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Take an autumn adventure to one of these fall events.

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival returns on Saturday, October 19th for FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 17th and park at th...

Join us back in the Amana Colonies for our 33rd annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o' Celts. We have 4 weekends of fun for you in 2026! May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and October 10, 11, 17, 18. . Gates open 10am & close at 6pm. Shop from over ...

Join us back in the Amana Colonies for our 33rd annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o' Celts. We have 4 weekends of fun for you in 2026! May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and October 10, 11, 17, 18. . Gates open 10am & close at 6pm. Shop from over ...

Embrace the changing of the seasons by treating yourself to a weekend getaway to Sioux City.

Track your autumn adventures on this bingo card!

Founded in 1857 and known for its Fourth of July celebration, fall festival and holiday festival of lights. Quaint city park with gazebo. Original county courthouse houses a museum. Year-round outdoor fun at the Littlefield Recreation Area. The 21-mi...

The Annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest is always held on the last Saturday in September! Learn more at uofooktoberfest.com. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of West Lake Okoboji and is...

Amana Colonies Apfel Day It’s all about apples! Celebrate the apple harvest during Apfel Day in the Amana Colonies. This charming fall festival features seasonal treats, shopping, and family-friendly activities inspired by autumn traditions. Se...

Wiegert Prairie Farmstead is an old 1800's farmstead . The Wiegert farm is a historic pioneer era farmstead that never had electricity or running water and was farmed with horses. Stepping onto the farmstead is like stepping back in time 100 year...

Lorimor, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Afton, was founded in 1887 when local farmer, J.S. Lorimor, was approached by agents of the Chicago Great Western Railroad and asked to sell a portion of his land to be used to construct the new tr...

Clayton County Conservation is excited to announce the launch of Osborne Days, a newly reimagined fall festival set to take place October 10–11, 2026, at Osborne Park. Formerly known as Heritage Days, the redesigned event uses input from past p...

Saturday in the Park is an annual festival that is held at the Grandview Park Municipal Bandshell in Sioux City, Iowa. Started in 1991, the festival falls on the Saturday closest to the 4th of July and attracts around 25,000 people from all over the ...

A favorite tourist stop in Southeast Iowa is the Kalona Historical Village, where 12 restored historical buildings are filled with interesting and informative displays depicting the years the pioneers settled the Iowa prairies. You will also be able ...

From historic bridges that provide a romantic movie-setting to American film stars, Madison County has it all.

Get ready for a month filled with autumnal delights, family fun, and, of course, pumpkins galore! We are thrilled to announce the season opening of the 2025 Pumpkin Patch at Pinter’s Garden & Pumpkins. This year promises to be bigger, better, a...

Activities at the Wilson Brewer Park will begin at 1 p.m. located at 220 Ohio Street, with more vendors and activities for young families, old families and history lovers, as the park is fully open for the event. This year, the festival will have two...

Guthrie Center was plated in 1856. The first railroad to be built in Guthrie County was the “narrow gauge” railroad. Must Do’s There are many locally shops located in Guthrie Center including, Art on State, Bean Armory, Cabbage Ro...

The Cedar River Film Festival is a celebration of storytelling, showcasing films from emerging and established filmmakers in the heart of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Held annually at the historic Oster Regent Theatre, the festival brings together audiences an...

Make plans to visit Centerville for one of Iowa’s most delicious and beloved traditions! Pancake Day is a two-day, family-friendly festival that draws visitors from across the Midwest for small-town charm, big smiles, and—yes—free p...

Must Do's Surrounded by the hills of the beautiful Turkey River valley, Elkader offers a relaxing escape. Explore local history at the George Maier Rural Heritage Center, Carter House Museum, Earthmoving Legacy Center and Motor Mill Historic Site...

The locally owned brewery is known for serving locally brewed, hand-crafted, high quality, distinctive beers. We are making more beer than ever in our new historic building. We have guest chefs on the weekends, a ballroom circa 1896 and annual festiv...

Amana Colonies Oktoberfest polka, smiles, laughter, brats Prost! Amana Colonies Oktoberfest is the largest and most iconic celebration in Amana. Enjoy German food, beer, live music, traditional competitions, and a festive parade that brings the villa...

Peaceful and gentle - but also high-flying and thrilling.

