Emmetsburg City Hall and EMU offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thursday (Thanksgiving) solid waste route will be picked up early on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The Friday (Day after Thanksgiving) solid waste route will be picked up on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Emmetsburg Pizza Ranch on Friday, November 26 from 9:30-10:30 AM. Event sponsored by Pizza Ranch and The Reporter & The Democrat.

The Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting Tween Movie Day on Friday, November 26 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Call for title. Ages 10 & up.

Support our local businesses on Shop Small Saturday, November 27th!

The Emmetsburg Public Library will host Preschool Storytime featuring "All Things That Go" on Monday, November 29 from 10:30-11:00 AM.

Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg will be offering a Scandinavian Bake Sale & Christmas Goodies in the Overflow Room at the church from 1:00-3:00 PM on December 1st.  Please use the main entrance or the elevator on the west side of the church to enter.  Items for sale will be kringla, krumkager, rosettes, potato lefse, […]

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Wacky Wednesday Early-Out Children's Movie Program featuring Polar Express on December 1 from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Early-Out Tween Program: Tween Trivia Contest for ages 10 & up on December 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Sign up in advance.

The Home for the Holidays Shopping event, with specials and open houses, is happening December 3 & 4 during regular business hours at participating businesses in Emmetsburg.  Shoppers should see individual businesses for details and register for opportunity to receive one of the Mystery Gifts valued at $25+ donated by local stores.

The Emmetsburg Chamber hosts the Holiday Lighted Parade and Home for the Holidays Open House on Friday, December 3 from 6:00-7:15 PM. Holiday Lighted Parade: 6:00 PM: Lighted Parade travels north on Broadway from 14th Street north to 10th Street and then parks along the north side of the Courthouse Square for everyone to enjoy […]

The Emmetsburg Chamber hosts the Holiday Lighted Parade and Home for the Holidays Open House on Friday, December 3 from 6:00-7:15 PM. Holiday Lighted Parade: 6:00 PM: Lighted Parade travels north on Broadway from 14th Street north to 10th Street and then parks along the north side of the Courthouse Square for everyone to enjoy […]

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.