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April 2026
Downtown Candy Hop
Get ready for a sugary adventure at Downtown Racine's highly anticipated 6th Annual Candy Hop and Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, April 4, from 12 pm to 2 pm! Bring the whole family and join in the excitement of this candy-filled extravaganza. Over 30 participating businesses are gearing up to spread sweetness with free candy giveaways, creating a delightful trail for kids of all ages to explore. Snag free candy bags and grab your Candy Hop maps at the…
Find out more »“Soup & Steins” a Sampling of Brews & Stews
“Soup & Steins” a Sampling of Brews & Stews Prepare your taste buds for a journey through Downtown Racine as we proudly present our 2nd annual "Soup & Steins" event taking place throughout the heart of Racine, this festival invites locals and visitors alike to indulge in an epic exploration of 20 different soups and 20 craft beer samples on Saturday, April 11 at 20 different walkable locations in historic & hip Downtown Racine. Tickets: https://events.topshelftix.com/events/soup-steins-a-sampling-of-brews-stews-in-downtown-racine-4-11-2026 Event Highlights: • Soup…
Find out more »The Choral Arts Society’s Fantasia! Concert
To wrap up their 39th season, the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) will present Fantasia! on Saturday, April 18th, 7:00PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue in downtown Racine. The Choral Arts Society unleashes flights of fancy in the works of Faure, Bach, and Vaughan Williams. With its crashingly rebellious solo piano part, Fantasia on the Old 104th echoes the grandeur of Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. Pianist Randy Bush and Organist Nick Renkosik join the chorus for a resounding Fantasia, which…
Find out more »May 2026
“Creative Crawl” First Friday
Join us as we kick off the 2026 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: Pick up a passport and collect stamps at participating locations. Completed passports are eligible for prizes and gift cards! Don’t miss this evening of creativity and connection in the heart of Downtown Racine.
Find out more »SALMON-A-RAMA: the Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand
SALMON-A-RAMA: the Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand. The original fishing face by Rich Smith and OOHP. This is a big one; an original sketch comedy musical! There will be lots of local humor and reel laughs. SALMON-A-RAMA will have plenty of puppets, parodies, and punchlines. Grab your cheese curds; it’s sure to be slammin’. (If this were a movie, we think it might be rated PG-13) May 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, 17; 21, 22, 23,…
Find out more »Racine Farmer’s Market on the Lake
Outdoor Market features fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms as well as other unique delicacies from local artisans. Enjoy samples, demonstrations and live music. Government food share programs are accepted.
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 »Mother’s Day Brunch
Let's celebrate moms! Join us for a special Mother's Day brunch to spend some quality time with mom and all of your favorite animals at the zoo! This fun event will include: Delicious catered brunch buffet Coffe, juice, water, soda and unlimited "MOM...mosas" and bloody marys (for the adults) Fun giraffe presentation sponsored by North Shore Bank Lovely flower for mom Commemorative photo Crafts for kids to create for mom PLUS! General Admission to the Zoo!
Find out more »Racine Farmer’s Market on the Lake
Outdoor Market features fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms as well as other unique delicacies from local artisans. Enjoy samples, demonstrations and live music. Government food share programs are accepted.
Find out more »Bloody Mary Fest
Join the Racine Zoo in celebrating your Saturday the right way with a bloody mary in hand, and with entertainment along the beautiful lakefront! Sample the best bloody marys Racine has to offer with all the fixins. In true Wisconsin style, that includes beer chasers. There will be a crowd favorite vote along with our panel of judges to reveal the winners at the end of the fest! Sample a bloody mary from each participating competitor Vote for the best…
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 »Racine Farmer’s Market on the Lake
Outdoor Market features fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms as well as other unique delicacies from local artisans. Enjoy samples, demonstrations and live music. Government food share programs are accepted.
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