2012 Calendar of events, festivals, things to do

• Tuesday, May 22
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, May 23
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • David Lindley with special guest Sam Llanas at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. 4th St. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, May 23 — Monday, May 28
  • ChocolateFest 2012 at Burlington, Wisconsin. (Carvival only May 23 & 24; festival opens Friday, May 25 at 4 p.m.)
• Thursday, May 24
  • Alejandro Escovedo and The Sensitive Boys with special guest Jesse Malin at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. 4th St. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Friday, May 25
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, May 26 — Monday, May 28
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Badger State Outboard Association's HydroFest VIII (power boat races), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Lake Andrea, Hwy. 165 and 88th St. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, May 26
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, May 27
  • 5th Annual Community Street Festival, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Grand Ave. & Franklin St. in downtown Port Washington, Wisconsin.
• Monday, May 28: Memorial Day (federal holiday)
  • Racine Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, starting from West Blvd. & Washington Ave. and ending with a memorial ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Graceland Cemetery, 3527 Osborne Blvd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • 15th annual Wisconsin POW-MIA National Balloon Launch, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (Memorial Day ceremony/launch at 2:45 p.m.) at Wind Lake Veterans Memorial Park, next to Badlanders Pub & Grill, 7922 South Loomis Rd. in Wind Lake, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting from W. Wells St. & N. 4th St. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, May 29
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, May 30
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, May 31
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 1
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, June 2 — Sunday, June 3
  • Monument Square Art Fair on the Lake (see the YouTube video) at Festival Park, 5 5th Street on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Outta Sight Kite Flight, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakefront.
• Saturday, June 2
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • 9th Annual Beer Barons' World of Beer Festival, 1 to 5 p.m. at The Schwabenhof Pavilion, 14750 W. Silver Spring Dr. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, June 3
  • Wisconsin State Park Open House Day: Free admission and special events at Wisconsin's state parks, state forests, and recreation areas.
  • UPAF Ride for the Arts, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Union Grove Lions Club Chicken Barbecue & Classic Car, Motorcycle and Van Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Racine County Fairgrounds, Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Art Association's Good Old Summertime Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Civic Center Park, Sheridan Rd. & 56th St. in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, June 5: Election Day
  • Wisconsin Recall General Election
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: Venus Transit, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, June 6
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, June 7
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 8 — Sunday, June 10
  • Bohemian Fest at St. John Nepomuk Parish, 1923 Green St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Pridefest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
• Friday, June 8
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, June 9 — Sunday, June 10
  • Taste of Wisconsin Dells in downtown Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, June 9
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Monday, June 11
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, June 12
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, June 13
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, June 14
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 15 — Sunday, June 17
  • Milwaukee Art Museum Lakefront Festival of Arts at Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Dr on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Polish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 15 — Saturday, June 16
  • HartFest 2012 at the Wauwatosa Rotary Performance Pavilion Near N. 72nd St. & W. State St. in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 15
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: Venus Transit, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, June 16 — Sunday, June 17
  • Spike n' Splash Festival (see the YouTube video): EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour on Saturday at North Beach Oasis, plus the UWP/IJSBA Grand Prix of Watercross on Sunday at North Beach Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, June 16
  • Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Mighty Grand Dairy Farm, 22811 18th St., south of Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • Lighthouse Run, 7:45 a.m., starting from the Racine Family YMCA, 725 Lake Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Midwest Street Machine 12th annual Picnic In The Park, presented by the Midwest Street Machine Association of Kenosha, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, June 17: Father's Day
• Monday, June 18
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, June 19
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, June 20
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, June 21 — Sunday, June 24
  • Chicago Gospel Music Festival at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
• Thursday, June 21
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 22 — Sunday, June 24
  • St. Mark the Evangelist Summer Festival at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 7117 14th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Greek Festival at State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Fiesta Waukesha presented by La Casa de Esperanza at Frame Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
  • 50th Annual Kettle Moraine Days at Eagle Village Park, Highway NN (Main St.) & Markham Rd. in Eagle, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 22 — Saturday, June 23
  • Nostalgia Days in downtown Zion, Illinois.
