December 7-January 3,
2017
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts:
43 - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum(Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). The purpose of Iowa Crafts: 43 is to provide the public with
further enriching arts experiences and to promote interest in and recognition
of the accomplishments of Iowa artists. The competition for Iowa Crafts: 43 is
open to all residents of Iowa above high school age. Entries include: clay,
fiber, metal/wood, jewelry, and other craft media. All works are to be orginal,
entirely by the entering artist, and completed since September 2015. Exhibit will be on display until January 3, 2017. Exhibit
open during normal museum hours. https://macniderart.org/
December 8, 2017
Winter North Iowa
Farmers Market - Located at Willowbrook Mall, 1631 4th
St SW from 10am -2pm. Enjoy the good old
home grown fruits and vegetables and homemade baked goods. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com
December 8, 2017
Holiday MacNider: Off
the Clock - Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). Complimentary
wine and appetizers are available throughout the event, in addition to live
music by Sam Crosser. Visitors can mingle with friends and coworkers as they
explore the galleries and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. This is a FREE event
and is open to the public. Event Time: 5pm-7pm. https://macniderart.org/
December 9, 2017
"Best Christmas
Pageant Ever" Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware
(641-424-9802). Barbara Robinson’s American modern classic. You won’t believe
the mayhem when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story in a head-on collision.
“One of the best Christ-mas stories ever- and certainly the funniest. Show
time: 7:00pm. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please call
641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/
December 8-December
30, 2017
It’s Beginning To
Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania
Ave. (641.424.2852). A beautiful holiday display featuring music by composer
and Mason City native Meredith Willson, including his holiday classic
"It's Beginning to look A LOT like Christmas". Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed
Monday & Holidays. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students. Children 6 &
under free. http://www.themusicmansquare.org/
December 9, 2017
Tuba Christmas - Southbridge Mall,
100 S. Federal Avenue (641-423-6688). The 31st Annual Tube Christmas
concert will perform favorite Christmas carols with over 100 tubas, baritone,
saxophone and euphonium musicians from across the state. Performances will
begin at 1pm.
December 9, 2017
FREE Pictures with
Santa - Willlowbrook
Mall, 1631 4th St SW.
11am-1pm bring your camera and get a FREE photo with Santa!
December 9, 2017
Holiday Open House - Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). The MacNider Art Museum
will be filled with children's activities from 1pm-4pm. Young artists will be
able to participate in a variety of make-and- take activities throughout the
Museum. Children will have the opportunity to meet with Santa Claus, during
this seasonal celebration that provides entertainment for both adults and
children. https://macniderart.org/
December 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
December 9, 2017
Holiday Spectacular – Fat Hill Brewing, 17
N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat Hill Brewing for a FULL day of festive
activities – Santa hats, a sleigh’s worth of winter beer, and a 12-foot
Christmas tree…so we’re ready to party! Schedule as follows: Noon – doors open
and a special one-time-only holiday flavors infused beer is on tap! 1pm-4pm-
Local Hand-Made Gifts Fair; 5pm-onwards: Come-And-Go Ugly Sweater Contest. Wear
your ugliest, craziest, most awesome holiday gear – sign up at the bar to
enter. 6:30pm-7:30pm – Holiday music from Over the Hill Brass Band from Clear
Lake. Hear all of your favorites! https://www.facebook.com/events/2023730104572135/
December 10, 2017
Santa Sunday at Music
Man Square - The
Music Man Square, 308 S. Pennsylvania Ave. (641.424.2852). Join us each Sunday
in December to take a picture with Santa. Adults $10, Students 18 and younger
$5, age 6 and under free; Holiday Family Pass $20 (pass is good any Sunday in
November 18-December 30) http://www.themusicmansquare.org/
December 10, 2017
"Best Christmas
Pageant Ever" Stebens Children Theatre, 616 N. Delaware
(641-424-9802). Barbara Robinson’s American modern classic. You won’t believe
the mayhem when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story in a head-on collision.
“One of the best Christ-mas stories ever- and certainly the funniest. Show
time: 2:00pm. Tickets: Adults $13 – youth 18 and under $10. Please call
641-424-9802 to order yours today. http://www.stebensct.com/