July 7th- ABBA Salute Last Labor Day ABBA Salute made their Kenosha debut at Cheese-A-Palooza and the crowd loved them... Now their back for the encore performance.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage.  Sponsored by Anastos Motors.

For three days in July, Bristol in western Kenosha County becomes the site of good old family fun. Whether it's sports tournaments, carnival fun, kids' activities, music, history or the parade famous for the candy rained down on its spectators, Bristol Porgress Days has something for everyone.

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park.  This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront.  Join us to hear from Benjamin Mubiru Mulwana/Lo Fidelity on Tuesday, July 12th!

July 14th- Classical Blast What do you get when you combine classically trained musicians & rock musicians, including a former member of "Survivor?"... A blast of a party! There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Grow Rite Landscaping.

July 15: Zootopia From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, Judy jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a wily fox who makes her job even harder. Rated PG for some thematic elements, rude humor and action. Zootopia will take place at Nash School at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Nash School is located at 6801 99th Ave. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to bring their own.

Come out for a day of family fun for a good cause at this popular block party and support our wounded warriers! Featuring silent auctions, raffles, live music, hula hoop contest, family entertainment, food & refreshments, & corn roast. Cost: $10 per ticket includes food. (Beer wristband separate.)

On Sunday, July 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., come down to the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum grounds for the Friends of the Museum Art Fair, now in its 52nd year! In 2013, the Friends of the Museum moved this time-honored tradition from the beautiful Simmons Library Park to the spacious harbor side museum grounds located at 5500 1st Avenue. 

The Kingfish are hosting a one of a kind, unique baseball event the day before the Northwoods League All-Star Game: the Northwoods League Home Run Derby at the Harbor. Featuring the top NWL sluggers launching baseballs into lake Michigan. NWL All-Stars will be partaking in a baseball first as they participate in a home run derby on water. Gates for the Home Run Derby at the Harbor will open at 5:30 p.m. with the derby beginning at 7:30 p.m.  VIP admission: $50.  General admission: $10.

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from Roger Randle Jr. & Company Band on Tuesday, July 19th!

July 21st- Lil Ed & The Blues Imperieals All you Ed Heads out there... What's PB&J without Little Ed? Award winning Ed and the guys are back for their 8th appearance at PB&J.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Gordie Boucher Ford.

After earning the 2015 “Festival Of The Year” Award from the Academy of Country Music, fans may be wondering what Country Thunder Wisconsin could possibly do for an encore, and they have fired back with a top-notch lineup. CT Nation is going to cruise like never before and it all happens July 21-24 within the stunning natural beauty of Twin Lakes, WI. Joining country rebel megastar Eric Church will be Country Music’s hottest and most consistent duo of the past decade, Florida Georgia Line, to close out Friday night, hit-maker Chris Young as Thursday night’s headliner, and the energetic and always entertaining country heartthrob, Jake Owen bringing the “real life” on Saturday. Multifaceted hit-maker Thomas Rhett is set to take the stage on Sunday and his string of No.1s make the 25-year-old Georgia native a perfect fit for the high-energy party atmosphere in Wisconsin. Rhett reached country superstar status early in 2015...

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from Acoustic Soul on Tuesday, July 26th! CLICK HERE FOR THE ACOUSTIC SOUL FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

Featuring truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, Chasin Mason, and Ted Nugent! Also enjoy carnival rides, kids' activities, delicious foods, and more! General admission: $9. Seniors 62 and up: $7. Kids ages 8-13: $6. 7 and under are free.

July 28th- ...And Beyond Spanning 5 decades this twice voted #1 rock cover band in the Chicago burbs performs Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, REO, Aerosmith & Led Zeppelin.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Gordie Boucher Ford.

The award-winning Taste of Wisconsin festival is quickly approaching and the event organizers are hoping you have saved your appetites! Presented by North Shore Bank and produced by the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha, Taste of Wisconsin takes place Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31 at Celebration Place in Downtown Kenosha, along the shore of Lake Michigan. (Friday 3-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-7pm). This is a family-friendly celebration of all things tasteful and all things truly Wisconsin in their flavor. Admission is FREE. The eighth annual event proves to be a feast for your senses with over 40 food and beverage vendors from around the great state of Wisconsin serving up their fresh-made specialties. The vast offerings on the menu include fan favorites such as: Wisconsin cheese curds; grilled chicken tacos; Hawaiian BBQ ribs; pig wings and pulled pork; spring rolls; homemade sausages (Polish, Hungarian, Italian and German Brat);...

