Events for Racine County, Wisconsin

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 Physics Mysteries! at the Hands-ON Spinning Top Museum tour & program

Thursday, July 1, 2010. 12:30 - 3:30. Physics Mysteries featured! Visit the only museum in the world of tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes which is most unique. A fun & fast 2.5 hour program: see exibit, try 35 hands-on tops and top games, videos,I SPY hunt with a prize, & a live demonstration by the Tops expert. Space is limited. For ages 4-104, children must be with an adult. Give us a call for tickets, as space is limited. Gift shop open after the program. Doors open just 15 minutes before starting time. Sorry,no late admissions. $11 /person. Free parking. Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-75171]

 Physics Mysteries! at the Hands-ON Spinning Top Museum tour & program

Friday, July 2, 2010. 12:30 - 3:30. Physics Mysteries featured! Visit the only museum in the world of tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes which is most unique. A fun & fast 2.5 hour program: see exibit, try 35 hands-on tops and top games, videos,I SPY hunt with a prize, & a live demonstration by the Tops expert. Space is limited. For ages 4-104, children must be with an adult. Give us a call for tickets, as space is limited. Gift shop open after the program. Doors open just 15 minutes before starting time. Sorry,no late admissions. $11 /person. Free parking. Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-75172]

 Brain Teaser & Logic Puzzles: Hands-on Museum Fun

Saturday, July 3, 2010. 10 am - 11:30 am. A fun, 90 minute hands-on session with more than 60 different mechanical and 3-D puzzles to try to solve! See exhibit of vintage puzzles and make a set of puzzles to take home with you. Unique hands-on museum is for age 5-105, but not younger. Space is limited, so call for reservations. Other hours can be arranged anytime for large groups. Gift shop open with more than 150 different kinds of puzzles to take home for more fun. $6/person. Free parking. Logic Puzzle Museum, downtown historic district, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Families, Kids, Seniors [E-75176]

 7 Mile Fair is open on July 4th

Sunday, July 4, 2010. 7 am. 7 Mile Fair will be open on July 4th. Outdoor Market is open from 7am-5:00pm Indoor Market is open 9am-5:00pm. Come and shop, "Where weekends mean bargains." 7 Mile Fair, 2720 W. 7 Mile Road, Caledonia, Racine County. Call 262-835-2177. Subjects: FleaMarkets [E-75661]

 Heatstroke 100 Bike Ride

Sunday, July 11, 2010. . Racine, Walworth & Kenosha counties, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-763-0219. Subjects: Bicycling, OutdoorRec [E-75690]

 Christmas in July

Monday, July 12, 2010. 6-8 pm. Artist Lucky LaMeer will show partipants how to create "Christmas in July" on any surface. Pre-registration and payment of $10 is required. (Includes all supplies). Class size is limited to 10. $10 for all supplies. Graham Public LIbrary, 1215 Main St, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-2910. Subjects: Art, Hobbies, Holidays [E-74501]

 Summer "Tees"

Monday, July 12, 2010. 6-8 pm. Artist Lucky LaMeer will show partipants how to create a painted summer "tee." Participants are expected to bring their own T-shirts. Pre-registration and payment of $10 is required for all other supplies. Class size is limited to 10. $10 for supplies. Graham Public LIbrary, 1215 Main St, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-2910. Subjects: Art, Hobbies, Crafts [E-74502]

 9th Annual Cruz'n for the Cause

Saturday, July 17, 2010. 12 noon till 8 pm. 9th Annual "Cruz'n for the Cause" features Five Live Bands, Food and Prizes in a Free Block Party event for SafeHaven of Racine, Inc. Our host; RedLine Tavern has sponsored this event along with a Car Show inside the entire city block. Call about details, to offer donations or volunteer at 262-898-1141. See you there! RedLine Tavern Downtown Racine Main St. (Hwy 32) North over Drawbridge to Hamilton. West one block to N. Wisconsin St. NW Corner, 1200 N. Wisconsin St, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-898-1141. Subjects: Music, Festivals, Community [E-73834]

 Micros on the Monument

Saturday, July 24, 2010. 10 am to 3 pm. Micros on the Monument vintage micro car show will return to Monument Square in Downtown Racine this summer. The event will feature unique vintage micro cars from the 50s and 60s. Applications to participate in this year's show can be downloaded on-line. There is no registration fee; however all vehicles must be pre-registered prior to the show. Micros on the Monument will present a People's Choice Award for the most popular micro car on display. Free. Monument Square in Downtown Racine, Main Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-634-6002. Subjects: Cars, Families [E-73606]

