Times are especially tough right now for just about everyone.
So, why not look for things to do in our own backyard so to speak?
When was the last time you went on a picnic in the park?
Visited one of the area museums or have gone to the zoo?
There are many free and/or inexpensive places to go either
by yourself, on a date, or with the family.
Be a tourist in your hometown and nearby cities and towns this summer.
Here is just a small sampling with a
quick search of the internet
and I bet you could find even more if you choose to.
Racine Heritage Museum
Since I did not see an admission price listed I will assume it is free.
If you want to double check
please call the museum before you go at
telephone: (262) 636-3926.
fax: (262)-636-3940
Some of the core activities are:
Racine Underground Railroad
Frank Lloyd Wright in Racine
Our Maritime Past
Civil War
and more...
To find out about the exhibits and hours please click on the link below.
RAM (Racine Art Museum)
Admission
RAM Members Free
RAM Members Free
Adults $5
Seniors (over age 62) $3
Full-time Students $3
Young Adults (age 12-18) $3
Children (under 12) Free
Also, the first Friday of the month admission is free.
Payment is by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover only.
For more information
telephone: (262)-638-8300
RAM's Wustum Art Museum
Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts
2519 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 53404
telephone: (262)-636-9177
fax: (262)-636-9231
Admission and parking are free.
This museum is still open and located near the quarry.
The museum is still available for weddings.
I had a friend who was married there years ago
and it was such a beautiful place to have a wedding.
Kenosha Public Museum
5500 First Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
telephone (262)-653-4140
General Admission is free.
If you are interested in a group tour there may be fees.
Please contact the museum if you are interested in a group tour for further information.
Once you go to the museum website
there are also tabs at the top of the page for
the Civil War Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum.
Racine Zoo
2131 North Main Street
Racine, Wisconsin
telephone: (262)-636-9189
FEES
AdmissionMembers FREE
Children under 3 - FREE
Adults - $5.00
Seniors (62 plus) - $4.00
Children (3-15 years of age) - $3.00
Racine County residents receive $1.00 admission every Monday
There are events throughout the year and the website has them listed. Our zoo may be small and it may be lacking in some areas, but it's still a nice place to go and to support. Most zoos are only in big cities and it's nice to have one hear that is not too expensive and easy to get to.
Route 2 of the Racine bus also goes out to the zoo.
River Bend Nature Center
3600 N. Green Bay Road
Racine, WI 53404
telephone:(262)-639-0930
The hiking trails are free to the public.
HOWEVER
DONATIONS
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
River Bend Nature Center is 80 acres of beautiful outdoors.
There are programs that may require fees and registration.
If you like to hike or have thought of taking up hiking
this is the place that is close by to start with.
Did you know Racine has 86 parks?
To find out more about which park has picnic tables, skateboarding, golf, et cetera
and how you can reserve a space in a park for picnics click on the link below.
Racine Public Library
75 Seventh Street
Racine, WI 53403
telephone: (262)-636-9241
Yes I am listing the library.
The library has programs throughout the summer for both adults and children.
Some require registration and some do not.
There are story telling hours for the little ones and so much more.
If you are looking to learn something
or just have not been to the library since **shhh high school** check it out again.
You would be surprised how much it offers to people.
To find out the hours, parking, programs, et cetera here is the link:
Lakefront Artist Fair
2009 May 2
at
the Festival Park
Downtown Racine by the lake
Admission: Free.
This is according to http://www.wistravel.com/cities_in_wisconsin/racine_wisconsin/racine_wisconsin_events.htm
Starts 8:00 a.m.
Ends 4:00 p.m.
For more information call (262) 637-7892.
Mounument Square Art Fair on the Lake
June 13 and June 14, 2009
Civic Centre Festival Park
5 Fifth Street
Racine, Wisconsin
This is a juried fine art fair with about 120 artists from all over the country.
Food and entertainment will be available.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
telephone: (262) 639-6555
if you would like more information.
I could NOT find anything on
whether you had to pay or not to get in, sorry.
34th Annual Job's Daughters Craft Fair
Masonic Center
1012 Main Street
Racine, Wisconsin
Across the Street from Gateway Technical College
Free Admission
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Starts 9:00 a.m.
Ends 4:00 p.m.
Exhibitors are from four states and number around 76.
Food and beverages are available for sale. (1/4 pound hot dogs, soda, chips, et cetera)
telephone: (262) 878-4843
if you would like more information.
If I come across anything else I will post at a diferent time.
If you have found something
or you are having an event
that is either free
or at a low cost
please let me know.
Thanks.
