Hello Kenosha! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Holiday parking changes, movies in the park, and Simmons Island luau + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community projects in focus: Leadership Kenosha extended its 2026-2027 cohort deadline and seeks project proposals from local nonprofits. Applications are due July 1 and teams will tackle community projects across Kenosha County -- see how to apply.
Vacant homes get new life: Officials approved $1 million for a vacant home repair program, targeting blighted properties and returning empty houses to use. The decision positions Racine area for quicker turnarounds on long-neglected homes -- see the repair program.
Holiday traffic plan update: Independence Day will bring parking changes in Kenosha. RVs can park after 6 a.m. July 4, no vehicle access or parking on Simmons Island, free July 3 shuttle -- check the holiday parking plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend energy release: When cabin fever hits this week, America's Action Territory is the easy win for getting the crew moving. Rip around the go-karts, trade bragging rights over laser tag and mini golf, bump, splash, and mash buttons in the arcade... plus Hologate VR and batting cages for extra chaos.
Greener home incoming: If your living room needs more chlorophyll, Equinox botanical boutique has you covered with happy houseplants, herb and veggie starters, plus low‑key classes that make plant care feel doable. Pop in for some inspiration and leave with a new leafy roommate and confidence to keep it thriving.
Neighborhood chill zone: When you need somewhere close to stretch your legs, let the kids burn off energy, or just sit under a tree with an iced coffee, Roosevelt Park quietly delivers. Simple, walkable, and reliably calm... the kind of go-to green space that keeps weekdays sane.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦁 Summer Camp, Day 3 Only Wild Colorful Lion @ Pinot's Palette (Pleasant Prairie) | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Ship the kids to Day 3 of Jungle week at Pinot’s Palette Pleasant Prairie, where they will paint a colorful lion on a black backdrop. Ages 6 and up, one-day session with all supplies, a snack, and a craft, while you drink your coffee hot.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Racine) | Thursday (6/25) at 7:30 PM – Movies in the Park is back at Wustum, so grab a blanket, the good snacks, and your crew. Live-action Lilo & Stitch flickers on at dusk under the stars, summer-camp vibes minus the bug juice. Ohana means share the popcorn, not the lawn chair.
🚗 Classic Car Cruise In @ Kenosha History Center | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Classic rides roll into Kenosha for a laid-back cruise-in series from late May through September. Expect polished chrome, V8 rumbles, and lawn-chair storytelling from neighbors who still know a carburetor, plus a lake breeze that swears it runs the show.
🌮 Kenosha Taco Fest @ J.F. Kennedy Park | Friday (6/26) at 3:00 PM – Kenosha History Center brings back the 4th Annual Taco Fest at Kennedy Park, right on Lake Michigan. Food trucks vie for your vote, so think democracy with salsa, not speeches. Lake breezes, smartly seasoned fillings, and bragging rights that last until next summer.
🌺 Simmons Island Luau @ Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – The Simmons Island Luau is back, bigger, brighter, and conveniently close to home. Expect live Polynesian music and dance, tropical eats and drinks, games, and activities, plus enough island vibes to make you forget about mowing the lawn. Hawaiian shirt encouraged, dignity intact.
🎬 Family Movie Night @ Great Lakes Church | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Grab your blankets, chairs, and the kids, and head to the West Auditorium for free family movie nights. Summer flicks, plenty of popcorn, and giveaways mean you just show up and relax while they giggle. Happens the last Saturday of June, July, and August.
⚾ Battle Creek Battle Jacks @ Ameche Field | Saturday (6/27) at 6:35 PM – The Kingfish host Battle Creek at Simmons Field, a summer matchup where late-inning chess, gutsy baserunning, and the little things swing it. Crack-of-the-bat therapy, brat in one hand, eye-rolls for bullpen choices in the other, plus that easy Kenosha breeze.
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07 — The Kenosha report Weather forecastToday — High: 73°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 68%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThe Pinehurst Loft adds a smart second story to the Pinehurst ranch, turning unused attic space into about 663 square feet of polished living area. With 8-foot ceilings, it includes a bedroom, full bath, and open loft, all tucked neatly within the existing roofline. The result is extra flexibility, privacy, and a refined upgrade.
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