Polar Plunge is happening on Jan. 1 2026 at Simmonds Island Beach, inviting people to jump into Lake Michigan. The event accepts donations for the Kenosha County Scout Leaders Rescue Squad.
Jillian Craig
Participants run into the waters of Lake Michigan during the 2024 Kenosha polar plunge. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1., at Simmons Island Beach. The event accepts donations for the Kenosha County Scout Leaders Rescue Squad.
Jillian Craig
Heather Poyner leads a New Year’s Day drum circle on Jan. 1, 2024. The free community event starts noon Wednesday outside the Southport Beach House.
KENOSHA NEWS FILE PHOTO BY JILLIAN CRAIG
Bong State Recreation Area hosts its First Day Hike starting noon Wednesday.
IN PHOTOS: New Year's Day drum circle 2021 on Kenosha lakefront
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Scott Sparkman keeps the beat during a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Mercedes Dzindzeleta participates in a drum circle.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
A small group of drummers ushered in the new year with a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
SEAN KRAJACIC photos, KENOSHA NEWS
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Dani Lockwood plays an instrument during the drum circle.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
A small group of drummers ushered in the new year with a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Heather Poyner leads a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Heather Poyner bundles up to lead the Jan. 1, 2020, drum circle at the Southport Beach House. The New Year's Day event returns Saturday. The weather forecast calls for a brisk wind that day, so bundle up!
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Dani Lockwood plays a percussion instrument during a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Mercedes Dzindzeleta plays multiple instruments during a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Ed Soler and Heather Poyner tap on a fence during a drum circle.
KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
NEW YEAR DRUM CIRCLE
Collin Simonsen participates in a drum circle at the Southport Beach House on Friday.
Polar Plunge is happening on Jan. 1 2026 at Simmonds Island Beach, inviting people to jump into Lake Michigan. The event accepts donations for the Kenosha County Scout Leaders Rescue Squad.
Participants run into the waters of Lake Michigan during the 2024 Kenosha polar plunge. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1., at Simmons Island Beach. The event accepts donations for the Kenosha County Scout Leaders Rescue Squad.