In the Loop: No shortage of fun things to do with dad on Father’s Day weekend in Kenosha

Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:

Kenosha Juneteenth Festival

11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday (June 17)

52nd St. and 13th Court adjacent to Kenosha Boys & Girls Club

Featuring Mr. and Miss Juneteenth coronation, entertainment, youth talent show, community recognition ceremony, remembrance ceremony, vendors, food court and more. In addition, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, cancer awareness walk will be held Saturday morning.

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Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast

6:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday (June 17)

Daniels Dairy Farm II, 1077 248th Ave. Kansasville

Enjoy a morning on the farm that includes: A big farm breakfast, an Agriculture Tent with items to purchase, children games, farm toys for sale, and much more. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, yogurt, juice, and ice cream. Cost for the breakfast is $10 but children 6-and-under are free. Tickets are available at the event only — first come, first serve. ATM is available.

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Pop-up Biergarten and Food Truck Rally

3 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday (June 15-17)

Celebration Place at HarborPark, 5501 Ring Rd.

This German-style Biergarten features German beer, US craft beer, hard cider, sausage and pretzels, live music, a cornhole tournament and stein-hoisting contests in a beautiful park setting. Children and families are welcome. Free.

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I Am a Man: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1960-70 Exhibit Opening

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday (June 16)

Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.

This historic decade unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Through Aug. 11.

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Planets and Pancakes

3-5:30 a.m., Saturday (June 17)

Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd.

Early morning in June is the best time to see the planets as they rise just before the sun comes up. View Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Mars! As the sun rises a pancake breakfast will be served as we enjoy the early morning nature at Hawthorn Hollow. Tickets $20.

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Heads Up

Juneteenth events in addition to the main festival include:

HBCU Showcase, 3-8 p.m., Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr.

Juneteenth Dedication, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 pm., Civic Park 

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THURSDAY, June 15

Music

The Unusual Suspects (Pop/Rock), Rhythm on the Lake, 6-8 p.m., Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th St. Paddock Lake. 

Gypsy Jazz Thursdays with Chain de Gitane, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sazzy B, 5623 6th Ave. Featuring Terry Peterson (guitar), Allen Russell (violin), and Benjamin Holt (bass) performing the French stylings of 1930s-40s jazz with some modern twists. 

Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 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 

Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6. 

28th Parkside National Print Exhibition, Emile H. Mathis Gallery, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd. More than 80 award-winning prints on display. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Through July 28. 

Potpourri 

Food Truck Rally and Pop-up Biergarten, 3-9 p.m., Celebration Place at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Rd. This German-style Biergarten features German beer, US craft beer, hard cider, sausage and pretzels, live music, a cornhole tournament and stein-hoisting contests in a beautiful park setting. Children and families are welcome. Free. 

Pollinator Walk: UWP Cross Country Course, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Kristi Heuser, Pollinator Patch Program Manager & Stormwater Consultant to learn more about how native plants are a solution for helping water quality and endangered pollinator populations. Please meet at the Petrifying Springs parking lot on JR between Pets and UW-Parkside. 

Afternoon Movie: “Spoiler Alert,” 12:30-3 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27th Ave. 

More Than Money: Stock Market Basics, 1-2 p.m., Southwest Library Community Room B, 7979 38th Ave. Learn how to buy and sell stocks to start investing your money. 

Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.) 

Family 

Farm Storytime, 4:30 p.m., Funkin Farm, 10002 12th St. Join Farmer Stephanie for a read-aloud story and activity at the farm. $5/child ages 3-10. Older and younger siblings encouraged to attend at no cost. Not a drop-off event, all children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Macra-Mermaids, 4-5 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave., Shell-ebrate the release of the new Little Mermaid movie and mer-make your own macrame mermaid tail keychain. Ages 12-19. 

Taking Flight, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Do you believe you can fly? Tinker with balloons and everyday materials to create whirling, twirling toys that are as light as air. Ages 9-12. 

Explore Volcanoes, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. What makes a volcano? Why do they erupt? Come to the library to find out and try your hand at creating your own volcanic eruption. For families with children. 

Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Designed for three to five-year-old children. Children ages 3-5 enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. 

Cribbage Club, 6-7:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join a fun new club at your local library. Boards, pegs, and cards supplied. 

Family Storytime, 6-6:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. The whole family is invited to storytime! Come read stories, sing songs, and have fun. 

FRIDAY, June 16 

Music 

Twang Shui, 6-9 p.m., official opening night of the UPT Biergarten, 4520 8th Ave. 

Justin Howl (blues), 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.

An Evening with Joey Belotti, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $5. 

Mykal Baas and the Delivery Men, 8 p.m.-midnight, Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St. 

Bootjack Road (country), 7 p.m., 24’s Rumor’s Lounge, 1402 52nd St. 

