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All events are free unless noted
Dia de los Muertos at the Clear Lake Arts Center
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in vibrant style! Explore authentic Mexican artifacts and altars, enjoy professional face painting, and experience the magic as the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. All day event Nov 1st 10am – 4pm. On View in Sukup Lakeside Performing Arts Wing Nov 1st – Nov 29th, 2025.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
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, November 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Now Playing: Zootopia 2 (PG)
Special showtimes for Thanksgiving Holiday! Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.
Nov. 26th/27th: 4 & 7 PM Nov. 28th-30th: 1, 4, & 7 PM Dec. 1st-5th: 7 PM; Dec. 6th/7th: 1, 4, & 7 PM Dec. 8th-10th: 7 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under
Live Music at TAP’d
Soul Collision makes their maiden voyage to TAP’d coming to us from Omaha, NE! They play all the rock, pop, country and everything in between from from Shaboozey, Rhianna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Morgan Wallen, Disturbed, & Zach Bryan! Soul Collision takes the stage @ 9!
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
IFCA Thanksgiving Meal
St Patrick’s Catholic Church has the privilege of serving the annual community Thanksgiving dinner for the IFCA organization. The meal will be served from 11am – 2 pm. Free Thanksgiving Meal; freewill offering gratefully accepted; community welcome! Sorry, no deliveries or carry-outs. If you are interested in serving and investing in this ministry opportunity, please visit stpatrickcommunity.com/contact-us. What is IFCA? Learn more at ifca.org.
Thursday, November 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. S.
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, November 27, 2025 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Shop Local Black Friday
Skip the lines and support the businesses that make Clear Lake special. From unique gifts and cozy boutiques to dining, services, and one-of-a-kind experiences, our local shops are ready to help you check off your holiday list.
✨ Discover where to shop: Browse our online business directory and explore all the incredible local options right at your fingertips:
clearlakeiowa.com/business-directory
Make a day of it—shop small, shop local, and keep your dollars working right here in our community. Happy Black Friday! ️
Friday, November 28, 2025
The Pork Tornadoes
The Pork Tornadoes are one of the Midwest’s most in-demand party bands, captivating audiences with their signature spin on hit songs spanning five decades and multiple genres. With over 800 shows performed for more than 1.5 million fans, they’ve built a reputation for high-energy performances and their diverse and eclectic setlist captivates people of all ages and musical backgrounds. From Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and NSYNC to The Killers, Lizzo, Morgan Wallen, and Phil Collins, The Pork Tornadoes bring an electrifying mix of pop, rock, country, and hip-hop that appeals to music lovers of all ages. Their debut EP soared to #20 on the Apple iTunes Pop charts, racking up over 3 million streams, while their viral cover of Tennessee Whiskey became the 4th-most viewed version online. They’ve also been featured in Rolling Stone for their powerful rendition of In The Air Tonight. With 40 million+ video views and 150,000+ social media followers, The Pork Tornadoes continue to make their mark Midwest music scene—one unforgettable show at a time.
Friday, November 28, 2025, doors open at 8:00 PM
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
$25
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, November 28, 2025 starting at 9:00 PM
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Live Music at TAP’d
Lee Klett makes his way back to TAP’d from SE Iowa to play us some country and rock on a Black Friday night! His country ranges from Johnny Cash and Brooks N Dunn to Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen! Lee takes the stage at 9.
Friday, November 28, 2025 from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Small Business Saturday
Show some love to the businesses that make our community vibrant, welcoming, and one-of-a-kind. This Small Business Saturday, spend the day exploring Clear Lake’s boutiques, shops, restaurants, and service providers—each offering something unique you won’t find anywhere else.
From holiday gifts and stocking stuffers to home décor, clothing, local art, and tasty treats, our small businesses are ready to help you check off your list while keeping your dollars local.
✨ Discover where to shop: Explore our online business directory to find participating shops and plan your day. Choose local. Support your neighbors. Strengthen our community.
Happy Small Business Saturday! ️
Friday, November 28, 2025
Black Tile Formal – Zentangle Inspired Art Class
Zentangle Inspired Art covers a wide range of styles & mediums. It is essentially artwork that is inspired by and/or includes Zentangle pattern drawing and is representational (not abstract or unplanned) and that’s what makes it ZIA. Discover the joy of creating Zentangle Inspired Art or ZIA. Join us for Black Tile Formal, a 2 ½ – 3 hour ZIA class where we’ll draw on black Zendala tiles. Zendala tiles are round, and for this project we begin in the center with a beautiful stone. Our design grows as we surround our stone with beautiful, tangles! Just like dressing up for a formal affair, we’ll add gold and sparkles! Although this is a ZIA class, we will be using the Zentangle Method to draw. This class is for everyone! No Zentangle experience is required, and all tools and materials are included! This class covers: · How to draw a stone · How to draw on black with Sakura Gelly Roll pens · Techniques for shading on black tiles · How to draw and modify tangles for ZIA · You’ll gain practice, learn new tangles, or perhaps a new perspective for drawing familiar tangles.
Saturday, November 29th from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
$45
Visit with Santa
Visit with Santa at his house in Clear Lake’s City Park!
Saturdays & Sundays, November 29 – December 21 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
How to Visit Santa in City Park
Clear Lake City Park
Live Music at TAP’d
Australian sensation, Luke Thomas, is back at TAP’d for a Saturday night show! Luke picked up the guitar at 13 taking inspiration from the classic greats of George Strait, Tim McGraw, and Johnny Cash while learning the more modern songs of Eric Church, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan! Luke Thomas takes the TAP’d stage at 9PM!
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – Midnight
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
NIP Coaching Showcase & Open House
Ready to level up your fitness? Join us for the NIP Fitness Coaching Showcase & Open House
Come experience what makes NIP different: Instructor meet & greet, behind-the-scenes gym tours, prize drawings you won’t want to miss!
Open to members and non-members, this event is your chance to explore all our training options—personal training, group classes, athletic development, spin, senior fitness, nutrition support, and more. Bring a friend and come check it out!
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
NIP Clear Lake, 216 US-18
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 1, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Mystery Book Club: The River We Remember
The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger: On Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, the body of wealthy landowner Jimmy Quinn is found floating in the Alabaster River, dead from a shotgun blast. The investigation falls to Sheriff Brody Dern, a highly decorated war hero who still carries the physical and emotional scars from his military service. Even before Dern has the results of the autopsy, vicious rumors begin to circulate that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran who has recently returned to Jewel with a Japanese wife. As suspicions and accusations mount and the town teeters on the edge of more violence, Dern struggles not only to find the truth of Quinn’s murder but also put to rest the demons from his own past. Caught up in the torrent of anger that sweeps through Jewel are a war widow and her adolescent son, the intrepid publisher of the local newspaper, an aging deputy, and a crusading female lawyer, all of whom struggle with their own tragic histories and harbor secrets that Quinn’s death threatens to expose. Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life that is “a novel to cherish” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis), The River We Remember offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
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 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.