Lightin’ Up Downtown & The City of Kenosha Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Schedule
Fri, 29 Nov, 2024 at 03:30 pm
Location
Go Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha, WI
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The City of Kenosha Christmas tree lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season as part of the “Lightin’ Up” celebration downtown. This FREE event takes place at a NEW location this year: Veterans Memorial Park (6th Avenue and 52nd Street). The family program is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Enjoy live entertainment featuring Ben Mulwana and caroling leading up to the tree lighting, which will be led by Mayor David Bogdala and Santa Claus. Mrs. Claus will be present as well.
Location:
Veterans Memorial Park
5220 Sixth Avenue
Next to City Hall
Time:
Program begins at 3:30 p.m.
Tree lighting at 4:30 p.m.
Lightin' Up Details:
Following the Tree Lighting, the Lightin' Up celebration continues with family activities, live entertainment, and special promotions at participating Downtown businesses, attractions, and outdoor spaces throughout the evening. Shops will be open extended hours with window displays for all to enjoy (be sure to vote for your favorite!).
Ride the Electric Streetcar for FREE to move about the downtown with ease! Remember, the parking ramp at 56th Street and 8th Avenue is free!
ACTOR'S CRAFT 7TH AVENUE THEATER & ACTING STUDIO
Address: 4900 Seventh Avenue
Time: Following the Tree Lighting to 7pm
Letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus
RHODE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Address: 514 56th Street
Time: Following the Tree Lighting to 7pm
Visit with Santa
FRIENDSHIP PARK
Address: 5834 6th Avenue
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
A second tree lighting ceremony
Roasted chestnuts & Cookies for sale
Music
Shopping at businesses in the Friendship Park neighborhood
WYNDHAM GARDEN - KENOSHA HARBORSIDE
Address: 5125 6th Avenue
Time: Following the Tree Lighting to 7pm
Outdoor family activity area with family-friendly games
Midwest DJ Productions with holiday tunes
Fire pits for making s’mores (kits available to purchase)
Bar open inside the hotel
Entertainment later in the evening at the Kenosha Comedy Club inside the hotel
HERZING UNIVERSITY
Address: 5800 7th Avenue
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Live reindeer
Live music by Haley Klinkhammer
Hot cocoa served by DayBreak Church
Fire pits
Food trucks on site with food to purchase
Light up Customized Christmas tree giveaway (first 500 kids get one for free)
New toys will be collected for Toys for Tots with Veteran’s Together Charity Forever
New twin bedding and pillows will be collected for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Racine Kenosha
And more!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL OFFERS DURING LIGHTIN’ UP
A Summer's Garden Florist, 5617 6th Avenue: Sales throughout the store. Holiday raffle.
Apis Restaurant, 614 56th Street: All Day Happy Hour. Enjoy HALF OFF draft beers and HALF OFF wines by the glass from 9 a.m. until close. Our Rooftop Bar opens at 4 p.m. Details>
Authentique, 625 57th Street: In store discounts and gifts with purchase.
Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A: Open until 7 p.m. Offering FREE hot cocoa and we will be starting some of our Small Business Saturday deals early!
Capt. Mike's Beer & Burger Bar, 5118 6th Avenue: $5 Irish Coffee and Hot Toddy Specials
Cut Stone, 5925 6th Avenue A: Open for dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. Featuring Vin Brulé (hot/mulled wine), Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate, raffles, and more!
Dawn's Style, 633 58th Street: 15% off PEEPERS READERS
EQUINOX botanical boutique, 5901 6th Avenue A: Visit for holiday plants and mulled wine.
Francesca & Co. Salon, 5700 7th Avenue: Free small bag of popcorn with Christmas school sticks while supplies last. Door buster deals and promotions as well.
Hot Yoga Kenosha, 5708 7th Avenue: One week unlimited FREE trail for new members. All Thanksgiving week 11/25-11/30. See more details in store.
House of Nutrition & Wellness, 5824 6th Avenue: Free hot tea and golden milk. We will also have special sales throughout the store.
In the Garden of Eden, 711 57th Street: $5 off any purchase of $50 or more (cannot be combined with other offers). FREE gift w/purchase.
Jason Hedman Art, 705 50th St, lower level, west door: Studio Open House Friday 3pm-7pm. Lowest prices of the year on original art. Special holiday item
Lulu Birds of Kenosha, 5913 6th Avenue A: 10% off on your purchase of $50 or more! Open extended hours to 7 p.m.
Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Avenue: See details on their Facebook page.
Pollard Gallery & Gifts, 518 56th Street: Open extended hours.
Public Brewing Company, 628 58th Street: Beer releases: Public Indecency 2020 (limited bottles), Public Indecency 2024, Snowballer Seasonal Sour, and Orange Door Hinge Stout. Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen and taproom; fish fry all day). Live music in taproom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sandy's Popper, 5700 6th Avenue, South Unit: FREE hot cocoa, FREE popcorn ball, FREE drawing for holiday popcorn gift basket.
Smarty's Sweets & Treats, 5821 6th Avenue: First 50 kids will receive a FREE special Sweet Treat! $1 off any drink.
Swede's, 510 56th Street: Serving our Homemade spiked Eggnog.
Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Avenue: Watch for special offers/activities.
The Factory, 5006 7th Avenue: Watch for special offers/activities.
The White Lilac, 5029 6th Avenue: Christmas Carol-Oke Sing-Along Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Whether you're dreaming of a White Christmas or ready to Deck the Halls, this all-ages sing-along event will have everyone rockin' around the Christmas tree. Enjoy free cookies while you belt out your favorite holiday classics, and keep warm with hot chocolate and coffee or add some sparkle to your night with beer, wine, and seltzers available for purchase. Best of all, this festive night of holiday magic is completely free! No need to register, just come on down!
Wooden Chair Antiques, 5710 4th Avenue, coffee, discounts and give aways.
SEE THE DECORATED WINDOWS AT:
A Summer’s Garden Florist, 5617 6th Avenue
Authentique, 625 57th Street
Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A
Capt. Mike’s Beer & Burger Bar, 5118 6th Avenue
Church & Market, 701 56th Street
Copy Center, 5036 6th Avenue
Cut Stone, 5925 6th Avenue A
Dakini Healing Arts, 5603 7th Avenue
Dawn’s Style, 633 58th Street
Em’s Dance Center, 5711 6th Avenue
Francesca & Co. Salon, 5700 7th Avenue
Franks’ Diner, 508 58th Street
Hush Beauty Lounge, 5014 7th Avenue
In the Garden of Eden, 711 57th Street
Lulu Birds of Kenosha, 5913 6th Avenue A
Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Avenue
Pollard Gallery & Gifts, 518 56th Street
Public Brewing Company, 628 58th Street
Red Door Realty, 5729 6th Avenue
Sandy’s Popper, 5700 6th Avenue, South Unit
Tavern on 6th, 5712 6th Avenue
The Factory, 5006 7th Avenue
The Teaching Kitchen, 5607 7th Avenue
The White Lilac, 5029 6th Avenue
Trecroci Realty, 522 56th Street #101
Villa D’ Carlo, 5140 6th Avenue
Wooden Chair Antiques, 5710 4th Avenue
Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available!
Brought to you by the City of Kenosha, the Lakeshore Business Improvement District, Visit Kenosha, and supporting partners.
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