Christmas at the Museums
Christmas at the Museums
Celebrate the Christmas season with the Kenosha Public Museums! This dual event features activities for all ages at both the Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum, including performances, crafts, trades demonstrations, a hot cocoa bar, a vendor fair, and a one-day-only pop-up women’s fashion exhibit!
Saturday, December 6 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Free
Civil War Museum
Experience living history demonstrations in our main exhibit gallery, enjoy live musical performances, attend a Victorian fashion show, tour a 1-Day Only Exhibit of Civil War Era Fashion that includes hats, shoes, purses & more, make holiday crafts, play historic games, and purchase historic cakes at our bake sale!
Schedule of the day’s musical and theater performances:
10:00am All Saints Catholic School Roaming Carolers
10:15am Harborside Academy Chamber Orchestra
11:15pm Holiday Favorites by the Kettle Moraine Blues Band
12:15pm Who are you wearing? A Demonstration of 19th Century Civilian Fashion and Civil War Military Winter Wear
1:15pm Christian Life School String Ensemble and A Cappella Group
2:15pm MGV Harmonia German Male Chorus
Hot Cocoa Bar
Warm up your holiday visit with a stop at the Hot Cocoa Bar! Build your perfect cup with a variety of toppings and flavors, then sip and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Cocoa will be available for purchase during Christmas at the Museums, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Museum.
Kenosha Public Museum
Get into the holiday spirit at the Kenosha Public Museum’s festive vendor market! Browse the wares of more than 25 local artisans and makers offering a wide variety of unique gifts and seasonal goodies. From handmade holiday crafts, crocheted creations, and sparkling beach glass jewelry to specialty coffee, local honey, baked treats, jams, artwork, and so much more—you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself, too).
This free event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations, so bring your family and friends for a joyful day of festive cheer!
Vendor Lineup
Anne Barnes: Seasonal decor; handmade ornaments, wreaths, arrangements
B4 Body Butters: Body butters, sugar scrubs, steamers, wax melts, soap
Bell’Assai Bistro: Cafe bar offerings, mocktails, antipasto, baked goods
Black Essence Candles: Candles, wax melts, room sprays, perfumes
Blue House Bees: Honey, beeswax, lip balm
Bri’s Crafty Creations: Crocheted plushies, blankets, ponchos, hats, scarves
Crispy Eggroll LLC Hmong eggrolls, sticky rice, drinks, chips, and fruit
DarsHearts: Ceramic, metal, and wood hearts of all sizes
Daughters of Vartan-Hripsime: Armenian pastries/delicacies and crafts
Eco-Justice Center: Alpaca products, honey, jellies, soaps, locally made crafts
EKD Designs: Jewelry made with vintage postage stamps
Faille Schmitz Art: Insect taxidermy artwork, prints, stickers
Fancy Nancy’s Attic: Unique Christmas decor items, from antiques or thrifted
Fizzy Bizz: Flavored soft drinks
Green Knees Designs: Needlefelt sculpture and 2D scenes
Holiday Woodworking/Pam Cibrario: Skiis, sleds, door hangers, snowmen
JAM Art LLC: Beach glass art and kinusaiga
James Michehl: Holiday crafts, hand carved ornaments, Nativity scenes
Katie Briggs Creations: 3D photo boxes
Knights of Lithuania: Lithuanian pastries and crafts
Lionfish Jewelry Co: Handmade natural seaglass jewelry, found locally and beyond
Lizzie’s Artsy Fartsy: Alcohol ink and candle gardens
Moonstone Cookie LLC: Cookies
Pedro’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine: Tacos, tamales, empanadas, enchiladas, corn bread, churros, elote, hot dogs, Chicago dogs, Polish sausage
Pixie Wolf: Chainmail jewelry, resin figurines, handmade dice, and 3D printed friends
Specialty Nacho Queen: A vast variety of locally sourced Gourmet nachos, bowls and sandwiches.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church: Baked goods and crafts
Stitches by Auntie Di: Embroidered flour sack towels
Sweetness Cookies: Custom decorated Christmas cookies
Willkomm Jam: Jams, Jellies, Gift baskets
