Top things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Kemper Haunted House
7-10 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 15)
Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave.
“SECTOR 13” presented by Kemper Center and Kenosha County Teen Task Force, with kiddie lights-on hour 6-7 p.m. Admission $5-10. (Saturdays through Oct. 29)
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Old Weird America: Frankenstein, The Modern Monster
6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 13)
Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.
To celebrate Halloween, historian Cathy Polovina appropriates the image of the monster created in the English Romantic period and puts him squarely into an American context by tracing its history from a symbol of fear to a figure of fun. Also available as a virtual event.
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Kenosha Art Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16)
Union Park Arts District, 7th Avenue and 45th Street
The monthly market features art for sale by local artisans including original fine art, jewelry, pottery, and more in the park setting along with public sculpture, a Little Free Library, the Little Free Art Gallery, and mosaic planters. Live music, Union Park Tavern brunch available. The event is supported by local businesses including Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Artworks/Pencillarium, and Union Park Tavern.
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Sunday Storytime with Author Ri’ana Johnson
2 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16)
Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A. Featuring special guest storyteller, author Ri’ana Johnson, a former Kenosha.com Kenoshan of the Week who will read her book “We Are The People” and answer questions, then will host a children’s empowerment session where she will speak about the power of self-talk and guide them in an activity, which will allow children the opportunity to write a note or letter of encouragement to themselves or to someone else. “We Are The People” is a book written to empower children and help develop their self-esteem and inner strength.
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Dinos in the Dark
6, 7, and 8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 14)
Dinosaur Discovery Museum, 5608 10th Ave.
Bring a flashlight and walk among the skeletons of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum! The dinosaurs will come alive in the shadows as you discover their unique features with your flashlight. Advanced tickets, $5 members/$10 non-members, are necessary for this event, and there are multiple sessions per night. Recommended for ages 3+
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Authtober
5-7 p.m.Tuesday-Saturdays through Oct. 29
Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave.
Presented by Kenosha Book Festival, Studio Moonfall will host local authors from a wide variety of genres and voices. Every event is free to attend and will feature Meet & Greets, book signings, and giveaways. This week’s authors include Sharon Angelici, Jessie Rose, and Phylllis Fadness
Heads Up
PUBLIC Education: What the Heck is That? Museum Edition, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 18. This interactive, game-show-style, program investigates some of the more interesting items from Kenosha Public Museum collections. Registration $25/$15 Friends of the Museum, includes one beverage. 21+.
Kenosha native Bethany Thomas, now a Chicago-based singer, actor and writer and recipient of a Joseph Jefferson Award and Black Theater Alliance Award, and a 3Arts Award in music. She brings her band to her hometown Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 58 Below, presented by KmacK Productions. Admission is $20.
The Lineup
THURSDAY, Oct. 13
Music
The Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Create @theSpace Open Stage, 7-11 p.m., Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Hosted by Haven Wells. Project work and sharing 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m.
Art
Southport Quilters’ Guild: “Quilting By The Lake,” The Women’s Journeys in Fiber: “Pathways & Connections,” and exhibits by Area Artist Group and Kemper Center Artists Group, Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free, donations appreciated.
“Mark Space” featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., Through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Theater
Carthage Theatre Department presents “Frontline,” 7:30 p.m., David Straz Center, 2001 Alford Drive. This verbatim play is based on interviews with frontline healthcare workers across the country and created by the 2022 Carthage Verbatim Theatre class. Tickets $15 for general public; Carthage students “pay what you can.” Proceeds go to the Shalom Center.
Potpourri
Authtober Meet the Author: Sharon Angelici, 5-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Angelici is the author of the Maker series and other books, and is also a working blacksmith.
Curiosity Club Documentary Film Series: “Apollo 11,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. This documentary features never-before-seen footage of NASA’s first mission to the moon as well as personal accounts from Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins.
Old Weird America: Frankenstein, The Modern Monster, 6 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. To celebrate Halloween, historian Cathy Polovina appropriates the image of the monster created in the English Romantic period and puts him squarely into an American context by tracing its history from a symbol of fear to a figure of fun. Also available as a virtual event.