Art 

Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6. 

28th Parkside National Print Exhibition, Emile H. Mathis Gallery, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd. More than 80 award-winning prints on display. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Through July 28. 

Potpourri 

Nights at Northside: Summer Vibes Night Out, 6-9 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Grab one of our craft boxes and relax in the evening air while enjoying live music and food. Craft boxes will be available for teens/adults, school age, and families with littles. Live music provided by BOB & KRISTIN. Food trucks will be on-site. 

I Am a Man: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1960-70 Exhibit Opening, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. This historic decade unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Through August 11. 

Jimmie “J.J.” Walker, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $25-35 plus fees. 

Pop-up Biergarten and Food Truck Rally, 3-9 p.m., Celebration Place at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Rd. This German-style Biergarten features German beer, US craft beer, hard cider, sausage and pretzels, live music, a cornhole tournament and stein-hoisting contests in a beautiful park setting. Children and families are welcome. Free. 

Meet & Greet with Cosplay/Fashion author Laura Meyer, 4-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Come and step into the mesmerizing world of Victorian-era costuming with her book “The Victorian Collection: Advanced Costuming Techniques.”

Wellness is a Rainbow event promoting veggies and wellness, Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Ave.. Includes a veggie-themed scavenger hunt around downtown Kenosha for the adults, a coloring contest for kids up to age 12, and a sticker design contest for all ages celebrating Pride Month (June), Fresh Veggie Day (June 16) and Eat Your Fresh Veggies Day (June 17). 

Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.) 

Family 

Movie Night, 8 p.m., Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th St. This week’s feature is “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” Free. 

Once Upon a Cuento Bilingual Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. ¡Bienvenidos! to our storytime bilingüe. We will read libros and sing canciones. All ages. 

Truck/Tractor Pull and Demolition Derby, 6 p.m., Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St. Admission $10 for ages 10-and-up, $1 for ages 3-9, children 2 and under admitted free. 

Preschool Storytime, 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.-11 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Approximately 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers. 

SATURDAY, June 17 

Music 

Ashcan School, 6-9 p.m., UPT Biergarten, 4520 8th Ave. 

Mac Dralle (original folk/Americana), 7-10 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. 

The Rotten Brothers, 9 p.m., 58 Below, 514 58th St. 

Fallon Schultz (country), 6-9 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th Ave. 

Kerry Spitzer solo, 10 a.m., Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd St. 

Art 

Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6. 

Potpourri 

Planets and Pancakes, 3-5:30 a.m. (not a typo!), Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Early morning in June is the best time to see the planets as they rise just before the sun comes up. View Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Mars! As the sun rises a pancake breakfast  will be served as we enjoy the early morning nature at Hawthorn Hollow. Tickets $20. 

Food Truck Rally and Pop-up Biergarten, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Celebration Place at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Rd.  This German-style Biergarten features German beer, US craft beer, hard cider, sausage and pretzels, live music, a cornhole tournament and stein-hoisting contests in a beautiful park setting. Children and families are welcome. Free. 

Meet & Greet with Local Author Daniel Stika, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave. A local history author, Stika’s books include “When Lincoln Met Wisconsin’s Nightingale” which  examines the work of Wisconsin’s Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey and “The Rhode Center for the Arts: Looking Back & Looking Ahead.” 

Jimmie “J.J.” Walker, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $25-35 plus fees. 

Breaking Our Silence: The Road to Freedom, Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Harborside Academy’s  Juneteenth Reflection Exhibit in the Civil War Museum’s Procarione Classroom featuring artwork and poetry completed by the 7th and 8th-grade students that reflects upon and celebrates the legacy of Juneteenth. Open during museum hours through June 25. 

Holy Rosary Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, 2224 45th St. Car registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Featuring live music and car competitions. Free for spectators. 

Wellness is a Rainbow event promoting veggies and wellness, Blend & Brew, 5700 6th Ave.. Includes a veggie-themed scavenger hunt around downtown Kenosha for the adults, a coloring contest for kids up to age 12, and a sticker design contest for all ages celebrating Pride Month (June), Fresh Veggie Day (June 16) and Eat Your Fresh Veggies Day (June 17). 

Pavle’s Pride Party, 7 p.m., Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St. Hosted by Ginger Van Allen!, games and vendors, music by Skrat & DJ Fxy, drag show at 9 p.m. 

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 9 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, 1330 52nd St., in conjunction with Kenosha Juneteenth Celebration. 

Cancer Awareness Walk, 8:30 a.m., from Pennoyer Park Bandshell to 52nd St. and 13th Court, in conjunction with Kenosha Juneteenth Celebration. 

