Happy weekend, Kenosha! In today’s happening-today edition: Major property deal, taco fest, and a guided foraging walk + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major property deal closed: Zilber bought a 100,000-square-foot industrial building in Pleasant Prairie on Friday for about $10 million. The Milwaukee-based firm’s affiliate closed the deal, with future plans for the site undisclosed -- check the property deal.
County weighs temporary pause: Kenosha County Board will in July consider a one-year moratorium on approving battery energy storage systems countywide, a move that could affect future proposals and permitting in towns and villages -- see the county vote details.
Summer food and cars: Kenosha Taco Fest will bring food trucks to Kennedy Park on Friday, June 26, free, with voters picking the champ, Kenosha History Center beer, and Classic Car Cruise-in Night -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick lakefront fix: Whether you need a low-stress walk, kid energy dump, or just an excuse to stare at blue water, Eichelman Park delivers with a sandy beach, lake views, a flower garden, playground, and easy trails. Bring a coffee, follow the lakefront path, then claim a bench and breathe.
Local fairway therapy: Clubs giving you side-eye this week? Petrifying Springs Golf Course delivers classic 1936 vibes on a tree-lined, par-70 layout with scenic stretches worth an extra club twirl. Tune up at the short-game area and big putting green, then debrief over fries at the Bar & Grill.
Classic corner-bar vibes: Stan's Place is that no-fuss Kenosha standby where the bartenders remember your order, the conversation flows, and the snacks hit the spot. Slide in for a low-key catchup with friends, maybe a game on the TV, and the kind of comfort only a true neighborhood bar provides.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚴 DairyAir Community Bike Ride @ Bristol Woods County Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats earning your eggs with a 22-mile spin through Kenosha County, starting at Bristol Woods Park and rolling with a friendly Sheriff escort. We cruise to Spoerlein Farm for the annual Dairy Breakfast, then swap road stories over flapjacks, curds, and coffee.
🌲 GPL in the Wild: Summer Foray! @ Petrifying Springs Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a guided foraging walk at Petrifying Springs Park with an expert who actually knows what those mushrooms are. Expect practical safety tips, where to look, and how to identify plants and fungi, so your next hike is more treasure hunt, less poison panic.
🛍 Summer Solstice Vendor Market @ Maltworks at Belle City Square (Racine) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate the longest day with fun, not yard work. Maltworks hosts a Summer Solstice market with 30 plus local vendors inside and out, free admission, and temptations, handmade goods, plants, crystals, candles, sweet treats, and family friendly vibes. Your porch can handle one more plant.
✊ Kenosha Juneteenth Celebration 2026 @ Lincoln Park | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Juneteenth at Lincoln Park means music in the grass, food trucks doing their best to ruin your summer diet, and neighbors you want to run into. Expect Black excellence, local vendors, youth activities, and community pride, all stitched together under the Stronger Than Ever banner.
🎨 Kenosha Art Market 2026 @ Union Park | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Union Park’s first art market of 2026 is back with dozens of artists, live music, and food trucks parked like they own the place. Stroll, browse, pretend you were always this cultured, then reward yourself with something fried, and probably framed.
🍺 Father's Day Beer Walk @ Midwest Market (Racine) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day at The Midwest Market means a proper beer walk, with six microbrews and a tap flight to sample. Swap the yardwork for hops, call it quality time, and enjoy the rare tradition of Dad getting exactly what he wants.
🐾 Alive Rescue - Meet and Greet Adoptable Pets @ Bentley's Pet Stuff (Pleasant Prairie) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:30 PM – Alive Rescue is bringing adoptable dogs and cats for an in-store meet and greet. Expect wagging tails, purr motors, and a low-pressure way to size up couch-cuddling credentials, like open interviews for future roommates, minus the awkward small talk, plus nose boops. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Kenosha report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 63%
Rain showers likely after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers likely before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. This house is wildThis 4-bed, 3-bath home is packed with surprises, from two main-level bedrooms and a flexible oversized closet to a private upstairs suite with its own full bath and bonus room. The finished lower level adds a TV rec room, fourth bedroom, and built-in dog enclosure. Outside, a fenced yard and wired concrete slab set the stage for a nearly 4-car garage or shop.
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