National Fossil Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday (Oct. 16), Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. The museum features activities to promote public awareness and the stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster and greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Enjoy drop-in activities all week long in the Field Station celebrating this year’s theme, Eocene fossils of Yellowstone National Park.
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.)
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Downtown Kenosha Ghost Tours, starting from Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave. Public and private tours available. Through Oct. 31.
Family
Science in a Bag STEM Kits, all day, all Kenosha Public Library branches. Stop by any Kenosha Public Library branch during regular library hours to get a free Science in a Bag STEM Kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. In addition, visit the Science in a Bag portal for further instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits. Through Saturday (Oct. 15).
Preschool Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Ages 3-5.
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th St. Country Store and free hand-painted fall display open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Paid fall activity areas (corn maze, playgrounds, hayrides, tire mountain, and more: Weekdays 4-8 p.m. $6/person, weekends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $11/person. Children 2-under admitted free. Concessions available: Monday-Friday 4-7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Through Oct. 31)
FRIDAY, Oct. 14
Music
October Hootenanny, 7 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Featuring Fall, Halloween and some scary folk favorites. Hosted by Kristin Kornkven and Bob Estes, carrying on the tradition started by Marialyce Kornkven more than 30 years ago, please bring an acoustic instrument or voice, or just come and listen, all are welcome. Music books and music stands provided.
Brent Mitchell, 9 p.m.-midnight, Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Nix Slate (covers), 9 p.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St.
Rotten Bros. Duo, 8 p.m.-11:45 p.m., 24’s Rumor’s Lounge, 1402 52nd St.
Art
Southport Quilters’ Guild: “Quilting By The Lake,” The Women’s Journeys in Fiber: “Pathways & Connections,” and exhibits by Area Artist Group and Kemper Center Artists Group, Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free, donations appreciated.
“Mark Space” featuring illustrator and artist Anne Muntges, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr., (Final day). Gallery hours: Thursday Noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday noon- 5 p.m., and Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. All H.F. Johnson Gallery art exhibits are free and open to the public.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Theater
Carthage Theatre Department presents “Frontline,” 7:30 p.m., David Straz Center, 2001 Alford Drive. This verbatim play is based on interviews with frontline healthcare workers across the country and created by the 2022 Carthage Verbatim Theatre class. Tickets $15 for general public; Carthage students “pay what you can.” Proceeds go to the Shalom Center.
Potpourri
Authtober Meet the Author: Jessie Rose, 5-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Rose is the author of “Atomic Love, A Heavy Metal Memoir.”
Second Friday Lecture Series: Brother Joseph Dutton: Badger Soldier, Sinner, Saint, Noon-1 p.m., Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Presented by Pete Skelly. Brother Joseph Dutton, was bornVermont, and grew up in Janesville. He served for the duration of the Civil War in the 13th Wisconsin rising from Quartermaster Sergeant to Lieutenant and District Quartermaster, then went to Molokai Island Hawaii and spent 44 years ministering to the leper colony. Free.
Brown Bag Movies: “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Noon-2 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.
National Fossil Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday (Oct. 16), Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. The museum features activities to promote public awareness and the stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster and greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Enjoy drop-in activities all week long in the Field Station celebrating this year’s theme, Eocene fossils of Yellowstone National Park.
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.)
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Downtown Kenosha Ghost Tours, starting from Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave. Public and private tours available. Through Oct. 31.
Men of a Certain Rage Comedy Show, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Featuring John Da Cosse, Mike Toomey, Tim Benker and Steve Cochran. Tickets $20 plus fees.
Hallow Glow Night, 5-10 p.m., Boundless Adventures, Bristol Woods Park, 9800 160th Ave. neon lights, smoke machines, and seasonal music and trick-or-treat candy add to the family-friendly outdoor aerial adventure park: crawl, swing, climb, balance, and zip-line through the forest. $50 for a 2-hour climb.