 Summer Nights at the Square

Saturday, August 14, 2010. 7 pm. Summer Nights at the Square provides a FREE outdoor concert on Saturday, August 14, from 7-9 p.m. at Monument Square in Downtown Racine featuring Folkswagon. Folkswagon was formed in November of 2008 and plays mostly originals written by Rachelle Laundrie as well as some covers from Kasey Chambers, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, old bluegrass and a little rock - all with a Folkswagon twist! FREE. Monument Square in Downtown Racine, Main Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-634-6002. Subjects: Community, Families, Nightlife [E-76183]

 Cream City Century Classic

Sunday, August 29, 2010. 7 am - 4:30 pm. Explore scenic backroads of SE Wisconsin on 30, 56, 78 and 100 mile routes. Well stocked rest stops and spaghetti dinner are included. Waterford Union High School, 100 Field Dr, Waterford, Racine County. Call 414-299-9398. Subjects: Bicycling [E-72535]

 Clocks on the Auction Block

Saturday, September 11, 2010. 12 noon. Downtown Racine's public art auction will be held on Saturday, September 11 at Monument Square in Downtown Racine. The 60 clocks of "Hour Town" will be auctioned to the highest bidders. Admission is free. FREE. Monument Square in Downtown Racine, Main Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-634-6002. Subjects: Art, Auctions, Community [E-76184]

 Pancake Breadfast / Walk For Life

Saturday, September 25, 2010. 6:30 am / 8:30 am. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:30 am. Care Net Family Resource major Fundraiser of the year. Pancake Breakfast 6:30-10:30. Join the Walk For Life at 8:30. Obtain pledges, enjoy the walk, and support the work of Care Net, a crisis pregnancy support center. To receive pledge forms or to register contact Care Net. Free. Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-658-2555. Subjects: Families, Walking, Community [E-74724]

 Pancake Breakfast / Walk For Life

Saturday, September 25, 2010. 6:30 am / 8:30 am. Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:30 am. Care Net Family Resource major Fundraiser of the year. Pancake Breakfast 6:30-10:30. Join the Walk For Life at 8:30. Obtain pledges, enjoy the walk, and support the work of Care Net, a crisis pregnancy support center. To receive pledge forms or to register contact Care Net. Free. 912 Virginia Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-658-2555. Subjects: Families, Walking, Community [E-74725]

 Party on the Pavement

Saturday, October 2, 2010. Noon. Party on the Pavement is Downtown Racine's premier street festival featuring 4 stages of continuous live entertainment, beverage garden and food vendors. There will also be petting zoos, rides, games and more. Something for the entire family. Admission is free. 12 noon to 7 p.m. Free. Monument Square in Downtown Racine, Main Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-634-6002. Subjects: Community, Festivals, Music [E-76185]

 Mystery Objects! What are these things anyhow? Hands-on Fun!

Saturday, November 6, 2010. 10 - 5. A HANDS-ON puzzling annual museum event: 150+ curiosities, tools, antiques, odd toys, & whatchamacallits to try to figure out what they are. Clues are posted for most of the gizzmos & gadgets, but the clues may help or may not! Try the Objects in A Box Challenges, and the noon Lightning Round,too. Call for daily hours, as they vary. Don't miss this fun & thinking. Best for ages 6-106, and absolute fun for the entire family. Advance discounts for groups. $5/person, all ages. Free parking. Logic Puzzle Museum, downtown historic district, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-70489]

 Tongue Twister Contest! Maybe win a trip to CA & be on National TV!

Sunday, November 7, 2010. 1 pm sharp. Come watch or take part!Great family fun! The winner of the kid's division may win a trip to CA with their parent to be on the national talk show: The Bonnie Hunt Show! Laughter & fun promised for all! How many can you say in less than 10 seconds? Great prizes: a portion of "a peck of pickled peppers," "sea shells you can sell," etc.Tongue twisters not given out ahead, for fear you would get laryngitis by practicing too much. It's a fun and famous contest. Don't be late, it goes fast. $5/person, all ages. Free parking. Logic Puzzle Museum, downtown historic district, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-70488]

 Milwaukee Bucks Summer Basketball Camps

Monday, June 28, 2010 through Thursday, July 1, 2010. 8am-12pm. The Milwaukee Bucks Camp program returns this summer under the direction of Coach Aaron Sovern. Bucks camps give boys and girls the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and competitive way. Campers will learn the basketball basics such as shooting, ball-handling, passing, rebounding, defense, and one-on-one moves. Each day they will be able to put their skills to the test in both league games and shooting contests against other players of a similar age and skill level. $150 - coupons available. Concordia Lutheran School, 8500 Durand Ave, Sturtevant, Racine County. Call 414-227-2777. Subjects: Basketball, Kids, Sports [E-74547]

