City of Emmetsburg, Iowa

Nominations Open for Annual Chamber Awards
2024-01-01 | IA
Now throughout January is the time to place your nominations for the Emmetsburg Chamber’s 2024 Citizen of the Year, 2024 Catalyst and 5 Under 40 awards. The final day for nominations is Wednesday, January 31 and the winners will be announced prior to the Annual Music and Awards Celebration on Friday, February 23 at the Wild Rose Casino Ballroom. Nominations may be dropped off at the Chamber office or emailed to eburgchamber@kemb.org.

DIY Touch Screen Gloves and Ice Cream
2023-12-29 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“5th-12th Grade DIY Touch Screen Gloves and Ice Cream” Emmetsburg Public Library Come work on your sewing skills and make your own gloves made just for touch screen phones. Ice cream and toppings will be served for all participants.

"Bad Art"
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

Interactive Holiday Movie
2023-12-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

Bullet Journaling
2023-12-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

City Hall & EMU Closed
2023-12-25 | IA
Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed for the Christmas holiday.
The City Solid Waste pickup for Monday, December 25 will be picked up on Tuesday, December 26.

Library Closed
2023-12-23 | IA

Sugar Cookie Decorating
2023-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Sugar Cookie Decorating!” Emmetsburg Public Library Decorate a holiday sugar cookie at the library! Cookies, frosting, and an assortment of sprinkles (and maybe fruit!) will be provided for participants. Please sign up in advance to ensure there are enough supplies. This program is open to all ages.

Santa at The Shores at Five Island
2023-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Santa will be at The Shores at Five Island.

Grace Estates Open House & Meal
2023-12-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Grace Estates at Lakeside, 401 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Grace Estates Open House with Ham or Turkey Sandwich, chips, salad, cookies and Beverage for free will donation. Tour the facility at 401 N. Lawler Street and check out the quilt made by a former tenant that will be auctioned. Open house is sponsored by Grace Estates staff & tenants. RSVP not required, but appreciated.

“Santa’s on His Way” Home Visits
2023-12-13 17:00 - 19:30 | IA
“Santa’s on His Way” Home visits sponsored by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce. Children will receive a bag of goodies from Santa and be able to tell him what they want for Christmas. Call the Emmetsburg Chamber at 712-852-2283 to register for a time slot. Price is $10 per home. Payment may be dropped off at the Chamber office.

The Gift of the Magi Read-a-loud
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“The Gift of the Magi Read-a-loud” Emmetsburg Public Library A “storytime” for all ages! The classic O. Henry

Blue Christmas Community Memorial Candlelight Service
2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Blue Christmas” Community Memorial Candlelight service presented by the Palo Alto Ministerial Association, Hospice of Palo Alto County and Martin Mattice Funeral Home. Service will be held at the Methodist Family Life Center, 711 Broadway. This is a non-denominational worship for our community who have lost loved ones. Ornaments will be provided by Hospice of Palo Alto County. Refreshments will be provided immediately following the services.

Shop with a Cop
2023-12-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Emmetsburg Polic Department, 2302 23rd St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Shop with a Cop at the Emmetsburg Police Department for kids Pre-Kindergarten through First grade.

Classics at the Riviera Showing “Angels with Dirty Faces”
2023-12-10 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.
The December feature is “Angels with Dirty Faces”(1938) starring John Wayne and Patricia Neal.

VFW Potluck
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
All VFW members, guests, families are invited to share in a Christmas pot-luck meal starting at 4:00P. Everyone can try their hand at bingo following dinner.

Elf The Musical
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Main Street Community Theatre, 2206 19th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre Proudly presents:
Elf The Musical

Book by THOMAS MEEHAN and BOB MARTIN
Music by MATTHEW SKLAR
Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum

Show dates are:
December 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7:30pm
December 10, 17 @ 2:00pm

Tickets are $10 General Admission – come early and enjoy concessions for a free-will donation, and get in the holiday spirit!
Tickets are available for purchase online at bit.ly/elf50536 or by visiting the box office, open one hour prior to curtain.

From MTI – Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Elf The Musical
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

VFW Meeting & Meal
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The VFW monthly meeting with a meal to follow.

Diamond Painting
2023-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“5th– 12th “Diamond Painting” Emmetsburg Public Library Come decorate a holiday scene with diamonds. All supplies are provided. Refreshments will be served. Please register in advance.

Early Out Movie: Super Mario Bros
2023-12-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“Early Out Movie” Emmetsburg Public Library Kindergarten through 4th grade is invited to come watch the movie Super Mario Bros. Popcorn and water will be served.

Dementia Support Group
2023-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Grace Estates at Lakeside, 401 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Dementia Support Group presented by Cari Jack, St. Croix Hospice Care Transition Coordinator . Meet at Grace Estates, 401 N. Lawler in Emmetsburg. No need to RSVP. For more information, contact Cari at 712-363-9897

Walk-In Social Services
2023-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
A Social Worker from Care Connections of Northern Iowa will be available for drop-in appointments in the library every Monday. Care Connections exists to support improved access to behavioral healthcare through local resources to promote full citizenship for people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities

Glenn Henriksen Concert
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Bethany Lutheran Church, 703 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Glenn Henriksen Concert at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. Free will offering and goodies to follow.

Kiwanis Pancake & Omelet Breakfast
2023-12-03 08:00 - 12:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kiwanis Pancake & Omelet breakfast in support of the Emmetsburg Dance Team at the VFW

Gaming After Hours: Tapestry
2023-12-02 14:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Play Tapestry, a game where you can lead a unique civilization to greatness through cultural and technological advances. Ages 12 and up. Light refreshments will be provided.

Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Merchant Holiday Matinee Movie at the Riviera Theatre. Tickets are available at sponsoring Merchant businesses. Admission by ticket only.
December 2: “League of Super Pets”
December 9: “Rudy Gilman: Teenage Kraken”
December 16: “Super Mario Bros. Movie”

TCG Mania @ the Library
2023-12-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
“TCG Mania” at the Emmetsburg Public Library every Friday from 5:00-6:30pm

50th Anniversary of the Construction Technology Program
2023-12-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Iowa Lakes Community College, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Iowa Lakes Community College invites everyone to join them in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Construction Technology Program. Chamber Coffee will be held during this time at the Construction Tech Building on the Emmetsburg Campus. The public is welcome.

Home for the Holidays
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02 | IA
Holiday Lighted Parade – Friday 6pm
The parade will travel south from 7th Street to 12th Street then sit stationary for everyone to enjoy the lighted floats.
Holiday Open House with Santa – Friday following parade

Santa and Mrs. Claus
Hot cocoa sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Kiddie bags sponsored by Kiwanis
Popcorn and M&Ms sponsored by Jane Whitmore and Lou Ann Huberty
The Biblical Brass
Horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by Iowa Trust and PACHS

Shopping Event – Friday and Saturday
Open houses, door prizes, snacks and beverages at participating businesses! Get a chance to win a $25 mystery prize each time you make a purchase at a participating business!

Charcuterie Board Class
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Blossoming Creations, 906 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
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