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August 2025
Full Steam Ahead 2025
Witness an over-the-top spectacle as more than a dozen regional artists collaborate and use a steamroller as a massive printing press! Full Steam Ahead 2025 is free to attend at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Relief printing is a process where a design is carved into wood or similar materials to make a protruding surface that can be inked and printed on paper or fabric. A team of regional professional artists will use…
Find out more »September 2025
Sept 5th “Country” First Fridays
Get your boots and cowboy hats ready, because on September 5th, 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. Live Country Music at Monument Square by the Roundabouts Enjoy toe-tapping, boot-stomping country tunes on Monument Square An Unforgettable First Friday Series But don't let…
Find out more »Feast on the Streets – Fall Edition
🍁🎉 Get ready to embrace the flavors of fall with our, "Feast on the Streets: Fall Edition" on Friday, Sept 12, from 4 PM to 8 PM! The Downtown Racine Corporation is thrilled to bring this event back due to popular demand offering an exclusive opportunity to indulge in an array of autumn-inspired culinary delights. Explore 10 amazing restaurants in the heart of downtown Racine, each serving up unique and delectable plates of their cuisine. Savor the rich tapestry of…
Find out more »Party on the Pavement
Get Ready for the Best Event in Wisconsin: 22nd Annual Party on the Pavement Brings Live Music, Thrills, and Fun to Downtown Racine! RACINE – Get ready for the biggest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, and head downtown for the 22nd 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…
Find out more »October 2025
October 3 “Halloween Fun” First Fridays
🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular First Friday on October 3rd from 4pm to 9pm! Downtown Racine is transforming into a Halloween wonderland filled with family-friendly fun, free goodies, and festive fall vibes. Bring the whole family, wear your best costumes, and enjoy a night full of hauntingly good times! This First Friday, we’re embracing the Halloween spirit with special activities that will make you scream with delight: • 🎃 Free pumpkin giveaways while supplies last • 🖌️ Free face…
Find out more »November 2025
Nov 7 “Flannel” First Friday
Get Cozy at Downtown Racine’s "Flannel First Friday" on November 7th! Slip into your favorite flannel shirt and join us for an evening of fun, fashion, and entertainment as we roll out the red carpet for another fantastic First Friday. From 4 pm to 9 pm, experience all that downtown Racine has to offer. Shops and galleries will be open late, perfect for finding unique gifts, local art, or simply enjoying the friendly atmosphere. Don’t forget to wear your best…
Find out more »Ladies Day Out in Downtown Racine
Ladies Day Out - Downtown Racine 🛍️🍷 November 15, 12 pm - 6 pm 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 10 amazing prize packs! Throughout the day, enjoy…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday with the Grinch
🌟 Embrace the Spirit of Small Business Saturday in Downtown Racine on Nov. 29! Gear up for an entire day dedicated to supporting our vibrant local small businesses! Join us downtown and become part of a city-wide celebration that goes beyond borders. 🛍️ Explore a tapestry of unique offerings as businesses roll out the red carpet with exclusive in-store promotions and specials just for YOU! It's the perfect opportunity to discover hidden gems and snag one-of-a-kind finds while supporting our…
Find out more »December 2025
Dec. 5 “Fa Fa La” First Fridays
🎄✨ Get ready to deck the halls and jingle all the way because Downtown Racine Corporation's "Fal La La" First Friday is making a dazzling comeback on December 5, from 4 pm to 9 pm! 🌟 Brace yourself for a festive fiesta, featuring enchanting carolers, toe-tapping holiday melodies, and a shopping spree that's bound to sleigh. Santa will be available for Photo Ops! 🎅 But wait, there's more! Picture this: shops staying open late, bars and restaurants setting the stage…
Find out more »Kris Kringle Tour
The Downtown Racine Corporation, in partnership with Reefpoint Brew House, Hotel Verdant, O&H Danish Bakery, Enjoy Mt. Pleasant and iDental, invites the community to the 8th Annual Kris Kringle Tour on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event features more than 30 downtown locations offering complimentary samples of O&H Danish Kringle, celebrating Racine’s Scandinavian heritage. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet families and hand out $500 in Downtown gift cards to surprise shoppers. Holiday choirs will perform at Divino Gelato Café and Red Onion Café,…
Find out more »February 2026
Chili Ice Walk
Brace yourselves for a sizzling adventure at the Downtown Racine Corporation's Chili Ice Walk – Where Ice Meets Spice and the Hunt is On! Ice Sculpting Prepare to be mesmerized as professional carvers turn blocks of ice into frozen masterpieces along Main and 6th St Chili Lovers' Delight: Come with an appetite and dive into a chili-sampling frenzy at 20+ of Downtown's finest restaurants. From Red Onion to The Maple Table, the chili lineup is as diverse as it is…
Find out more »April 2026
Friends of the Racine Public Library Book Sale
Shop gently used books, movies, music, puzzles, games and more! All proceeds support the Racine Public Library.
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