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December 2024
Kris Kringle Tour
🎄✨ Embark on a Journey Through a Winter Wonderland of Delights at the 7th Annual Kris Kringle Tour! Presented by the enchanting partnership of the Downtown Racine Corporation and O&H Danish Bakery, this festive extravaganza on Saturday, December 14, from 11 am to 2 pm, promises to transport you to a world of holiday enchantment. Savor the sweet essence of Racine’s Danish heritage by delighting in delectable Kringle flavors spread across more than 30 downtown locations – and yes, it's…
Find out more »February 2025
Meet the Author with Lindsay Marie Morris at Vintage & Modern Books!
Vintage & Modern Books is thrilled to announce our first Meet the Author event! Join us from 2pm on Saturday the 15th of February to meet Racine raised Lindsay Marie Morris as she reads from her debut historical novel, The Last Letter from Sicily. Lindsay Marie Morris is a novelist and journalist based in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Marquette University. A former Shape magazine editor with a passion for storytelling, Lindsay continues…
Find out more »March 2025
QuadCon Racine
Comic Convention with Toy Programming Organized by QuadCon Quad Con is all about coming together and enjoying different aspects of pop culture. Video games, sci fi, role playing, comics, toys, board games, vintage magazines, posters, & more. Join us and sell some of your items, or come in and take home some treasure from your childhood you thought was lost forever. Cosplay Cosplay/Costumes are Welcome. Please understand we are a family friendly event. Please refrain from costumes that may be…
Find out more »May 2025
May 2nd First Friday
Join us as we kick off the 2025 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. Event Highlights:Arts Passport (courtesy of Artist Gallery and DRC):Pick up a passport and collect stamps at participating locations. Completed passports are eligible for prizes and gift cards! At Racine Art Museum:-Art-making stations and a live DJ Window art activity open to all visitors At…
Find out more »June 2025
June 6 First Friday – Summer Bash
First Fridays are back and better than ever. Join us for the second First Friday of the 2025 season on Friday, June 6, as Downtown Racine transforms into the ultimate Summer Bash. From live music and food to a citywide art crawl and the unveiling of a brand-new public art project, this event offers something for everyone. OFFICIAL PUBLIC ART UNVEILING This First Friday will feature the official unveiling of the 2025 Downtown Public Art Project, showcasing 30- 6’ tall…
Find out more »July 2025
HayMarket
Introducing the First-Ever HayMarket – Formerly Racine Harbor Market! Get ready for a brand-new summer tradition! The HayMarket is making its debut on May 29, bringing an exciting, fresh twist to what was formerly known as the Racine Harbor Market. This family-friendly night market will take place every other Thursday from 4–7 PM on Monument Square, offering a vibrant mix of local vendors, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden in the heart of Downtown Racine. Shop an incredible…
Find out more »July 11 First Friday – Blues, Brews & BBQ
Brace yourselves for Blues, Brews and BBQ themed First Friday event on July 11, from 4 pm to 9 pm. First Fridays was recently awarded best retail event in the state by WEDC, and brings thousands of community members and tourists together for a themed celebration each month. International blues performer Ivy Ford Band will be the featured band on Monument Square from 5:30-8:30pm. Crosswalk Park will have Night Wing and then Titus, Rench & Wheary. BBQ will be available…
Find out more »5th Annual Lakefront Expo
Showcase small businesses from southeastern Wisconsin, Racine Library will be open, Taekwondo demonstration, business workshop, DJ, and food vendors selling delicious food.
Find out more »5th Annual Lakefront Expo
Showcase small businesses from southeastern Wisconsin, Racine Library will be open, Taekwondo demonstration, business workshop, DJ, and food vendors selling delicious food.
Find out more »August 2025
HayMarket
Get ready for a brand-new summer tradition! The HayMarket is making its debut on May 29, bringing an exciting, fresh twist to what was formerly known as the Racine Harbor Market. This family-friendly night market will take place every other Thursday from 4–7 PM on Monument Square, offering a vibrant mix of local vendors, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden in the heart of Downtown Racine. Shop an incredible selection of fresh produce, pre-packaged foods, and handcrafted goods…
Find out more »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…
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