Exploring the Science of Jurassic Park
2016-06-24 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | WI
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
5608 10th Ave. Kenosha WI
6: 30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
In 1993, the world got a brand-new glimpse of dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg’s brilliant imagining of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Now 22 years later, the science of paleontology has opened new windows into the past and revealed some issues. Join curator Nick Wiersum in a viewing and discussion of Jurassic Park, learning what they got right, and what they got oh, so wrong! Includes tickets for beer, wine, and soda. Admission is $15.

Arlington Racecourse
2016-06-25 | Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60005, United States
Perhaps you’ve been to Arlington Park and have been less than successful picking winners. Want to improve your odds? You might want to join us on our annual bus trip!
Save the date for Saturday June 25! Tickets on sale April 21 at the Happenings office.

Kenosha Car Club Car Show
2016-06-26 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kenosha Car Club Car Show, 3003 30th Ave., Kenosha, WI, United States
Kenosha Moose Club
3003 30th Ave.
262-818-6150
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is the 23rd annual car show presented by the Kenosha Car Club. Attractions include Nu Line Ice Creme, food and drinks, bake sale, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. 40 trophies and 200 goody bags. Free admission for spectators. $10 entry to show car.

Andy Smith Memorial Baseball Classic
2016-06-27 - 2016-06-29 | Charles Nash Park, 5909 56th St., Kenosha, WI, United States
Field will consist of 10 teams split into two five-team pools. Pool winners play for overall championship. Five-game guarantee, possible six. Entry fee is $450 plus one dozen baseballs. For more information, contact Peter DiGaudio at 262-488-4895.

Celebrate America
2016-07-01 - 2016-07-04 | Celebrate America
Celebrate Our Nation At Kenosha’s Lakefront
Always a wonderful day for the city, the 2016 Kenosha Civic Veterans’ Parade will be held on Sunday, July 3rd. The Kenosha Civic Veterans’ Parade has been entertaining thousands of people for more than 40 years with award-winning marching bands, floats, unique performance groups and more. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. and has a theme of “A Star Spangled Celebration.” The parade begins at 1 p.m. at 22nd Avenue and 63rd St., travels north to 60th Street before heading east to Library Park, rounds the south end of the park to Sixth Avenue and travels north to 50th Street. For more parade information, visit www.kenoshaevents.com. After enjoying the parade, stroll down to our beautiful lakefront and enjoy Celebrate America, already in progress. This year, the festivities kick off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, with great entertainment on the main stage. Presented by the City of Kenosha, Happenings Magazine and its many generous sponsors, the continuous, nonstop fun begins at 11 a.m. on both the 3rd and 4th and culminates the night of the 4th with a fabulous fireworks display sponsored by Festival Foods. One of the past years’ favorite events, the Pier Pups, will be returning, as well as over 20 local restaurants and vendors dishing out tasty foods, Rainbow Valley carnival rides, the Action Territory Kids’ Zone, and FIVE stages of live entertainment, including a performanc by the Kids From Wisconsin, along with the popular water ski show in the harbor.

Celebrate America Eating Competition Day 1
2016-07-03 14:30 - 17:30 UTC | Celebrate America, 56th St. & 24th Ave., Kenosha, WI, United States
It’s A Feeding Frenzy!
It’s Back…
The Celebrate America eating competition returns with great prizes for the biggest, fastest eaters.
On July 3rd the sponsoring restaurants include:
2:30 p.m. Mike’s Donuts & Chicken Donut Contest
3:30 p.m. Trolley Dogs Hot Dog Contest
4:30 p.m. Choo Choo Charlie’s Mac n’ Cheese Contest
For a chance to compete, please print the application below and bring it to the Happenings tent on the corner of 56th St. & 24th Ave. 1 hour before the event start time.
CLICK HERE FOR EATING COMPETITION APPLICATION!

Pier Pups Docking Jumping
2016-07-03 15:30 - 2016-07-04 18:30 UTC | Harbor Park Dog Jump, 206 55th st. , Kenosha, WI, United States
Join us for the Pier Pups dock jumping at Celebrate America July 3rd and 4th.
The time slots for the dog jumps are listed below:
Sunday, July 3rd- 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4th- 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR PIER PUPS REGISTRATION FORM

Celebrate America Eating Competition Day 2
2016-07-04 14:30 - 17:30 UTC | WI
It’s A Feeding Frenzy!
It’s Back…
The Celebrate America eating competition returns with great prizes for the biggest, fastest eaters.
On July 4th the sponsoring restaurants include:
2:30 p.m. Big Matt’s BBQ Rib Contest
3:30 p.m. Savino’s Brick Oven Pizza Contest
4:30 p.m. Festival Foods Pie Contest
For a chance to compete, please print the application below and bring it to the Happenings tent on the corner of 56th St. & 24th Ave. 1 hour before the event start time
CLICK HERE FOR EATING COMPETITION APPLICATION!