  • Lebowski Fest Milwaukee — “Lebowski Fest Movie Party” Friday evening, 5 to 11:30 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park, Kilbourn Ave. & N. Jefferson St. in downtown Milwaukee. “Lebowski Fest Bowling Party” Saturday night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at AMF West Lanes, 7505 West Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. (See PabstTheater.org for more information.)
• Friday, June 22
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, June 23 — Sunday, June 24
  • Historic Cedarburg’s 27th Annual Strawberry Festival in downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, June 23
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside 22nd Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the UW-Parkside campus, 900 Wood Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, June 24
  • Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, 6:30 a.m. at Prairie Springs Park and Lake Andrea, 9900 Terwall Terrace in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
  • St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church’s annual Armenian Picnic, 10:30 a.m. yo 7 p.m. at Johnson Park, 6200 Northwestern Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • 2012 Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 12 noon from W. Montrose Ave & N. Broadway (see route map) in Chicago, Illinois.
• Monday, June 25
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, June 26
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, June 27 — Sunday, July 8 (Closed Monday, July 2)
  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, June 27
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, June 28
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 29 — Sunday, July 1
  • Greek Fest at Kimissis Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 South Green Bay Rd. in Racine, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 29 — Tuesday, July 3
  • Ribfest at Knoch Park in Naperville, Illinois.
• Friday, June 29 — Saturday, June 30
  • Libertyfest 2012 at Lance Park, 55 Lance Dr. in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Friday, June 29
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert, Tribute to the Silver Screen, 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) at Festival Hall, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, June 30
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Early July
  • Village of Sturtevant 2012 Fireworks Celebration, 3 to 11:30 p.m. at Fireman's Park, 2801 89th St. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin (see also: July 4th Celebration).
  • Village of Paddock Lake Bike Parade, Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Paddock Lake, Wisconsin.
  • 20th Annual Fourth of July Chamber of Commerce Parade, starting 9:15 a.m. at Racine County Fairgrounds, Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • St. Lucy Parish Festival at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • EAA Chapter 217 Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show / Kenosha Airport Open House (see the PDF flyer), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kenosha Regional Airport and the Kenosha Jet Center, 9900 52nd St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, July 1
  • Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade featuring Miss America 2012, Kenosha's own Laura Kaeppeler, 2 p.m. in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. Peformance following the parade featuring Miss America and the Kenosha Pops Concert Band at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Monday, July 2
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, July 3
  • Fireworks Kite Festival, 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 1300 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Downtown Milwaukee Fireworks: Family Festival activities and entertainment begin at 12 noon, fireworks about 9:25 p.m. at Veterans Park, 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, July 4: Independence Day (federal holiday)
  • Fourth Fest Parade in Racine, Wisconsin steps off at 9 a.m. from Main & Goold and marches south down Main St., then west on 14th St. (see the parade route at Google Maps and video of the 2009 parade). The parade is also broadcast live and rebroadcast on CAR 25 (Time Warner Cable channel 25) in Racine.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • The Racine Fourth Fest fireworks show begins at dusk (approximately 9:20 p.m.) over North Pier and can be enjoyed from North Beach and all along the lakefront.
  • Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks at Harbor Park (56th St. and 1st Ave.) and Wolfenbuttel Park (5901 3rd Ave.) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, July 5
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, July 6
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, July 7
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show / Venetian night, 6:00 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Mid-July
  • St. Sebastian's Summer Festival at St. Sebastian Parish, 3126 95th St. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
  • St. Therese Parish Summer Festival at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 2020 91st St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Monday, July 9
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, July 10
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, July 11 — Sunday, July 15
  • Taste of Chicago at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
• Wednesday, July 11
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, July 12 — Sunday, July 15
  • Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park, E Kilbourn Ave & N Jefferson St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, July 12
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, July 13: Friday the 13th
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, July 14 — Sunday, July 22
  • Salmon-A-Rama 2012 fishing tournament on all of Lake Michigan, headquartered at Pershing Park Boat Ramp in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, July 14
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, July 15
  • Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swim is at North Beach, with bike and run along courses through Racine County.
