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Downtown Racine adds pop-up vendors to Oktoberfest-themed First Friday on Oct. 2 after Party on the Pavement cancellation
RACINE — Downtown Racine’s Oktoberfest-themed First Friday is expanding this year with a special pop-up vendor event featuring businesses that were originally scheduled to participate in Party on the Pavement, organizers announced. The event is set for Friday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 9…
Racine County Eye Hosts Two Halloween Season Events with Racine Paranormal Investigators
Racine County Eye is marking Halloween with two events alongside Racine Paranormal Investigators, one on Saturday, Oct. 17, and one on Monday, Nov. 2. The first digs into the work of a paranormal investigator. The second covers a local haunt: Brossman’s Bar in Franksville. Both…
S.O.L.E.’s Racine Policeman’s Ball Honors K9s October 10, 2026
Police dogs from across Racine County will be at Festival Hall on Oct. 10, when Support Our Law Enforcement (S.O.L.E.) holds its 12th annual Racine Policeman’s Ball. The fundraiser runs from 5 to 11 p.m. and benefits police departments across Racine County, primarily local…
Racine Theatre Guild to celebrate 50 years at Northwestern Avenue theater with free Oct. 4 event
RACINE — Racine Theatre Guild will celebrate 50 years at its Northwestern Avenue location with a free public event on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the theater’s home, 2519 Northwestern Ave., according to an announcement from the Guild. Organizers said a reception will start at 2 p.m.,…
Monument Mash plans Oct. 24 return to downtown Racine; street closure awaits approval
RACINE, Wis. — Monument Mash is planned to return to downtown Racine on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a DJ, bounce house, yard games, candy giveaways, and a costume contest with children’s and adult divisions at Monument Square. Racine’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services…