The festival will take-over RiverLoop Expo Plaza and more, and will feature some of the best food truck vendors from throughout the region.

Harvestville Farm is a fifth-generation farm located in the heart of farm country in rural Southeast Iowa featuring Farm to Table diners and flower festivals in the spring/summer. In fall we feature over 40 acres of pumpkins, a 12 acre corn maze and ...

Plan your Iowa fall getaway with 10 outdoor attractions including state parks, orchards, scenic drives, and seasonal festivals for all ages.

Beer fulfills our purpose. It cultivates our community of free-spirits, oddballs and outsiders. It ties us together and builds our festivities. The product of an unparalleled commitment to innovation and quality, it's our labor of love for our uncomm...

Join the AAMI as we commemorate Juneteenth with our annual festival! This year we will be at the African American Museum of Iowa (55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. This highly anticipated festival will inclu...

John Bloom a DeWitt native was an artist - painting, sketching, carving and creating lithographs in the Regionalist style. Bloom participated in Grant Wood's Stone City Art Colony of 1932-33, where he worked alongside Wood, his mentor. Original work...

Join the Algona Recreation Department for a 40+ year tradition! This fall race, held on the morning of Algona's Band Day Festival, offers a 5k walk or run, 10k run and 1-mile fun run. Tornado Alley is held on the first Saturday in October. Race p...

Los Catrines Mexican Kitchen, opened in fall 2022, has added vibrant flavor and culture to Main Street. With a lively atmosphere, bold artwork adorning every booth and wall, and a warm, welcoming staff, it’s more than just a restaurant—it...

Find your favorite tunes and genres with Iowa's best music festivals.

The Iowa City Jazz Festival began in 1991 and has grown to one of the most well-known free jazz festivals in the country. The weekend celebrates jazz with three days of live performances, delicious food and other activities. Over the years, we’...

Marion is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities – and one of the youngest per capita. We pride ourselves on being the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business. This is a place where people work smarter, set lofty go...

Join us for the annual Lavender Festival at PepperHarrow Flower Farm, a magical summer celebration set among thousands of blooming lavender plants in the scenic hills of Madison County, Iowa. Just outside Des Moines, our 60-acre flower farm transform...

Millstream Brewing Co. handcrafts award-winning beers and soda daily. Come visit and enjoy a sample of medal winning beers or soda. Sip a beer in our outdoor biergarten or tap room and get a insider's view of our brewing and bottling process. The br...

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a full day of Freedom Festival Fun! Pancake Breakfast Start your 4th of July morning off in the most delicious way at the Freedom Festival Pancake Breakfast! Join us for a hearty morning meal featuring panc...

Visit one of these six communities for a cultural vacation, right here in Iowa.

One Weekend, Three Iowa Parks: Knob State Park, Beed's Lake State Park, and Lime Creek Nature Center.

Get ready to geek out in the best way possible. Whether you’re wrangling curious kids, hanging out with friends or looking for surprisingly fun date ideas, the Science Center of Iowa is packed with exciting things to do and see.

Legendary band Three Dog Night has been a cornerstone of popular music for over six decades. With timeless hits like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)," "Joy to the World," "Black and White," "Shambala," and "On...

Join us September 19th at Tellurian Brewing for a full day of cold beer, festive vibes, and traditional Oktoberfest fun. Mark your calendars now, you won’t want to miss this one!

Located in rural southwest Iowa, Hot Air Brewing showcases a wide range of craft beers while providing a third space hang-out for community members and their families. Founded by Katie Davidson and Andy Rullestad, Hot Air is named for Creston’s...

The Pulling Focus African American Film Festival is an annual event in the Quad Cities that celebrates the rich narratives of the Black Diaspora through film. The festival showcases short films from local, regional, national, and international filmma...

Ogden Fun Days is Ogden's annual town festival held the last full weekend in June. For more information on how to get involved, email ogdeniowafundays@gmail.com

Clay Walker stands as a towering figure in country music, his illustrious career marked by multi-PLATINUM sales, 11 chart-topping hits and 40 singles on the charts. His songs, including classics like "If I Could Make A Living" and "She Won't Be Lonel...