  • 48th Annual Art Fair in Library Park, 60th St & 8th Ave in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Chinatown Summer Fair, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. in Chicago Chinatown (see Google Maps).
• Monday, July 16
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, July 17
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, July 18
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Late July
  • Chase Food Folks & Spokes, featuring International Cycling Classic (Superweek) bicyle racing, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (see the PDF schedule) at Library Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Micros on the Monument car show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monument Square in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Festa Italiana at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Country Thunder East music festival at 2305 Lance Dr. in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • “Picnic in Paris,” the annual parish festival at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1501 172nd Ave in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Brewfest at the Coast Guard Pavillion in McKinley Park, 1600 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Kenosha Homecoming Car Show at various locations in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • 84rd Annual Lake County Fair at Lake County Fairgrounds, N Midlothian Rd & Peterson Rd, Libertyville, Illinois (near Grayslake).
  • Racine County Fair at Racine County Fairgrounds, Union Grove, Wisconsin
  • GermanFest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 34th Annual Roma Lodge Italian Festival at Festival Park, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Aflac Iron Girl Racine Women’s Triathlon at North Beach Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
• Friday, July 20
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, July 21
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Port Washington Fish Day at Lake Park on the Port Washington, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Milwaukee Firkin Craft Beer Festival, 4 to 8 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park, Kilbourn Ave. & N. Jefferson St. in downtown Milwaukee. (See MilwaukeeFirkin.com for additional information.)
• Sunday, July 22
  • 26th Annual Festival of Arts and Flowers (see details from 2011 via PDF file at KUSD.edu) 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park, 7010 22nd Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Monday, July 23
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, July 24
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, July 25
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Discover Hidden Treasures Garden Walk: “Gardens of the Future” with Melinda Myers, 6:30 p.m. at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, July 26
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, July 27 — Sunday, July 29
  • Taste of Wisconsin at Kenosha Harbor, 6th Ave & 54th St in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Friday, July 27 — Saturday, July 28
  • Gallery Night and Day art event at 44 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
• Friday, July 27
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: Venus Transit, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, July 28
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Monday, July 30
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, July 31
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Early August
  • American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kenosha at University of Wisconsin-Parkside Outdoor Track, Hwy. E and 39th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Summer Sizzle: Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Pike River Rendezvous at Simmons Island Park, 50th St & 4th Ave in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • St. Peter's Family Festival at St. Peter Parish and School, 2224 30th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Friday fish fry 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday festival 3 to 11 p.m., Sunday festival noon to 9 p.m.
  • Lollapalooza 2012 at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Milwaukee Air & Water Show at Bradford Beach, 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • The Racine Art Guild's Starving Artists Outdoor Art Fair at Gateway Technical College, 1001 S Main St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Armenian Fest (sponsored by St. Mesrob Armenian Church), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Festival Park, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Wisconsin State Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • A Taste of Tall Ships® Chicago at Navy Pier on the Chicago, Illinois lakefront.
• Wednesday, August 1
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 2
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, August 3
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, August 4
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Monday, August 6
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, August 7
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, August 8
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Pops Concert, 7 p.m. at Pennoyer Park's Sesquicentennial Bandshell, 7th Ave. & 35th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 9
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Mid-August
  • Fiesta Mexicana at Festival Park, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront. For tickets, see the Hispanic Business And Professionals Association (HBPA).
  • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Festival at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, 2224 45th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Sacred Heart Parish Summer Celebration at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Friday fish fry 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday rib dinner 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday parish potluck 1 to 5 p.m.
  • WIIL Rock the Ranch one-day music festival at Shadow Hill Ranch, 2305 Lance Drive in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Choppahpalooza motorcycle show, 12 noon to 10 p.m. at Kenosha Moose Lodge #286, 3003 30th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • St.Louis Parish Festival at St. Louis Catholic Church, 13207 County Road G in Caledonia, Wisconsin.
• Friday, August 10
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: Venus Transit, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, August 11
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Monday, August 13
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, August 14
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, August 15
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 16
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, August 17
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, August 18
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Late August
  • Kenosha County Fair at Kenosha County Fairgounds, 111th St. & 308th Ave., Wilmot, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Irish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • St. Rita Family Festival at St. Rita Parish, 4339 Douglas Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Domes Art Festival at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • St. Mary Festival (see the PDF flyer) at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7307 40th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Belle City Backyard BBQ presented by Greater St. Luke Baptist Church at North Beach Park in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Chicago Air & Water Show at North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 9th Annual HarborPark Jazz & Blues Festival at HarborPark's Celebration Place, 54th St. & Ring Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Danskin Women’s Triathlon Series at Lake Andrea, RecPlex and Prairie Springs Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
  • Southeastern Wisconsin Corvette Club Annual Chevy and Corvette Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kenosha County Center, Hwy. 50 & Hwy. 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin.
  • 17th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show at the Racine Zoo, N Main St. & Goold St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Mexican Fiesta at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Walk & Run for Wishes - Milwaukee, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Grill Games Grilling Competition & Festival, Noon to 10 p.m. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lafefront.
  • Moon Festival Chicago 12 noon to 10 p.m. at Chicago Chinatown Square, 2100 S Archer Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
  • 8th Annual Koos for Kids Dinner/Auction with Milwaukee Brewers players and coaching staff, Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers, and Klements Racing Sausages at Festival Hall, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Tall ships visit Kenosha: The Niña and Pinta at Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
• Monday, August 20
  • Bicycle racing: Monday Night Stock Bike Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, August 21
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, August 22
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 23
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Friday, August 24
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, August 25
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, August 26
  • Danskin Triathlon Series race at Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, August 28
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, August 29
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
  • Bicycle racing: Wednesday Night Master Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 30
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:30 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, August 30 — Sunday, September 2
  • Chicago Jazz Festival 2012 at Millennium Park and Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
• Friday, August 31
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Early September
  • Kenosha Classic Cruise-In, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin, presented by the Midwest Street Machine Association of Kenosha.
  • Made in Milwaukee Festival, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Wilhelm Tell Festival at the Wilhelm Tell Grounds, one mile east of New Glarus, Wisconsin on County Highway W.
  • Walworth County Fair at Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
  • Oak Creek Lionsfest at 9327 S Shepard Ave. in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. (See also the listing at WisconsinFestivals.org.)
  • Taste of Racine, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Racine Zoo, N. Main St. & Goold St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine County Labor Fest picnic and antique auto show, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Park, County Rd K & County Hwy H in Franksville, Wisconsin.
  • Kenosha Laborfest, 12 noon to 7 p.m. at St. Therese Picnic Grounds, 9005 22nd Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Laborfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Oktoberfest on Fridays & Saturdays (four weekends following Labor Day) at the Bavarian Complex, Heidelberg Park, 700 W. Lexington Blvd. in Glendale, Wisconsin.
  • Indian Summer Festival at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Saint Joseph Parish Festival at Saint Joseph Parish, 1535 Erie St. in Racine, Wisconsin (Fish fry on Friday, pork loin dinner on Saturday, and Sunday brunch).