July 29: Max After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle's family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin (Josh Wiggins) has problems of his own and doesn't want the animal. However, Max may be Justin's only chance to learn what really happened to his brother. With the help of a dog-savvy friend, Justin and Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle's death. Max is rated PG for action violence, peril, brief language and some thematic elements. Max will take place at Lincoln Park at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Lincoln Park is located along 22nd Avenue, between 69th and 71st Street. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to bring their own.

The city of Kenosha & Happenings Magazine present... The Kenosha classic disc golf tournament located in Lincoln Park on July 30th! CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFO. AND FOR TEE TIME SCHEDULE

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from ELA/Send Help on Tuesday, August 2nd.  CLICK HERE FOR SEND HELP FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

August 4th- Those Darn Accordions On a national tour, Those Darn Accordions aka TDA from San Francisco make a stop at PB&J with a mix of rock, pop & polka.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Gordie Boucher Ford.

August 5: Tomorrowland Whenever Casey Newton (Britt Robertson) touches a lapel pin with the letter T on it, she finds herself transported to Tomorrowland, a city filled with huge robots and sleek buildings. The gifted young woman recruits the help of scientist Frank Walker (George Clooney), a previous visitor to Tomorrowland, who years ago made a startling discovery about the future. Together, the two adventurers travel to the metropolis to uncover its mysterious secrets. Rated PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and peril, thematic elements, and language. Tomorrowland will take place at Nash School at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Nash School is located at 6801 99th Ave. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to bring their own.

A triathlon for children (5+) and young adults with developmental disabilities. This swim, bike, run event will promote physical activity and participation for individuals of all ability levels. Visit kenoshaymca.org or call the YMCA for more information. 

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from Disregarded Stars on Tuesday, August 9th. CLICK HERE FOR DISREGARDED STARS WEBSITE CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

August 11th- Crystal Bowersox & Ecolimes Two years ago when Crystal last performed at PB&J, over 5,000 appreciative fans were in attendance making her our very own Kenosha idol.  Ecolimes will perform at 11:30 a.m. and Crystal Bowersox will perform at 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Gordie Boucher Ford.

August 12: Goosebumps Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush). The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong. Rated PG for scary and intense creature action and images, and for some rude humor. Goosebumps will take place at Nash School at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Nash School is located at 6801 99th Ave. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to bring their own.

Jerry Smith Produce Farm Enjoy great food, brats, hot dogs, and home-grown sweet corn roasting all day. Featuring informative chef demonstrations, fun family activities, and live music. Check out the country store for fresh foods and delicious cookies to bring home. Admission is free. Held rain or shine. Located at the corner of Hwy EA & Hwy L. 

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from Rockin' Johnny on Tuesday, August 16th! CLICK HERE FOR ROCKIN' JOHNNY FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

Take the whole family out to the fair! Enjoy great food, attractions, entertainment and more at the 96th Annual Kenosha County Fair! Fair admission: $9 adults 12 and over; $5 ages 8-11; children 7 & under are free. Senior Citizen Day (62 and older) on Wednesday, August 17: $6.  Directions from Kenosha: Take Hwy. 50 west to Hwy. W south. Follow the signs to the fairgrounds on your right. 

August 18th- Tynan Chicagoland's #1 horn driven party band makes their PB&J debut with a tribute to a number of bands including Chicago and BS&T.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage.

August 19: Minions Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan: accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world's first-ever super-villainess. Minions is rated PG for action and rude humor. Minions will take place at Lincoln Park at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Lincoln Park is located along 22nd Avenue, between 69th and 71st Street. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to bring their own.

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from New Vinyls on Tuesday, August 23rd! CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

August 25th- Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz Entertaining fans for 25 years as the Milwaukee Bucks house band, these talented musicians are back after a 5 year PB&J hiatus.  There will be 2 shows at 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. The concert series will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. in Kenosha WI. Come for the food.. stay for the music! At the PB&J food oasis, located just west of the veteran's memorial fountain is where you'll find an expanded menu & talented musicians performing on the intimate oasis stage. Sponsored by Anastos Motors.

