Winter Weather Fun in Kenosha, WI

Jan 10, 2024

With winter forecasts bringing snow to our area over the next few weeks, we thought we’d share some fun activities to enjoy in the Kenosha, WI area, just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from our Waukegan dealership. It’s a great time to get outdoors, take in the crisp winter air, and enjoy those snowdays from work and school, or even a weekend away having fun with family and friends.

Winter Fun in Kenosha

The Snow Daze Festival in January

This year’s annual Snow Daze Festival is coming back to town on January 27th at Veterans Memorial Park and throughout the downtown area beginning at 12PM. This amazing festival gives visitors a chance to check out an ice carving demo from 1PM to 3PM in the park from professional ice sculpture artists Art Below Zero of Franksville. They’ll be creating a truly one-of-a-kind work of art just for the event! There will also be unique ice sculptures on display both in the park and throughout Downtown Kenosha from 12PM on. You can find the full list of sculpture locations here so you don’t miss a single one of these amazing creations! Festivalgoers will also be able to partake in free ice skating in the park, and special deals and discounts around town from shops and businesses. And make sure to come hungry, because there’s a fantastic Snow Daze Pizza Brunch serving up specialty breakfast and lunch pizzas with mimosas.

Ice Fishing (Weather and Ice Permitting)

If you’re looking for something a little more outdoorsy, we recommend ;a day full of fun on the lakes with a little ice fishing! Top spots to visit include Silver Lake, Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth aka the “Twin Lakes”, Powers Lake, The Fox River, and along Lake Michigan’s shores. If you’re just trying it out, you can apply for a special “one-day fishing license”. And remember, the third full weekend in January is a “Free Fishing Weekend” – don’t miss out on that, because the next one isn’t until June! Remember to check the ice reports with the WI DNR and refresh yourself on some ice safety tips.

Snow Tubing and Sledding (Weather Permitting)

There’s nothing like making memories together with the family and your friends with a day of good old-fashioned fun like sledding! There are give great parks to enjoy downhill sled rides and good clean snowy fun: Alford Park, Fox River Park, Petrifying Springs Park, and Washington Park. If you don’t want to wait for the perfect weather day, we recommend hitting the slopes at Wilmot Mountain for some adrenaline pumping snow-tubing fun. Plus, they make their own snow if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate!

Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing (Weather Permitting)

If you find yourself missing those warm weather hikes, you might want to get out and enjoy a fresh new perspective on trail walks in winter. Whether you opt for snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing, you’ll certainly get quite the workout as well as breathtaking views of the woodlands and forests. These two activities can be enjoyed at numerous parks, trails and wildlife preserves in the Kenosha area including: Bristol Woods Park, Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park, New Munster Wildlife Area, and more!

Kenosha Restaurant Week in February and Early March

While it’s a little ways off, you’ll also want to bookmark February 24th through March 3rd to enjoy Kenosha’s Annual Restaurant Week! This nine-day event celebrates the incredible locally owned and operated independent restaurants, pubs, food shops, and cozy eateries in the area. You’ll be able to check out special dishes and special price menus just for the occasion! The official list of restaurants participating is expected to be posted at the end of January! If you’re worried about reservations, you can check the restaurant week page for updates, as well as the venue’s individual social media pages.