City of Emmetsburg, Iowa

Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament
2023-01-20 16:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Shamrock Lanes, 1301 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Annual Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament sponsored by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, January 20. Two Flights of 8 teams bowling at 4:30 and 7:00. Fajita and taco bar catered by Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant. $50 for three games of bowling which includes shoes, bowling ball, and meal. Prizes for best shirts and 9-pin tap high/low scores and more. Snow Date is January 27.

80s Trivia Night
2023-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Head to The Shores at Five Island on Friday, January 20th for 80s Trivia Night!

Registration begins at 6:00pm, and trivia will begin at 7:00pm. Registration is $10 per person (cash please), and teams may have up to 6 people. Teams may also purchase mulligans between rounds. There will be cash payouts to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Please sign up your team in advance by calling 712-852-3422.

There will be prizes for person and team with the best 80s outfits!

Elite Archery Tournament
2023-01-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Emmetsburg High School, 205 King St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Elite Archery Tournament at the Emmetsburg High School, 205 King St. Admission is $5 for Adults with 5 and under free. Concessions will be available.

Legislative Town Hall Meeting
2023-01-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Emmetsburg Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce Office, 1121 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Legislative Town Hall meeting with Senator Dave Rowley and Rep John Wills at the Emmetsburg Welcome Center, 1121 Broadway.

Make Your Own Gingerbread House
2023-01-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Make Your Own Gingerbread House” Families are invited to attend a program where all the supplies needed to create and decorate a gingerbread house or two! Please sign up in advance.

PACHS Community Coffee
2023-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | DejaBrew, 913 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Palo Alto County Hospital Behavioral Health will be hosting a Community Coffee at DejaBrew, 913 Broadway in Emmetsburg. All are invited to this free event which includes coffee and snacks. This is a great opportunity to learn about behavioral health options right here in Emmetsburg.

Five Island Bass Bash Fishing Tournament
2023-01-28 17:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The annual Five Island Bass Bash fishing tournament on Five Island Lake in Emmetsburg will be held on January 28 & 29. Registering up to 100 Two-person teams. Banquet and games at The Shores at Five Island on Saturday, Jan 28. Doors open at 5:00 with meal at 6:30. Fishing tournament is Sunday, January 29 from 9:00A-Noon. For registration details, go to yellowbassbash.wixsite.com/5island or search Five Island Yellow Bass Bash on Facebook.

Afterschool Homework Help
2023-01-31 15:45 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library will offer “Afterschool Homework Help” every week night from 3:45 – 5:00 pm.
A member of the library staff will be available to help children with their assigned work and will have practice materials in various subjects available during this time. Priority will be given to those who have scheduled in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. Priority will be given to children needing help with school work assigned by a teacher.

Wacky Wednesday Movie Day
2023-02-01 13:30 - 15:15 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Wacky Wednesdays” Movie program for children in Kindergarten-4th Grade on an early dismissal day. Popcorn is served. Call for title information. Registration not required.

Cupcake Decorating Program
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Cupcake Decorating program” Time to decorate some Valentine’s-themed cupcakes! This program is for children ages 10 and up. Please sign up in advance as there is limited space in this program. 712-852-4009

Emmetsburg Catholic School Children’s Carnival
2023-02-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Emmetsburg Catholic School, 1903 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Catholic School Children’s Carnival celebrating National Catholic Schools Week. All tickets are 25 cents. Students not in school are welcome with a parent.

Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
2023-02-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Wild Rose Casino & Resort, 777 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Palo Alto County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the Emmetsburg VFW. Tickets may be purchased at pfqf.myeventscenter.com or by contacting Bryan @ 712-480-3632, or Jeremy @ 712-298-1422.

AED Demonstration
2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Bethany Lutheran Church will be hosting a demonstration of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which will be given by Sheryl Darling. This demonstration is open to the public. There is no charge to attend and does not include certification.

Legislative Town Hall Meeting
2023-02-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce Office, 1121 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Legislative Town Hall Meeting with Senator Dave Rowley and Rep. John Wills at the Emmetsburg Chamber & Welcome Center. Everyone is welcome to come listen and visit with our legislators about the issues in this year’s session. Coffee will be on.

Retro Video Games @ the Library
2023-02-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Retro Video Games” Kids of all ages are invited to a program where they can check out what their parents–and maybe even grandparents–called video games. Everything from the Joust arcade game up through Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U may be available for play. Refreshments provided. Please sign up in advance.

Gaming After Hours @ the Library
2023-02-11 14:30 - 17:00, 2023-02-18 14:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Gaming after Hours” Come learn a new board game from the library’s extensive collection. From noob to expert, all are welcome to attend. This week, we will be trying out Race for the Galaxy. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.

