Summer Garden Party & Auction

Support Central Gardens of North Iowa at our biggest annual fundraiser. Enjoy delicious food and drink, beautiful surroundings, visiting with friends and neighbors, and live music by Mr. Jeff.

Central Gardens of North Iowa 800 2nd Ave N Clear Lake

LIVE MUSIC: Sentimental Swing Big Band @ The Surf Ballroom

Ticket Information: Membership: $140.00 (includes admission for two and reserved seating at each show) Individual Show Tickets: $26.50 Available through the Surf Ballroom Box Office Event Details: The Surf Ballroom invites you to dance the summer nights a......More

Ticket Information: Membership: $140.00 (includes admission for two and reserved seating at each show) Individual Show Tickets: $26.50 Available through the Surf Ballroom Box Office Event Details: The Surf Ballroom invites you to dance the summer nights away during its beloved Big Band Series, taking place on select Sundays throughout the season. With doors opening at 5:30 PM and live music and dancing from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, it’s an evening of timeless tunes, joyful movement, and community spirit. Held inside the iconic Surf Ballroom—complete with its expansive, historic dance floor—this series celebrates the golden age of swing and big band music. Whether you’re a seasoned ballroom dancer or stepping out for the first time, you’ll find the perfect setting to glide, twirl, and swing the night away.

Surf Ballroom & Museum 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake

IDEA Camp Mason City

Today's Students are Tomorrow's Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators  Your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student is invited to IDEA Camp, where they can dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at a dynamic one-day summer camp experience!  IDEA Camp is an inter......More

Today's Students are Tomorrow's Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators  Your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student is invited to IDEA Camp, where they can dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at a dynamic one-day summer camp experience!  IDEA Camp is an interactive, hands-on program perfect for creative and ambitious students. They'll learn the entrepreneurial mindset and put it into practice, while discovering how their own skills and strengths can translate into new ideas and opportunities. No experience in entrepreneurship is required - just curiosity and enthusiasm!  Wednesday, June 24 Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Check-In begins at 8am For more information contact Raegan Hanson at 641-422-4234 or [email protected]

NIACC 500 College Dr Mason City, IA 50401

Handbuilding Clay (Ages 16+)

If you handbuild it, they will come! Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing — craft expressive ceramic mugs and decorative trays to use or display with pride. You'll learn essential handbuilding techniques like coiling and slab building while creating TWO u......More

If you handbuild it, they will come! Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing — craft expressive ceramic mugs and decorative trays to use or display with pride. You'll learn essential handbuilding techniques like coiling and slab building while creating TWO unique clay projects. This class offers unique insight from Dr. Geiger Ho—an accomplished artist and professor at North Iowa Area Community College. Wednesdays | May 28 – June 25 6:00–7:30 PM Fee: $120 for five week course Instructor: Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho All skill levels welcome | Clay & tools included!

Clear Lake Arts Center 17 S 4th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428

LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Hubbard @ The Surf Ballroom

With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now as a solo artist, he has amassed more than 1.8 billion streams ......More

With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now as a solo artist, he has amassed more than 1.8 billion streams to date. Hubbard’s Gold-certified debut solo album, aptly titled Tyler Hubbard, was released in January 2023. It features Hubbard’s hit debut single “5 Foot 9,” which hit No. 1 at Country Radio, was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has 677M global streams. It also features Hubbard’s second No. 1 single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which has amassed more than 557M global streams and has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. Hubbard has made several television appearances as a solo artist, most recently atGood Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Showand Fox & Friends, and also on the CMT Music Awards, ACM Honors, NBC’s TODAY Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Back Then Right Now,” the first radio single of his sophomore album ‘Strong,’ reached the top spot at country radio, making Hubbard the only artist to start two separate careers with at least three consecutive No. 1 songs. His latest single “Park” is currently at country radio. Hubbard will be out on the road in 2025. #tylerhubbard #floridageorgialine #country #surfballroom #clearlakeia

