Halloween week is here, and Clear Lake has plenty of ways to celebrate! From Fool House’s Ultimate ’90s Party at the Surf Ballroom to trick-or-treating, haunted hikes, and fall festivities, there’s something for everyone. Check out this week’s highlights and explore the full calendar for even more local events!
This Week’s Highlights
Galilean Lutheran Harvest Meal
Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM | Galilean Lutheran Church
Enjoy a homemade chicken dinner, live music, and silent auction benefiting the Food Pantry.
Fool House- The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millenium Tour
Friday | Doors open at 8 PM | $31 | Surf Ballroom
Relive the ’90s with live hits from NSYNC, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Blink-182, and more!
Clear Lake Trick or Treat
Saturday | 5-7 PM | Clear Lake Community
Dress up for a night of neighborhood trick-or-treating, sweet treats, and family-friendly Halloween fun!
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
“Not Fade Away” Immersive Experience
Mon.-Sat., 10AM-5PM | $19.59 adults, $9.59 12 and under | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Step inside the Surf’s immersive experience, where music history comes alive through interactive exhibits, iconic stories, and unforgettable moments celebrating the artists who shaped rock ’n’ roll.
Exhibition: Windbent, Waterworn by Artist Jennifer Lee
September 29-December 30 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Inspired by Iowa’s prairies and waterways, this exhibition pairs ceramic vessels with natural materials, reflecting wind, water, resilience, and the quiet forces that shape the landscapes around us.
Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Weekends through Oct. 31 | Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Sun. 12-4PM | $10, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, food trucks and plenty more around the farm.
Enjoy pizza by the slice on Saturday.
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
Fridays-Saturdays through October 31, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare and see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site each night.
Thursday, October 29
Lego® Day at the Library
10 AM- 12 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Enjoy an open build day at the library! We provide the materials, you provide the imagination.
BRANDED By ASB Ribbon Cutting & Open House
4-6 PM | BRANDED By ASB Showroom, Market on Main
Explore branded apparel, promotional products, and printing, and celebrate their grand opening!
Galilean Lutheran Harvest Meal
4:30-6:30 PM | Galilean Lutheran Church
Enjoy a homemade chicken dinner, live music, and silent auction benefiting the Food Pantry.
WINGO
6-8 PM | Lake Pin & Play
50¢ wings, BINGO, and prizes.
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
7-8:30 PM | Tickets start at $28 | North Iowa Community Auditorium, Mason City
World-class brass musicians celebrating diverse backgrounds and musical traditions through an energetic, inspiring performance.
Trivioke Night
Karaoke 9 PM-1:30 AM, Trivioke 10-11PM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Trivia meets karaoke with prizes, great music, and your chance to win a gift card!
Airyn Duffy
9 PM-1 AM | Tap’d
High energy country, classic country, rock favorites and crowd singalongs.
Friday, October 30
Witches and Warlocks
6-10 PM | No cover charge, tarot card readings are $35 and include a drink | Reserve 173°
Sip spooky cocktails, get a tarot reading, compete in the costume contest, and enjoy Halloween fun!
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
Fool House- The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millenium Tour
Doors open at 8 PM | $31 | Surf Ballroom
Relive the ’90s with live hits from NSYNC, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Blink-182, and more!
Karaoke Night
9 PM -1:30 AM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Bring your crew and belt it out!
DJ Night
9 PM-Midnight | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Jordan Beem
9 PM-Midnight | TAP’d
Award-winning Iowa country artist bringing high-energy country hits.
Saturday, October 31
Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
9 AM-5 PM | $10 per person, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, and pizza by the slice.
Trunk or Treat
5-7 PM | United Methodist Church Parking Lot
Enjoy Halloween with decorated vehicles, plenty of candy, and fun for the whole family!
Clear Lake Trick or Treat
5-7 PM | Clear Lake Community
Dress up for a night of neighborhood trick-or-treating, sweet treats, and family-friendly Halloween fun!
DJ Chuck
7-10 PM | Clear Lake VFW
Playing all of your favorite hits! Costume contest at 9:30 PM.
A Haunting on 16th Street
5:30- 8 PM | 4 N 16th St.
Explore the spooky outdoor display on Halloween night!
Halloween Monster Mash
7 PM- 1:30 AM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Clear Lake Classics perform 7-10 PM followed by a DJ. There will be a costume contest!
The Nightmare Haunted Hike
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through! Monster Eats food truck on site.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Caster Volor
9 PM- 1:30 PM | TAP’d
High-energy Halloween rock show featuring hard rock, heavy metal, wild stage antics, and unexpected covers!
Sunday, November 1
Randy’s Roundup for the Christmas Cheer Fund
November 1-30 | Randy’s Neighborhood Market
Round up your purchases at Randy’s throughout November to help the Christmas Cheer Fund support local families.
Monday, November 2
Mahjong
3-5 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Enjoy a friendly game of Mahjong, open to beginners and experienced players.
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts, and creative games.
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day
Polls are open 7 AM-8 PM | Find your precinct
Cast your ballot for federal, state, county, and local offices in the 2026 General Election.
Mystery Book Club: I Know Who You Are by Barbara Rae-Venter
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Discover how an amateur DNA sleuth helped crack the Golden State Killer case using investigative genetic genealogy.
Wednesday, November 4
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 Night
9 PM- Midnight | TAP’d
Fun updated song book and on-stage effects.
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