City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that Racine’s Monument Square will become “Deer District Racine” for the remainder of the NBA Finals. With support from the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS), Downtown Racine Corporation, Pub on Wisconsin, and Littleport Brewing Company, Monument Square will be set up for […]
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Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Public Art Bistro Tables & Chairs Unveiled in Downtown Racine with Scavenger Hunt
For the 20th consecutive year, the Downtown Racine Corporation has unveiled a public art project in Downtown Racine. This year’s project featured Bistro tables and chairs. 25 artists were selected to adorn the table sets with their creativity. 25 sets are scattered through Downtown. Similar to last year’s public art project that featured flowerpots, there […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Events, Food & Drinks, Things To Do
Seltzer Beer Stroll Set for June 19
By now I’ve bet you’ve heard of White Claws, but did you know that there’s other seltzer beers to try. Now is your chance to try and get involved in the Racine community. If you loved the Wine Walk, you’ll be sure to love this upcoming event. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their first […]
Downtown Racine Wine Walks
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Wine Walks on May 1 and 8, 2021 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating […]
Downtown Racine Wine Walks
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Wine Walks on May 1 and 8 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (1 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating businesses. Tickets […]
Downtown Racine’s First Ever Candy Hop
Mark your calendars for Sat., Apr. 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Downtown Racine’s first-ever Candy Hop and Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a day of free candy giveaways and a fun scavenger hunt for kids of all ages to enjoy. Over 30 participating businesses will pass out candy and welcome participants […]
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Downtown Racine ‘Excited and Hopeful’ for Spring/Summer Events
Like spring flowers, Racine County is reblooming after a very long winter exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic of the past year. Therefore, many are looking forward to spring and summer events in Racine. Two organizations – the Downtown Racine Corp. and Real Racine (Racine County’s destination marketing organization) – recently announced spring/summer events. Also, […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
DRC Celebrates 2020 Silver Linings and Those Who Made a Difference
DOWNTOWNTOWN RACINE- During Downtown Racine Corporation’s Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation on Thurs., Feb. 25 more than 50 people gathered via Zoom to celebrate the silver linings from 2020, recognize those who made a difference, and look ahead to 2021. “We are extremely proud of our accomplishments this year and the […]
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Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations
DOWNTOWN RACINE – Celebrate Downtown Racine at the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The presentation agenda will consist of the State of the Downtown address and the announcement of 2020’s Downtown Achievement winners. Some of the highlights during the address […]
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Downtown Racine Publishes Online Valentine’s Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses for Valentine’s Day via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 65 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown […]
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Downtown Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses, or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person, or organization that has helped attract […]
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Downtown Racine in 2020: ‘Intense Challenges Faced’
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) this week reported a few silver linings amid a 2020 that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown business development and promotional organization summarized its accomplishments in its 2020 Review. “Despite the intense challenges we faced, we were able to pivot and provide major resources to the Downtown […]
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Downtown Racine publishes Online Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 60 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown Racine. In addition, […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Free Meter Parking Days are back In Downtown
RACINE – Free meter parking in Downtown Racine is back for the holidays in 2020. The City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation have teamed up to coordinate free meter parking on the following Saturdays: November 28 (Small Business Saturday), December 5, December 12 (Kris Kringle Tour and Open House), and December 19. This […]
Posted inCommunity, CORONAVIRUS
Three County Organizations Receive TRAVEL Grants
RACINE COUNTY – Three Racine County organizations have received Wisconsin TRAVEL Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The grants announced this week are presented to: Real Racine (Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau), $282,138. The organization promotes activities throughout the county and operates the Real Racine Visitor Center at 14015 Washington Ave., Yorkville.Downtown Racine […]
