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July 2026
HayMarket
Downtown Racine’s HayMarket: A Summer Night Market Experience Unlike Any Other Attention: June 11 HayMarket canceled due to severe weather! As the workday winds down and the summer sun begins to set, Downtown Racine is inviting residents and visitors to trade their evening routine for something more memorable. The Downtown Racine Corporation is excited to announce the return of The HayMarket, Racine's only night market, taking place in Monument Square on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23,…
Find out more »August 2026
HayMarket
Downtown Racine’s HayMarket: A Summer Night Market Experience Unlike Any Other Attention: June 11 HayMarket canceled due to severe weather! As the workday winds down and the summer sun begins to set, Downtown Racine is inviting residents and visitors to trade their evening routine for something more memorable. The Downtown Racine Corporation is excited to announce the return of The HayMarket, Racine's only night market, taking place in Monument Square on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23,…
Find out more »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) and on Crosswalk Park by Night Wing and Titus, Rench and WhearyClassic Car Show on Sam Johnson…
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Downtown Racine’s HayMarket: A Summer Night Market Experience Unlike Any Other Attention: June 11 HayMarket canceled due to severe weather! As the workday winds down and the summer sun begins to set, Downtown Racine is inviting residents and visitors to trade their evening routine for something more memorable. The Downtown Racine Corporation is excited to announce the return of The HayMarket, Racine's only night market, taking place in Monument Square on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23,…
Find out more »6th Annual Lakefront Expo
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk: Registration 8 AM - 9 AM, Begins at 9:30 AM Honoring Our Legacy Tribute - Honoring Pastor Melvin Hargrove Presentation to celebrate the impact Pastor Melvin Hargrove has had on the Racine Community Youth Dance Demonstration Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Free Admittance Food Vendor - Food and drinks are available for purchase from the vendor
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…
Find out more »Feast on the Streets- Fall-Inspired Dishes
Get ready to eat your way through a Fall-Inspired food edition of Feast on the Streets! The Downtown Racine Corporation is thrilled to bring back this popular event with a new twist—Fall-inspired dishes - think warm spices, fall produce, savory/sweet pairings, and rich sauces. Explore 10 fantastic downtown Racine restaurants, each featuring a creative dish inspired by Fall’s most beloved ingredients. Participating Locations:Sugar Shack - Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel CheesecakeThe Ivanhoe - Irish Curry Chicken Pot PieReefpoint Brew House -…
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 »October 2026
First Fridays “Oktoberfest”
Get ready for an Oktoberfest-filled First Friday on Friday, October 2, from 4:00–9:00 PM, as Downtown Racine transforms into a lively slice of Bavaria — and this First Friday just got even BIGGER! Expect festive polka music, German-inspired fun, seasonal beers, shopping, dining and live entertainment throughout downtown. OKTOBERFEST ON MONUMENT SQUARE 5:00 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping + FREE BEER while it lasts! 5:30–8:30 PM – Live German music from Tally Hoe 6:45 PM – Men's & Women's Stein-Holding…
Find out more »Fall Wine Walks in Downtown Racine
🍷 Sip the Magic at Downtown Racine's Annual Wine Walk Extravaganza! 🍷 Raise your glasses and mark your calendars because the Downtown Racine Corporation is set to host the much-anticipated Fall Wine Walks on Oct 10 and 17, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons of the enchanting downtown, as you embark on a journey through 30 participating businesses pouring 20 exquisite wines and 10 beer samples. Tickets for this experience are a steal at…
Find out more »Fall Wine Walks in Downtown Racine
🍷 Sip the Magic at Downtown Racine's Annual Wine Walk Extravaganza! 🍷 Raise your glasses and mark your calendars because the Downtown Racine Corporation is set to host the much-anticipated Fall Wine Walks on Oct 10 and 17, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons of the enchanting downtown, as you embark on a journey through 30 participating businesses pouring 20 exquisite wines and 10 beer samples. Tickets for this experience are a steal at…
Find out more »Candy Crawl
Get ready for a spooktacular Saturday in Downtown Racine! Save the date for Saturday, October 24, and bring the whole family downtown for an afternoon packed with trick-or-treating, a Halloween scavenger hunt, Trunk or Treat, classic cars, costumes, music, kids activities and more! 🍬 7th Annual Candy Crawl | 12–2 PM Dress up your little monsters, princesses, superheroes and Minions and head downtown for a FREE and safe trick-or-treating adventure! More than 30 Downtown Racine businesses will open their doors…
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