Free Family Fun in Kenosha, Wisconsin

In these trying times many of you may think your budget is going to be too tight for the annual summer vacation, right? What if I told you that you were wrong? There are many free fun family activities all across America, and Associated Content is going to be highlighting some of the best for you to make your travel plans easy and cheap this year. Today we are going to be looking at Kenosha, Wisconsin. A nice, small city, with a big family fun atmosphere - and it also just happens to be my hometown. So come with me on a walk to some of the fun things to do in Kenosha that won't strain your family's budget.

The Kenosha Public Museum

Museums are always a great place to bring the family for fun, and the Kenosha Public Museum has free admission and special attractions all summer long.

Transparent Watercolor Society of America - 33^rd Annual Juried Exhibition (May 2-July 26) - More than eighty artists have their works on display during this exhibit.

Japanese Woodblock Prints(Through September 27) - These blocks were created between the 17^th and 20^th centuries in Japan and feature exotic prints that have had a tremendous influence in the art world.

Other exhibits include: Peter V. Bianchi: The Art of Science (August 2009-May 2010), Jack Fleischer Retrospective (August 1-November 29), and Ethnographic Pottery (Opens August 15, 2009)

The Kenosha Public Museum also hosts a variety of free family fun activities all summer long:

Art Fair Kids Tent - July 19

Take Flight - September 27

Boo Fest - October 24

Rocks Rock!- November 22

The Anderson Arts Center

Another free family fun activity in Kenosha is the Anderson Arts Center. Opened in April of 1992, the Anderson Arts Center, located on the historical Kemper Center grounds, hosts numerous activities and events through the year.

May 17 - July 19: Racine Art Guild, Ceramic by Bill Anderson, Solo Winners of 2008 Winter Juried Exhibition, "Celebrating Summer", and BristolElementary School Exhibit

August 9 - October 11: League of Milwaukee Artists, Nature 3-Way, Wisconsin Watercolor Society, "Inspirations", and St. Mary Catholic School Exhibit

November 1 - January 3, 2010: Winter Juried Show, Holiday Exhibit, "Sparkle", and Bradford High School Exhibit (This author's alma mater, by the way.)

Beaches of Lake Michigan

What is summer without some free family fun in the sun? Since Kenosha is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, there are many beaches throughout Kenosha. Most do not have lifeguards on duty, though some beach areas do.

Kenosha Public Libraries

Why not grab a book to enjoy while sunning on those great beaches? Kenosha has four conveniently located branches and the traveling Bookmobile for even more free family fun on your summer vacation.

Washington Park Velodrome

For those of you that like a little more fast paced family fun, you can enjoy the free races at the Washington Park Velodrome. Two major races are taking place this summer:

Bob Pfarr Memorial 150 Lap Point Race - July 21

2nd Annual Kenosha Keiren and Amy Tremelling Memorial Women's Keiren - July 28th

Jelly Belly Factory Tours

Did you ever wonder how the makers of great jelly beans, including the Harry Potter Bernie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, are made? Stop on by the Jelly Belly Factory in Kenosha and take a tour of the factory. Best part of the tour? Free Jelly Belly samples!

The free family fun in Kenosha does not stop with these few highlights, so make sure you stop by the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau for more information on these, and other great activities all through Kenosha County.