Family
Dinos in the Dark, 6, 7, and 8 p.m., Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Bring a flashlight and walk among the skeletons of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum! The dinosaurs will come alive in the shadows as you discover their unique features with your flashlight. Advanced tickets, $5 members/$10 non-members, are necessary for this event, and there are multiple sessions per night. Recommended for ages 3+
Festive Fall Fun: Pumpkins, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Drop by to celebrate Fall with themed crafts and activities. This month, we will “carve” pumpkins and have a little spooky fun. Registration required. Please register each child to ensure they have a pumpkin.
Artsy Afternoons: Relief Painting, event is open from 2-4 p.m. Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire. Free family event, ages 5-12. All materials included. Please pre-register.
Science in a Bag STEM Kits, all day, all Kenosha Public Library branches. Stop by any Kenosha Public Library branch during regular library hours to get a free Science in a Bag STEM Kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. In addition, visit the Science in a Bag portal for further instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits. Through Saturday (Oct. 15).
Preschool Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Ages 3-5.
Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Approximately 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th St. Country Store and free hand-painted fall display open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Paid fall activity areas (corn maze, playgrounds, hayrides, tire mountain, and more: Weekdays 4-8 p.m. $6/person, weekends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $11/person. Children 2 years and younger free. Concessions available: Monday-Friday 4-7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Through Oct. 31)
SATURDAY, Oct. 15
Music
Malcolm Wright, 8-11 p.m., Rustic Road Brewing, 5706 6th Ave. Free.
The Bruce Mak Trio (eclectic jazz/island/contemporary), 7-10 p.m., Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St.
Sipos & Young, 8-11 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Ocean’s Tribute to the Rat Pack, 7:30 p.m., Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside, 5125 6th Ave. Tickets $10 plus fees.
Art
Southport Quilters’ Guild: “Quilting By The Lake,” The Women’s Journeys in Fiber: “Pathways & Connections,” and exhibits by Area Artist Group and Kemper Center Artists Group, Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free, donations appreciated.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Theater
Carthage Theatre Department presents “Frontline,” 7:30 p.m., David Straz Center, 2001 Alford Drive. This verbatim play is based on interviews with frontline healthcare workers across the country and created by the 2022 Carthage Verbatim Theatre class. Tickets $15 for general public; Carthage students “pay what you can.” Proceeds go to the Shalom Center.
Potpourri
Kemper Center Haunted House, 7-10 p.m., 6501 3rd Ave. “SECTOR 13” presented by Kemper Center and Kenosha County Teen Task Force, with kiddie lights-on hour 6-7 p.m. Admission $5-10.
Haunted Simmons, 7-9 p.m., Simmons Library, 711 59th Pl. join us for this updated, spooky version of our behind-the-scenes Simmons tour, complete with staff reports of ghostly happenings within our historic building. This self-guided tour involves significant stair climbing and includes timed exhibits and an exploration map. All sessions are the same on both days (Oct. 15 and 22). Please register for one session only.
Great Lakes Civil War Forum, registration 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. program, Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Cost for this day-long forum is $55 ($70 for non-members) includes lunch.
Authtober Meet the Author: Phyllis Fadness, 5-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Fadness, of Oak Creek, is the author of “Fairy Happy Birthday Book.”
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2nd Avenue at 56th Street and Place de Douai.
Kenosha Public Market, 9 a.m- 2 p.m., 625 52nd St. adjacent to Veterans Park.
National Fossil Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday (Oct. 16), Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. The museum features activities to promote public awareness and the stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster and greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Enjoy drop-in activities all week long in the Field Station celebrating this year’s theme, Eocene fossils of Yellowstone National Park.
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.)
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Downtown Kenosha Ghost Tours, starting from Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave. Public and private tours available. Through Oct. 31.
Kenosha Awakening Spiritual Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.
Family
Trunk-Or-Treat, 12:30-2:30pm Tender Touch Therapy/Medical Support Services parking lot, 3615 Washington Rd. The event is open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, see the Facebook event page.
“Howl”oween Dance Camp, 1-2:30 p.m., Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8024 22nd Ave., Children ages 4-12 can be dropped off to dance, and play games. Cost: $35 (sibling discounts available).
DIY Discovery Bottles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Bring your infant to the library and make them a one-of-a-kind discovery bottle. Enjoy time with other parents and make a sensory toy with supplies provided by the library while the babies play! For ages 0-2. Registration required
Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. The whole family is invited to storytime! Come read stories, sing songs, and have fun!
