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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
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 Split Second Band and Back to School Night Dunk Tank Fundraiser and Foam Party!
Bash at the Lake
11:30 AM-9 PM | Free admission, Meet & Greet opportunity is additional | City Park
Christian artists Seph Schlueter, Cochren & Co., RENEE MUSIC, Tru-Serva, plus Weather Guy Science, kids activities and food vendors.
CL Evening Lions Hamburger & Sweet Corn Feed
11 AM- 1 PM | Advance tickets $12 adult, $8 child 12 & under | City Park
1/3 lb grilled hamburger with all the fixings, all you can eat sweet corn, cookie, water & lemonade.
Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake Picnic
5-8 PM | $25 (dinner & program) | PM Park
Members & the public will hear local experts discuss fisheries, wildlife, and watershed conservation.
Business After Hours hosted by The Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar and KTTC
4:30-6 PM | Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar
Network over appetizers and an Autumn Sunset cocktail, check out the new indoor bar, preview winter menu favorites, tour hotel rooms, and enter to win a Lakeside Landing prize package.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
Exhibition: North Iowa Landscapes by artist Pamela Douglas
July 18-September 12 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | 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.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13)
Aug. 12-14, 7PM; Aug 15-16, 1, 4, & 7PM, Aug 17-19, 7 PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.
Exhibition: Was it Just a Dream? by artist Kenneth Hall
August 8-September 5 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Layered figures and abstract spaces create paintings that invites the chaotic with themes of connection, memory, and the human experience through immersive, emotionally charged imagery.
Wednesday, August 12
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
WINGO Wednesday
6:30-8:30 PM | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy bingo, great prizes, and 50¢ wings for a fun night with friends and family.
Karaoke
8 PM- Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, August 13
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.
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 Split Second Band and Back to School Night Dunk Tank Fundraiser and Foam Party!
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Baby Jake
8-11 PM | Tap’d
Classic rock with a little country.
Friday, August 14
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 with Dandy’s BBQ
11 AM-2 PM | Bank Iowa
Topics: Mortgage loans, pre-approvals and first time homebuyers. Enjoy a $5 voucher for stopping by!
Social Media Power Hour
11 AM-12 PM | Clear Lake Chamber
Topic: Monetizing with Meta
Jarno Solo
6-9 PM | Clear Lake VFW
Classic Rock Night.
Steve Boyken
6-9 PM | The Other Place
Enjoy live music on the recently renovated outside building and deck.
Karaoke Night
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Updated song selections for a full night of great music.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Lee Klett
9 PM-midnight | TAP’d
Country and rock.
Saturday, August 15
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.
Bash at the Lake
11:30 AM-9 PM | Free admission, Meet & Greet opportunity is additional | City Park
Christian artists Seph Schlueter, Cochren & Co., RENEE MUSIC, Tru-Serva, plus Weather Guy Science, kids activities and food vendors.
One Vision Dunk Tank Fundraiser
11 AM-4 PM | Bash at the Lake in City Park
Dunk local leaders to raise funds for progams that support people with disabilities.
Sing Along Brunch
11 AM-3 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Sing along to your favorite hits while enjoying brunch, cocktails, and a fun, interactive afternoon.
Meet Service Dog Lola
1-3 PM | Kinney Pioneer Museum
Learn from local experts how service dogs can support military veterans and children with autism.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up for a fun Saturday night.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Blanket Fort
9 PM- 1AM | TAP’d
Female-fronted cover band playing homage to the ’90’s.
Sunday, August 16
Church in the Park
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
4-Person Best Shot
10 AM Shotgun Start | $80/person, $40/member | Legacy Golf Course, Mason City
Includes golf, cart, flighted scoring and prizes.
CL Evening Lions Hamburger & Sweet Corn Feed
11 AM- 1 PM | Advance tickets $12 adult, $8 child 12 & under | City Park
1/3 lb grilled hamburger with all the fixings, all you can eat sweet corn, cookie, water & lemonade.
Picnics & Performances: The Antonio Lopes Quartet
5-6 PM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Bring a lawn chair and picnic to enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary jazz in the gardens.
Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake Picnic
5-8 PM | $25 (dinner & program) | PM Park
Members & the public will hear local experts discuss fisheries, wildlife, and watershed conservation.
Napoleon Douglas Jazz Orchestra
5:30-9 PM | $20 | Surf Ballroom
Big Band Concert.
Monday, August 17
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, August 18
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.
Book Chat: The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt
12-1 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Explore the impact of smartphones and social media on youth mental health.
Business After Hours hosted by The Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar and KTTC
4:30-6 PM | Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar
Network over appetizers and an Autumn Sunset cocktail, check out the new indoor bar, preview winter menu favorites, tour hotel rooms, and enter to win a Lakeside Landing prize package.
Wednesday, August 19
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Books on Tap: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
6-7PM | Lake Time Brewery
A sheriff investigates a murder as wartime secrets, prejudice, and small-town tensions threaten to boil over.
Cooking Up Culture
6-7:30 PM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Discover Venezuelan cuisine with authentic recipes, cultural stories, and cooking tips from a guest chef.
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