Events

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 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 […]

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Preschool Storytime featuring "Snowy Day" on December 6 from 10:30-11:00 AM.

Story Time with Santa will be held at the Family Life Center at 711 Broadway on December 6 from 4:00-6:00 PM, sponsored by Growing Healthy Kids program of Palo Alto County Community Health and Early Childhood North Central  Iowa.  Admission is free with one canned or boxed good to be donated to the food pantry […]

The Mobile Food Pantry will be at Grace Baptist Church from 5:00-7:00 PM on December 9.

The Emmetsburg Chamber is hosting Holiday Chamber Coffee at the Welcome Center on December 10 from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Gaming after Hours board game program featuring Dune: Imperium for ages 14 & up on December 4 and December 11 from 2:30-5:00 PM. Refreshments served.

Don't miss the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in support of the Emmetsburg Hawkettes Dance Team at the VFW on Sunday, December 12 from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

The Bethany Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas Program will be held at 10:30 AM on December 12.

Bethany Lutheran Church will host the Glenn Henriksen Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 PM.

Classics at the Riviera will be showing “It’s A Wonderful Life” featuring James Stewart and Donna Reed on Sunday, December 12 at 4:30 PM. Classics at the Riviera is sponsored by the Palo Alto County Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation.

Blue Christmas Service, the Annual Community Memorial Candlelight Service presented by Palo Alto Ministerial Association and Hospice of Palo Alto County, will be held on December 12 at 5:00 PM.  Refreshments provided immediate following the service.

The VFW will host a Soup Supper featuring chili, vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups (all homemade!) on December 14 from 4:30-6:30 PM.  The supper is hosted by the VFW and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary.  Free will donation.

The Emmetsburg Public Library will host "Truer Words..." Non-Fiction Book Club on December 14 from 5:00-6:00. Discussing For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World's Favorite Drink and Changed History by Sarah Rose. Copies of the book are available at the library.

The Emmetsburg Public Library's Nathan Clark presents: "Tasting Robert Fortune's Legacy," a program all about tea, on December 14 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Different types of tea and sweets will be served.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Wacky Wednesdays Early-out Children's Fun Day program: Christmas Party on December 15 from 1:30-3:00 PM.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Pokémon Training Camp: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game on December 15 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Ages 8 & up, sign up in advance. Preference given to those who have not already attended a Pokémon Training Camp held August-November.

Join the Emmetsburg Chamber for Chamber Coffee and Christmas Open House hosted by The Reporter - Democrat on December 17 from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host BookTok Young Adult Book Club on December 17 from 5:30-6:30 PM. Discussing Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. Ages 10 & up. Copies of the book are available at the library.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Off the Shelf Improv! program on December 17 from 6:30-7:30 PM. No prior acting experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome.

Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre presents “This Wonderful Life” one weekend only.  Holiday performances are December 17 & 18 at 7:30PM and Sunday, December 19 at 2:00 PM.  Online tickets available for $10 at www.bit.ly/play50536  plus a Chili/Strew canned food drive for UDMO. COVID-19 Safety Protocols: all attendees & volunteers wearing masks and social distancing […]

A Christmas Party for all VFW members and family only will be held at the Post Home on December 19 at 4:00 PM. Potluck supper, games, prizes, and good fellowship.

Dec 19 5:00P: Luminaries on Harrison Street with Carolers.  Anyone wishing to join in the caroling can meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 5:15P.  Hot chocolate will be served in the driveway at 605 Harrison St.

Head to the VFW on Monday evenings for bingo! A light meal will be served between 5:30 PM - 6:25 PM. Early Bird Bingo at 6:30 and full bingo at 7:00.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Early-Out Tween Program: Popcorn Stringing on December 22 from 2:30-3:30 PM. Come make a festive addition to your holiday tree and a treat for the birds after the holidays. All materials provided. Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Tween Program: Gingerbread Town Builders Program on December 23 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Come help us build a town of gingerbread houses. Everything will be provided to help you execute your edible architecture! Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Bethan Lutheran Church will have early and late Christmas Eve services on Dec 24. 5:00 PM: Early Christmas Eve Service 10:30 PM: Late Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First United Methodist Church will be held at 7:00 PM on December 24.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host GameLAB: board game program on December 27 from 2:00-4:00 PM, teaching kids how to play a classic designer board game from the library's collection. Refreshments will be provided. Newbies are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Retro Video Game Lounge on December 28 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.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Make Your Own Pop Socket Tween Program on December 29 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Make a personalized pop-socket for your phone. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Tween Movie Program on December 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Call for title information. Ages 10 & up. Refreshments provided. Sign up in advance.