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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
World Aerobatic Championship
Aug. 24-Sept. 2, Flight Programmes daily 8 AM – 6PM (no programmes during lunch break 1-3 PM), Sept 2, Final Freestyle 10 AM- 12PM | Mason City Municipal Airport
Experience world-class aerobatic competition with incredible views of precision maneuvers, speed, artistry, aircraft, and pilots from around the globe.
Splash & Dash
Friday | 6:30 PM | $35 | City Beach
Kids ages 7–15 swim, run, and have fun in this USA Triathlon youth event, complete with cheering families, a finish under the race arch, and finisher medals.
10th Annual TRI Clear Lake
Saturday | 7:30 AM | Downtown Clear Lake
Swim from City Beach, bike past prairies and windmills, then run along the lake & the Surf Ballroom to a high-energy City Park finish featuring music, food, drinks, and plenty of cheering fans.
Summer Garden Party
Saturday | 5-9 PM | Central Gardens
Live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction among the Gardens’ summer blooms.
Veteran’s Cruise
Wednesday | 1-3:30 PM | Lady of the Lake | Registration Required
Veterans are invited to enjoy a complimentary scenic cruise and meal.
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.
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.
Coyote vs. Acme (PG)
Aug. 27-28, 7PM; Aug. 29-30, 1, 4, & 7PM, Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 7 PM, Sept. 5-7th 1, 4, & 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
After all of the products made by ACME Corporation backfire on Wile E. Coyote, in his pursuit of the Road Runner, he hires an equally-unlucky human attorney to sue the company. When Wile E.’s lawyer finds out that his former law firm’s intimidating boss is ACME’s CEO, he teams up with Wile E. to win the court case against him.
World Aerobatic Championship
Aug. 24-Sept. 2, Flight Programmes daily 8 AM – 6PM (no programmes during lunch break 1-3 PM), Sept 2, Final Freestyle 10 AM- 12PM | Mason City Municipal Airport
Experience world-class aerobatic competition with incredible views of precision maneuvers, speed, artistry, aircraft, and pilots from around the globe.
Thursday, August 27
Business Essentials Workshop
5:30-8 PM | Online via Zoom
Learn startup essentials, avoid common pitfalls, build a solid business plan, and get expert guidance.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Jarno Solo
8-11 PM | Tap’d
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer plays your favorite songs to listen to with your friends.
Friday, August 28
Fresh on Friday
9-11 AM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Pick up a fresh flower bouquet, enjoy coffee and refreshments, and relax in the Gardens.
Financial Foodie Friday
11 AM -2 PM | Bank Iowa
Chat about small business & commercial banking. $5 coupon to use at Churasan just for stopping by!
Splash & Dash
6:30 PM | $35 | City Beach
Kids ages 7–15 swim, run, and have fun in this USA Triathlon youth event, complete with cheering families, a finish under the race arch, and finisher medals.
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.
Mighty Fittin’
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Classic rock, classic country, and some blues.
Saturday, August 29
10th Annual TRI Clear Lake
7:30 AM | Downtown Clear Lake
Swim from City Beach, bike past prairies and windmills, then run along the lake & the Surf Ballroom to a high-energy City Park finish featuring music, food, drinks, and plenty of cheering fans.
Clear Lake Farmers Market
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Summer Garden Party
5-9 PM | $75 members, $100 non-members | Central Gardens
Live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction among the Gardens’ summer blooms.
The Smokin’ Yotes
6-9 PM | The Other Place
Live music in the outdoor building to say farewell to a wonderful summer with inside & deck menus.
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.
The Kraft Brothers
9 PM- Midnight | TAP’d
Music from the ’50’s to today.
Sunday, August 30
Church in the Park
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Picnics & Performances: Rich Mock
5-6 PM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member will play beautiful tunes in the Gardens.
Monday, August 31
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Write alongside fellow creatives with prompts, games, and inspiration.
Tuesday, September 1
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.
Mystery Book Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A sheriff investigates a shocking murder, uncovering dark secrets, a serial killer, and his town’s past.
Wednesday, September 2
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
Veteran’s Cruise
1-3:30 PM | Lady of the Lake | Registration Required
Veterans are invited to enjoy a complimentary scenic cruise and meal.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
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