September 8 – September 14, 2017
September 8, 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 6:30pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
September 8, 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
September 8, 2017
Jon Pardi - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr.
Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Country singer/songwriter, Jon Pardi cracked the Top
Ten of the country singles chart in 2013 with the song "Up All
Night", "Head Over Boots", became another hit, going to number
19 on the country singles chart. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets: $25.00 in
advanced/ $30.00 at the door. https://www.surfballroom.com
September 8, 2017
LGBTQ Game Night - First Congregational UCC, 100 1st
St. NE (641-330-0873). Game night! Open to all members of the LGBTQ community
as well as allies, all ages inclusive. Bring your own board/card games or play
one of ours, and please being a snack to share, if you're able. Event time:
5:00pm-10:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/163660710868708
September 8 -10, 2017
Regional Dressage Horse Shows - North Iowa Events Center, Hwy 122 West, 3700
4th SW (641-423-3811). Dressage Bara Trac 1 Horse Show – Talented
horse and rider teams perform intricate patterns and difficult moves. www.northiowaeventscenter.org
September 8-10, 2017
Mason
City Civil War Reenactment – East Park, located at the corner of East State Street and
South Virginia Ave. (641-420-8921).
Discover the experience of a Civil War soldier. Offering live
entertainment and re-enactments of battles in which Iowa troops participated.
Enjoy medical demonstrations, camp life, live music, military dress ball,
ladies tea, pirates’ treasure hunt and so much more. For more information and
times visit Mason City Civil War on facebook or www.sites.google.com/site/masoncitycivilwar/
September 8-14, 2017
Exhibit:
Hava Hegenbarth: Capturing the Natural World - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum(Center Space Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is pleased to
highlight the whimsical images created by Mason City artist, Hava
Hegenbarth. Hava Hagenbarth: Capturing The Natural World, includes
29 prints and drawings. Hagenbarth’s artwork, featuring an assortment of
animals and natural landscapes, will transport the viewer to the continent of
Africa without leaving North Iowa. Hegenbarth is retired from the U.S. Foreign
Service where she served primarily in Africa. She always had a love and
talent for art but pursued other interests in her career. She now has the
free time to create the art she loves and share it with Museum visitors. Exhibit
will be on display until September 23, 2017 - open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
September 8-14, 2017
Exhibit:
Vibrant Bounty: Chinese Folk Art from
the Shaanxi Region- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). As brilliant as the petals of a
lotus and as bold as a spring storm, these folk paintings and artifacts of
rural China reveal a national spirit that is as charming as it is vital. By
depicting scenes of labor within lavish pastoral settings, the paintings
celebrate the farmers’ unity amidst the immensity of nature. The artifacts in
Vibrant Bounty reveal a humanity that aids us in understanding a people half a
world away. Vibrant Bounty: Chinese Folk Art from the Shaanxi Region is
a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national
division of Mid-America Arts Alliances and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Exhibit will be on display until October 18, 2017 - open during normal
museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
September 9, 2017
Live
Music: Kristy Neidlinger
- FION BARRA Ales & Spirits, 107 Delaware Ave (641-201-1687). Live music
featuring, Kristy Neidlinger starting at 8:00pm. No admission charge. http://www.fionbarra.com/
September
9, 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
September 9, 2017
Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum,
303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Scheduled tours are seasonal and
weather permitting. Please call ahead to reserve your spot or if you are
wondering about weather. Tours start at 9am and last around 45 minutes. Please call 641-421-3666 or email dstraw@masoncity.net
to register. The cost is $5 per person. Explore Mason City's treasured Prairie
School Architectural heritage. See the largest grouping of homes on a unified
site, ending at a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, his first in
Iowa. https://macniderart.org/
September
9, 2017
Introduction to Stained Glass - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). This challenging class will
teach you to pattern, cut, glaze, solder and weatherproof a beautiful clear or
stained glass window. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this
class. Space is limited so register early.
