Harvest Festival Experience Bags available while supplies last! Order here.
Champagne 5K is October 3rd. Register here.
All events are free unless noted.
This week’s highlights
Friday & Saturday, 5-8:30 PM | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery and intrigue, followed by food, drinks and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
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Friday & Saturday, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate fall in downtown Clear Lake with shopping, sipping, live music, local vendors, hayrides, grape stomping, seasonal fun and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown. Experience Bags available at the Chamber while supplies last.
Saturday, Doors open at 8 PM | $32 | Surf Ballroom
Hear Lauren Alaina’s biggest hits, including “Road Less Traveled,” “What Ifs” and “ONE BEER.”
Sunday, 7 AM-1 PM | $5 adults, 12 and under eat free with paying adult | Clear Lake Fire Department
Kick off National Fire Prevention Week with the CLFD’s special recipe pancakes & sausage.
Sunday, 6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright. Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Ongoing & on view
All events are free unless noted.
Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM | $19.59 adults, $9.59 12 and under | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Step inside the Surf’s immersive experience, where music history comes alive through interactive exhibits, iconic stories and unforgettable moments celebrating the artists who shaped rock ’n’ roll.
September 11-October 17 | Tue-Sat, 10 AM-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore layered inks, paints and sculptural forms inspired by water, earth and the cosmos, inviting reflection on curiosity, connection and the lasting impact of even the smallest touch.
September 29-December 30 | Tue-Sat, 10 AM-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Inspired by Iowa’s prairies and waterways, this exhibition pairs ceramic vessels with natural materials, reflecting wind, water, resilience and the quiet forces that shape the landscapes around us.
Weekends through Oct. 31 | Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Sun. 12-4 PM | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, food trucks and plenty more around the farm. This weekend’s food truck: Woody’s Hot Dogs Saturday & Sunday.
Fridays-Saturdays through October 31, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare and see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site each night.
Sundays through October 25, 6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright. Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Thursday, October 1
1-2 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
We’ll provide the supplies; you supply the creativity.
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
6-8 PM | Lake Pin & Play
50-cent wings, BINGO and prizes.
8-11 PM | Tap’d
Playing a wide range of all your favorites.
Friday, October 2
10-11 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Adults can come enjoy a free warm beverage while the kids play in the community room.
5-8:30 PM | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery and intrigue, followed by food, drinks and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site.
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
Karaoke 9 PM-1:30 AM, Trivioke 10-11 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Trivia meets karaoke with prizes, great music and your chance to win a $25 gift card.
9 PM-midnight | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
9 PM-1 AM | Tap’d
Music from the 1950s to today.
Saturday, October 3
9 AM-3 PM | Daily Practice, inside Market on Main
Try introductory Pilates Reformer classes, shop the Wellness Boutique and enjoy special gifts and discounts.
9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate the end of the season and visit your favorite Farmers Market vendors at Harvest Festival.
9 AM-4 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Celebrate fall in downtown Clear Lake with shopping, sipping, live music, local vendors, hayrides, grape stomping, seasonal fun and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown. Experience Bags available at the Chamber while supplies last.
9 AM-5 PM | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games and Woody’s Hot Dogs food truck.
5-8:30 PM | $50 | Start & End at Clear Lake Public Library
Step into Clear Lake’s shadowy past on a guided cemetery walk filled with history, mystery and intrigue, followed by food, drinks and a special presentation about unexplained local events.
5-9 PM | 4 N 16th St.
Explore the spooky outdoor display and Witches Coven, plus grab Spooktacular treats from Gammy’s Cookie Cart.
10 AM-1 PM | Tap’d
Live DJ playing your favorite hits.
3-7 PM | Tap’d
High-energy DJ mixing tech house, dubstep, trap, hip-hop, mashups, remixes and familiar favorites.
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site.
7-8:30 PM | Tickets start at $59 | NIACC Auditorium, Mason City
Timeless standards, storytelling, wit and charm from entertainer Tony Danza and his four-piece band.
Doors open at 8 PM | $32 | Surf Ballroom
Hear Lauren Alaina’s biggest hits, including “Road Less Traveled,” “What Ifs” and “ONE BEER.”
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
9 PM-1 AM | Tap’d
High-energy rock, alternative and acoustic favorites.
Sunday, October 4
7 AM-1 PM | $5 adults, 12 and under are free with paying adult | Clear Lake Fire Department
Kick off National Fire Prevention Week with the CLFD’s special recipe pancakes & sausage.
12-4 PM | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games and Woody’s Hot Dogs food truck.
6:30-8:30 PM | $10 | Legacy Ranch
Experience the haunted hike without the fright. Guided tours let you explore the creepy trail without scare actors, making it a less-spooky option for families. Plus, enjoy free hot cocoa.
Monday, October 5
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts and creative games.
Tuesday, October 6
October 6-9 (3-Day Class) | 10 AM-1 PM | $300 | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore pastel landscape painting through reference photos, value sketches, color, texture and layering while learning to create depth, develop focal points and bring outdoor scenes to life.
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A detective investigates a brutal crime within a secluded religious community, uncovering secrets and unexpected connections.
Wednesday, October 7
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
