All events are free unless noted.
This week’s highlights
Thursday | 6-9 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main. This week: live music with the Split Second Band and Clear Lake Earth Day activities including an Osprey nest craft, sorting activity, watershed table, experiments, and trivia.
July 17-18
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Bargain hunt across town. Pick up the official garage sale map in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter.
Saturday | 9 AM-3 PM | Downtown Seawall
Beautifully restored classic wooden and fiberglass boats on land and water, plus a boat cruise.
Saturday | 9 AM-3 PM | Downtown Seawall
Live music, food trucks, drinks, plus a special check presentation to Operation Golden Hawk at 5 PM.
Saturday | 4-9 PM | Clear Lake Boats Showroom (in partnership with Prichard Family Auto)
Car and boat show, live music, a huge outdoor beer garden, and free family-friendly summer fun.
Sunday | 10:30 AM-2 PM (or sold out) | $12 advance, $14 day of | City Park
Meal includes a half grilled secret-recipe chicken, coleslaw, roll, cookie, and beverage.
Tuesday | 4:30-6 PM | North Shore Chiropractic
Network with fellow Chamber members, tour the office, enjoy refreshments, and make new connections.
Ongoing and on view
July 1-25 | Tue-Sat, 10 AM-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Iowa collage artist Jeff Rider blends humor, psychology, and surreal imagery to explore fear, perception, and social commentary through his thought-provoking Phobia series.
July 13-15: 7 PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
July 12-16 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Baptist Church
Kids will step into a creative “junkyard” adventure where they’ll discover how God can take broken things and make them brand new.
July 16-17: 7 PM; July 18-19: 1, 4 and 7 PM; July 20-22: 7 PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
July 17-18
Bargain hunt across town. Pick up the official garage sale map in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter.
July 18-September 12 | Tue-Sat, 10 AM-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore paintings inspired by North Iowa landscapes that capture quiet beauty, memory, and emotion while inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the natural world.
Wednesday, July 15
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-5.
6-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Discover Korean cuisine through authentic recipes, cultural stories, and cooking tips from a guest chef.
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
8 PM-midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects, and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, July 16
10-11 AM Ladies | 4-5 PM Men | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Fun, connection, and a little friendly competition on the croquet lawn.
Time varies | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn hydroponic gardening, grow plants, and explore recipes in this hands-on summer program.
6-9 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main. This week: live music with the Split Second Band and Clear Lake Earth Day activities including an Osprey nest craft, sorting activity, watershed table, experiments, and trivia.
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
8-11 PM | Tap’d
A mix of country and classic rock.
Friday, July 17
9-11 AM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Hands-on nature activities, outdoor exploration, bouquets, and education for all ages.
11 AM-12 PM | Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Learn how to maximize Chamber benefits, enhance your business listing, and connect with the Chamber team.
12-1 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn about rain gardens from Adam Sears, watershed coordinator.
6-8 PM | Legacy Golf Course, Mason City
Enjoy jazz standards, show tunes, and favorite hits from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s on the patio.
8-11 PM | Lakeview Pub
Your favorite hits by a local favorite.
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Updated song selections for a full night of music.
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Request your favorites with a live DJ.
9 PM-1 AM | Tap’d
Rock songs with a full band.
Saturday, July 18
7-8 AM | $5 | Downtown Seawall
Start your Saturday with lakeside yoga, sunrise views, and a relaxing all-levels outdoor class.
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
More than 50 vendors, food trucks, Mr. Jeff Music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
9 AM-3 PM | Downtown Seawall
Classic wooden and fiberglass boats on land and water, plus a boat cruise.
9 AM-3 PM | Downtown Seawall
Live music, food trucks, drinks, and a check presentation to Operation Golden Hawk at 5 PM.
11 AM-3 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Grab your friends, enjoy food and cocktails, and sing along with a live DJ.
11 AM-6 PM | Tap’d
Rock and pop with his “retro radio mixtape.”
4-9 PM | Clear Lake Boats Showroom (in partnership with Prichard Family Auto)
Car and boat show, live music, a large outdoor beer garden, and family-friendly summer fun.
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person per hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling for a Saturday night out.
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, July 19
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a lakeside setting.
10:30 AM-2 PM (or sold out) | $12 advance, $14 day of event | City Park
Meal includes a half grilled secret-recipe chicken, coleslaw, roll, cookie, and beverage.
4 PM | Clear Lake City Park
Bring your lawn chair and relax in City Park as they strike up the band.
5-6 PM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Bring a lawn chair and picnic to enjoy jazz standards, classic hits, and soulful vocals in the gardens.
Doors open at 7 PM | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Hear Tom Keifer perform Cinderella favorites like “Nobody’s Fool,” “Don’t Know What You Got,” and “Shake Me.”
Monday, July 20
6-7 PM | Clear Lake State Park Beach
Open water swim practice for TRI Clear Lake participants at State Park Beach every Monday evening.
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Farm-themed magic, audience participation, corny humor, and laughs.
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Write alongside fellow creatives with prompts, games, and inspiration.
Tuesday, July 21
9:30-11:30 AM | Central Gardens
Outdoor line dancing classes for all ages and skill levels in Central Gardens.
12-1 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Discuss a tale of love, revenge, and obsession set on the Yorkshire moors.
2-4 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
All ages, from toddlers to adults, are invited to spend time creating their own masterpieces.