Event time: 9am-2:30pm. Fee: $85, members $75. https://macniderart.org/
September 9 & 10, 2017
Swap, Meet/Flea Market- PM Park, 15297 Raney Dr, Clear
Lake (641-357-1991). First ever swap meet/flea market show from 10am to 3pm
both days. No fee for attendees or vendors. https://www.facebook.com/pmparkclearlake/
September 9, 2017
Leet Drawing Class - Charles H. MacNider Art
Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Drawing is the foundation for
creative expression in the visual arts and here is an opportunity to enjoy an
intense drawing experience. This fast-paced, in-depth workshop, based on
the teachings of Kimon Nicolaides' in his book, "The Natural Way to
Draw," will be taught by Mason City artist, Richard Leet. Richard
will introduce and demonstrate various concepts and techniques and lead
participants in trying their hands on dozens of basic drawing exercises that
can be key to further success and growth in all visual art mediums.
Drawing paper will be provided as will be a variety drawing mediums, however,
students may want to bring along any drawing mediums of their own liking e.g.
crayons, colored chalk, charcoal, markers, ball point or rolling ball pens,
pencils, etc. Event
time: 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch break). Fee: $45, Members $40. https://macniderart.org/
September 9, 2017
JACKYL - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr.
Clear Lake (641-357-6151). It's been more than 20 years since Jackyl shot out
of Georgia with its wild, untamed and uncouth approach to rock 'n' roll. Equal
parts hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl formed in 1991 and
brought back rock 'n' roll- back to its down. Tickets $20.00 in advance/$25.00 at
the door. Doors open at 8:00pm. https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice
September 9, 2017
Farmers
Market - Surf
Ballroom Parking Lot, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA (641-231-6588). The
mission of the Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and
handcrafted products to consumers while building community connections and
supporting the local economy. Event time: 9am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/clearlakefarmersmarket
September
9, 2017
SuperHero
5K – North
Iowa Events Center (Green Space), 3700 4th St. SW. Times:
Registration 8:00am-9:00am; 9:00am Superhero Kids Fun Run; 9:30am Superhero 5K
Run/Walk. For more information contact Nanci at 515-201-8838/ inspire.marketing@aol.com
September 9 & 10, 2017
Championship
& Swap Meet- Mohawk
Archery Club, Hwy. 65 North – B20 East 15805 300th St. (641-430-5498). Championship 3-D and 600
round, novelty shoots, swap meet of archery equipment to sell and trade. Registration 9am. Event times: 9am-3pm, both days. $12 adults,
$6 youth ages 12 to 15, 11 & under free. Spectators - FREE www.mohawkarchery.org
September
9-10, 2017
"The
Andrews Sisters" -
Stebens Children
Theatre, 616 N. Delaware (641-424-9802).Take a trip down memory lane with your favorite girls and
favorite melodies from those romantic nights on lovers’ lane . . . and relive
those special moments from the past. If you don’t recognize the tight
harmonies of the Andrews Sisters’ tunes, ask your parents! You’re sure to
enjoy those great songs from the World War II era. Show times: Saturday
7pm; Sunday 2pm. Tickets are $11 for adults/$8 for 18 and under. http://www.stebensct.com/
September 10, 2017
Roller Derby- River City Dames of Anarchy vs. DCDC from Dakota City, North Iowa Events Center- All Seasons Building, 3700 4th St SW (641-494-4831) Doors open at 6pm with play beginning at 7pm. Tickets: $12 per person. https://www.facebook.com/damesofanarchy?pnref=story
Roller Derby- River City Dames of Anarchy vs. DCDC from Dakota City, North Iowa Events Center- All Seasons Building, 3700 4th St SW (641-494-4831) Doors open at 6pm with play beginning at 7pm. Tickets: $12 per person. https://www.facebook.com/damesofanarchy?pnref=story
September 10, 2017
Fall Festival - Lime Creek Nature Center,
3501 Lime Creek Road (641-423-5309). The Lime Creek Nature
Center and Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board invite you to our ninth annual
Fall Festival! Please join us for this event that will be fun for the whole
family! Activities include canoeing, air rifles, archery, nature challenge,
trail tram rides, live critter presentation, monarch butterfly tagging, and
more! A lunch of grilled burgers and brats will be served. Registration is
required. Event time: 8:30am - 2:30pm. www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/
September 10, 2017
BIG BAND SERIES: Austin Big
Band - Surf
Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Doors open at 5:30pm.
Tickets: $10.00 https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
September
10, 2017
Picnics and Performances
(featuring Dennis Root) - Central Gardens of North Iowa,
800 2nd Ave N. (641-357-0700). Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. to enjoy the beauty of the
Gardens in a family-friendly environment. Admission is free and attendees are
encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, picnics and beverages.
