On Their Own and OK Program
2022-03-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“On Their Own and OK” a youth guide to staying home alone is a program to strengthen skills in youth who may care for themselves and/or siblings during the afterschool/summer hours. Experience hands-on activities, a homemade meal, and more! Explore strategies to handle emergencies, boredom and build confidence to safely stay home along. Program will be held at the Emmetsburg Bend Public Library.
March 11 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
To register or for more information, call 712-852-2865. “On Their Own and OK” is sponsored by the ISU Extension and Outreach Palo Alto, Friends of the Library (West Bend & Ruthven), Emmetsburg Public Library, Palo Alto County 4-H Foundation, and the Art & Audrey Smith Foundation.

Pokémon Training Camp
2022-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting a Pokémon Training Camp on March 11 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Pokémon players both beginner and advanced can come learn how to play of the popular trading card game. Prizes and cards will be provided to players. Snacks will be available. Please sign up in advance. Ages 8 & up.

VFW Fish Fry
2022-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
There will be eight weeks of Lenten Fish Fries at the VFW, every Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM from February 25 to April 15. The March 11 fish fry will be sponsored and served by the Catholic Daughters of Americas.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Dinners are available for eat-in or carry out. To-go orders may be called in at 712-298-0883.

Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie
2021-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Merchant Holiday Matinee Movies at the Riviera Theatre:

December 4: “Rock Dog 2 – Rock Around the Park”
December 11: “Peter Rabbit 2”
December 18: “Spirit Untamed”

2:00 PM Showtime. Tickets available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only.

Gaming After Hours Board Game Program
2022-03-12 14:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting Gaming After Hours on March 12 from 2:30-5:00 PM. Come play one of the designer board games from the library’s collection. Refreshments will be provided.

Pony Express White Elephant Auction
2022-03-12 17:00 - 20:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Pony Express White Elephant Auction will be held at the VFW on March 12 at 5:00 PM. Karaoke by Clarken will begin at 8:00. All proceeds donated to help support “Camp Sunny Side” of Des Moines. For more information, 712-298-1969 or 712-480-0387. Open to the public.

Junior Miss and Miss Shamrock Pageants
2022-03-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Emmetsburg Community School Auditorium, 205 King Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Junior Miss and Miss Shamrock Pageants will be held at the Emmetsburg Community School Auditorium on March 13 from 3:00-7:00 PM. Admission is $5 per person.

Classics at the Riviera - Free Movie
2022-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

BIG BOOK SALE
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-18 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library’s BIG BOOK SALE is happening all day from March 14-18th! A used and ex-library book sale will be laid out all week in the library during Spring Break. Lots of books! Come to the library to find some bargains for your own library!

Make Your Own Shamrock Bookmark
2022-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Make Your Own Shamrock Bookmark at the Emmetsburg Public Library on March 14 from 2:00-3:30 PM. Come make a festive bookmark and celebrate the start of St. Pat’s week. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 8 & up. Please sign up in advance.

Emmetsburg City Council Meeting
2022-03-14 18:00 - 18:30 | City Hall, 2021 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers.

Retro Video Games
2022-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting Retro Video Games on March 15 from 2:00-4:00 PM. A collection of retro video games will be available to play during this time. If Frogger or Ninja Gaiden are your jam, then this program may be for you. Ages 8 & up. Refreshments provided.

Food Pantry
2022-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Grace Baptist Church hosts a food pantry from 5:00-6:30 PM on the first and third Tuesday of every month, year-round. Drive up the ramp where the lights are on to receive a box of food items.

St. Pat’s Scavenger Hunt
2022-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library will have a St. Pat’s Scavenger Hunt on March 16 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Come explore the library for some St. Patrick’s Day themed hints. Top three winners will receive a special library award! Please sign up in advance. For ages 8 & up.

