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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Petals & Patterns: a Floral Installation
Final Weekend | June 25-27: Central Gardens | 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jess Quinn’s large-scale floral paintings paired with fresh floral displays from Central Gardens, Katie Casey Designs, and The Red Geranium.
Thursdays on Main
June 25 | 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 Ice Breakers & a fun North Iowa Children’s Museum activity.
Chris Janson: Wild Horses Untamed Tour
June 26 | Doors open at 8 PM | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Country hitmaker behind “Buy Me a Boat,” “Good Vibes,” and “Fix a Drink.”
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted.
Exhibition: Pink Training Wheels by artist Jenna Lou
May 5-July 11 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jenna Lou explores girlhood, Midwest nostalgia, and identity through painting and video, using family archives to examine femininity, memory, and the tension between personal choice and societal expectations.
Exhibition: Lush Layers by artist Jess Quinn
May 30-June 27 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Large-scale floral oil paintings that celebrate the depth, movement, and quiet strength found in nature. Each piece is built through many layers of blended oil paint, creating rich color, soft transitions, and a sense of immersion for the viewer.
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Class: June 15-26 9:30 AM – 12 PM | Pitch Competition: June 30, 5:30-8:30PM
Students develop a business idea, build a plan, and compete for startup funding.
Petals & Patterns: a Floral Installation
June 25-27: Central Gardens | 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jess Quinn’s large-scale floral paintings paired with fresh floral displays from Central Gardens, Katie Casey Designs, and The Red Geranium.
Toy Story 5 (PG)
June 24-26: 7PM; June 27-28: 1PM, 4PM & 7PM; June 29-July 1: 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.
Kids Summer Camp at the Arts Center
June 23-25 | 9 AM – 1:30 PM | $125 | Ages 7-12 | Clear Lake Arts Center
With fun mixed-media activities, kids will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment.
Wednesday, June 24
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Tim & Jana West
5 – 7 PM | Tap’d
Playing your favorite pop, rock and R&B.
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
WINGO Wednesday
6:30PM-8:30PM | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50¢ wings—grab a seat and join the fun.
Karaoke
8 PM-Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, June 25
Golf Croquet
10-11 AM Ladies | 4-5 PM Men | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Fun, connection, and a little friendly competition on the croquet lawn.
Hydro Heroes
10:30 AM-12 PM | Registration Required | Students entering grades 6-8 | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn hydroponic gardening, grow plants, and explore recipes in this hands-on summer program.
Touch A Tractor
1-3 PM | Clear Lake Public Library Gravel Parking Lot
Sit on real farm equipment, play games and explore a corn sensory pool.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Thursdays on Main
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 Ice Breakers & a fun North Iowa Children’s Museum activity.
Chris Patterson
7 -11 PM | Tap’d
An electric mix of songs.
Friday, June 26
Fresh on Friday
9-11 AM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Hands-on nature activities, outdoor exploration, bouquets, and education for all ages.
Financial Foodie Friday
11 AM – 2 PM| Bank Iowa
Enjoy Monster Eats, ag banking tips, and a $5 voucher for the first 50 visitors.
Lunch & Learn: Flower Arranging
12 -1 PM | Registration Required | Clear Lake Public Library
Join us for a flower arranging program with ISU Extension.
Chris Janson: Wild Horses Untamed Tour
Doors open at 8 PM | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Country hitmaker behind “Buy Me a Boat,” “Good Vibes,” and “Fix a Drink.”
Karaoke Night
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Updated song selections for a full night of great music.
Joie Wails
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
A nice mixture of pop, rock & country. Wait until you hear this girl sing!
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, June 27
Yoga by the Lake
7-8 AM | $5 | Downtown Seawall
Start your Saturday with lakeside yoga, sunrise views, and a relaxing all-levels outdoor class.
Clear Lake Farmers Market
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, Mr. Jeff Music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Cyanotype Postcards Art Class
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $25 | 13 + | Clear Lake Arts Center
Learn one of the earliest photographic printing processes to create striking blue and white prints.
The Lockhearts
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Classic country favorites.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up every Saturday night.
Mr. Jeff Music
8 -11 PM | Lakeview Pub
Live music on the stage!
The Kraft Brothers
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Music from Cash to Church and Chesney to Yoakum with surprises along the way.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, June 28
Church in the Park
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Municipal Band Concert
4 PM | Clear Lake City Park
Bring your lawn chair and relax in City Park as they strike up the band!
Pursuit Night
6:30 – 8 PM | The Dock at Zion
Live Christian music.
Monday, June 29
A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library
1-2 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Meet the Chick-o-saurus for dinosaur facts, fossil digging, activities, and STEM-filled storytime fun.
TRI Clear Lake Open Water Swim Practice
6-7 PM | Clear Lake State Park Beach
Open water swim practice for TRI Clear Lake participants at State Park Beach every Monday evening.
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Write alongside fellow creatives with prompts, games, and inspiration.
Tuesday, June 30
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM | Central Gardens
Outdoor line dancing classes for all ages and skill levels in the beautiful setting of Central Gardens.
Messy Art: Farm Friend Painting
2-4 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Create a farm friend painting during this all-ages messy art event inspired by summer reading.
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