IN PHOTOS: 2025 Lightin' Up ceremony takes over Downtown Kenosha
The City of Kenosha's Christmas tree was lit during the Lightin' Up Downtown Celebration, which drew large crowds on Nov. 28.
The city’s tree boasts more than 1,000 bulbs and was lit during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
A group including Mayor David Bogdala, Santa Claus and members of the Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha push the button to light the city’s tree during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
A drone show was displayed over the harbor during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Braxton Molinaro performs on stage during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
A drone show was displayed over the harbor during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
A drone show was displayed over the harbor during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Children look at reindeer at Herzing University during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Reindeer enjoy a snack as a famlily looks on at Herzing University during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Miss Wisconsin 2025Willow Newell performs on stage during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Mayor David Bogdala speaks during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
A group makes s’mores over a fire during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Members of the Kenosha Academy of Performiing Arts dance on stage during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
Miss Wisconsin 2025Willow Newell performs on stage during the Lightin’ Up Downtown event on Nov. 28, 2005.
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Wind Ensemble and Community Band will perform in concert on Thursday, Dec. 4. The 7 p.m. concert takes place in Bedford Concert Hall on the east side of the campus, 900 Wood Road.
The weekend snowstorm postponed Kenosha County’s tree lighting ceremony for 24 hours, but it left behind a wintery backdrop for the occasion.
Lydia Filippelli officially launched a holiday pop-up bar in Kenosha with festive drinks, decorations and activities.Â
Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic Academy is getting into the holiday spirit with a performance of "Elf the Musical Jr." — based on the beloved film featuring Buddy the Elf as he brings Christmas cheer for all to hear.
The Kenosha Pops Concert Band’s free Christmas Concert will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. it will be held at Carthage College’s Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Drive.
The City of Kenosha has set up sites in a number of community parks for recycling real holiday trees once they are no longer being used.
Plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday season in Racine and Kenosha counties.
With help from United Way of Kenosha County, the Mahone Foundation and BCU made the holiday season brighter for local students this week, distributing gifts at two Kenosha elementary schools.
Families flocked towards the Kenosha County Job Center for holiday cheer. This week, Holiday House, a nonprofit began their annual gift-giving program.Â
He is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Jan. 7, 2026.
KENOSHA — The Mayor's Youth Commission has recognized seven local students for their achievements and positive contributions to the Kenosha community.
With Christmas rapidly approaching, there are presents to be put underneath the tree, stockings to be hung and meals to be prepared. Luckily several Kenosha businesses remain open around Christmas for last-minute shopping, and several will even serve full meals.
What started as a luncheon for three has now sprawled into a group of a community that has hundreds of attendees. The Ladies of New Heart has been connecting women in Southeastern Wisconsin for 25 years.Â
