October 26-October 29,
2017
A Streetcar Named
Desire -
Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware (641-424-6424). This renowned
drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois as she leaves
small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella, and her husband,
Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater
conflict in the household. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults
$15.00/Students $10.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com
October 27, 2017
North Iowa Farmers
Market -
Located the corner of 1st NE & N Delaware – Parking lot South of
the First Congregational Church Enjoy the good old home grown fruits and
vegetables and homemade baked goods, 4pm to 6:00pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
October 27, 2017
North Iowa Bulls
Hockey vs. New Ulm Steel- North Iowa Ice Arena
located at the North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St SW (641-423-4625). Start
time: 7:30pm. Admission: $12 adults; children under 18 $6; seniors 65+ $10. http://www.northiowabulls.com/
October 27, 2017
Fantastic Fridays
Roller Skating - Roller
City, 600 2nd NW (641-423-2000). Kick off the weekend with roller
skating from 7pm-10pm. Admission $8 per skater. Check Roller City's Facebook
page for weekly themes and events! www.myrollercity.com
October 27, 2017
Jenny Kohls &
Renee Potts Flanagan
– Mason City Brewing, 28 E State St. (641-423-1080). Jenny and Renee are an
acoustic due version of the Jenny Kohls Band. Their music can be described as
Americana roots rock, influenced by songwriters like Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty and
Ryan Adams. Join us for great friends, music and beer starting at 8pm. No cover charge.
October 27-November 2,
2017
Exhibit: Best in Show
Winner: Claud Bilsborough - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303
2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Claude Bilsborough, of Titonka, Iowa was
awarded Best in Show award in 2016 during the Area Show: 45 exhibition for his
oil on linen piece, In the Flyway. This award grants Bilsborough a solo
exhibition in the Museum's Center Space Gallery. Join the Museum in celebrating
the art of this imaginative painter. Exhibit
will be on display until December 2, 2017. Exhibit open during normal
museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
October 27 & 28,
2017
D & D's Haunted
Hike - D
& D Ranch, 2532 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake (641-357-1695). The D and D Ranch Haunted Hike has been
handing out terrorizing fun for all ages for the past 14 years. Actors bring
both classic and current horror figures to life in this award-winning Halloween
attraction. The hike begins in the Halloween museum featuring classic
characters throughout the years. Once you finish there, a haunted, wild west
town awaits the brave. Groups will be able to guide themselves through an
1800's haunted town and into the ranch's Trail of Terror which takes you
through the forest. The Haunted Hike is ranked in the top 10 Best Halloween
Attractions in Iowa! Be sure not to miss out on all of the fun. If you
DARE, we will SCARE! Hike time: 7pm to 11pm. Admission: $10 per person. www.thedanddranch.com
October 27, 2017
Funny Has No Color - Surf District Rock 'n
Roll Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place,
Clear Lake (641-357-1222). Funny has No Color 5 is a specialty comedy
showcase with co-headliner SCARY Jerry & Comedian Day Day just before
Halloween. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Event time: 8pm-11pm.
October 28, 2017
Kids Club (ages 5-12)
- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Kids Club is a
FREE class designed for kids ages 5-12, that offers exciting opportunities for
children to discover, explore and create art. Event time: 9:00am-11:00am
http://macniderart.org
October 28, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
NW (641-423-2000). Morning Skate: 10am-12pm
- A slower pace geared towards younger families, $10 per family. Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most
popular session for parties and larger groups, $6 per skater. Night Skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular
skating session with Jackpot Dice Game and much more, $8 per skater. www.myrollercity.com
October 28, 2017
Build your own Donut
(for kids) -
Hyvee West, 2400 4th St. SW (641-424-2605). Join us in the Wine
& Spirits room from 1pm-3pm. Each kiddo will get one donut and multiple
toppings to decorate as they please.
October 28, 2017
Halloween Craft &
Treat! – Mason
City Recreation Department, 326 4th St. NE, Suite #1 (641-421-3673).
Join us between 1:30pm-3:00pm for some Halloween Fun! Make a craft and
Halloween treat to take home. Ages 4 to 6 must be accompanied by an adult; 7 to
10 adults must stay. Fee: $5 for resident ($6 day of) $6 for non-residents ($7
day of). Pre-registration is preferred. Register by calling 641-421-3673.
October 28, 2017
Halloween Parade - City Hall, 15 N. 6th
St., Clear Lake. The Clear Lake Parks & Rec. Department's Halloween Parade
starts at 9:30am at City Hall and end in City Park. Come dressed in costume.
Pictures will be taken of each age group from preschool through third grade,
which will be published in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter. All participants
will receive a goodie bag after the parade.
October
28, 2017
Boogie
Spooktacular Feat. Boogie & The Yoyoz - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr., Clear
Lake (641-357-6151). Celebrate Halloween in costume! Enjoy live music, cold
drinks and a costume contest. Must be 21+ to attend. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets
are $15.00 advanced/ $20.00 door. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
October 28, 2017
Halloween at the Y – Mason City Family
YMCA, 1840 South Monroe (641-422-5988). Games, dance party, cookie walk,
coloring contest and so much more! Join us for a family friendly event to kick
off Halloween. First 100 children through the door receive a YMCA spinner.
Event is from 5pm-7pm. Admission: $5/child & $20 maximum/family.
October 28 & 29,
2017
Rex Taylor Auction - North Iowa Events
Center - Olson Building 3700 4th St. SW.(641-423-3811). Rex Taylor consignment and household auction.
Two day sale: Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 10am-5pm.
http://northiowaeventscenter.org/events/events-calendar/
October 29, 2017
Roller Derby: River
City Dames of Anarchy vs. Skunk River from Ames - North Iowa Events
Center- All Seasons Building, 3700 4th St SW (641-494-4831). Admission: $12 per
person. Event time: 7pm (doors open at 6pm). https://www.facebook.com/damesofanarchy?pnref=story
October 30, 2017
Lime Creek Littles –
Scary Animals – Lime
Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Road (641-423-5309). Children ages 3-5,
accompanied by an adult, on the eve of Halloween, will learn about some of
nature’s “scariest” creatures. Perhaps they’re not so scary after all! A craft
activity will follow the presentation. Time is 4-5pm, no charge but
registration is required (611-423-5309) www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/
October 31, 2017
Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2nd
NW (641-423-2000). Roller skating from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: $5.00 per
skater. Now serving pizza during open sessions! www.myrollercity.com
October 31, 2017
D & D's Haunted
Hike - D
& D Ranch, 2532 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake (641-357-1695). The D and D Ranch Haunted Hike has been
handing out terrorizing fun for all ages for the past 14 years. Actors bring
both classic and current horror figures to life in this award-winning Halloween
attraction. The hike begins in the Halloween museum featuring classic
characters throughout the years. Once you finish there, a haunted, wild west
town awaits the brave. Groups will be able to guide themselves through an
1800's haunted town and into the ranch's Trail of Terror which takes you
through the forest. The Haunted Hike is ranked in the top 10 Best Halloween
Attractions in Iowa! Be sure not to miss out on all of the fun. If you DARE,
we will SCARE! Hike time: 7pm to 11pm. Admission: $10 per person. www.thedanddranch.com
October 31, 2017
Mason City Trick or
Treating - Trick
or treat night in Mason City will be held on Halloween evening between the
hours of 5pm-7pm.
October 31, 2017
Lunch & Learn - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This program is open to
the public from noon to 1pm, bring your lunch and open mind to learn not only
about art, but also the inner working of the Museum and art world. Lunch and
Learn also serves to keep docent volunteers informed. https://macniderart.org/
