Kemper Center, Inc.

05/27/2026

🥃 Old Fashioned Fest is SELLING OUT! 🥃

One night. 10 vendors. Endless craft cocktails.

Experience the Midwest's most iconic drink reimagined by your favorite local bars & restaurants at historic Kemper Center. Taste, vote, and discover your new favorite Old Fashioned.

What's included:
✨ Samples from 10 vendors (original + unique take from each)
✨ Locally-made flight board by CAJE dee-signs
✨ Charcuterie & appetizers
✨ Gift bag with goodies

Featuring: BBQ'd Productions, Church & Market, Cut Stone, Élan Events, Hold My Beer, Johnny'Z, La Fogata, Station on 6th, Stella Hotel, Union Park Tavern

21+ | ID Required | Tickets selling fast! 🎟️
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/old-fashioned-fest

Every ticket supports Kemper Center's preservation & community programs. Cheers to good drinks, good people & old fashioned fun! 🍹

05/22/2026

Kenosha Public Market!

Have you visited the Kenosha Public Market yet this season?
If not, you're missing out! It's located at the Anderson Arts Center (6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI), on the Kemper Center grounds.

Hours: 9am to 2pm

Come visit our very own LakeSide Tap!!!

Great refreshments & NEW this week . . . Soft Pretzels!!!

Do not be the one to miss out!

05/09/2026

🚨 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🚨
Get ready to be transported into the land of the Dead with an awesome Grateful Dead tribute show at Kemper Center’s Simmons Gymnasium!

Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM

🍸 Full bar will be open and ready to serve.

Tickets will be available at the door, but if you want to guarantee your spot, grab yours now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cosmic-railroad-presents-grateful-dead-night

Bring your friends, come early for a drink, and settle in for a night of great music and good vibes. See you tomorrow!

Zeffy

05/02/2026

Kemper Center, Inc. Is joining the Kenosha Public Market this outdoor season! Come see your favorite friendly Kemper staff at our Beer & Beverage tent every Saturday from 9am-2pm!

$5 Bloody Mary's!

Come thirsty!

04/30/2026

Kenosha… are you ready to board the Cosmic Railroad?

Cosmic Railroad Presents: Grateful Dead Night is rolling into the Simmons Gymnasium at Kemper Center for one seriously psychedelic evening.

Expect soaring guitar jams, deep grooves, and the improvisational magic that makes every Dead night feel like a one-time-only experience. This isn’t just a tribute—this is a full-throttle celebration of the music and energy that made the Dead legendary.

Saturday, May 9 | 8PM

Doors open 7PM

Tie-dye encouraged. Dancing shoes required.

Tickets:

Climb aboard for a psychedelic ride as Cosmic Railroad brings the spirit of the Grateful Dead to life with Grateful Dead Night. More than a tribute, this is a full-throttle celebration of the music, improvisation, and free-flowing energy that made the Dead legendary. Expect soaring guitar jams, groo...

04/24/2026

Fun fact: Kemper Hall was home to the first science lab built for girls in the state of Wisconsin—built in 1894. (You’ll see why this place has such an incredible story.)

Get your ticket for the Grand Tour to help us preserve Kemper Hall and the Durkee Mansion and continue offering cultural and educational programs for our community.
Bring a friend (or the whole family) and join us THIS Sunday!

📅 Sunday, April 26
🕐 1–4 PM (drop-in style)
🎫 $5/person (kids 3 & under free)
📍 Kemper Center | 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Beginning of the tour starts at the front (west) door of Ambrose Hall!

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/grand-tour--2026

04/18/2026

Grand Tour excitement is building—and we want YOU there!

Step back in time with a self-guided tour, historical scavenger hunt for the kids, tasty treats at the end, and plenty of Kemper stories along the way. Bring your friends, bring the family, and come make some memories with us.

Grab your tickets ahead of time so you’re all set when tour day arrives!
👉 Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/grand-tour--2026

Drop a “GOING!” in the comments if we’ll see you there!

04/02/2026

🏛️ You're invited to the Kemper Center Grand Tour! 🏛️

Get ready for an afternoon filled with history, stories, and community! Join us on April 26th from 1-4 PM for a drop-in style tour you won't forget.

What's waiting for you:
- Self-guided tour of the historic Kemper Hall and stunning Durkee Mansion
- Kids' Scavenger Hunt – find all the answers and get a FREE meal from Cane's! (Parents, you're welcome to help your little ones who may be too young to read – this is a whole family adventure!)
- Family photo booth to capture the memories
- Hear personal stories from Kemper Hall alumnae
- Souvenirs & refreshments

Only $5 per person (3 & under FREE!)

Your support helps us preserve these incredible historic landmarks and continue bringing cultural, educational, and recreational programs to our community.

🎫 Get your tickets now!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/grand-tour--2026

Kemper Center
6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 925-8040

03/17/2026

01/30/2026

TONIGHT!!

Don't feel like dirtying up the kitchen tonight? Come join us at Kemper Center and enjoy delicious eats from Twisted Cuisine Catering ! One night only, this is one delicious pop-up you don't want to miss! And don't forget to grab a drink form the Kemper Bar to warm yourself up.

📍 Founders Hall, Kemper Center
6501 3rd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (or while supplies last)

Grab your friends and family—this is a one-time event you won't want to miss. See you tonight! 🎉

01/26/2026

Don't miss out! This Friday at Kemper!

Join us this Friday at Kemper Center, Inc. for our winter Fish Fry Pop-Up Dinner. We will be serving many of our popular appetizers, along with our signature Fish Fry entrees from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.