June 2024
Lighthouse Run/Racine YMCA Lighthouse Run
Lace up your shoes for the 46th annual Racine Family YMCA Lighthouse Run, a premier Wisconsin run/walk for all ages and abilities. Choose from competitive 4-mile and 10-mile courses, or take it easy with the 2-mile or 4-mile fun run/walk options. It's a great way to promote community spirit, health, and awareness! Registration and details: https://5kevents.raceentry.com/racine-family-ymca-lighthouse-run/race-information
Find out more »July 2024
Salmon A Rama
A fishing contest and festival held on beautiful Lake Michigan. The festival will be on the Racine Festival Grounds. Check our website for updated events.
Find out more »September 2024
USCCA Family Fun Community Event
The day will be filled with firearm safety educational activities for adults and children. See vendor booth form some of the top accessory manufacturers. FREE ADMISSION
Find out more »October 2024
Coming Together Racine
Join us in honoring and celebrating the First Nations caretakers of this land as we commemorate the renaming of Kipikawi Causeway and pay tribute to the rich culture of the indigenous peoples who call this region home. First Nations communities have been invited to share their ceremonies and celebrations, providing a unique opportunity to learn from historians and experience their vibrant culture. The event will feature speakers, vendors, delicious food, Native American dancers, music, and traditional ceremonies. The region now…
Find out more »November 2024
Turkey Trot 5k
Join us for Racine's annual Turkey Trot along the Lake Michigan Pathway! The average American will consume approximately 3,000 calories during his/her Thanksgiving dinner this year. Add in pre-meal snacks and a serving of grandma's famous pie, and that number can easily reach upwards of 4,500 calories. To help burn off all that food, we suggest burning off as many calories as possible before the bird even comes out of the oven.
Find out more »January 2025
Elegance Unveiled Wisconsin’s Ultimate Wedding and Quinceañera Expo
Mark your calendars for this inaugural Wedding and Quinceañera Expo brought to you by Racine County Eye in collaboration with Festival Park. LLC, set to take place at the historic Festival Hall in Racine, Wisconsin. This extraordinary event will immerse attendees in elegance, inspiration, and innovation. A Day of Dreams From 10 AM to 2 PM, couples and families planning their dream weddings and quinceañeras will have the opportunity to connect with an array of top-tier vendors. The expo will…
Find out more »Elegance Unveiled: Wisconsin’s Ultimate Wedding and Quinceanera Expo
Visit with the top vendors in the Wedding and Quinceanera industry and enjoy a fashion show from Bridal World of Anahi
Find out more »March 2025
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls 2025: A Community Gathering for a Good Cause The annual Empty Bowls event is returning to Racine on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Festival Hall. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser brings together the community to enjoy delicious food, beautiful art, and live music, all while supporting vital local organizations. About Empty Bowls Racine Empty Bowls Racine is part of a national movement to raise awareness of hunger and poverty. Attendees at the event will purchase a ticket that includes a…
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Empty Bowls 2025: A Community Gathering for a Good Cause The annual Empty Bowls event is returning to Racine on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Festival Hall. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser brings together the community to enjoy delicious food, beautiful art, and live music, all while supporting vital local organizations. About Empty Bowls Racine Empty Bowls Racine is part of a national movement to raise awareness of hunger and poverty. Attendees at the event will purchase a ticket that includes a…
Find out more »Shamrocks and Shenanigans
The annual celebration of all things Irish starts a new tradition at Festival Hall. Enjoy a tasting of some of the top National and Local whiskeys along with Irish Beers, green Miller Lite and Irish Centric food. Racine's own Celtic Gypsies and WAMI Award winning Celtic Rock Band Reilly. provide the music. VIP Early Entry and General Public Tasting tickets are available as well as General Admission tickets are available on the Events Page of www.festivlapark.com
Find out more »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 »April 2025
All Things Kids Expo
This two day event features a diverse array educational programs, child care options, recreational activities, entertainment venues and community resources all tailored to children. Parents, expectant parents, grandparents and caregivers can find a wealth of information and resources.