The Surf Ballroom 460 N Shore Dr Clear Lake

Cuba Trip Info Session

Join us as we journey to Cuba to one of the most captivating and culturally rich destinations in the world. Americans can once again travel to Cuba, and the Chamber is offering an unforgettable, fully compliant journey under the U.S. government's “Support for the Cuban ......More

Join us as we journey to Cuba to one of the most captivating and culturally rich destinations in the world. Americans can once again travel to Cuba, and the Chamber is offering an unforgettable, fully compliant journey under the U.S. government's “Support for the Cuban People” license. This program is a one-of-a-kind immersive cultural experience. Learn more about the trip at our no obligation info session at noon on Thursday, June 26 via zoom webinar. To view the full itinerary and trip details, please visit our website. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary adventure!

Register here for the Zoom link.

IDEA Camp Forest City

Today's Students are Tomorrow's Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators  Your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student is invited to IDEA Camp, where they can dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at a dynamic one-day summer camp experience!  IDEA Camp is an inter......More

Today's Students are Tomorrow's Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators  Your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student is invited to IDEA Camp, where they can dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at a dynamic one-day summer camp experience!  IDEA Camp is an interactive, hands-on program perfect for creative and ambitious students. They'll learn the entrepreneurial mindset and put it into practice, while discovering how their own skills and strengths can translate into new ideas and opportunities. No experience in entrepreneurship is required - just curiosity and enthusiasm!  Friday, June 27 Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Check-In begins at 8am For more information contact Raegan Hanson at 641-422-4234 or [email protected]

NIACC John V. Hanson Career Center 124 Nerem Drive South Forest City, IA 50436

Friday Night Live - Summer Series

 Friday Night Live is BACK!  Get ready to soak up the summer vibes with Main Street Mason City as we bring live music, great company, and unforgettable Friday nights to The Plaza! Kick back, relax, and enjoy the best bands every Friday from 6?8 PM, all summer long! ......More

 Friday Night Live is BACK!  Get ready to soak up the summer vibes with Main Street Mason City as we bring live music, great company, and unforgettable Friday nights to The Plaza! Kick back, relax, and enjoy the best bands every Friday from 6?8 PM, all summer long!  2025 Music Lineup:  June 6 - The Hepperly Band (Kickoff with Relay for Life of Cerro Gordo County)  June 13 - Los Rebeldes  June 20 - The Antonio Lopes Quartet  June 27 - The Mercury 3  July 11 - Tejano Avenue  July 18 - The Nonsemble  July 25 - The Better Halves  August 1 - On Maryland (with MCHS Alumni Days)  August 8 - Not Quite Brothers + The Pork Tornadoes (Mason City Arena)  August 15 - The Hats (Series Finale)  Thank You to Our Sponsors This free community series wouldn?t be possible without the generous support of our local sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Alpha Media · Christie Door Store · First Citizens Bank · Reflections Salon · The Quarry & Tapas Bar · The Happy Donkey Tequila Bar · 103.7 The Fox · 98.7 KISS Country Supporting Sponsors: Bergland & Cram Architects · Brix Wine & Whiskey · Curries · Dr. William & George Riesen · Overhead Door Company of Mason City

The Plaza - Downtown Mason City Mason City, IA 50401

LIVE MUSIC: Steve Earle: 50 Years of Songs & Stories With Special Guest: Anders Parker @ The Surf Ballroom

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Bae......More

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023.  Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. In April 2025 Earle was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ol Opry. Steve’s newest album, “Alone Again (Live)”, will be performed at the Surf Ballroom this summer. Get your tickets today!

Surf Ballroom & Museum 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake

Mason City Farmers Market

Mason City Farmers' Market can now be found in Central Park every Saturday morning from 9 am to noon, starting June 4, 2022.   We offer a centralized SNAP machine; swipe to shop with NIFM tokens and then double your food budget with Double Up Food Bucks up to $10.  ......More

Mason City Farmers' Market can now be found in Central Park every Saturday morning from 9 am to noon, starting June 4, 2022.   We offer a centralized SNAP machine; swipe to shop with NIFM tokens and then double your food budget with Double Up Food Bucks up to $10.  If you need large quantities of some items, they can be ordered ahead from your favorite vendor. Keep in touch with our Facebook page so you'll know of all the developments.   Can't wait to see you there!

