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This weekend in Racine County offers a variety of family-friendly activities that cater to all interests, ensuring a fun-filled time for everyone.

Family-friendly activities in Racine County

Here are five recommended things to do with the family this weekend:

1. Visit the Racine Zoo:

Engage with diverse wildlife through interactive experiences like feeding the giraffes or participating in the Barnyard Safari. The zoo provides educational and entertaining activities suitable for all ages​.

2. Explore North Beach Park:

Known as one of the best freshwater beaches in the country, North Beach Park offers an excellent spot for families to relax, play in the sand, or enjoy a swim in Lake Michigan. The park also includes a children’s playground and volleyball courts for entertainment​ (Visit Racine County)​.

Wustum Museum
The Wustum, part of the RAM is located at 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. – STOCK IMAGE

3. Enjoy Arts and Crafts at RAM’s Wustum Museum:

Drop in for free art activities tailored for families. This is a perfect setting to inspire creativity among kids and adults, with gallery explorations and hands-on art projects available​.

4. Spend Time at the Union Grove Public Market:

Available on Tuesdays through September, the market features a wide range of products from local produce to crafts. It’s a great place to support local vendors while finding unique items​.

5. Participate at Star Roller Rink:

family-friendly activities in Racine County, roller skating, Star Roller Rink
Roller skating with the family is always a treat. – Credit: Loren Lamoreaux

For families that enjoy active fun, Star Roller Rink offers roller skating with options for group lessons, making it a fantastic venue for beginners to learn and for experienced skaters to enjoy a spin around the rink​​.

These activities blend outdoor, educational and creative experiences; perfect for a family outing in Racine County.

Editor’s note: Elements of this article were generated by ChatGPT


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Denise Lockwood has an extensive background in traditional and non-traditional media. She has written for Patch.com, the Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee Magazine and the Kenosha News.