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All events are free unless noted
Homeschool Hangout
December’s meeting is being hosted by the Clear Lake/Ventura Police Department! Learn about the department and what police officers do to serve our community. Please RSVP to Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net Homeschool Hangout meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Some months include a field trip to local organizations/businesses for tours or programs. Join the email list by emailing Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net
Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
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, December 18, 2025 from 6PM – 6:30PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Now Playing: Wicked: For Good (PG)
Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Thursday, Dec. 18th – Wednesday, Dec. 24th, nightly at 7PM, weekends 1, 4, & 7PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under
Trivia Thursday
Think you know it all? Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at Lake Time Brewery for a night of fun, friendly competition, and craft beer! The trivia topics change weekly, so make sure to check our Facebook page for updates. Whether you’re a history buff, pop culture fanatic, or just love a good challenge, there’s something for everyone. Great prizes, great brews, and great times await—see you there!
Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 7PM – 9PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Karaoke at TAP’d
Kick off your Christmas by the Lake weekend with karaoke at TAP’d! For 141 Weeks TAP’d & MOJO Productions All Star Karaoke have 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, December 18, 2025 from 8PM – Midnight
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Steve-O: The Crash and Burn! Tour
From Jackass legend to bestselling author and stand-up sensation, Steve-O (Stephen Glover) has spent over two decades shocking, entertaining, and making fans laugh out loud. Steve-O has been sober since 2008 and his career has endured, proving you can be fearless, funny, and sober, all at once. Now he’s hitting the road with his all-new Crash & Burn! Tour—a one-of-a-kind comedy show packed with wildly inappropriate humor and jaw-dropping true stories, with exclusive never-before-seen footage. Don’t miss your chance to experience this outrageous multimedia event. It’s Steve-O live—wild, raw, and funnier than ever.
Friday, December 19, 2025, doors open at 6PM, show at 7PM
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
$34
Live Music at TAP’d
Jeremy Ober, of the band Brutal Republic, makes the trip from Fort Dodge to rock out with us for a Friday evening. Jeremy’s favorite artists to cover are the Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Led Zeppelin. Jeremy takes the stage at 8pm!
Friday, December 19, 2025 from 8PM – Midnight
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Karaoke Night at Rumorz
Grab the mic, grab a drink, and let your inner rockstar shine every Friday at Rumorz Bar & Grill! Ice cold drinks, all your favorite songs, no judgment — just good vibes! Kicks off at 9PM so bring your crew, belt it out, and make it a night to remember.
Friday, December 19, 2025 starting at 9 PM
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
All Request Live DJ Night at Rookies
With DJ from Mojo Productions DJ Service
Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 9PM – 1AM
Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave.
Legacy 19 Hot Cocoa and Photos with Santa
Capture the magic with Photos with Santa, warm up with delicious hot cocoa, and unleash creativity at our kids’ coloring station.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 12PM – 2PM
Legacy 19 Golf Course, 3331 19th St. SW, Mason City
Visit with Santa
Visit with Santa at his house in Clear Lake’s City Park! This is the last weekend Santa will be in City Park before he heads back to the North Pole!
Saturdays & Sundays through December 21 from 1 PM- 4 PM
How to Visit Santa in City Park
Clear Lake City Park
Artist Talk & Reception
Join us for a combined reception and artist talk celebrating both current exhibitions, Changing Perspectives and China from the South China Sea. Meet both artists, explore their work, and enjoy an afternoon of conversation, reflection, and connection in the gallery. All are welcome! Changing Perspectives by Delores Frederick Explore the art of Delores (Dee) Frederick in her retrospective exhibition in the J.R. Larson Media Studio. Known for her expressive watercolor work, Dee captures both emotion and detail through her unique blend of technique and intuition. This exhibition highlights her journey as an artist, teacher, and dedicated contributor to Iowa’s arts community. Don’t miss the chance to experience the depth of her lifelong work. China from the South China Sea: Collecting and Re-contextualizing Shards and Lost Cultural Ephemera by Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho Dr. Martie Geiger-Ho had been developing her Shangri-La series for several years when she discovered a meaningful way to integrate antique Chinese pottery shards—collected over more than a decade of beach combing into her sculptural work. Though familiar with the fragments washed ashore from the South China Sea, she waited to use them until she could apply them with intention, depth, and insight. Her vision came to life in a series of ceramic sculptures that embed the shards within seascape-inspired forms, creating artwork that becomes self-referential. By merging the terrain of the South China Sea coastline with the very earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware fragments recovered from its shores, Geiger-Ho crafts pieces that honor China’s long and distinguished ceramic tradition while playfully reflecting on how “china” can be transformed into new “china.” On view in the Stanton Gallery and the J.R. Larson Media Studio through end of 2025.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2PM – 3PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
21+ Ugly Sweater Party
21+ Ugly Sweater Party with live music from Jake Schrodt.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 7PM – 11PM
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Lake Pin and Play, 514 Buddy Holly Pl.
Battle of the Bands at Rumorz
Stone Groove vs. Clear Lake Classics — ONE STAGE. ONE NIGHT. NO MERCY.
We’re celebrating Tommy Clark’s 60th Birthday the only way we know how…
LOUD. LIVE. AND IN YOUR FACE. Be there — or hear about it from someone cooler than you!
Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8PM – Midnight
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Live Music at TAP’d
Help us welcome in another full band to TAP’d! Whiskey Bizkit rolls in from Des Moines to play us all the rock, blues and country covers! They’ll cover anything from ZZ Top to Toby Keith to Limp Bizkit! Whiskey Bizkit takes the TAP’d stage for the first time @ 8pm!
Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8PM – Midnight
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Play Café
Play Café is held the fourth Monday of the month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Adults can come enjoy a warm beverage while the kids play in the library community room. For children ages 0-5 with their caregiver.
Monday, December 22, 2025 from 10AM – 11AM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Interactive Family Movie
Interactive movies get the audience involved by providing cues and prompts for them to say or do things as the movie plays. You may need to eat a special snack, blow bubbles, make noises, or some other crazy action! All props, popcorn, and lemonade will be provided. All ages welcome.
Monday, December 22, 2025 from 1PM – 3PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
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, December 22, 2025 from 6PM – 7PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
BINGO Night at the VFW
Good times for a good cause! Proceeds from every game support local charities and veteran programs. VFW BINGO happens the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Must be 21+ to play.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Lego® Day at the Library
Enjoy a Lego® open build at the library for a morning. We provide the materials, you provide the imagination! Children under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult. Three different sizes of building blocks will be provided so the whole family can come!
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 11AM – 12PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Church at the Surf: Christmas Eve
This Christmas Eve, come and experience the joy of Christmas at Zion • Clear Lake! Our theme this year is “The Beauty of Christmas”, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Enjoy uplifting music, an inspiring message about God’s incredible love, and a warm community atmosphere. Bring your family and friends to share in the joy, hope, and love that this special season brings. Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there! Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable together!
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, doors open at 3:30PM, church at 4PM
Surf Ballroom & Museum, 460 North Shore Dr.
BINGO Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Get ready Clear Lake! We’re bringing the one and only Bingo Daddy to Reserve 173° Bar & Grill for a weekly night of laughs, prizes, and good vibes.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 6PM – 8PM
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Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.
VFW Bags Night
VFW weekly bean bag night is every Wednesday. Sign up at 6:30pm, play begins at 7pm. $1 entry per person, prize money awarded each week. Bring a snack to share if you like!
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 6:30PM – 9PM
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.