Date Night: Lantern Make and Take, 6-8 p.m., Hawthorn Hollow, 880 Green Bay Rd. Presented with Kenosha Public Library. Participants will gather in the workshop where they will be joined by craftsmen from Overocker Woodworking to construct a vintage inspired candle lantern made from wood and glass. The lantern will then be used to light the path, guided by Hawthorn Hollow’s Naturalist, on a candle lit excursion. The evening concludes with a  campfire and light refreshments. Registration is required, two sessions available. 

Lunar Yoga New Moon, 9-10 a.m., Hawthorn Hollow’s Ozanne Outpost at 914 Green Bay Rd.  $25 per class, discounts available for multiple classes. No experience needed. 

Uke’s Open House and Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle Showcase, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,, Uke’s Harley Davidson, 5995 120th Ave. Somers Fire & Rescue Association beer tent, music, and food sold by Kenosha HOG Chapter members. 

Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue & 56th Street. The original HarborMarket’s 21st season includes more than 120 vendor booths. Find fresh local vegetables and fruit; locally raised meat, poultry and eggs; cheeses; baked goods; pastas; honey; dozens of prepared food options; soaps & body care products; artisan creations; on-site knife sharpening and much more! Live music at two booths and the Kenosha Public Library’s Bookmobile.

Kenosha Public Market  9 a.m.-2 p.m., 625 52nd St. Vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts. Early bird shopping (8:30-9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. An online store, KPM2GO, is also available. 

Historic Durkee Mansion Tours (self-guided), 1:30-4 p.m., Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Ave. Admission free, donations appreciated. 

Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.) 

Pedals & Pints, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Join fellow cyclists and beer aficionados for a ride to another local brew pub and back. 

Day Sail on Red Witch II, 2:30-3:45 p.m., Board at 5th Avenue and 54th Street. “Red Witch II” is a world-class sailing vessel, a 1930-design “12-Meter” America’s Cup racing sloop. Tickets $32. 

Family 

Kenosha Juneteenth Festival, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 52nd St. and 13th Court adjacent to Kenosha Girls and Boys Club. Featuring Mr. and Miss Juneteenth coronation, entertainment, youth talent show, community recognition ceremony, remembrance ceremony, vendors, food court and more. In addition, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, cancer awareness walk will be held Saturday morning. 

3rd Annual Rock the Lake, 1-10 p.m., Lance Park, 55 Lance Dr., Twin Lakes. This is the third annual event. Entertainment: The Renegades 1-3 p.m.; Maggie & the Mugs 3:30-5:30 p.m.; H2oAdaptive Sports Demonstration, 6-7:30 p.m.; Relativity, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Food and beer available for purchase. 

Bluey Bonanza, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Keepy Uppy! Grannies! Kids/No Kids! Torch Mouse! Bring your own little Blueys and Bingos to the library for a morning of your favorite blue heelers’ games and crafts. Australian accents optional. 

SUNDAY, June 18 

Music

Oscar Green, noon-2 p.m., Kenosha Art Market, Union Park, 7th Ave. and 46th St. 

Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave. 

Art 

Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts. Through Aug. 6. 

Potpourri 

Kenosha Art Market Season Opener, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Park ,46th Street and 7th Avenue. Original art for sale by local artists. Held every third Sunday, June-October, from Live performances and more. 

Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Prairie Springs Park, 10023 Park Drive. The first season of the Pleasant Prairie HarborMarket includes over 50 vendor booths with fresh local produce; meat, poultry & eggs; cheese products; several prepared food options to enjoy on-site; baked goods; artisan creations; on-site knife sharpening, live music and more. The market is held on the western shore of Lake Andrea, with plenty of green space, tables and beautiful scenery. Parking available throughout the Park, with a free shuttle running from the LakeView Technology Academy.

Rhythm in the Round Community Drum Circle, 10 a.m., Kenosha Art Market, Union Park, 46th Street and 7th Avenue. 

Historic Durkee Mansion Tours (self-guided), 1:30-4 p.m., Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Ave. Admission free, donations appreciated. 

Southport Light Station Museum – Climb a Lighthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5117 4th Ave. Free admission for the keeper’s house tour; donations are welcome. Lighthouse climb costs $10 for ages 12-and-over, $5 for children 8-11 years old. (Must be 8-or-older to climb.) 

Wilmot Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha County FairGrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot. $2 adults, $1 seniors and kids 6-14, kids 5-under admitted free. 

Family 

Father’s Day Celebration, Noon-6 p.m., Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 5555 7th St. Dad Shoes pageant, obstacle course and other games throughout the day. The Daddest of the Dads will win prizes from Public Brewing. Live music by Roundabouts beginning at 3 p.m. Featuring Dad Shoes Lager from Public Brewing on tap all day.

To submit an event for our “In the Loop” weekend listings, email Laura@Kenosha.com. Please include event details and contact information.