TOPS® Meeting
2021-07-28 16:15 - 17:30 | Emmetsburg Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce Office, 1121 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
TOPS® held every Wednesday at the Iowa Welcome Center (1121 Broadway). Weigh in @ 4:30. Meeting from 5:00-5:30P.

Tea-Time Cinema @ The Library
2021-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Tea-Time Cinema at the Emmetsburg Public Library is held every Thursday from 2:00-4:00 PM. Each week a different classic movie is shown at the library (each week in December is a holiday-themed movie) where tea is served. Free and open to all. Call library for more information or for titles showing, 712-852-4009.

Candy Making Program
2022-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting a Candy Making program on March 17 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Come make and mold your very own candy. Ages 10 & up. Please sign up in advance.

St. Pat's Open House
2022-03-17 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Pat’s Irish Gift Store, 1001 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The public is invited to an open house at the St. Pat’s Headquarters on March 17th from 3:00-5:00 PM. Irish coffee and treats will be served.

Alcoholics Anonymous
2021-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets at the Family Life Center at 711 Broadway every Thursday at 7:30PM.

Chamber Coffee at St. Pat's Irish Gift Shop
2022-03-18 09:30 - 10:30 | St. Pat’s Irish Gift Store, 1001 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the St. Pat’s Irish Gift Shop at the St. Pat’s Headquarters on Friday, March 18 from 9:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome for coffee and a roll.

Rainbow in a Jar Program
2022-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting Rainbow in a Jar on March 18 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Enjoy your own edible rainbow in a jar! Ages 10 & up. Please sign up in advance.

VFW Fish Fry
2022-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
There will be eight weeks of Lenten Fish Fries at the VFW, every Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM from February 25 to April 15. The March 18 fish fry will be sponsored and served by the Knights of Columbus.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Dinners are available for eat-in or carry out. To-go orders may be called in at 712-298-0883.

St. Pat’s Bean Bag Tournament
2022-03-18 17:30 - 22:00 | St. Pat’s Irish Gift Store, 1001 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The St. Pat’s Bean Bag Tournament will be in the St. Pat’s Heated Tent at 10th and Broadway on March 18 from 5:30-10:00 PM. Sign up to play and come cheer on the teams competing in the Annual Bean Bag Tourney. Warm-up at 5:30. Tournament begins at 6:30 sharp! Kayla Daniels will be playing from 9:00P-12:00A.

O’Round the Loch Scholarship Run
2022-03-19 08:30 - 22:00 | Smith Wellness Center, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The O’Round the Loch Scholarship Run will start at the Smith Wellness Center on March 19 at 8:30AM. Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College. Contact Wellness Center for details at 712-852-5311.

St Pat’s Kids Zone
2022-03-19 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Pat’s Irish Gift Store, 1001 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
St Pat’s Kids Zone will be in the St. Pat’s Heated Tent on 10th and Broadway from 9:00AM-12:00PM on March 19. Activities for kids include: face painting, crafts, donut hole eating contest, photo booth (props will be provided, please bring your own camera. Pedal Tractor Pull Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America and free caricatures by Lauren Naig sponsored by Palo Alto Art Council.

Live Chainsaw Art
2022-03-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Emmetsburg Fire Department, 1907 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Chainsaw artist Jeff Klatt has been showing off his Irish creations for the past several years and can be found on the firehouse lawn on March 19 at 11:00 AM. Two carvings will be auctioned at the Event Tent at 6:00P.

Baked Potato Bar
2022-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Enjoy a Baked Potato Bar with choice of toppings from 11:00AM-1:00PM on March 19 at the Family Life Center at 711 Broadway. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church Youth Group.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
2022-03-19 13:30 - 14:30 | IA
The Famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin on Broadway Street at 1:30 PM on March 19.

Social Gathering of the Clans
2022-03-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Fire Department, 1907 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Immediately following the parade, Social Gathering of the Clans will take place at the Emmetsburg Fire Station. There will be beverages in a atmosphere for all ages.