Find out more »May 2025
Prom Encore
Prom Night begins at Festival Hall with a delicious buffet dinner that includes several meat choices, a carving station, salad and dessert bar and vegetarian options. Enjoy a delicious dinner, live music and photo ops with friends and family then join your classmates at Post Prom. Tickets are in advance only, no walk up will be available. Log onto www.festivalpark.com for more information and tickets
Find out more »Prom Encore
Festival Park invites you to a special graduation celebration featuring: Gourmet Buffet: Choose from delicious Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian options. - Prime Rib Carving Station, Sliced Brisket, Sliced Turkey - Mac and Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Glazed Honey Carrots - Banana Pudding, Cookies and Brownies, Build Your Own Cheesecake Bar Salads & Sides: Enjoy a refreshing salad bar, fresh bread, and seasonal vegetables. VIP Seating: Special reserved seating for all graduating seniors and their special guest. Festive Atmosphere: Capture memorable photos…
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »June 2025
Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Racine HarborFest
The iconic Racine HarborFest is back and better than ever! This beloved music festival is returning to the heart of downtown Racine for two unforgettable days of live music, food, and fun, right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Join us at Festival Hall as we celebrate our community with exciting live musical performances and your favorite food trucks from across Southeast Wisconsin, with proceeds going to select local charities. Friday, June 13th - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday,…
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »July 2025
Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Science of Reading Mini Con
Come for the content, Stay for the party! Join us for a day of fun-filled sessions designed to help K-5 teachers teach aligned to the Science of Reading! What's Included: + Hands - On Sessions - You will be an active participant in all sessions so that you can take everything you learn right back to your classroom! Resources - each session includes resources from the presenter that relate to the topic. You get the tools and the training! +…
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »August 2025
Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »September 2025
Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »Hot Harbor Nights
Enjoy free live music every Thursday night at Festival Park. Some of the area's top local bands provide the music next to Racine's beautiful harbor. Bring your friends and lawn chairs and take advantage of full bar service, delicious food and weekly prizes. Gates open at 5:30 for Happy Hour.
Find out more »November 2025
St. Nick’s Festival of Trees
A beloved Racine Christmas tradition returns to Festival Hall after a 10 year hiatus. See beautifully decorated trees and wreaths sponsored by local businesses and organizations. These trees and wreaths will be raffled off to benefit local charities. Attend one of the many family oriented events taking place at Festival Hall during the Festival of Trees.
Find out more »Opening Day- Festival of Trees
Public viewing of Trees and Wreaths donated and decorat3d by local businesses and organizations. The purchase of raffle tickets to win the Trees and Wreaths benefit local charities.
Find out more »Festival of Tress- Kid’s Christmas Bingo
Kids Bingo for fun prizes presented by VFW Post 1391
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Festival of Trees- Rose B.U.D.S.
Ticketed Father-Daughter dance featuring an appetizer buffet and a night to make special memories.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVNG RACINE PREP
Closed in preparation for Thanksgiving Racine
Find out more »Thanksgiving Racine
One table, one community. Free Thanksgiving Dinner open to the public served inside Festival Hall
Find out more »St. Nick’s Festival of Trees- Festive Follies Comedy Night
A hilarious night of Stand Up Comedy comes to Festival Hall, headlined by Milwaukee native, the very funny Chastity Washington.
Find out more »St. Nick’s Festival of Trees- Brunch with Santa
Bring the kids to meet and have brunch with Santa at Festival Hall.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- Arts & Crafts
Festival Hall hosts a Holiday Arts & Crafts show featuring local artisans.
Find out more »December 2025
Festival of Trees- Holiday Feast presented by Olde Madrid
Ticketed event featuring a selection of unique tapas dishes from all over South America paired with a variety of fine wines.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- Deck the Hall
Enjoy an evening of the Sounds of the Season with the talented vocalists form Case and Park High Schools.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- Christmas Magic
Enjoy an evening of feats of magic that will astound your imagination with the LeBoeuf Brothers.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- Caledonia Conservancy Wine Tasting
This ticketed event features wine, beer and spirits tasting hosted by the Caledonia Conservancy.
Find out more »Festival of Trees- St. Nicholas Day Celebration
Celebrate St, Nicholas Day with traditional gifts for the kids. This is also the final day to visit the Festival of Trees and enter to win raffles for the Trees and Wreaths.
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