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All events are free unless noted
Exhibition: Common Thread by artist, Elizabeth Morisette
The ability to innovate the approach to artistry is what keeps work alive. Elizabeth Morisette continues to participate in transformative quilting workshops that refine their craft. Inspired by traditional log cabin techniques and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, they began experimenting with structure and storytelling through fabric. Amid current news coverage consumed by Morisette, certain repeated words sparked their creative process, influencing patterns, colors, and textures. The resulting collection, Common Thread reflects the connections that unite us, with recurring fabrics symbolizing our shared experiences. This exhibition invites viewers to explore the power of quilting as both art and narrative, weaving together themes of identity, history, and community. On view until May 3rd.
On display through Saturday, May 3, 2025
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Clear Lake Arts Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Exhibition: Earth Through the Lens
Celebrate Earth Month by visiting Earth Through the Lens photography exhibition! Visit photographers work from all levels, this contest showcases stunning images of the Iowa terrain. The public gets to vote for First, Second, and Third Place, along with an Honorable Mention winner. Don’t miss this chance to share your perspective and be part of a community that appreciates the beauty of Earth through photography! Part of the Earth Day Clear Lake monthling celebration.
On display through Saturday, May 3, 2025
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Clear Lake Arts Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Cards & Creativity
Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We’ll provide coloring supplies and cards for you to use!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Volunteer Open House
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to celebrate YOU! Whether you’ve volunteered at one of our events in 2024 or you’re curious about getting involved in 2025, this open house is for you.
What to Expect: A special treat for our 2024 volunteers – our way of saying THANK YOU!
Meet our event chairs and learn how you can be part of Color the Wind, TRI Clear Lake, July 4th Bingo, Harvest Festival, and Christmas by the Lake.
Connect with other community-minded folks who help make our events a success.
We sent an email to all 2024 volunteers with an RSVP link for their special thank-you treat. If you didn’t receive the email, reach out to Jenny to ensure we have your correct contact information.
Stop by anytime between 4:00 – 6:00 PM to celebrate, connect, and get inspired to be part of Clear Lake’s biggest events.
Questions? Contact us at the Chamber. See you there!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Temporary Location, 306 Main Ave.
Financial Essentials Webinar
The NIACC Pappajohn Center presents Financial Essentials, a live webinar designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills they need to master the fundamental aspects of effective marketing strategies. You’ll learn how to understand balance sheets and cash flow statements, interpret your financial data to identify trends, build realistic financial projections, leverage your financial information for strategic planning, and more!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Click here to register
Live webinar online via Zoom
Pajama Story Time
Throw on your pajamas, bring a stuffie if you’d like, and come join us for a fun night story time at the library.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Meat BINGO Night at Elly’s
Join us for Meat Bingo with Bunny Bingo Daddy!! Get ready for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and the chance to win some amazing prizes! It’s first come, first serve, so be sure to secure your spot early!
Plus, the prizes are sizzling hot – it’s meaty madness! All prizes are from Louie’s Custom Meats and More. Must be over 21 to participate.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Visit Elly’s on Facebook
Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.
NOW PLAYING: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Thursday April 17 at 7:00 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Purchase tickets online
Karaoke at TAP’d
For 107 weeks, TAP’d and Mojo Productions All Star Karaoke has brought karaoke to Clear Lake! Jared & his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 8:00 PM-Midnight
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Unlock Your Chamber Benefits: Membership 101 Coffee
Are you a current member looking to get the most out of your Chamber benefits? Or maybe you’re interested in exploring what Chamber membership can offer your business? Join us for Membership 101 Coffee, an event designed for both our current members and those considering joining our community.
In this one-hour session, we’ll dive into all of the benefits that come with membership and show you how to enhance your online business directory listing for greater visibility. It’s also a perfect chance for us to hear from you—what you need and how we can support you.
Please RSVP to Stacy Doughan at 641-357-2159 or stacy@clearlakeiowa.com.
We’re excited to meet you help you get the most out of your Chamber membership!
Friday, April 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Follow the Chamber on Facebook
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Temporary Location, 306 Main Ave.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for a fun-filled event for the community:
• Friday, April 18th at 4:00 pm
• We lost our Easter eggs & need help finding them– will you help?
• Wear your Easter best for a photo with the Easter Bunny & say ’Hi’ to our residents
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Visit the Facebook event
Oakwood Care Center, 400 Hwy 18 W.
NOW PLAYING: King of Kings (PG)
The story of our Lord Jesus Christ as told by Charles Dickens and seen through the innocent eyes of a child.
Friday, April 18 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Purchase tickets online
Live Music at TAP’d
Your Cali Boys are back! The Schoon Brothers, originally from Manson, Iowa, have been to California and back on their music journey! They’ll be playing us all the country and rock from the 90s and 2000s! Some artists they’ll cover during this 5 hour show are Third Eye Blind, Post Malone and Luke Combs!
