City of Emmetsburg, Iowa

World Community Day
2022-11-04 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Church Women United celebrate World Community Day at the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg. Hostesses are the Holy Family Catholic Church Women and the program is by Ruthven United Women in Faith. Water proof mittens will be collected for Upper Des Moines. Also aluminum pull tabs from all types of cans will be collected to be recycled and redeemed to benefit survivors of human trafficking.

Emmetsburg Expo Vendor Show
2022-11-05 09:00 - 14:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Expo Vendor Show at the Emmetsburg VFW

Gaming After Hours - Lost Cities: The Board Game
2022-11-05 14:30 - 17:30 | 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, the easy-to-learn Lost Cities: the Board Game will be played. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.

Steak Night
2022-11-05 17:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Shores at Five Island is hosting a Steak Night on Saturday, November 5th. Call 712-852-3422 to make your reservation. Seating is limited, so reservations are required to guarantee a table.
The kitchen will be serving steaks only from 5-9pm. Choose from a ribeye steak dinner for $28.95, New York strip steak dinner for $26.95, or chicken breast dinner for $16.95. Meals include a steak, salad, baked potato, mixed vegetables, and dinner roll. Cheesecake dessert will be available for $3.95

Annual Harvest Dinner
2022-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church & Parish Center, 2001 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus #936 Annual Harvest Dinner serving Turkey with all the Fixin’s, Pie and Beverage at the Holy Family Parish Center. Adult Ticket/Donation is $12 and 6-12 years $5, and children 5 years and under are free.

Election Day
2022-11-08 | IA

Election Day Soup Supper
2022-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
VFW Election Day Soup Supper at the VFW. Chili, Chicken noodle and Vegetable beef soup will be served along with cinnamon rolls and beverage for a free will donation. Cash bar will be open. Donations will go to veterans on the Freedom Flight.

Second Annual Community Showcase
2022-11-09 17:00 - 20:30 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Second Annual Community showcase event sponsored by the City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Community School District, in partnership with the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce and ISU Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County will be held at The Shores at Five Island, 14 North Lawler Street. Explore the possibilities in Emmetsburg! Discover or Re-Discover youth and adult activities, churches, businesses, civic groups and more opportunities for creating new community bonds. The tradeshow style fair will include a free hamburger meal served from 5 – 7 pm or until gone. Kid’s activities will be offered throughout the evening. Prize drawings for Chamber Bucks will be held every hour. For more information, contact Gretchen Reichter at 712-415-1142 by November 4.

"Oh, Jackie O!" Solo Musical
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Oh, Jackie O.!” A provocative and delightful original solo musical written, directed by and starring Jillann Gabrielle, who has previously performed as Princess Di at the library. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public!

City Hall/EMU Offices Closed
2022-11-11 | IA
Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on November 11th in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. Friday’s solid waste route will be picked up early on Thursday, November 10th.

Emmetsburg Public Library Closed
2022-11-11 | IA
The public library staff is off in observance of Veterans Day. There is no Pokémon Club. The college library staff is available to serve you 8:00A-4:00P.

Chamber Coffee at VFW
2022-11-11 09:30 - 10:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Chamber Coffee hosted by the Emmetsburg VFW in celebration of Veterans Day. Coffee will be followed by the Veterans Day program at 10:00. Everyone is welcome.

Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet and Fundraiser
2022-11-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Wild Rose Casino & Resort, 777 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Palo Alto Sportsmen’s Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at the Wild Rose Casino & Resort. Social time runs from 5:00 – 8:00pm with raffles, silent auction, games and bar. Dinner, buffet style, from 7:00 – 8:00. Live auction begins at 8:00. Tickets available from Julia Rolston at 712-260-2989 or Roger Hankey at 712-298-2798.

Trivia Night Fundraiser
2022-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Rotary Club Trivia Night Fundraiser at the Emmetsburg VFW. Doors open at 6:00 with the game beginning at 7:00p. $75 for a table of up to six people or $15 for individuals at the door. Cash bar by the VFW with popcorn available or bring your own snacks. Grand Prize is $100 with prizes for second and third places. Pre-register your team at Hughes Pharmacy. All proceeds go to the Emmetsburg Rotary Club Scholarship Fund.

Free Classic Movie - "To Kill a Mockingbird"
2022-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Classics at the Riviera presents “To Kill a Mockingbird” starring Gregory Peck sponsored by the Palo Alto Country Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation.