 GSWISE Camp Powwow Day Camp

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 through Friday, July 16, 2010. 9 am - 4 pm. Join other girls as we explore Native American Culture. Make dream catchers, a unit totem pole, climb the rock wall, play traditional Native American games, cook over a fire, and more. Overnighters will go horseback riding Friday (extra $25 fee for this). $90.00 for the week + $25 if stay for horseback riding & overnight. Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Nestled between Kenosha & Racin, Kenosha, Racine County. Call 1-800-565-GIRL. Subjects: Camping, Horses, NativeAmericans [E-73123]

 GSWISE Treasure At Trefoil Day Camp

Monday, July 19, 2010 through Thursday, July 22, 2010. 9 am - 4 pm. An ancient map has been found and we need your help breaking the codes, solving the puzzles, and discovering the treasure. Enjoy exciting challenges every day along with outdoor cooking, crafts, and rock wall climbing, and a day at the beach. $90 for the week + $12 overnight fee for girls that stay for the overnight. Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Nestled between Kenosha & Racin, Kenosha, Racine County. Call 1-800-565-GIRL. Subjects: Camping, Teens, Kids [E-73127]

 Community Sidewalk Sales, Retail & Rummage

Friday, July 30, 2010 through Saturday, July 31, 2010. Citywide treasures. Formerly Maxwell Street Days. Wehmhoff Square Park will be filled with vendors, bake sales, library used book sale, ice cream social and much more. Plus, you will find merchants and rummage sales scattered throughout Burlington on the downtown city sidewalk! Vendors' space still available. Contact the Chamber. Wehmhoff Square Park, Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-6044. Subjects: Rummage [E-76325]

 Racine County Fair

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 through Sunday, August 1, 2010. . Racine County Agricultural Society, West of intersections Hwys 45 &, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-3895. Subjects: Fairs [E-75717]

 St Louis Parish Festival

Saturday, August 21, 2010 through Sunday, August 22, 2010. . 13207 County Rd G, Caledonia, Racine County. Call 262-752-1682. Subjects: Festivals, Religion [E-76489]

 St Rita Family Festival

Friday, August 20, 2010 through Sunday, August 22, 2010. . 4339 Douglas Avenue (aka Hwy 32), Racine, Racine County. Call 262-639-3223. Subjects: Families, Festivals, Religion [E-76488]

 All the Buzz: Insects Invade the Racine Art Museum

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 through Sunday, September 12, 2010. 10 am - 5 pm. This summer, the Racine Art Museum (RAM) will be invaded by insects - as depicted by contemporary artists. RAM announces an exciting array of exhibitions and programming that feature these crawling, flying, hovering, and often times, beautiful creatures at both museum locations. Visit our website to discover a variety of bug-related activities and family-friendly events scheduled throughout the summer. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-638-8300. Subjects: Art, Museums, Families [E-74171]

 New York City Theatre Trip

Thursday, September 16, 2010 through Sunday, September 19, 2010. Racine Theatre Guild is offering an escorted NYC theatre trip. Package includes roundtrip air transportation and transfers from Milwaukee to LaGuardia, 3 nights at the Sheraton Towers Hotel, tickets to 3 Broadway shows, theatre/walking tours, nightly hospitality suite, and some meals. Register by 3/31. $1590-$2220. Racine Theatre Guild, Inc, 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-633-4218. Subjects: Travel, Theater [E-73237]

 Waterford River Market

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 through Wednesday, October 27, 2010. 3 pm-7 pm. Waterford River Market is held every Wednesday at Ten Club Park located just South of First and Main Street in downtown Waterford, right on the beautiful Fox River. Enjoy fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and other locally produce products such as flowers, perennials, soaps, honey, butters, and more! no fees to shop. Ten Club Park, First and Main Street, Waterford, Racine County. Call 262-534-5911. Subjects: FarmMarkets [E-76400]

 Green Meadows Peting Farm

Saturday, July 10, 2010 through Sunday, October 31, 2010. 10 am. Enjoy a relaxing day at the farm! Cuddle a kitten, snuggle a bunny, hold a baby chick and duckling, feed the goats and sheep, and jump in the straw while learning about the farm animals. Pony rides and tractor hay rides included! Green Meadows Petting Farm, 33603 High Drive, East Troy, Racine County. Call 262-534-2891. Subjects: Agriculture, Families, Kids [E-76255]

 Weekly Friday night Folk Dancing

Friday, January 9, 2009 through Saturday, December 31, 2011. 7:30 pm. Folk Dancing for all ages. Families welcomed and desired. Anyone interested in dances from around the world will enjoy this casual group. The Racine International Folk Dancers started over 35 years ago. Our oldest dancer is 86, youngest at moment is 4 years of age. First time free; we pass the hat to pay for rent and new music. Good exercise and fun. We are located just off Taylor Ave, north of Hwy 11 about 6 blocks. Pass the hat donation. Church of the Redeemer; enter from parking lot, 2417 Drexel Avenue, Racine, Racine County. Call (262) 637-5246. Subjects: Dancing, Families, Ethnic [E-63111]