At the Iowa Quilt Museum, we can’t wait to welcome you on June 3–6 for a celebration of creativity, connection, and quilting in the heart of historic Winterset, Iowa. New this year, we’re kicking off the Festival with a Bus Trip to ...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Just Us Girls is an area non-profit vocal ensemble group of women from th...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of CommerceThursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! The pFat Back Boys are an acoustic trio featuring Joe Nichols, along with Todd and Dana P...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! From Southeast Iowa, Chad has brought his signature soulful vocals and gu...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Going Places delivers an extensive repertoire of originals and covers spa...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! In homage to the wandering poets, the seekers of truth, the narrators, an...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! As fresh as a pulled rutebaga but not as stinky, Pennies on the Rail return to Thursday ...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Ryne Doughty, a Folk/Americana singer-songwriter born and raised in Washi...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Henry Eicher, a local songwriter who writes his own songs of faith, love,...

Gorgeous farm scenery, mom and pop shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, amazing murals and museums among some of the oldest towns in Iowa.

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! The Ballyhoo Boys is a traditional jazz band. Their music is straight out...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! The Fairfield Jazz Band is led by Jim Edgeton, the Fairfield Jazz Band co...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce Thursday Night Live 2026 summer concert series! A a six-piece traditional jazz ensemble, the Mad Creek Mudcats specialize in ragtime, early jaz...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Cedar County Cobras arrive with an upright bass, foot drum, and several g...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Jazz On A Lower Level is a Jazz trio organized by Gary McCurdy aka The Tubador who is al...

Must Do's Nicknamed "The Pocket City," McGregor is nestled between the Mississippi River and its surrounding river bluffs. Take in the Driftless Area's unique scenery by visiting one of the overlooks at Pikes Peak State Park. Spend ...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a ...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce Thursday Night Live 2026 summer concert series! David Zollo is an American singer, songwriter, author, and recording artist, playing piano and ...

Get ready for an electrifying summer of music and community spirit with the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s “Thursday Night Live” 2026 summer concert series! Tamara Belland of That Heartwarming Music shares familiar heartwarming so...

From light displays to cultural festivities, embrace the holiday season and celebrate with these family activities happening across Iowa.

The Refocus Film Festival is a singular film festival celebrating the art of adaptation on the big screen. Presented by FilmScene, Iowa City’s nonprofit cinema, the fourth annual festival takes place in October and features dozens of films, con...

Save the Date – September 12, 2026! Celebrate 15 Years of the Cedar Rapids Latino Festival with us! Enjoy a day full of Latino culture, music, food, and family fun. We look forward to welcoming you.

Celebrate the season with holiday magic in Uptown Ankeny! Miracle On 3rd Street from 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11th! Holiday festivities will take place along SW 3rd Street, Walnut, Maple, and Cherry Streets in Uptown Ankeny, surrounded by over...

The Annual Pufferbilly Days Festival is a 3-day event of Entertainment and Family-Friendly Activities. Pufferbilly celebrates the railroad history of Boone, Iowa and has been proudly produced by the Boone County Chamber since 1976! The Festival celeb...

The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to announde thhe theme of the annual MacNider Arts Festival and Outdoor Market. This year’s “Sweet on Art” tasty treats theme will encourage children to use their imaginations while maki...

The first Madison County Covered Bridge Festival was held in 1970, started by a group of active and passionate citizens. Every second full weekend in October, the Winterset courthouse square is filled with over 150 food, and arts and crafts vendors, ...

Since 2005, the Sioux City International Film Festival (SCIFF) has showcased a variety of independent short films from all around the world. Each day of the Festival a different genre of film is featured. Those films in addition to being rated by a p...

In conjunction with Paint Madison County : A Plein Air Festival Madison County Line band will be playing live music at public reception & art sale from 3-6 p.m. Americana Band Covering the Classics from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. The Stone...

Bevington is located adjacent to Interstate 35 on state Highway 92 along Middle River. The majority of the city is located in Madison County. Bevington was laid out in 1872. It was named for C. D. Bevington, a prominent local businessman. It's ho...

The Bell Tower Festival is Jefferson’s signature summer celebration, bringing the community together for a weekend full of fun, music, and hometown pride. The event features live entertainment, family-friendly activities, local food and drinks,...

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 for the 16th annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival at Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA. From Iowa beers and ciders to alternative beverages and N/A options, enjoy a day full of unlimited samples local food vendors, and...