Early Valentine’s Prime Rib Steak Night
2023-02-11 17:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Early Valentine’s Steak Night at The Shores at Five Island. The kitchen will be serving prime rib and chicken breast only from 5-9 pm, and reservations are required to guarantee seating/food preference. Seating is limited, so call 712-852-3422 early with your reservations, number in your party, and which dinner/prime rib size you would like.

Fireworks Show
2023-02-11 18:30 - 19:00 | IA
Winter fireworks at the north end of Five Island Lake, near the Five Island Trail bridge. Sponsored by Northland Auto.

Supersized Pancake Breakfast
2023-02-12 08:00 - 12:30 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kiwanis and Horizons Unlimited are providing a super-sized pancake breakfast from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the VFW. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, omelets, sausages and beverages. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Horizons main office at 2107 Main Street for $8 per ticket or tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $9 per ticket. All proceeds from the event benefit individuals with disabilities served by Horizons Unlimited. More information available at www.horizons-unlimited.net or at Jessica Haffner at 712-852-2211 ext 100.

Classics at the Riviera - Free Movie
2023-02-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Watch classic movies at the Riviera Theatre in Emmetsburg on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 PM. Free admission! Classics at the Riviera is sponsored by the Palo Alto County Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation.
This month Classics at the Riviera will be showing “The Seven Year Itch” starring Marilyn Monroe & Tom Ewell.

Library Valentine's Day Party
2023-02-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Valentine’s Day Party” Whether they are coming for the sweets or for their sweethearts, children in Kindergarten through 4th Grade are sure to have fun at this early-out celebration at the library. Refreshments served. Registration not required.

Blind Taste Test Program
2023-02-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Blind Taste Test Program” Think you have a sophisticated palate? Can you tell the difference between 7-Up and Sprite? Come taste various items and see if you can correctly identify each flavor. The participant with the most correct identifications wins a special library prize! This program cannot guarantee allergy safety. Please notify the librarians at sign up if you have a specific allergy, and we will do our best to accommodate. For children ages 10 and up. Register in advance.

Free Movie
2023-02-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Bethany Lutheran Church Youth is sponsoring a movie at The Riviera Theatre. All are welcome. Free admission, but concessions will be open to purchase your favorite movie snacks.

Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course
2023-02-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Iowa Lakes Community College, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course led by ISU Extension Field Agronomist, Gentry Sorenson will be held at the Iowa Lakes Community College Auditorium, Emmetsburg Campus. This course will be offered on Thursday, February 16 at 9:30. Registration fee for this 2 ½ hour course is $30 and pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Pre-register online or by calling Kat Davis at 712-852-2865 at the Palo Alto County Extension & Outreach Office. This course will fulfill 2022-2023 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators

Emmetsburg Catholic School Showcase
2023-02-19 11:15 - 13:15 | Emmetsburg Catholic School, 1903 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Catholic School Showcase 2023 which includes a personal tour and Q & A session for families to learn about ECS. This is especially important for families of 3-year old preschool, 4-year old preschool & kindergarten.

City Hall/EMU/Library Closed - Presidents' Day
2023-02-20 | IA
The City of Emmetsburg & Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observation of Presidents’ Day. Monday’s solid waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, February 21.
The library is closed in observance of Presidents Day. There is no Preschool Storytime this week.

owa Master Gardener Program Winter Hybrid Training
2023-02-20 | IA
Feb 20 – Apr 28: Iowa Master Gardener Program Winter Hybrid Training will begin a 10-week online training. Applications are due February 3 by contacting Kat Davis or Jamie Neff at Palo Alto County Extension & Outreach, 712-852-2865.

VFW Lenten Fish Fry
2023-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Eight weeks of VFW Lenten Fish Fries at the VFW Post Home every Friday through April 7. Orders to go may be called in at 712-298-0883.

Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Evening of Music & Celebration
2023-02-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Wild Rose Casino & Resort, 777 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Tickets are on sale now for the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Evening of Music & Celebration on Friday, Feb 24 at the Wild Rose Casino Ballroom. Not only is this event is open to Chamber members, staff and families but also the public as we celebrate our 2022 RAGBRAI success with an evening short on business and long on fun. Social gathering will begin at with cash bar at 6:00P followed by a Hors d’oeuvres buffet at 6:30, followed by a Citizen of the Year and 5 Under 40 announcements and topped off with a 3-hour concert by Brad Morgan and his Band from Nashville beginning at 7:30. Take to the dance floor as well as a Whiskey Wall and Wine toss for extra fun. Tickets are $50 each and must be purchased prior to Feb 15 to attend.
