Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
9th Annual Snow Daze Festival
1-4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 4)
Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Ave. and throughout Downtown Kenosha
More than 50 ice sculptures will be on display downtown as the Snow Daze Festival returns for the ninth year. Ice artists from Art Below Zero in Franksville create a one-of-a-kind ice sculpture, beginning at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s theme is Enchanted Ice Kingdom. Ice skating is available at Veterans Memorial Park including free skate check-outs sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission.
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34th African American Read-In
1-3 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 4)
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave.
This historic program celebrates Black voices through poems, essays, short stories and children’s books by African American authors and read by youth, adults and local community leaders. Local author Ri’ana Johnson will share her book “We Are The People” in a special presentation. In addition to the readings, there will be a brief performance and the singing of the Black National Anthem. This free family friendly event celebrating Black History Month is open to the community and light refreshments will be served.
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KUSD Theatre Arts Productions
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday-Sunday (Feb. 2-5)
Bradford High School Auditorium, 3700 Washington Rd.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thursday-Saturday (Feb. 2-5 and 9-11)
Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 26th Ave.
Tickets $6-13
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Groundhog Day Celebration
9 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 2)
Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th Ave.
Will we have an early spring, or six more weeks of winter? Come out to Bristol Woods to hear a story about groundhogs, try a groundhog craft or scavenger hunt, and (of course) see a special appearance by Pringle’s own piliferous prognosticator, “Bristol Bob.” The story and Bob’s prediction will take place at 9 a.m. followed by a self-guided craft and scavenger hunt inside the nature center. No live animals are involved in this program. Free; no registration required; appropriate for young children accompanied by an adult.
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28th Annual Winterfest
Wednesday-Sunday (Feb. 1-5)
Lake Geneva
Activities including the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship, Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk, bonfires on the beach and more.
Heads Up
The John Sieger Combo, featuring Kenosha natives John and Mike Sieger, plays 8 p.m. Friday at Anodyne Coffee, 224 Bruce St., Milwaukee, with special guest Panalure (folk/rock/country). Tickets $15.
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, Feb. 2
Music
Pick n Pull Songwriters’ Open Mic hosted by Pat Garrett, 8:30 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Create @theSpace Open Stage with Haven B. Wells, 8-11 p.m. Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Work on an art project from our available supply of materials, or bring your own project to share with us. Bring an instrument and see what happens! The music starts at 8 p.m. Donations and new ideas are always welcome.
Art
Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m., Bradford High School Auditorium, 3700 Washington Rd. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 5)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 11)
Carthage Music Theatre presents Ordinary Days, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theater, 2001 Alford Ave. Tickets $8-14.
Potpourri
Afternoon Movie @ Northside: “Ticket to Paradise,” starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, 12:30-3 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.
Snowshoe rentals, Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th St. Available on walk-in based on conditions, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; & Sundays, noon-4 p.m. General public: $5 per pair/friends of Pringle free.
Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID.
Family
Groundhog Day Celebration, 9 a.m.. Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th Ave. Will we have an early spring, or six more weeks of winter? Come out to Bristol Woods to hear a story about groundhogs, try a groundhog craft or scavenger hunt, and (of course) see a special appearance by Pringle’s own piliferous prognosticator, “Bristol Bob.” The story and Bob’s prediction will take place at 9 a.m. followed by a self-guided craft and scavenger hunt inside the nature center. No live animals are involved in this program. Free; no registration required; appropriate for young children accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 p.m., Northside Library 1500 27th Ave. Designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
Bleeding Hearts craft, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Use tissue paper to paint a piece of art. For ages 5-12.
Teen Craft: Heart Key Chain, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Simmons Library, 711 59th Pl. Need a quick (but heartfelt) Valentine’s gift? Want to declare your independence with a quirky take on the conversation heart? We’ll supply all the materials and know-how to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s keepsake.
FRIDAY, Feb. 3
Music
Kenosha Hootenanny Valentine’s Day Hoot, 7-10 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. In addition to the usual folk songs, we will include some love songs like “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,” “Scarborough Fair,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You,” as well as songs in honor of Groundhog’s Day and Presidents Day, followed by requests.
Little Couch Band and the Daisy Pushers, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Empty Bottle Boys and One Shot Jane, 6-10 p.m, Kenosha Moose Family Center, 3003 30th Ave.
Art
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones — Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m., Bradford High School Auditorium, 3700 Washington Rd. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 5)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 11)
Carthage Music Theatre presents Ordinary Days, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theater, 2001 Alford Ave. Tickets $8-14.
Lakeside Players present The Wizard of Oz, 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $17 general public, $14 seniors and students.
Potpourri
Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID.
Family
Artsy Afternoons: Book Binding, 2-4:30 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire. Try new techniques and get the creativity flowing. All materials included. Please pre-register, but arrive anytime between 2-4 p.m. Age groups 5-6 and 7-10.
