Strolling Stories
We will stroll along the path using our senses to enjoy all that the garden has to offer, stop to read a seasonally themed story and then continue our adventure with an exploration-based on the day’s book. This program is led by Clear Lake Public Library and geared toward ages 3-8 and their families. Free
Tiny Hands, Big Ideas
. Join Clear Lake Arts Center for this guided studio time from 2 PM-2:30 PM for supervised kids up to 5 years old. Free. www.clearlakeartscenter.org.
Custom Candle Workshop
Super Late Model Racing
The two-day Hoker Trucking East Series swing concludes at Mason City Motor Speedway for another $3,000 to-win and $500 to-start show. This will be our first of two visits to the speedway here in 2023. Grandstands open at 4 PM. Adults (17+) $20, Seniors/military/juniors, $18, kids (11 & under), free.
Love, Loss and What I Wore
Songwriter’s Workshop
Live Music with Dave & Nate
River City & Clear Lake Kiwanis Clubs Fly-In Breakfast Open House with airplane rides
The annual Fly-In Breakfast Open House will be from 8 AM-Noon. Breakfast will be served from 7 AM-Noon for $8. Tickets for airplane rides are $25 and are available by calling Sherry at 641-424-9366 or by email at sherry@northiowaair.com.
French Macaron & Wine Pairing
If you have never had real, fresh macarons before, you will not believe the delicate deliciousness that Lovely Macs is baking up for us! Reminiscent of a stroll through Paris in springtime, these tasty treats in beautiful colors delight the senses like no other treat can! Join us at 2 PM on May 20 where
2023 Shake, Rattle, and Stroll for Parkinson’s 5K Run/Walk
Since 2016, local volunteers in North Central Iowa have been raising awareness for Parkinson’s Disease and building support for those impacted by the disease in our local communities. On May 20 we are excited to host the eighth annual Shake, Rattle, and Stroll 5K at City Park in Clear Lake to bring together friends and
Live Music with Kris Karr
Join us at 7 PM for a solo acoustic show with Kris Karr! Kris is an experienced musician who has been touring for years, reporting that he loves to get crowds singing along. His sets are highly influenced by his favorite musical era – the 1970s. Expect a mix of originals and covers, including songs
Plant Sale & Gardening Fair
This always fun event offers a wide variety of perennial plants at excellent prices and beautiful and unique garden art for sale. Garden-related education and a planting activity for the kids; something for everyone!
Love, Loss and What I Wore
From Concord Theatricals: “A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.”
Love, Loss and What I Wore
From Concord Theatricals: “A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.”
DeltaV Code 101 Workshop
DeltaV Code 101 Workshop – North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, McAllister Hall, Room 110E. Free but registration is required; 9 AM-5 PM. The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with NewBoCo to bring the Delta V Code School to North Iowa. This is an opportunity for North Iowans to upskill in
Walleye Classic
Hosted by Clear Lake Fishing Club, this catch & release tournament involves teams competing for the largest amount of walleye by weight. A $2500 top prize with the next 25 places based on an 80% payback. Limited to the first 100 entries. Public weigh ins and award ceremony at City Park at 3 PM both
Cribbage Tournament
Join us at Fat Hill’s monthly cribbage tournament! We have all the supplies you need, so all you have to do is come in on May 18, register at the bar, and wow your competition. Play will be double elimination style. Prizes for the top three players! (1st place wins $20 FHB gift card, 2nd
Bingo
Join us for an invigorating game of Bingo! One card at a time per person. Free to play but please consider buying a drink or two (and tipping your server) to help us keep events like this going. There will be 15 rounds of Bingo with two short breaks. One prize per round featuring small
Live Music with The Collective Indifference
Cannonball Opening Day
Tour the engine, ring the bell, get your own whistle, cap or T-shirt at the concession stand. 1-4 PM. Free.
Mason City Brewing monthly comedy show hosted by Day Peace
Mason City Brewing, 28 E State St, Mason City, (612) 234-2850) 8 PM – 9:30 PM. Day Peace is a comedian of 12 years who is making a name for himself not only in the Midwest but across the country! With not one, but two albums making headlines the latter debuting #1 on the Amazon
Live Music – Casey Joe Collins
A steward of the road and a custodian of its tales, Casey Joe Collins maintains the country’s story. A well-worn guitar and a pen & paper is all he needs to chronicle these blacktop novellas. A songwriter’s songwriter, Casey Joe’s songbook is vast, yet polished. A body of work replete with characters, some real and
Live Music – Savanna Chestnut
Savanna Chestnut is a singer/songwriter raised in small Kansas farm town that taught her to love old-school country. She started writing and preforming around age 13 and has been actively pursuing a career in music ever since, making a reputation for herself as a quirky, honest lyricist with a voice that’s at the same time
May Subject Club (Sleep/Dreams)
Are you looking for a fun way to broaden your horizons and maybe meet some new people, too? Join us for the next meeting of our new Subject Club from 5:30-6:30 PM on May 11! Subject Club is a monthly discussion-based gathering moderated by Brewer Jake. Each month we will have a different topic to chat and learn about.