• Saturday, September 1
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • 20th Annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:00 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
  • Aquanut Water Show: Free 60-minute choreographed water ski performance, 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, September 2
  • Brown's Lake Aquaducks: Free water ski show, 6:00 p.m. at Fischer Park, 30400 Durand Ave. in Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Monday, September 3: Labor Day (federal holiday)
• Tuesday, September 4
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, September 5
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, September 7
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, September 8
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Mid-September
  • EVP Pro Beach Volleyball World Championships, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Beach Oasis in Racine, Wisconsin (more details at EVPTour.com and also our June 2009 blog post).
  • Lake Geneva Wine Festival at The Ferro Pavilion (see Google Map) of The Conference Center at George Williams College in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
  • Dylan’s Run: 2-Mile Run/Walk for Autism at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Great Lakes Brew Fest at Racine Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee/NARI Fall Home & Remodeling Show at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Global Union, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Humboldt Park, 3000 South Howell Ave. in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.
  • Wine & Harvest Festival in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
  • Bay View Bash, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Kinnickinnic Ave. between Potter and Clement in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.
  • Fighting Bob Fest at Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Rock the Green Near-Zero Waste Music Festival at Veterans Park, 1010 North Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the downtown Milwaukee lakeshore.
• Tuesday, September 11
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, September 12
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, September 14 — Sunday, September 16
  • Green County Cheese Days at the Cheese Days Festival Grounds in Monroe, Wisconsin.
• Friday, September 14
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, September 15
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
• Tuesday, September 18
  • Bicycle racing: Tuesday Night Racing sponsored by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, 7 p.m. at the Washington Park Velodrome (Washington Bowl), Washington Rd. & 18th Ave. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, September 19
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Late September
  • Milwaukee County Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (See also this PDF: Junior Fair Book 2012).
  • Oktoberfest in downtown New Glarus, Wisconsin.
  • Warrens Cranberry Festival at the festival grounds in Warrens, Wisconsin.
  • 2012 Milwaukee Film Festival
• Friday, September 21
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, September 22
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: International Observe the Moon Night, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, September 26
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, September 28
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, September 29
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
• Early October
  • Green County Cheese Days at the Cheese Days Festival Grounds in Monroe, Wisconsin.
  • Party on the Pavement, 12 noon to 7 p.m. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Old Settlers Oktoberfest, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th St. in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. from Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St. in Grafton, Wisconsin, and head south down a 26.38-mile route to Veterans Park, 1010 North Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the downtown Milwaukee lakefront.
  • 22nd Annual Downtown West Allis Classic Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on W. Greenfield Ave. between 70th & 76th Streets in downtown West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Half Point Rendezvous at the Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave. in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
  • 20th Annual Oktoberfest in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
  • German Festival / Oktoberfest in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. from S. Columbus Dr. & E. Monroe St. and runs through several neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Annual Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Swiss Historical Village, 612 7th Ave. in New Glarus, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, October 3
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, October 5
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, October 6
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
• Monday, October 8: Columbus Day (federal holiday)
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Wednesday, October 10
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, October 12
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Saturday, October 13
  • Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St., just south of the Kenosha, Wisconsin harbor.
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, October 17
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, October 19
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
  • Racine International Folk Dancers' weekly folk dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin. Enter from the parking lot. Experience and partners are not required.
• Late October
  • Dia de los Muertos Parade, starting from United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, proceeds to Walker's Point Center for the Arts.
  • Real Racine Skeleton Skamper (see more details in the Mount Pleasant Patch story), at the Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Dr. in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
  • Boo at the Zoo at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N Main St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
• Friday, October 19 — Saturday, October 20
  • Gallery Night and Day art event at 44 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
• Saturday, October 20
  • Discover Hidden Treasures Garden Walk: “Fall Discovery” with Melinda Myers, 10 a.m. at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.
  • Racine Astronomical Society Open House: Fall Astronomy Day, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd Dr., Union Grove, Wisconsin.
• Wednesday, October 24
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Friday, October 26
  • West Racine Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the southwest corner of Washington Ave. & West Blvd. in Racine, Wiesconsin.