Preschool Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Approximately 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
LEGOs at the Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St., Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for families with children ages 5-and-over.
SATURDAY, Feb. 4
Music
Jinx Lee & the Fabulous Blue Ravens, 8 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St.
Tim & Liam, 8-11 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing loft, 5706 6th Ave.
Peacetree Allstars, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Jess Piano, a Piano Experience, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $5 plus fees.
Art
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m., Bradford High School Auditorium, 3700 Washington Rd. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 5)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 7:30 p.m., Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 26th Ave. Tickets $6-13 (Through Feb. 11)
Carthage Music Theatre presents Ordinary Days, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theater, 2001 Alford Ave. Tickets $8-14.
Lakeside Players present The Wizard of Oz, 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $17 general public, $14 seniors and students.
Potpourri
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kenosha Union Club, 3030 39th Ave. Local vendors include produce, eggs, meat and poultry, prepared foods, soaps, arts and crafts, dog treats. Indoor Market through April 29.
Kenosha Public Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. (new location). Vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match. Food Drive featured Saturdays in January. Indoor market through April 29.
Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours.Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID.
Family
9th Annual Snow Daze Festival, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Ave. and throughout Downtown Kenosha. More than 50 ice sculptures on display downtown as the Snow Daze Festival returns for the ninth year. Ice artists from Art Below Zero in Franksville create a one-of-a-kind ice sculpture, beginning at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s theme is Enchanted Ice Kingdom. Ice skating is available at Veterans Memorial Park including free skate check-outs sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission.
Nature Hike, 10-11 a.m., Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th Ave. Start the month off right with a free, staff-guided casual walks in Bristol Woods with a different route and topic each time. This month, in celebration of Groundhog Day,search for signs of winter animals as we take a slow-paced, ~1.2-mile hike over the trails of Bristol Woods. Free; all ages; no registration required.
Groundhog Day Celebration, 9 a.m., Pringle Nature Center at Bristol Woods, 9800 160th Ave.Hear a story about groundhogs, try a groundhog craft or scavenger hunt, and (of course) see a special appearance by Pringle’s own piliferous prognosticator, “Bristol Bob.” The story and Bob’s prediction will take place at 9 a.m. followed by a self-guided craft and scavenger hunt inside the nature center. No live animals are involved in this program. Free; no registration required; appropriate for young children accompanied by an adult.
Tails n’ Tales: Read to a Dog! 10-11 a.m., Southwest LIbrary, 7979 38th Ave. Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with one of the certified reading education assistance dogs from Kenosha’s Dogs of EndearmentRegistration required, call Youth and Family Services at 262-564-6150 to register, or visit the children’s desk at any branch.
Valentine’s Day Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd. Make handmade paper heart shapes, recycle calendars into cards & envelopes, create a love letter banner, and other crafts to send messages to those you love! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. We would appreciate pre-registration by calling 262-878-5609, but feel free to drop in. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (age 65-and-over $3) / $11 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Annual state park vehicle admission sticker is also available.
Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter, 2-3 p.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd. Learn all about snakes and watch as the education snake Mickey is fed, and even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $8 per day for vehicles with Wisconsin plates (seniors $3) / $11 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Annual state park vehicle admission sticker is also available, and state park passes are also available from the Kenosha Public Library.
SUNDAY, Feb. 5
Music
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
2023 Art Exhibition, Soft Opening with Artists Talk, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Free. (Through March 19)
Pollination Investigation, 10-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Theater
KUSD Theatre Arts Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m., Bradford High School Auditorium, 3700 Washington Rd. Tickets $6-13 (Final day)
Lakeside Players present The Wizard of Oz, 2 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $17 general public, $14 seniors and students.
Potpourri
Author Talk: Mary Elise Antoinette, 2-3 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Meet Wisconsin Historical Society Press Author Mary Elise Antoine, as she talks about her new book “Enslaved, Indentured, Free: Five Black Women on the Upper Mississippi, 1800–1850.” Participants will get to meet the author, ask questions, and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her book. This event will also be live streamed via Zoom, registration is only required if you plan on joining virtually.
NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop, 12:30-4 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27th Ave. Both seasoned writers and first-time authors can stop by to learn new tips and tricks and have time to write in the presence of other writers.
Ice Skating, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (weather permitting), Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 6th Ave., adjacent to City Hall. Free. Bring your own skates or check out free ice skates sponsored by the Mayor’s Youth Commission during posted rental hours. Ice skates are available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Skate Hut outside the ice rink during rental hours. Regular rental hours are: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Hours may be different on holiday weekends. Child and adult sizes are available for check-out with a photo ID, such as a valid driver’s license or a valid school-issued ID.
To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.