Wacky Wednesday Fun Day
2022-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Wacky Wednesday Fun Day” Join the children’s librarian for a fun afterschool program for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. This month’s theme is “Let’s Build.” No registration required.

Wild in the Stacks! - Forbidden Library Games
2022-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Wild in the Stacks!” Tweens are invited to an early-out program where they get to indulge in games that are normally forbidden in the library. Hide-and-seek, relays… who knows what they will be allowed to get up to?! Ages 10 & up. Refreshments provided. Sign up in advance.

Coffee and Bake Sale
2022-11-18 09:30 - 22:30 | Palo Alto County Health System, 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary Coffee and Bake Sale at the Hospital Health Ed Room.

Make Your Own Friendship Bracelet
2022-11-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Make Your Own Friendship Bracelet:” Tweens are invited to come learn how to make their own friendship bracelets. Materials and refreshments provided. Please sign up in advance.

Retro Gaming Day
2022-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Retro Gaming Day” Tweens and teens 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. Ages 10 and up. Refreshments provided. Please sign up in advance.

City Hall/EMU Offices Closed
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | IA
Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on November 24-25th in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday’s solid waste route will be picked up early on Wednesday, November 23rd. Friday’s solid waste route will be picked up on Monday, November 28th.

Library GAMELab
2022-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “GAMELab:” Tweens and teens are invited to the library to learn and play a board game from the library’s extensive collection. Participants will be trying their hand at the bluffing game “Sheriff of Nottingham.” Refreshments will be served. Ages 12 & up. Register in advance.

Shop Small Saturday
2022-11-26 | IA
Shop Small Saturday at Emmetsburg businesses.

Gaming After Hours - Lost Cities: The Board Game
2022-11-26 14:30 - 17:30 | 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 giving Lost Cities: the Board Game a final tilt. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.

Home for the Holidays Shopping Event
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-03 | IA
Emmetsburg Businesses will be open for your shopping convenience and to celebrate the Home for the Holiday Event. Be sure to register wherever you shop for an opportunity to win a Mystery Gift valued at $25 from various Emmetsburg Businesses. Gifts will be drawn for on Tuesday, December 6. Also be sure to have your Shop Small Season Calendar signed when making a purchase. Most businesses are open regular hours but those with Open Houses will be open various hours on Friday Evening.

Holiday Lighted Parade
2022-12-02 18:00 - 18:30 | IA
6:00P:
Lighted Parade travels south on Broadway from 7th & Broadway to 12th Street and then parks in the parking lot north of the Chamber for everyone to enjoy the sights and sounds of the floats.
6:00P- 7:30P:
Emmetsburg Chamber hosts the Holiday Lighted Parade and Home for the Holidays Open House.
6:15P:
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children at the Chamber Building and receive treat bags from the Kiwanis Club and cookies from Iowa Trust & Savings Bank. The community is invited to enjoy holiday music by the Biblical Brass directed by Terry Sorenson, hot chocolate by the Knights of Columbus, popcorn & treats by the Chamber. Pony Express Horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank and Palo Alto County Health System will load at the Chamber. The Chamber will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items for the UDMO Food Pantry during this time.

Home for the Holidays Open House with Santa
2022-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Emmetsburg Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce Office, 1121 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
6:00P- 7:30P:
Emmetsburg Chamber hosts the Holiday Lighted Parade and Home for the Holidays Open House.
6:15P:
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children at the Chamber Building and receive treat bags from the Kiwanis Club and cookies from Iowa Trust & Savings Bank. The community is invited to enjoy holiday music by the Biblical Brass directed by Terry Sorenson, hot chocolate by the Knights of Columbus, popcorn & treats by the Chamber. Pony Express Horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank and Palo Alto County Health System will load at the Chamber. The Chamber will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items for the UDMO Food Pantry during this time.

6:00P:
Lighted Parade travels south on Broadway from 7th & Broadway to 12th Street and then parks in the parking lot north of the Chamber for everyone to enjoy the sights and sounds of the floats.

Merchant Holiday Movie Matinee - Paul Blart Mall Cop
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie at the Riviera Theatre showing “Paul Blart Mall Cop”. Tickets are available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only.

Gaming After Hours at the Library
2022-12-03 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 novice to expert, all are welcome to attend. This week, the easy-to-learn Lost Cities: the Board Game will be played. With sufficient numbers and interest, anything is game, though. Refreshments provided. Registration not required.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
2022-12-04 08:00 - 12:30 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser benefitting The Emmetsburg Boy Scouts at the VFW.