• Wednesday, October 31: Halloween
• Early November
  • 49th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Day of Honor, 11 a.m. start at N. 4th St. & W. Kilbourn Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin (see PDF route map). A memorial service immediately follows at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. on the Milwaukee lakefront.
• Friday, November 2
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, November 4
  • End of Daylight saving time in the United States: Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2 a.m., allowing an extra hour of sleep. Sunrise and sunset both occur one hour earlier than before, at 6:30 a.m. and 4:39 p.m. in Racine.
• Tuesday, November 6: Election Day
  • General Election
• Friday, November 9
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, November 10
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, November 11: Veterans Day
• Monday, November 12: Veterans Day (federal holiday)
• Mid-November
  • Trainfest at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Milwaukee's 85th Annual Holiday Parade, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Starts at N. Prospect Ave. & E. Kilbourn Ave., travels west on Kilbourn, then south on 3rd St. to The Shops of Grand Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Holiday Folk Fair International at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
• Thursday, November 22: Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday)
• Saturday, December 1
  • 20th Annual Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Friday, December 7
  • First Fridays in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Folk Music Hootenanny, 7 to 10 p.m. at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakeshore.
• Saturday, December 8
  • Kenosha Second Saturdays in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Late December
  • Winter Fest at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day (federal holiday)

2013 Calendar of Events & Festivals

• Early January
  • Metropolitan Builders Association Home Building & Remodeling Expo at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • AEppelTreow Wassail, 3 to 6 p.m. at AEppelTreow Winery, 1072 288th Ave. near Burlington, Wisconsin.
• Tuesday, January 1: New Year's Day (federal holiday)
  • 24th annual Splash and Dash of Racine at North Beach (12 noon).
• Mid-January
  • 2012 New Car Show at Festival Hall, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • “The Big Chill” Racine Ice & Snow Festival: 2012 Annual Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition at Monument Square, Main St. & 6th St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Winterfest in New Glarus, Wisconsin.
• Late January
  • 2012 AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby at Eagle River Derbytrack, 1311 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
  • “The Big Chill” Racine Ice & Snow Festival: 2012 Annual Wisconsin Snow Sculpting Competition at Monument Square, Main St. & 6th St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Gallery Night and Day art event at 44 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
  • Milwaukee Boat Show at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Bald Eagle Days at Riverside Park and Cassville High School, 715 E. Amelia St. in Cassville, Wisconsin.
  • Winterfest, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
• Monday, January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (federal holiday)
• Early February
  • Cedarburg's 38th Annual Winter Festival in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
• Saturday, February 2: : Groundhog Day
• Mid-February
  • 51sth Annual Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • 21st annual Milwaukee Muskie Expo in the Products Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Garden Expo in Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Southeastern Wisconsin Polar Plunge at the Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels custom car show in the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • 2nd annual Taste of Greece, 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 9400 W. Congress St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Read more at OnMilwaukee.com.)
• Sunday, February 10: Chinese New Year: Year of the Snake
  • 2012 Lunar New Year Parade (celebrating Year of the Snake) steps off at 1 p.m. in Chicago Chinatown, marching up S. Wentworth Ave. from 24th St. to W. Cermak Rd. in Chicago, Illinois.
