June 2025

‘Tis the season for cheering at Kenosha Kingfish baseball games, catching fish on Lake Michigan, picking strawberries at Thompson Farm, and enjoying Aquanut Water Shows at Lake Mary. From free yoga, movies, and music in the parks to biking, hiking, and golfing – fill your itinerary with #KenoshaFun. Enjoy your visit to our Wisconsin Harbor Town this summer!

EXPLORE SIMMONS ISLAND

A beach, a boardwalk, a park, and a marina. Two lighthouses – including one to climb – and two museums to visit. Rentals of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and duck-themed pedal boats. A beach house offering events and activities. A new dining option. This is Simmons Island on Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore.

OUTDOOR FREE CONCERTS

Enjoy live music in a park nearly every night of the week this summer! Tuesdays At The Shell, Music at Twilight, Kenosha Pops, Lincoln Park Live, Bristol Woodstock, Sound Waves: The Beach House's Acoustic Music Series, Peanut Butter & Jam, and Rhythm on the Lake are free music series.

FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS

Strawberries and sweet corn are summer staples – and we are so fortunate to be able to source both at local farms! We’ve got the scoop on strawberry picking at Thompson Farm, Sweet Corn Fest at Jerry Smith Farm, Sip & Stroll in Downtown Kenosha, Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast, Kenosha Taco Fest, Taste of Wisconsin, and more! Learn about Pedals & Pints: a new beer and sightseeing experience.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Have you read the Visit Kenosha Blog lately? We have shared how House of Nutrition & Wellness now features kombucha on tap. Chef Theresa Robinson of Tuscany Bistro Bar & Grill knew in the sixth grade that she wanted to be a chef when she grew up. Wooden Chair Antiques is a love letter to the past, a celebration of timeless craftsmanship. Élan Events Venue brings the energy and vibrancy of the Caribbean to Kenosha.