Friday, April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Earth Day 5K/10K & Youth Mile
The Earth Day 5K and 10K races are an exciting part of the Clear Lake Earth Day festivities, taking place at 9:00 a.m. The race begins lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp and takes runners on a loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. The 5K turnaround is located at the Y intersection at 20th Ave South and the 10K turnaround is near Lakeside Cyclery. The race finishes in front of the Lady of the Lake, where prizes will be awarded for each race. The Earth Day 5K and 10K races are a great way to enjoy some exercise and celebrate sustainability and environmental awareness in Clear Lake. Click here to register. Same-day registration available beginning at 8am.
The Earth Day Youth Mile is aimed at promoting outdoor activity and environmental awareness for young people. This race takes place at 8:30 a.m., right before the Earth Day 5K & 10K races, and is open to kids of all ages. Every finisher will receive a cool wooden medal & coloring tote, making it a fun and rewarding way for kids to get involved and make a difference. The Earth Day Youth Mile is a great opportunity for kids to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, and environmental education in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 Registration: 8am, Youth Mile: 8:30am, 5K/10K 9:00am
Click here to register
Downtown at the Seawall
Youth Mile $15 / 5K/10K $35
Easter Egg-Stravaganza Kids Egg Hunt
Come on over for an unforgettable family adventure!
You’re invited to our EGGstravaganza — a fun-filled, action-packed Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 2 through 5th grade!
5,000 eggs just waiting to be found
Bounce house fun and carnival games galore
Grand prizes your kids will love
FREE hotdog lunch, fresh popcorn, and more!
All happening at Clear Lake Baptist- 2810 US Highway 18 in Clear Lake — and the best part? It’s all FREE!
Mark your calendar and bring the whole crew!
Let’s make some egg-citing memories together!
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit Clear Lake Baptist Church’s Website
Clear Lake Baptist Church, 2810 US Hwy 18 W
Scrabble Saturday
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a couple hours of wordsmithing! Whether you’re a seasoned Scrabble enthusiast or just learning, this is a great opportunity to meet other word lovers and engage in some friendly competition!
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Dancing for Downs
Dancing for Downs is the Down Syndrome Association of North Central Iowa’s yearly fundraiser. Bring your family and friends out to dance the night away while enjoying all that the night has to offer: DJ Music provided by Rich’s Ultimate D.J. Service (bring your list of requests), Scholarship Presentations, Face Painting by Kristi Nicole Art, Kids Store, Photo Booth, Spin Art, Meal (Papa Everett’s Pizza, Chips, Cookie and Cash Bar), Gift Certificate Wheel, Door Prizes, Silent Auction that will close at 8:00 p.m. and M Prints Ink with onsite printing of Down Syndrome Awareness items.
**Individuals with Down Syndrome, members of group homes and children under the age of two receive free entry to this event.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Click here for tickets
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr. Tickets are $10 advance or $15 at the door
Live Music at the VFW
The Sweet Rain Band performs.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Visit the VFW on Facebook
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Live Music at TAP’d
Help us welcome Kenni Falls to TAP’d for her first TAP’d show! Kenni comes to us from DSM to play us all sorts of music from the 60s & 70s to today! We’ll hear songs by Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Neil Young to The Cranberries to Tyler Childers & Chris Stapleton! Kenni takes the stage @ 9!
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9:00 PM – Midnight
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Easter Sunday Brunch Spots
These Chamber Members are hosting Easter Brunch:
Best Western
Bistro Nineteen
Surf Galley
Click here for more information
Writing Group
Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.
Monday, April 21, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Cerro Gordo Public Health’s Advanced Directive Seminar Part 1
This program will define the different components within an advanced directive, such as living will, medical power of attorney, and financial power of attorney. It will also include information needed to complete the forms, how to complete the forms, process to make the forms official, and downfalls to not having these forms in place.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Lego Day at the Library
On the 4th Wednesday of every month, all ages are invited to join us in the meeting room for a few hours of building fun from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come and go program. No registration required.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
For the Lake’s Sake
‘For the Lake’s Sake’ is a panel discussion featuring speakers from Iowa DNR aimed to educate residents and lake users on aquatic invasive species effecting Clear Lake. This presentation offers information on Zebra Mussels, Curly-leaf Pondweed, and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Part of the discussion will focus on different ways shoreline owners can remove and dispose of curly-leaf pondweed from their property. Current research being conducted on Zebra mussels in Clear Lake and surrounding Iowa lakes will be discussed. Lastly, the speakers will identify Eurasian Watermilfoil’s harmful impacts to North Iowa lakes, DNR’s plans and benefits for treating EWM in Clear Lake, and ways anyone can help stop the transport and spread. This event is free and open to the public, and a great way to learn about and promote water quality in Clear Lake!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St
Denotes Earth Day Clear Lake Event