Kenosha County has a lot going on this weekend! From Italian food and fireworks to fall festivals, live music, markets and family fun, here’s what’s worth checking out September 18–20.

Kenosha Italian Fest

📅 Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20

📍 Celebration Place at HarborPark, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha

🎟️ $5 per day | $10 weekend pass | Ages 12+

A full weekend celebrating Italian culture right on the Kenosha lakefront! Expect plenty of Italian food, live music on two stages, cooking demonstrations, bocce, cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

Don’t miss:

🎉 Parade Saturday at 11 AM

🎆 Fireworks Saturday night

🎶 Live music all weekend

🍝 Italian food, desserts & cooking demonstrations

⛪ Outdoor Mass Sunday at 10 AM

Hours: Friday: 6–10 PM Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM

Union Park Tavern Oktoberfest

📅 Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20

📍 Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave, Kenosha

🎟️ Free admission

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a weekend of German food, live music, contests and plenty of family-friendly fun at Union Park!

Don’t miss:

🐕 Dachshund Dash Saturday at 2 PM

🍺 Stein Hoisting Contest

🥨 German food & drinks

🎶 Live music throughout the weekend

👑 Miss Oktoberfest Contest

💃 Huge Chicken Dance Sunday at 12:30 PM

Kenosha Art Market

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 10 AM–2 PM

📍 Union Park, 4500 7th Ave, Kenosha

🎟️ Free admission

Spend Sunday browsing original art and handmade goods from 50+ local artists and makers at the Kenosha Art Market!You’ll find everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry, woodworking, fiber art, prints, apparel and more — plus food trucks, live music and free art activities.

Don’t miss:

🎨 Dozens of local artists & makers

🎶 Live music

🚚 Food trucks

🖌️ Free art activities

🍺 Union Park Oktoberfest happening at the same time!

It’s a great Sunday stop if you want to shop local, grab some food and enjoy both the Art Market and Oktoberfest in one trip.

Kenosha Book Festival – Chapter Six

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 10 AM–3 PM

📍 Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave, Kenosha

🎟️ Free admission

Book lovers, this one’s for you! The final Kenosha Book Festival of the season brings together 20+ local and independent authors, thousands of used books for just $1 each, food and family-friendly activities.

Don’t miss:

📖 20+ local & indie authors

💵 Thousands of $1 used books

👑 Princess Story Time | 10 AM–12 PM

🌲 Grandpa Story Time | 12–2 PM

🎈 Balloon creations from Little Big Top Magic & Joke Shop

🍕 Pizza cones & more from Deliciosos

Whether you’re looking for your next read, want to support local authors or just want a fun Sunday stop with the kids, this is an easy one to add to the weekend plans!

Hansen Park Beer Garden Oktoberfest

📅 Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20

📍 Hansen Park Beer Garden, 8690 198th Ave, Bristol

Head out to Bristol for a full weekend of Oktoberfest fun at Hansen Park Beer Garden! Expect cold beer, live music, contests, great food and plenty of activities for the kids.

Don’t miss:

🎶 The WhiskeyBelles | Saturday at 6 PM

🎶 The Biermen | Sunday at 3 PM

🏆 Best Dressed + Stein Hoisting Contest

🎈 Bounce houses all weekend

🎨 Face painting | 3–6 PM

🎈 Balloon animals | 3–6 PM

🥨 Bavarian pretzels, brats, Sicilian pizza & more

🍺 Festive pours all weekend

Hansen Park Beer Garden is a great western Kenosha County stop for a laid-back Sunday afternoon — and 15% of beer sales go back to supporting the park!

Evening with the Legends III

📅 Saturday, September 19

📍 Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th Street, Kenosha

🎟️ General Admission: $40 | VIP: $55

🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 7 PM

Get ready for a throwback night of music with Legends III, featuring award-winning tribute artists and classic ’50s & ’60s rock ’n’ roll!

Featuring:

🕺 Logan Ramey — Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist

🎤 Alex Mitchell — Award-Winning Elvis Tribute Artist & Tom Jones Tribute

🎸 Quentin Flagg — ’50s & ’60s Rock ’n’ Roll + Master of Ceremonies

🎶 The Ultimate Legends Band

❤️ Proceeds benefit KAFASI Meals on Wheels Kenosha. A fun Saturday night option for anyone who loves Elvis, Tom Jones and old-school rock ’n’ roll!

Worth the Short Drive

🎉 Party on the Pavement

📅 Saturday, September 19 | 12–7 PM

📍 Downtown Racine

🎟️ Free admission

One of Southeast Wisconsin’s biggest street festivals is taking over 12 blocks of Downtown Racine! Party on the Pavement is back for its 23rd year with a full afternoon of food, music, shopping and entertainment for all ages.

Don’t miss:

🎶 Multiple stages of live music

🌮 20+ food trucks + downtown restaurants

🛍️ Vendors & local shopping

🎭 Street performances & entertainment

🎡 Games & rides

🇩🇪 German Fest area with music & dancing

💃 Mexican music & cultural performances

It’s free, family-friendly and rain or shine — an easy addition to the weekend if you don’t mind making the short drive north to Racine!

Know of something happening around Kenosha County? Send it our way! We’re always looking for local events, hidden gems and things worth checking out.