Featured entertainment, Dennis Root performing music on his Violin/Cello.
http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
September 12, 2017
North Iowa Farmers Market - Located the corner of 1st
Street & Delaware - South of the First Congregational Church Enjoy the good
old home grown fruits and vegetables and homemade baked goods, 4pm to 6:30pm. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
September 12, 2017
Raku Ceramics - MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd
St. SE (641-421-3666). Some pottery experience required. Class Session:
Tuesdays, September 12 - October 3 from 5:30pm-8:00pm & October 10 (Fire
Day) from 3:00pm-8:00pm with instructor, Peggy Cornick. Fee: $75.00, members
$65.00. https://macniderart.org
September 12, 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
September 13, 2017
FREE Trivia Night - Mason
City Brewing, 28 E State Street (641-423-1080).
Join us for FUN and FREE America Pub Quiz Trivia every Wednesday at Mason
City Brewing! Prizes, brews and a great time! Doors open at 6:00pm with trivia
from 7pm-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/masoncitybrewing/
September 13-17, 2017
Mid States Fall Horse Show — North Iowa Events Center Hwy 122 West, 3700
4th SW (641-423-3811) Smooth gated Hunter horses and stately Jumper
horses compete in outdoor-decorated rings. Admission: Free for spectators. www.midstateshorseshows.com
September 13, 2017
Handbuilding with Clay (Session 1) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). An introductory class for kids who are curious about the
versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities. Session:
Wednesdays, September 13-October 18, 4:00pm-5:30pm. Fee: $55, members $50
https://macniderart.org/
September 13, 2017
Seniors Only: Voyage to the
Bottom of the World - Lime
Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek
Road (641-423-5309). In December of 2014,
guest speaker Ty Smedes spent almost a month exploring the southern reaches of
the globe on the Expedition ship Ortelius. Join us for this educational and
visually stunning presentation about this beautiful and wildlife-rich part of
the world. A catered lunch and social time will follow. Event time:
10:00am-Noon. Cost is $5.00 for nature center members and $7.00 for
non-members. Please call 423-5309 by 4 p.m. September 11 to register.www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/departments/lime-creek-nature-center/public-programs/
September 14, 2017
Art Bugs (Leaves and Acorns) - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum,
303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Art Bugs ages 2-4 is an art class for
the smallest of artists. Explore a variety of mediums in these classes.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm/Fee: $9,
members $8 https://macniderart.org/
September 14, 2017
Art Party: Fall Fun - Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S.
Fourth St.(641-357-1998). Join us for an evening of creativity! Our Arty
Parties resume with a jump into fall colors, silhouettes, and glittery
fireflies. Instructor Linda Dlouhy, will teach a whimsical autumn sunset
painting. Cost: $30 members/ $32 non-members. treats supplied! Event time:
6:30pm - 9:30pm. http://clartscenter.com
September 14, 2017
September
Bottle Share- Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat
Hill Brewing the second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm for Bottle Share
Night! Craft beer lovers are encouraged to bring at least 16 ounces of a new,
rare, old, oddball or just plain delicious beer they'd like to share. Whether it’s a 2004
Cantillon Loerik you traded a kidney for, or just a great pale ale you had at
the tiny brewery near your grandma’s house last weekend, beer geeks are
encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share. If
you’re a big enough beer nerd to have a favorite sampling glass, feel free to
bring it. If not, we’ve got a clean glass for you! This is a casual,
come-and-go-as-you-please event. There is no fee, but we do suggest a generous
tip for your friendly bartender who will be cleaning up after us all night.
As always, over-imbibing is not allowed. Hard
alcohol is never allowed in our taproom. The bottle share is for beer only. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
September 14, 2017
Stress
Management for Caregivers Conference - Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave
(641-423-0428). Keynote speaker, Adam Lewis from Turning Leaf Counseling talks
about the technique and mindfulness of being a caregiver. Two sessions
available: 2pm-4pm & 5:30pm-7:30pm; $10.00 admission fee. Online tickets available at: http://agingservicescoalition.com
Now Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641) 421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies starting Friday, September 8 -
Wednesday, Sept 13, 2017
General admission is $8.50; matinees
general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $6.50;
Children (3-12) and seniors (62 and
over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.
