Join us as we kick off the 2026 First Fridays season with Creative Crawl—a citywide celebration of art, creativity, and community. Enjoy hands-on activities, artist demos, local author readings, pop-up exhibits, and more throughout Downtown Racine.
Racine Art Museum (RAM)
- Live DJ set by DJ Unknown (5–8 PM)
- Interactive art stations for kids & adults (4–8 PM)
- Art Treasure Hunt with prizes
- Meet the Artist: Amanda Browder (6:30 PM talk)
- Live Urban Sketching with Patti Fallon
- Outdoor public art + postcard painting station
- Artist demos throughout downtown featuring RAM artists
- 20% off RAM Store
Live Art + Hands-On Experiences
- Revelyn Soul: Watch artist Erin Krembs create felted beads & animal sculptures
- The New Café: Create beaded wind chimes with Pop-Up Adventures
- Stitched: Fiber art demo with Sherrye Smith + explore Racine’s newest fiber arts hub
- Art Metals Studio: Father/daughter duo showcasing painting + metalwork collaboration
Hot Shop Glass Studio
- Live glassblowing demos (4–8 PM)
- Special guest artist presentation (5–6:30 PM)
- Kids collaboration kickoff: You draw it, we make it!
Music Around Downtown
- Vintage & Modern Books: Live music by Rainy Day Trio
- Reefpoint Brew House: Live music starting at 7 PM
- George’s Encore: Live music
- Hotel Verdant: Sounds of the Racine Symphony Orchestra
Hotel Verdant Experience
- Rare behind-the-scenes look at a private guest floor
- Creative cocktail specials at Marguerite
- Paper floral art demo with Laura Gillespie
Shopping + Creative Stops
- Unraveled Creative Studio: Open late—shop & explore
- Busia’s XOXO: Hands-on cookie icing station
- Photographic Design: Opening reception for Windows of the World
- Racine Art Guild (419 6th St): Spring Juried Show
Special Features + Pop-Ups
- COP House: Student-made jewelry from repurposed materials
- Over Our Head Players: Interactive puppet “Joke Booth”
- Public art installations and demos throughout downtown
Ribbon Cuttings
- Ambitious Vibes Candle – 4:00 PM
- J’s on the Go – 4:30 PM
- Vero Tea – 5:00 PM
- T-Bird Wings – 5:30 PM
Don’t miss this evening of creativity and connection in the heart of Downtown Racine.