• Tuesday, February 12: Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), Pączki Day
• Wednesday, February 13: Ash Wednesday, beginning of Lent
• Thursday, February 14: Valentine's Day
• Monday, February 18: Washington's Birthday (federal holiday)
• Late February
  • Milwaukee RV Show in the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
  • Tripoli Shrine Circus at U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 2012 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Taste of Fond du Lac, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center, Martin Ave. & E 17th St. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
  • BaconFest MKE, 12 noon to 4 p.m. in The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Early March
  • 24th Tribute to Bix Fest (a tribute to Bix Beiderbecke) at the Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • 7th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival, 8 p.m. at the Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 2012 Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Expo at UW-Parkside's Frank J. Petretti Fieldhouse, County Highways E & JR in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Friday, March 8: International Women's Day
• Mid-March
  • Shamrock Club of Wisconsin's 46th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at noon in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • 29th annual Racine Home Expo at the Racine Civic Centre's Festival Hall, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 12 noon, headed south from State St. & Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
  • 51st Annual Orchestra Festival, presented by Kenosha Unifed School District No. 1, 7:30 p.m. at Indian Trail High School & Academy, 6800 60th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, March 10
  • Start of Daylight saving time in the United States: Clocks “spring forward” one hour at 2 a.m., subtracting an hour of sleep. Sunrise and sunset both occur one hour later than before, at 7:09 a.m. and 6:54 p.m. in Racine.
• Thursday, March 14: Pi Day
• Late March
  • 18th Annual Yo-Yo & Skill Toy Convention at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave. in downtown Burlington, Wisconsin.
  • Worldfest 2013, a week-long celebration of international culture with presentations, performances, and cuisine at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Egg-Stravaganza, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N Main St. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Realtors 89th Annual Home & Garden Show at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
• Monday, March 25: Passover begins at sunset.
• Friday, March 29: Good Friday
• Sunday, March 31: Easter Sunday
• Early April
  • Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo Sale at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis, Wisconsin.
• Monday, April 1: April Fools' Day; Dyngus Day (Wet Monday)
• Mid-April
  • bEHIND the aRTS Studio Tour: A tour of artists' studios in Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, April 14: Milwaukee Day (4/14)
• Monday, April 15: Tax Day
• Late April
  • Gallery Night and Day art event at 44 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
  • Holocaust Remembrance Day program, 7 p.m. at the Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. on the Kenosha, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • 43rd Annual Norse Rosemalers' Association Show at Norway House, Inc., 7507 W Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Celebrate Earth Day at all three Gateway Technical College campuses (Kenosha, Racine, and Elkhorn).
  • West Racine Art Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the West Racine neighborhood of Racine, Wisconsin.
  • Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival, 1 to 5 p.m. at The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • SloPig Milwaukee at InterContinental Hotel Milwaukee, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave. in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Monday, April 22: Earth Day
• Friday, April 26: Arbor Day
• Early May
  • Wisconsin Marathon, 7 a.m at Harbor Park on Kenosha, Wisconsin's lakefront.
• Saturday, May 4:
  • Pancake Day, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Racine, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Hall, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • Lakefront Artist Fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Festival Park, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront. Over 125 artists and artisans from the Midwest selling their watercolors, photography, glass, jewerly and more. Raffles, food, family fun.
• Sunday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo
• Mid-May
  • 9th Annual Spring Ice Show of the Pleasant Prairie Skating School U. S. Basic Skills program, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
  • Birds and Breakfast at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Rd. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • Racine Top of the Hops Beer Festival at the Racine Civic Centre's Festival Park, 5 5th St. on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • 33rd Annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival at Olympia Resort & Conference Center, 1350 Royale Mile Rd. in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
  • Syttende Mai Festival at Stoughton, Wisconsin.
  • 31st Annual Morel Mushroom Festival in Muscoda, Wisconsin.
  • Ruud Rush 5k at Ruud Lighting Inc., 9201 Washington Ave. in Racine, Wisconsin.
  • WriteCamp Milwaukee at Mercy Hill @ Hide House, 2625 S Greeley St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Bay View neighborhood.
  • The Color Run: Racine at Festival Park, 5 5th Street on the Racine, Wisconsin lakefront.
  • FightingBobFestNorth at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Ave. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, May 12: Mother's Day
• Late May
  • 9th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Rd. in Franklin, Wisconsin.
• Sunday, July 14:
  • Biennial Garden Walk, sponsored by the Burlington Area Garden Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Burlington, Wisconsin.