for one, two, or more makers. Then stay for the art after-party! Admire each other’s creations, connect with fellow makers, and enjoy complimentary treats. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for…
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