The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Fall Wine Walks on October 9 & 16, 2021 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (12 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating […]
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The Community Buzz: What’s Up With Local Nonprofits
For a full look at what local nonprofits are up to, check out our new nonprofit community feed here. Here’s a snapshot of the things you’ll find: Curious about the Racine Literacy Council? Learn more about their services at their upcoming open house. https://www.facebook.com/racineliteracycouncil/posts/4268559623210586 Love SapSap? The Racine Art Museum has partnered with them for […]
Second Annual Charity Golf Outing
County Executive Jonathan Delagrave is hosting Racine County’s second annual charity golf outing on Friday, August 27 with a shotgun scramble starting at 9:30 a.m. at Ives Grove Golf Course, 14101 Washington Ave, Sturtevant. This year, proceeds from the event will go to supporting a tremendous Racine County non-profit– Sophia’s Promise. Sophia’s Promise in partnership […]
Racine Family YMCA Family Community Health and Back-to-School Event
The Racine Family YMCA and its Young Leaders Academy are holding a Back To School event on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at the George Bray Neighborhood Center (924 Center St, Racine) to bring the community together in a fun and child-friendly environment to help […]
Music in the Island Park
PACK YOUR PICNIC BASKET, GRAB YOUR BLANKET OR CHAIRS AND ENJOY AN EVENING IN ISLAND PARK ALONG THE ROOT RIVER. ENJOY THE MUSIC OF “SWEETSHIEKS”, WHILE YOU MUNCH ON THE GOODIES IN YOUR PICNIC BASKET. THIS FREE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE ROOT RIVER COUNCIL. DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK ARE APPRECIATED.
Save the Children Reading Campaign Bus
Save the Children is taking its 100 Days of Reading campaign on the road this summer with a multi-city bus tour supported by SC Johnson and T.J. Maxx, which will be stopping in Racine on Thursday, August 19, at Mitchell Elementary School (2713 Drexel Ave, Racine, WI 53403). The invite-only bus tour is bringing summer […]
Evening Paddle at River Bend Nature Center
Experience the peace and magic of nightfall on the summer river. River Bend Nature Center is extending canoe and kayak rental hours on Wednesday, August 18 so that you can enjoy the river at dusk. Launch between 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., return by 8:30 p.m. Paddling on this evening is by reservation only. $30 per boat/ $25 […]
Party on the Pavement
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18 and plan to spend your day downtown for the 18th annual Party on the Pavement street festival presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. With over 12 blocks filled with live music, incredible food and drinks, street performances, shopping, games, and rides, there is something for the whole family. […]
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Upcoming Programs, Services at the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: The Bookmobile is open for browsing! One family/party at a time may enter the bookmobile for browsing; please limit your time to 15 minutes. Masks are required. Holds may be requested to be placed on the bookmobile. Masks are required to […]
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Upcoming Programs, Services Offered by the Racine Public Library
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: Printing fees resumed July 1st. Color print $.50; B&W print $.10, copy $.10. Scanning and faxing will remain free of charge. The Bookmobile is open for browsing! One family/party at a time may enter the bookmobile for browsing; please limit your […]
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City of Racine Beach Swim Season Ending Soon
RACINE – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) has announced the season end of lifeguarded swimming at North Beach. Swimming areas will be guarded daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, August 28, 2021. After this date, lifeguards will no longer be on duty. The 2022 guarded swim season is […]
Racine Starving Artist Fair
Sunday, August 1 is the 56th Annual Racine Starving Artist Fair, featuring 110 artist booths. It is being held for the first time at DeKoven Center, 21st (Caron Butler) and Wisconsin from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Fair is organized by the Racine Art Guild to raise funds for its College Art Student Scholarship […]
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Monument Square: Racine’s Great Third Place
Captain Gilbert Knapp was onto something back around 1835 when he created what is now known as Monument Square. That’s when laying out lots for the townsite of what would become Racine. He set aside a public market and gathering space that was initially called Haymarket Square. Fast forward to a Wednesday evening more than […]
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Adult Fall Kickball Registration Begins
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will begin taking registration for Monday night Co-Ed Adult Fall Kickball on Monday, July 12, and will continue through Friday, August 6. Player cards are available online at www.cityofracine.org/ParksRec or at the PRCS office, 800 Center Street, Room 127. To register a team, managers […]
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Adult Fall Softball Registration Begins
Racine – City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) will begin taking registration for Adult League Fall Softball on Monday, July 12, and will continue through Friday, August 6. The traditional openings are available in women’s Monday night, men’s Tuesday night, and co-ed Wednesday night leagues. All PRCS leagues are filled on a […]
