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This Week’s Highlights
Thursdays on Main
Thursday | 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 Kurt Allen Band & the Hot Dog Hustle dachshund races in City Park brought to you by Lake Animal Clinic.
Social Media Power Hour
Friday | 11 AM- 12 PM | Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Bring a piece of content, an idea, or even just the raw materials, and let’s spend an hour getting it across the finish line. Join us for a working session designed to help you check a few things off your content to-do list.
Brews on the Beach
Saturday | 12-4 PM | $50 VIP, $35 General Admission | City Park
Sample craft beer from more than 20 Iowa breweries.
Queensryche
Saturday | Doors open at 8 PM | $54 | Surf Ballroom
Hear metal classics including “Silent Lucidity,” “Jet City Woman,” “Empire,” and “Eyes of a Stranger.”
Ongoing & On View
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: Phobias by artist Jeff Rider
July 1 – 25 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Iowa collage artist Jeff Rider blends humor, psychology, and surreal imagery to explore fear, perception, and social commentary through his thought-provoking Phobia series.
Minions & Monsters (PG)
July 6-10: 7PM; July 11-12: 1, 4, & 7PM; July 13-15: 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
Kids Summer Camp
July 7-9 | 9 AM-1:30 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
With fun mixed-media activities, kids ages 7-12 will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment.
Junkyard Redemption VBS
July 12-16 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Baptist Church
Kids will step into a creative “junkyard” adventure where they’ll discover how God can take broken things and make them brand new.
Capturing the Landscape in Pastel Art Class
July 14-17 | 9 AM-1 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Learn pastel techniques from instructor Pamela Douglas while painting local landscapes in this four-day workshop for beginner and intermediate artists.
Wednesday, July 8
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
Books on Tap: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
6-7 PM | Lake Time Brewery
Explore the tense months before the Civil War, as America edges toward the battle at Fort Sumter.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Karaoke
8 PM- Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, July 9
IDEA Camp
8:30 AM-3 PM | 6th-8th Grade | Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
Students explore entrepreneurship, develop business ideas, and pitch them in a fun competition.
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.
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 Kurt Allen Band & the Hot Dog Hustle dachshund races in City Park brought to you by Lake Animal Clinic.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Aiden Flathers
8-11 PM | Tap’d
A mix of country & classic rock.
Friday, July 10
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
Learn about tools for young savers, and enjoy a $5 food truck voucher for Lake Lemonade while it lasts.
Social Media Power Hour
11 AM- 12 PM | Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Bring a piece of content, an idea, or even just the raw materials, and let’s spend an hour getting it across the finish line. Join us for a working session designed to help you check a few things off your content to-do list.
Lunch & Learn: Beekeeping
12-1 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn about the art of beekeeping from our very own Cindy Richardson!
Artist Reception: Phobias by Jeff Rider
5-7 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Meet Iowa collage artist Jeff Rider and explore his Phobia series.
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.
Dennis Wayne Gang
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Country and rock.
Saturday, July 11
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.
Octopus’ Garden Zentangle® Inspired Art Class
10 AM-12:30 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Get inspired by whimsical underwater scenes while you explore the tangle Tentoculous.
Farm Fresh Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Little farmers enjoy books, songs, crafts, and activities exploring tractors, animals, and how food grows.
Brews on the Beach
12-4 PM | $50 VIP, $35 General Admission | City Park
Sample craft beer from more than 20 Iowa breweries.
Open Swim
11 AM-6 PM | TAP’d
90’s and 2000’s hits.
Queensryche
Doors open at 8 PM | $54 | Surf Ballroom
Hear metal classics including “Silent Lucidity,” “Jet City Woman,” “Empire,” and “Eyes of a Stranger.”
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.
Sunday, July 12
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!
Monday, July 13
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, July 14
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: Coffee Filter Flowers
2-4 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
All ages, toddler to adult, are invited to spend some time creating their own masterpieces.
Cerro Gordo Community Foundation 2026 Grant Awards Celebration
5:30-7 PM | Mason City High School FEMA Room
Celebrate local philanthropy as 2026 grant recipients are recognized for projects strengthening Cerro Gordo County communities.
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