We are searching for the ugliest bridesmaids' dress. Win $250 cash! Also FREE Mama P's Ho Ho Mini Cake for the first 200 people. The celebration party continues with the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 shown at dusk on our big 30' x 40' screen. The event will take place August 26th at Lincoln Park for Friday Night Flicks. Please fill out the form below to pre-register for the ugliest bridesmaids' dress competition and bring it to the Happenings office before the event takes place. The drop off location is 1420 63rd St. Kenosha WI 53143. CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER

August 26: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Parenting and marriage are becoming tougher and tougher for Toula (Nia Vardalos) and her husband Ian (John Corbett). Not only has their relationship lost some of its spark, but they're also dealing with a rebellious teenage daughter who clashes with Greek traditions. On top of that, Toula must contend with aging parents and the endless needs of cousins and friends. When a shocking family secret comes to light, the entire Portokalos clan makes plans to come together for an even bigger wedding than before. This film is rated PG-13 for some suggestive material. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 will take place at Lincoln Park at dusk! (No specific time, just when it gets dark). Lincoln Park is located along 22nd Avenue, between 69th and 71st Street. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the concession stand, but moviegoers are more than welcome to...

Rugged maniac is returning to Wilmot Mountain with 25 epic obstacles and 1 rockin' party. Register for the race and you'll get a chance to run a 3-mile course where you'll climb towers of shipping containers, rocket down a massive water slide, crawl through underground tunnels, leap over fire and experience some BIG new obstacles. And get to party with thousands of other maniacs in a daylong festival where you can ride mechanical bulls, pretend to be a kid in adult bounce houses, dance your butt off in the festival and enjoy lots of games and activities. 

Featuring hundreds of antique, elegant & modern automobiles on display to compete for Best in Show and more. There is food and bar offerings and DJ music on the park-like grounds. This free event has something for all ages to enjoy. Held rain or shine. 

Happenings Magazine and the City of Kenosha will host a series of concerts focusing on the local talent around the Kenosha area at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park. This free concert series will once again prove to be a wonderful opportunity for a rollicking fun time along Kenosha's waterfront. Join us to hear from Don't Look Down/Gasoline & Matches on Tuesday, August 30th! This will be our last Tuesdays at the Shell for the Summer. CLICK HERE FOR GASOLINE & MATCHES FACEBOOK PAGE

September 3-4 Located in Harbor Park. Most everyone in America loves a good grilled cheese sandwich, and if you live in Wisconsin, many would say it's mandatory. And some would say if you're going to stage a grilled cheese/mac and cheese invitational, what better locale than a city on Lake Michigan in America's Dairyland? Kenosha's third annual grilled cheese/mac and cheese invitational returns as a two day festival. That's two days of great food, demonstrations, two stages of live entertainment, celebrity chefs, plus many other fun activities, including competitive food eating competitions. CLICK HERE FOR CHEESE-A-PALOOZA WEBSITE

Save the date for Friday, September 23, 2016. CLICK HERE FOR ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS TICKETS A tribute to one night in Memphis when Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash jammed at Sun Studios. There's a whole lot of shakin going on! Get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950's rock and roll with One Night in Memphis - a high energy concert that takes you back to December 4, 1956, the night when four of the biggest names in early rock and roll -- Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash gathered together for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. Created and directed by John Mueller from the highly acclaimed show, Winter Dance Party, this show has met with the same accolades, sell out shows and audience standing ovations. The show gets off...

Wisconsin's premiere carnival comes to Kenosha.  Located at the Job Center on 85th St. & Sheridan Rd. Considered in a class of its own, Rainbow Valley continues to maintain the highest industry standard in safety, cleanliness and rideability.  Partial proceeds will go to the sharing center.  Hours of Carnival: Thursday May 11 (5-10 pm) Friday May 12 (5-10 pm) Saturday May 13 (Noon-10 pm) Sunday May 14 (Noon-Closing)   

The city of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine present free movies under the stars. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a free showing of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" on Friday, July 13th. The movie will begin around sunset.