Science in a Bag STEM Kits, all day, all Kenosha Public Library branches. Stop by any Kenosha Public Library branch during regular library hours to get a free Science in a Bag STEM Kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. In addition, visit the Science in a Bag portal for further instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits.
Sensory Friendly Day, 11 a.m.-noon., Dinosaur Discovery Museum, 5608 10th Ave. this event offers visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, lights will be dimmed and the sound turned off. Signage will be posted for those areas with ound or there other sensory triggers. Trained staff will be available to help visitors navigate the museum and offer supportive resources (noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, weighted blankets, quiet spaces), as well as opportunities for sensory engagement during exploration of the museum.
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th St. Country Store and free hand-painted fall display open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Paid fall activity areas (corn maze, playgrounds, hayrides, tire mountain, and more: Weekdays 4-8 p.m. $6/person, weekends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $11/person. Children 2-under free. Concessions available: Monday-Friday 4-7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Through Oct. 31)
SUNDAY, Oct. 16
Music
A Cabaret Celebration Featuring Riverport Chorus and special guests Kenosha MGV Harmonia German Male Chorus, 4 p.m., Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th St. Tickets $15 adults, $12 for 18 and under; children 5 and under admitted free.
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
Kenosha Art Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Park Arts District, 7th Avenue and 45th St. Featuring art for sale by local artisans including original fine art, jewelry, pottery, and more in the park setting along with public sculpture, a Little Free Library, the Little Free Art Gallery, and mosaic planters. Live music, Union Park Tavern brunch available. The event is supported by local businesses including Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Artworks/Pencillarium, and Union Park Tavern.
Southport Quilters’ Guild: “Quilting By The Lake,” The Women’s Journeys in Fiber: “Pathways & Connections,” and exhibits by Area Artist Group and Kemper Center Artists Group, Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free, donations appreciated.
Acrylics International Biennial Exhibition, Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. This inaugural exhibition spotlights 45 paintings demonstrating the variety of subjects, styles, and techniques possible in the acrylic medium, and the diversity and skill of the featured artists. Juried selections were made by artist John Jude Palencar. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Potpourri
Historic Durkee Mansion Tours (self-guided), 1:30-4 p.m., Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Ave. Admission free, donations appreciated.
National Fossil Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday (Oct. 16), Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. The museum features activities to promote public awareness and the stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster and greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Enjoy drop-in activities all week long in the Field Station celebrating this year’s theme, Eocene fossils of Yellowstone National Park.
Little Happy Dance Craft and Vendor Fair, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Kenosha Moose Lodge, 3003 30th St. Features local crafters, small businesses, and direct sales. No admission fee.
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.)
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Downtown Kenosha Ghost Tours, starting from Kenosha Yacht Club, 5130 4th Ave. Public and private tours available. Through Oct. 31.
British Tea Party, 2-4 p.m., The Pine Blossom, 724 58th St. Featuring fine china, beautiful linens & fresh flowers. Sering three types of teas, savory sandwiches, scones and desserts. Party hats will be available. Tickets are $38 for adults, $15 children 8 and under, advance reservations required, call (262) 945-1139.
Wilmot Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111st St. Family-friendly, open-air market with free parking and concessions. Admission $2 for adults, $1 seniors and kids 6-14. Kids 5-under admitted free.
Family
Sunday Storytime, 2 p.m., Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A. Featuring special guest storyteller, author Ri’ana Johnson who will read her book “We Are the People” and answer questions, then will host a children’s empowerment session where she will speak about the power of self-talk and guide them in an activity, which will allow children the opportunity to write a note or letter of encouragement to themselves or to someone else. “We Are the People” is a book written to empower children and help develop their self-esteem and inner strength.
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th St. Country Store and free hand-painted fall display open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Paid fall activity areas (corn maze, playgrounds, hayrides, tire mountain, and more: Weekdays 4-8 p.m. $6/person, weekends 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $11/person. Children 2-under free. Concessions available: Monday-Friday 4-7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Through Oct. 31)
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