June 2023
First Fridays
Mark your calendars for Friday, June 2 from 4pm-9pm for Downtown Racine’s 2nd First Friday of 2023. It will have a #Love theme and will have something for everyone from high-flying BMX and FMX stunt shows, unveiling of this year’s public art project, live music galore and merchants will be rolling out the red carpet with #Love themed specials and promos. Police and Pedals BMX & FMX Stunt Show will be wowing crowds on Main Street from 5th St. to…
Find out more »Downtown Racine Mini-Golf Pub Crawl
Join us for our 3rd mini-golf pub crawl! 18 locations will have their own unique mini golf hole. Golf all 18 or take your time and golf as many or few as you like! $30 per foursome, At registration you will each receive a golf ball and scorecard. You are welcome to bring your own putter or there will be one at each location. Award and prize ceremony 6:30pm at Marci's on Main. Prizes for best team name, best team…
Find out more »Seltzer Beer Stroll
Calling all seltzer beer lovers. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their 3rd annual Seltzer Beer Stroll on Saturday, June 24 from 1pm-6pm. Stroll the sidewalks of beautiful Downtown Racine and sample all the NEWEST brews from White Claw, Truly, Press, Vizzy, Corona, Crook & Marker, Coors and more at 30 downtown locations. All locations will have apps and snacks as well to keep your taste buds tantalized! Ticket information: $30 Tickets: Admission to event includes 30 seltzer samples, apps…
Find out more »July 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Fridays is back from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late; bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Monument Square Live Music/Events 7/7 – Stone Theory 8/4 – Empty Bottle Boys & One Shot Jane & Square Dancing Demos/Lessons 9/1 – The Throwbacks Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120…
Find out more »August 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Fridays is back from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late; bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Monument Square Live Music/Events 8/4 – Empty Bottle Boys & One Shot Jane & Square Dancing Demos/Lessons 9/1 – The Throwbacks Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) for only…
Find out more »September 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Friday is back September 1 from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late, bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Monument Square Live Music: 9/1 – The Throwbacks Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) for only $2 all day
Find out more »Sketch Racine
This two-day event is hosted by the Racine Arts Council. Sketch Racine is a two-day event with sketch events at Dekoven Center, Downtown Racine, Wind Point Lighthouse and Wingspread. One of our Sketch locations is in downtown Racine from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm on Saturday Sept 9th. For details on the 2 day event visit SKETCH Racine | racineartscouncil Sketchers throughout the Midwest as well as local artists will participate in organized sketch events featuring: The DeKoven Center Gardens…
Find out more »Party on the Pavement
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16th and plan to spend your day downtown for the 20th annual Party on the Pavement street festival presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. With over 12 blocks filled with live music, incredible food and drinks, street performances, shopping, games and rides, there is something for the whole family. The day’s festivities kick off at noon and run until 7:00 pm. Admission to the Party on the Pavement grounds is free, which takes place…
Find out more »October 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Friday is back on October 6 from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late, bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Stay tuned for more details! Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) for only $2 all day.
Find out more »Wine Walk
Our Fall Wine Walks in Downtown Racine will be Oct. 7 & 14, 2023. Enjoy an afternoon strolling the charming streets of downtown with 20 wine samples & 10 beer samples from 30 downtown locations. Tickets: $40 includes: 20 wine samples 10 beer and seltzer samples Wine sampling glass Tote bag Apps and snacks along the way Questions? Email events@racinedowntown.com
Find out more »Wine Walk
Our Fall Wine Walks in Downtown Racine will be Oct. 7 & 14, 2023. Enjoy an afternoon strolling the charming streets of downtown with 20 wine samples & 10 beer samples from 30 downtown locations. Tickets: $40 includes: 20 wine samples 10 beer and seltzer samples Wine sampling glass Tote bag Apps and snacks along the way Questions? Email events@racinedowntown.com
Find out more »November 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Friday is back on November 3 from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late, bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Stay tuned for more details! Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) for only $2 all day.
Find out more »Beer and Bacon Walk
Enjoy an afternoon of sampling local beer paired with bacon-infused finger foods! Calling all craft beer and bacon lovers. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their 4th annual Beer & Bacon Walk on Saturday, November 4th from 1pm-6pm. Stroll the sidewalks downtown and sample delicious brews paired with bacon-infused bites at twenty downtown locations. Mark your calendars and set your alarms because tickets are expected to sell out fast! Tickets on Sale October 1st! Ticket information $40 -Admission to event…
Find out more »Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Join us for our annual Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree-lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 11th. The Parade will begin at 5:30 pm, starting at the West side of the State Street bridge; it will continue down Main Street to 6th Street, travel West on 6th Street, and end at City Hall. The Parade will end at approximately 6:45 pm. The Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Monument Square will follow the Parade at 6:50 pm, where Mayor and Santa Claus will light…
Find out more »Ladies Night Out
Be treated like a QUEEN in Downtown Racine on Sat., Nov. 18 from 12pm-8pm. Bring your gal pals to a FREE night of pampering, first-class treatment, specials and one-night only deals at over 30 downtown businesses! For every purchase made at the participating retail shops you will get to pick a card out of a deck, and all Queens get you entered to win one of 10 prize packs totaling $2,000+ in prizes! The First 100 ladies will get a…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, an all-day event set for Nov. 25 encourages people from all over the city and beyond to come downtown and support local small businesses. Many of the businesses will host in-store promotions and specials, exclusive to the event. BACK THIS YEAR! The Grinch will be walking around from 11am-2pm and handing out $1,000 in Downtown gift cards!!! If he stops you, pick an envelope and it will contain a gift card from $10-$25!!!! Graciously sponsored by Downtown…
Find out more »December 2023
First Fridays
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s First Friday is back on December 1 from 4pm-9pm. Shops will be open late, bars and restaurants will have live music and ALL merchants will be rolling out the red carpet to give you a VIP experience. Stay tuned for more details! Parking can be found at the Lake Avenue Ramp (300 Lake Avenue) and the McMynn Ramp (120 7th Street) for only $2 all day.
Find out more »Kris Kringle Tour
Join us for our annual Kris Kringle Tour! This is a free event and 30+ locations in Downtown will have kringles from O&H Bakery to sample--make sure you get there in time before they are gone! This event celebrates a Racine delicacy, the kringle, and our amazing businesses downtown. Many businesses will be hosting specials and promotions just in time to get last minute gifts for the holidays.
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