FALL STORYWALK TRAIL Through November — Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., in Bristol Woods County Park, Bristol. Visitors walking the “StoryWalk Trail: In the Middle of Fall” trail will read a story as they hike through the woods. This program is free and self-guided. Go to pringlenc.org/events for more upcoming programs.
COMEDY SHOW: TIM MEADOWSNov. 17-18 — Kenosha Comedy Club at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Kenosha’s harbor, 5125 Sixth Ave. Shows are 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$45 at happeningsmag.com.
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Nov. 17 — Downtown Burlington, from 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown businesses will be open, with specials and treats, including free horse and carriage rides.
HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR INTERNATIONALNov. 17-19 — 80th annual multi-cultural festival. At the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. Advance tickets are on sale for $13, through Nov. 16, at folkfair.org. Admission at the gate is $16 (free for children up to age 7). The folk fair features international performers and artisans, photographic exhibits, cultural murals produced by Milwaukee Public Schools students, the Artisan corner, the Dirty Kettle Native American interactive display, the Wisconsin Woodturners, and a bonsai exhibit.
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NATURE STORY TIMENov. 18 — Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., in Bristol Woods County Park, Bristol. 9:30 a.m. Free seasonal nature story and craft activity. Note: This program is for young children accompanied by an adult and will take place inside the nature center building. Recommended for children ages 2-5.
LADIES NIGHT OUTNov. 18 — Downtown Racine Corp., 425 Main St., Racine. From noon to 8 p.m. Participants can enjoy one-night only deals at businesses downtown, like free ring cleanings, nail art, makeup tutorials and free samples.
WINTER JURIED SHOW OPENING RECEPTIONNov. 19 — Free opening reception for the new Winter Juried Exhibit at the Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Ave. in Downtown Kenosha. Reception is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. The show officially opens on Nov. 21-22 and is open again Nov. 26-Jan. 7. The arts center is open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Mondays.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLENov. 19-Dec. 3 — Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Ave. in Downtown Kenosha. The arts center is open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Mondays.
MUSEUM’S HOLIDAY TRAIN Nov. 22-Jan. 7 — Holiday train in the lobby at Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.
RACINE TURKEY TROTNov. 23 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk, 223 Gas Light Circle, Racine. 9 a.m. start time. Registration is $25. Same day registration is available.
MAYOR’S TURKEY DAY RUNNov. 23 — Downtown Kenosha, starting at 9 a.m. outside the Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave. 10K run and a 2-mile run/walk. T-shirts are available to the first 1,500 race entrants. A link to register in advance online can be found at kenosharunningclub.org. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for ages 14 and younger through Nov. 21. The last day to register is Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the packet pickup day. The cost that day is $30 for adults and $25 for runners age 14 and younger. There is no race-day registration, but participants can pick up race packets from 7:30 to 8:45 on race day.
COMEDY SHOW: ROCKY LAPORTENov. 24-25 — Kenosha Comedy Club at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Kenosha’s harbor, 5125 Sixth Ave. Shows are 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at happeningsmag.com.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE FARMNov. 24-Dec. 17 — At the Jerry Smith Farm, 7150 18th St. in Somers. Lighted displays, plus food, fire pits, visits with Santa Claus (Fridays-Sunday) and shopping in the Country Store. 5 to 9 p.m. daily. Admission is $7; free for children age 2 and younger.
LEFTOVER 5K Nov. 25 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk, 223 Gas Light Circle, Racine. Start time is 10 a.m. Registration is $25.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAYNov. 25 — Downtown Racine Corp., 425 Main St., Racine. This event encourages Racine residents to support small businesses downtown, many of which will have in-store promotions and specials for Small Business Saturday.
A NORMAN ROCKWELL CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR Nov. 25 — Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St., Racine. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PAT McCURDYNov. 25 — Music/comedy show at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Kenosha’s harbor, 5125 Sixth Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at happeningsmag.com.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTANov. 25 — At K9 Kibble, 5919 Sheridan Road in Kenosha. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 for a 5-by-7-inch photo. Note: Bring cash.
CRAFTS-IN-THE-WOODS CRAFT FAIRNov. 25 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at YMCA Camp MacLean, 31401 Durand Ave. in Burlington. The lodge cabins will be filled with more than 50 crafters and vendors. There’s also a bake sale and lunch available. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older and $1 for ages 6 to 11. There is no charge for ages 5 and younger. A shuttle will be available.
CHRISTMAS AT KEMPERNov. 26 through Dec. 3 — Decorated historic Durkee Mansion and Gallery of Trees. Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave. in Downtown Kenosha. kempercenter.com, 262-653-0481.
“RAISE YOUR VOICE”Nov. 30-Dec. 3 — Broadway revue musical at Indian Trail High School in Kenosha. Tickets are $6-$13 at kusd.edu or by calling 262-359-6388. Tickets are also available at the door, unless the show is sold out.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRDec. 1-2 — St. John Nepomuk church, 700 English St. in Racine. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2. The craft fair features handcrafted items, Czech ornaments and baked goods, including kolaches. Note: For parking, enter the parking lot off of Yout Street.
PETRIFYING SPRINGS PARK TREE LIGHTINGDec. 1 — At the Biergarten in the park, 5555 Seventh St. in Somers. Opens at 3 p.m.; tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Food and drinks available, along with outdoor fire pits and Christmas caroling.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”Dec. 7-16 — Play at Bradford High School in Kenosha. Tickets are $6-$13 at kusd.edu or by calling 262-359-6388. Tickets are also available at the door, unless the show is sold out.
HOLIDAY TEA WITH JESSICA MICHNADec. 10 — Woman’s Club of Kenosha, 6028 Eighth Ave. 1-4 p.m. 10th annual event. Tickets are 25. Email Kenoshawomansclub@gmail.com for more details.
KENOSHA POPS CHRISTMAS CONCERTDec. 16 — Kenosha Pops Concert Band, performing in Siebert Chapel at Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha. 7 p.m. Free admission.
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ARTS CENTERDec. 21 — Santa Claus is visiting the Anderson Arts Center from 1-3 p.m. at 6603 Third Ave. in Downtown Kenosha. Santa will read a story to children and listen to their Christmas wishes. It’s free to meet Santa; donations are accepted. Parents should bring their own cameras for photos.
“EVERYBODY”Jan. 11-20 — Play at Tremper High School in Kenosha. Tickets are $6-$13 at kusd.edu or by calling 262-359-6388. Tickets are also available at the door, unless the show is sold out.
“BETWEEN THE LINES JR.”Feb. 2-4 — Broadway musical (high school version) at Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Road in Kenosha. Tickets are $6-$13 at kusd.edu or by calling 262-359-6388. Tickets are also available at the door, unless the show is sold out.
RACINE ZOO2131 N. Main St., Racine. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last paid admission at 3:30 p.m.). $11, $10 seniors 62 and older, $9 ages 3-15, $5 military, free ages 2 and younger. Go to racinezoo.org.
KEITH URBAN AT SUMMERFESTJune 29 — Headlining show at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at the musical festival. summerfest.com.