PB&J- ABBA Salute
2016-07-07 | WI
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.

Bristol Progess Days
2016-07-08 - 2016-07-10 | Bristol Progress Days- Hansen Park, Highway 45 and Highway AH, Bristol, WI, United States
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.

Tuesdays at the Shell- Benjamin Mubiru Mulwana/Lo Fidelity
2016-07-12 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | WI
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!

PB&J- Classical Blast
2016-07-14 | WI
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.

Friday Night Flicks- Zootopia
2016-07-15 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | WI
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.

Mike Fechner Pig Roast
2016-07-16 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | Mike Fechner Pig Roast, 5500 block of 6th ave., WI, United States
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.)

Friends of the Museum Art Fair
2016-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Art Fair, 5500 1st Ave. , Kenosha, WI, United States
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.

Northwoods League All-Star Celebration
2016-07-18 | League All-Star Celebration, Kenosha Harbor, Kenosha, WI, United States
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.

Tuesdays at the Shell- Roger Randle Jr. & Company Band
2016-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
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!

PB&J- Lil Ed & The Blues Imperieals
2016-07-21 | WI
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.

Country Thunder Music Festival
2016-07-21 - 2016-07-24 | Country Thunder, 2305 Lance Dr. , Twin Lakes, WI, United States
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 with mega-smash, “Tangled Up.” Round it out with acts such as The Bellamy Brothers, Terri Clark, Joe Diffie, Courtney Cole, The Cadillac Three, Ryan Hurd, Tucker Beathard and more, and you have a Country Thunder Music Festival experience like no other.

Tuesdays at the Shell- Acoustic Soul
2016-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
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

Racine County Fair
2016-07-27 - 2016-07-31 | Racine County Fair, 19805 Durand Ave. , Racine, WI, United States
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.

PB&J- ...And Beyond
2016-07-28 | WI
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.

Taste of Wisconsin
2016-07-29 15:00 - 2016-07-31 19:00 UTC | WI
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); ethnic dishes including Italian, Mexican, Polish, Jamaican, Vietnamese, and German; delectable sauces, hand-dipped ice cream, gelato, popcorn and kettle corn; roasted corn-on- the-cob and even a dog treat vendor on site. The menu also features a few unique items such as artisan gourmet balsamic; Wisconsin bourbon barrel aged maple syrup; homemade bloody Mary mix; and Cajun corn baked potatoes. Foodies desiring the unusual won’t go away disappointed…bacon wrapped tator-tots and deep fried Twinkies will hit the deep fryers at Taste of Wisconsin this year!
And to wash it all down, an array of specialty and traditional beers, flavorful wines, ciders, smoothies, and other refreshing beverages will be available. Vendors will accept cash for all food and non-alcoholic beverages and products. Beer and wine will be sold at the event’s four Beverage Gardens.
CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

Friday Night Flicks- Max
2016-07-29 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | WI
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.

Kenosha's Classic Disc Golf Tournament
2016-07-30 | WI
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

Tuesdays at the Shell- ELA/Send Help
2016-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
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

PB&J- Those Darn Accordions
2016-08-04 | WI
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.

Friday Night Flicks- Tomorrowland
2016-08-05 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | WI
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.

The Mersey Beatles
2016-08-06 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Reuther Auditorium, 913 57th street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Saturday Aug. 6th at Reuther Auditorium in Kenosha.
Meet JOHN LENNON’S SISTER and The Mersey Beatles –not your ordinary Beatles tribute band! This ALL LIVERPOOL BORN Beatles tribute band was the resident band for over a decade at the world famous CAVERN CLUB, where the Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide…Julia Baird, author, Director of the Cavern Club, philanthropist, teacher and John Lennon’s sister, will be in attendance and signing copies of her book “Imagine This: Growing Up with My Brother John Lennon” at the general merchandise table before, during and after the show. This is Julia’s 4th tour with the band.
VIP Tickets Include: Premier Seating, CD Download, Meet & Greet with The Mersey Beatles & Author Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

TRI My Best Triathlon
2016-08-07 | Triathlon, 7101 53rd St., Kenosha, WI, United States
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.