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Now Showing
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Rating
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Times
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60 Yard Line
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X
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Fri-Sun:
11:50, 2:05, 4:15, 7:10, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed:
4:15, 7:10, 9:35pm
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Dunkirk
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PG13
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Fri-Wed: 3:55, 9:45pm
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Home Again
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PG13
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Fri-Sun:
1:10, 7:10pm
Mon-Wed:
7:10pm
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Glass Castle
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PG13
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Fri-Sun: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35pm
Mon-Wed: 4:00, 6:55, 9:25pm
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Annabelle Creation
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R
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Fri-Sun: 11:40, 2:00, 4:20, 7:00, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed: 4:20, 7:00, 9:45pm
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Hitmans Bodyguard
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R
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Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 pm
Mon-Wed: 3:50, 6:50, 9:35pm
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Home Again In LDX
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PG13
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Fri-Sun: 12:00, 2:10, 4:25, 7:00, 9:45pm
Mon-Wed: 4:25, 7:00, 9:45pm
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Wind River
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R
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Fri-Sun: 12:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40pm
Mon-Wed:4:05, 7:05, 9:40pm
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IT
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R
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Fri-Sun:
1:00, 3:55, 6:45, 9:40 pm
Mon-Wed: 3:55, 6:45, 9:40pm
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Kidnap
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R
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Fri-Wed: 9:45pm
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IT In LDX
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R
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Fri-Sun:
12:30, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30pm
Mon-Wed:
3:40, 6:40, 9:30pm
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Leap
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PG
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Fri-Sun: 12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:05pm
Mon-Wed: 4:30, 7:05pm
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MASON CITY ATTRACTIONS
·
Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2nd St. SE - (641) 421-3666 - Wed., Fri.,
Sat., 9am-5pm; Tues & Thurs. 9am-8pm.
Admission Free. www.macniderart.org
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Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House & Architectural
Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
Stockman House Tours: May thru Oct: Scheduled Tours on Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 p.m.,
2p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth, not appropriate for children under 6
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: May thru October: Open during all scheduled tour times. November thru April: Saturday
10 a.m.-2p.m. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center. www.stockmanhouse.org.
Stockman House Tours: May thru Oct: Scheduled Tours on Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 1 p.m.,
2p.m. & 3 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth, not appropriate for children under 6
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift Shop Hours: May thru October: Open during all scheduled tour times. November thru April: Saturday
10 a.m.-2p.m. Admission: A donation is requested when visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center. www.stockmanhouse.org.
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Historic Park Inn Hotel
(Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Hotel / Bank) Tours – 7 West State Street (641)
423-0689 Thurs. & Fri. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sun. 1:30pm & 2:30pm or by
appointment for groups 10 or more. Admission: $10 per person www.wrightonthepark.org
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Lime Creek Nature Center-
3501 Lime Creek Rd. - (641) 423-5309 – Center open Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat
9am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm; Multiple use trails open daily: 6am – 10:30pm.
Admission Free. www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us
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NIACC Art Gallery – 500
College Drive. Open to the public Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Free admission. www.niacc.edu
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Prairie School Architecture Tour/Historical Walking Tour- Prairie School Tour encompasses 14 blocks & the
Historic Tour is an additional 13 blocks. Walking tour guidebook is available
for $5.00 at MacNider Art Museum & Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House.
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The Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home- 308 and 314 S. Pennsylvania Ave. - (641) 424-2852 –
Open Tues.- Sun., 1pm-5pm, other times by appt., closed holidays. Admission:
$10 Adults; $5 students, children 6 & under free. Admission includes
both The Music Man Square and The Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. www.themusicmansquare.org
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Roller City - 600
2nd NW (641-423-2000) Fantastic Fridays
Roller Skating: 7-10pm $7 per skater.
Weekend Roller Skating, Fri 7-10pm $8 each; Sat 10am-noon $10 per family,
1-4pm $6 each, 7-10pm $8 each; Weekday Inflatable’s (Bounce Houses), Tues, Wed,
Thurs $8 each (no cost for adults and feel free to bring in dinner); Also on
Wed 11am-2pm $10 per family and feel free to bring in lunch. All prices include
equipment rental and tax.
