RACINE WEEKEND PLANNER: 5 Things to do That Don't Involve Parades and Fireworks

1. Downtown Farmers Market

CNH Parking Lot
State and Erie Street
Racine, WI

May 21, 2016 - October 22, 2016
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Location: State and Erie Street, CNH Parking Lot, WI
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Price: free

2. Racine Raiders vs. Columbus Fire

Racine Raiders host the Columbus Fire in a nonconference football game. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Kickoff at 7 p.m.

Admission is $8 adults ($6 advance); $6 seniors ($5 advance); $4 students. Family pack - admits two adults and up to four students, $20 ($17 advance). Veterans and active duty milltary (with ID) admitted free.

July 2, 2016
Location:
Horlick Athletic Field
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: $4 to $8

3. Racine Zoo "Animals & Artisans" Event

Racine Zoo
2131 North Main Street
Racine, WI
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Bring the whole family for an enjoyable day as part of your 4th of July holiday weekend! On A Whim Creative Collective will have a “Make and Take” area for everyone to bring out their inner artist. Become a work of art yourself by having Sunflower Artistry paint a work of art on you. Live music at the amphitheater by from Winter in the East (rock, blues & jazz cover band) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saul Rodriguez (acoustic) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating our local artists and artisans! Shop unique products such as:
• BeThat…Handmade Artisan Jewelry & Fern Lovely/Wubbie Chic - girls’ accessories & wrap bracelets
• Broken Wing Workshop – hand crafted bird houses
• C & D Works – upcycled lighted bottles
• Paws Up Petgear - handmade accessories for your four-legged companions
• The Popcorn Box – gourmet popcorn
• Radke Art Studio - copper sculpture for your home and garden

July 2, 2016
Location: 2131 North Main Street, Racine Zoo, WI
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: regular zoo admission prices

4. Aquaducks Water-Ski Show - Venetian Night

Water-ski show presented by the Browns Lake Aquaducks at Fischer Park, Highway 11, Burlington. Season begins May 28 and ends September 4. Junior shows (beginning June 30) at 5:00 p.m.; main show at 6:30 p.m. Free. Shows every Thursday in June through August and on select dates in July and September. Full schedule at www.aquaducks.org

July 2, 2016
Location: 30326 Durand Ave., Fischer Park, WI
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Price: Free

5. Great Lakes Chalk Art Competition

See the outstanding entries from the Great Lakes Chalk Art Competition at the Racine Arts Council's ArtSpace Gallery, 316 Sixth St. The competition was held during the Monument Square Art Festival, June 11-12. These works are on 4-by-4 foot Masonite boards.

You're invited to bid on your favorite in a public raffle. Tickets ae $5 each or two for $9. The winners will be announced on the closing day of the exhibit (July 16). Proceeds benefit the Racine Arts Council.

The ArtSpace gallery is open 12 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Free. Donations are welcome.

June 17, 2016 - July 16, 2016
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location:
Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Price: Free