Library GAMELab
2022-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Hospice Blue Christmas Service
2022-12-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Hospice Blue Christmas Service at the Family Life Center, 711 Broadway, Emmetsburg. A non-denominational service for anyone in the community that has lost a loved one. Presented by the Palo Alto County Ministerial Association, Martin Mattice Funeral Home, and Hospice of Palo Alto County.

Preschool Storytime
2022-12-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Preschool Storytime:” Bring your preschool-aged children to the library for a half-hour of books, stories and crafts. No registration required. Contact the library for title information.
This week’s theme is “‘S’ is for Snow.” No registration required.

“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” Series
2022-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | ISU Extension & Outreach – Palo Alto County, 2008 10th St, Ememtsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” is a three-session program where participants learn to recognize symptoms, understand what causes the disease, how treatments work, and explore therapeutic activities that can be done from home. Three sessions will be held at the ISU Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County Meeting Room, 2008 10th Street in Emmetsburg. Sessions are free and open to everyone; however registration is requested to ensure adequate space and materials. Pre-register at 712-852-2865.

Wacky Wednesday Movie Day
2022-12-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Wacky Wednesday Movie Day” Join the children’s librarian for a movie with popcorn for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Contact the library for title information. No registration required.

BIG Board Game Bonanza
2022-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “BIG Board Game Bonanza” Tweens and teens are invited to an early-out program where they to play giant-size versions of familiar board games: jenga, yahtzee, hungry, hungry hippos and more! Ages 10 & up. Refreshments provided. Sign up in advance.

Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course
2022-12-08 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. 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.
This course will be offered again on Thursday, February 16 at 9:30.

Stories with Santa
2022-12-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Palo Alto County Health System, 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Stories with Santa” will be held at the Palo Alto County Health System Education Room. Make a Christmas ornament for your home and enjoy cookies and milk. Each child who attends gets a free Christmas book. Admission is free with one canned or boxed goods to be donated to the food pantry at Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Event is sponsored by the Growing Healthy Kids program of Palo Alto County Community Health and Early Childhood North Central Iowa.

"A Christmas Story" at Main Street Community Theatre
2022-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Main Street Community Theatre, 2206 19th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre present “A Christmas Story” at the Dinges VanOosbree Performance Center, 2206 19th Street. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm. $10 tickets can be reserved ahead of time by using the link on the website www.mainstreetcommunitytheatre.com (that’s theatre-RE dot com) or may be purchased at the box office which opens one hour prior to curtain.

Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie - Paul Blart Mall Cop 2
2022-12-10 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 2”. Tickets are available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only.

Classics at the Riviera (Free Movie) Showing "White Christmas"
2022-12-11 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.
December 11: showing “White Christmas” featuring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye

Preschool Storytime
2022-12-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Preschool Storytime:” Bring your preschool-aged children to the library for a half-hour of books, stories and crafts. No registration required. Contact the library for title information.
This week’s theme is “‘M’ is for Mittens.” No registration required.

Shop with Santa @ Dollar Fresh
2022-12-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Dollar Fresh Hy-Vee, 3402 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Shop with Santa at Emmetsburg Dollar Fresh.

Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie - Arthur Christmas
2022-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie at the Riviera Theatre showing “Arthur Christmas”. Tickets are available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only.

Gaming After Hours at the Library
2022-12-17 14:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“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.

Preschool Storytime
2022-12-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library “Preschool Storytime:” Bring your preschool-aged children to the library for a half-hour of books, stories and crafts. No registration required. Contact the library for title information.
This week’s theme is “‘C’ is for Christmas.” No registration required.

Library Holiday Party
2022-12-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Library Holiday Party” Children of all ages are invited to attend our holiday party on the early-out day of December 21st. Refreshments will be served.

Christmas Diamond Painting
2022-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Christmas Diamond Painting” Come paint a holiday picture with diamonds! This program is for children ages 10 and up. Please sign up in advance as their is limited space in this program. 712-852-4009

Family Gingerbread House Building
2022-12-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Family Gingerbread House Building” Join us to build your family’s very own gingerbread house. This program is for all ages, but we ask that a parent is present to assist with building. Please sign up by calling 712-852-4009.

Emmetsburg Public Library Closed
2022-12-24 | IA
Emmetsburg Public Library Closed in observance of Christmas Eve Day.

Emmetsburg Public Library Closed
2022-12-26 | IA
Emmetsburg Public Library Closed in observance of Christmas Day.

City Hall & EMU Closed
2022-12-26 | IA
The City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 26. Monday’s solid waste pickup will be serviced on Tuesday, December 27.
The City Solid Waste pickup will remain the same and run as usual for Friday, December 23.