When the leaves begin to change colors and crisp autumn scents fill the air, it means one thing... It is time for our Villages of Van Buren Scenic Drive Festival and it is going to be a weekend to remember! Arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, a...

Always the last full weekend in January! For almost 50 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Lake Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that bringing tens of thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area f...

The 2021 Summer Festival features Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, Rameau's Platée, Spears/Pierce's Fellow Travelers and The John Holiday Experience.

Washington Ridiculous Days is a 4-day festival kick-off to summer that highlights everything our town stands for; featuring agriculture, family, local shopping, music, food and more. This festival began in 1947 with the first Ridiculous days and has ...

Join us in Winterset’s courthouse retail district for a holiday experience like none other! 5:00 p.m. - We are excited to continue the tradition of the live and lighted window displays brought to you by our local storefronts. Voting opens at th...

Join us as the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 with our Festival Premiere at The Last Picture House in Davenport, a boutique theater known for its intimate and thoughtfully designed viewing experienc...

We’re excited to invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Yulefest Market during Shop Small Saturday, a festive celebration that brings our community together to support small businesses and kick off the holiday season. Pop-Up Vendor Market ...

The whole family will enjoy these holiday displays.

When the cold arrives, Clear Lake knows how to celebrate the season in style. This lake community embraces its frozen waters by turning the ice into the ultimate event space – where anglers fish, snowmobiles glide and kites fly.

Join us this Thursday evening in downtown Washington as we continue our 2026 Thursday Night Live Summer Concert Series with an incredible lineup of talent! A beloved local singer and musician with a musical journey spanning venues and bars since 2006...

Join us Saturday, August 22, 2026, as we host our annual beer festival, Let There Be Light, celebrating all beer styles with ABV of 6% or less! The party kicks off at the Olson Cultural Events Center (right across the street from the brewery) and fea...

One of Iowa's oldest continuing art festivals. The 57th Annual Art on the Square will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be an art show, live art demos, ISU Story Walk, free kids activities, live music, food trucks, ...

Have fun all weekend with Rides, Kids' Games, a Dog Show, Pioneer Museum Open House, Live Entertainment, Flea market, New Vendors, Crafters, and more. Fun Run on Saturday at the American Legion and Kenny Hamburg Car Show on Sunday. FREE Strawberr...

The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the season at Santa’s Village! Enjoy a day of festive fun with face painting, Letters to Santa, an Elf Hunt, Christmas Read Alouds, a Hot Cocoa Bar, holiday games and more surprises a...

Join us for a Woodland Winter as you stroll through beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and tabletop trees and all the decorative items, many of which are hand-crafted by area residents. There will also be special performances from local music and ...

Nordic Fest is an annual three-day summer festival held in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. The 59th annual Nordic Fest will take place July 23-25, 2026. Organized by a board of volunteers, Nordic Fe...

The Moonlight Chase is one of Eastern Iowa’s most unique road races. The fun run is held on the streets of Eldridge with the entire 4-mile course lined with luminaries. The evening includes 1/4 mile and 1-mile runs for kids, as well as the 4-mi...

Loess Hills Lavender Farm offers a gift shop with all hand made lavender products, teas and luncheon options. The third weekend in July is our annual Lavender Stock festival where visitors can cut a lavender bundle, attend a craft class, enjoy live m...

Dubuque Rendezvous! a cooler world gathering will be a cultural platform, community gathering and climate forum in Dubuque, Iowa in June 2026. Featuring a month-long exhibition of outdoor sculpture installations and a four-day festival from June 25 &...

Located at 1109 2nd Street in Perry, Iowa. Atelier at 1109 is a space to create, not a place to work. This artist co-op features art in stained glass, blown glass, fiber and textiles, as well as relief printing, and silk screen printing. Join us for ...

A festival celebrating German heritage, music and food in downtown Waterloo. Dress in your dirndls and lederhosen, grab your stein and your friends, and get your Prost on at Iowa Oktoberfest! The polka party happens around Anton’s German Bier G...

Small time festival, big time experiences! BedfordFest is a festival that offers something for everyone. A vendor fair lines the brick streets of Main Street with plenty of options to fulfill your shopping needs. From antiques to clothing to a blind ...