Cannonball Day Kids Fun Run

Join us for the 19th Annual Cannonball Day Kids Fun Run! • $10 registration fee before June 14 • $15 after June 14 • For ages 6 - 13 choose your own distance: 1 mile / 0.5 mile • Toddler Trot for ages 2 -5 • all runners receive a t-shirt, medal, healthy snack, YMCA......More

Join us for the 19th Annual Cannonball Day Kids Fun Run! • $10 registration fee before June 14 • $15 after June 14 • For ages 6 - 13 choose your own distance: 1 mile / 0.5 mile • Toddler Trot for ages 2 -5 • all runners receive a t-shirt, medal, healthy snack, YMCA day pass, water bottle and FREE ticket to a Super Inflatable! REGISTER & more info: https://masoncityymca.org/events/cannonball-fun-run/

East Park

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in Concert @ The Surf Ballroom

By arrangement with Alan Janes & Maria Elena Holly Written by Alan Janes Buddy is a musical celebration of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957, only to die in a plane crash two years later alongside 17-year-old Ritchie Valens and J......More

By arrangement with Alan Janes & Maria Elena Holly Written by Alan Janes Buddy is a musical celebration of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957, only to die in a plane crash two years later alongside 17-year-old Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson – ‘the Big Bopper’. Starting out as a Country & Western singer in Lubbock, Texas, Buddy and his two friends from ‘The Crickets’ and with the support of local radio DJ, ‘Hipockets’ Duncan, they start to carve out a career in music. After an inauspicious start at Decca Records in Nashville, Buddy & the Crickets sign a contract with innovative up-and-coming record producer Norman Petty. Within hours of meeting they start to record Buddy’s biggest hit, “That’ll Be The Day” at Petty’s studio in Clovis, New Mexico, which rockets up the chart and reaches number one within weeks. Buddy Holly & the Crickets suddenly became the hottest act in the country, performing at home and abroad and becoming the first white act to win over the notoriously hard-to-please crowd at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre. Now successful, the Crickets start to record in New York, where Buddy meets and proposes to Maria Elena Santiago, the Puerto Rican receptionist of his record publisher, after a courtship which takes all of five hours. Newly married and ambitious, Buddy completely shifts his focus to New York and the inevitable rift develops between him and the Crickets. After a declaration of home truths during a recording session in Clovis, the band split and Buddy unexpectedly finds himself having to pursue a solo career. ‘The Winter Dance Party’ of 1959 is a tour travelling by bus through the Midwest, quenching the teenage thirst for this ‘new music called Rock & Roll’. The tour is hard work, the weather conditions appalling and the performers are alternating between sleeping in the luggage racks and dropping into hospital to be treated for frostbite. On February 3rd 1959, after a concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, Buddy breaks his promise to his pregnant wife not to fly as he and the other two headliners (Ritchie and the Bopper) board a small plane and fly off into the night for the next leg in Moorhead, only to crash shortly after take-off into a ploughed field. There are no survivors. This was a tragedy that shocked the world. In Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, the accident snatched away three of the most dynamic talents the world had known, and as the legend says, it was “the day the music died...” Buddy Holly’s brief life has become the stuff of legend. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humour and charm that was Buddy Holly, and wraps it into a package that truly deserves the billing: “The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical” buddythemusical.com

Surf Ballroom & Museum 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake

RIBBON CUTTING: Colts Corner Bin Town Childcare

Join us in celebrating the opening of Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care with a ribbon cutting. Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care is a vital new resource serving families in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care is helping address the crit......More

Join us in celebrating the opening of Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care with a ribbon cutting. Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care is a vital new resource serving families in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care is helping address the critical shortage of early childhood care in our area, providing support for working parents in a recognized child care desert. We hope you'll join us for this meaningful milestone!  

Colts Corner Bin Town Child Care 442 East Gilman Street, Sheffield, IA