Clear Lake Events
Thursday, April 18 – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Clear Lake Earth Day Green Expo & Market is tonight!
Clear Lake Earth Day Nature at Play Photography Show
The public is invited to stop by the Clear Lake Arts Center during their regular business hours during the month of April to enjoy the work of our talented local photographers. This is a juried show with prizes given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorary Mention winners. Free admission.
Exhibit runs through May 3. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM -5:00 PM
Visit the Art Center’s Website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St
Trash Bash Community Cleanup
The Trash Bash community clean up is an annual Earth Day event happening all week long from April 15-20. This event offers an opportunity for Clear Lakers to make a difference in their community and show their commitment to sustainability by picking up trash in their neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces. Individuals, families, and groups can register for their favorite cleanup site(s) and compete for the coveted “Green Jacket” by collecting the most trash and recruiting the most volunteers. The Trash Bash is an important way to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement in Clear Lake, and is a great way to make a tangible impact on the health and beauty of our town.
April 15-20, 2024
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Grow Clear Lake Shop Hop
Join us in celebrating Earth Week and help us “Grow Clear Lake.”
From April 15-22, shop local and help nurture our community, grow our economy, and preserve the charming character of our neighborhood.
How It Works: Grow Your Garden: Stop into any of the 13 participating stores and receive a free packet of seeds to start your beautiful garden. Win Gift Cards: Complete the retail checklist by visiting each shop throughout the week, and you’ll be entered to win a grand prize gift card basket filled with $20 gift cards from each store (valued at $260).
Let’s come together to support our local businesses and make Clear Lake bloom!
Participating businesses & seeds offered:
Cabin Coffee Company, 303 Main Avenue: Just BEE Happy and Have Fun Seed Packets
Goodnature’s Work Stop, 520 US Highway 18 East: Snapdragons, Forget-Me-Nots & Cosmos
Grace and Strength, 20 North 8th Street: Cilantro and Lettuce
Holistic Harmony, 313 North 8th Street: Serenity Seeds – peppermint, lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, and echinacea seeds
Images Photography and Fine Art, 606 Buddy Holly Place: Believe in Tomorrow Pollinator Seed Packets
Monijo’s Olive Oil Co & more, 16A North 8th Street: Daisies
One Vision Thrift Store, 830 US Highway 18 West: Dwarf Sunspot Sunflowers
Paws at the Lake, 850 US Highway 18 West: Catnip
Skips Kicks, 308 Main Avenue: Asters
The Funky Zebras, 210 Highway 18, Suite B: Sunflowers
The Red Geranium, 301 Main Avenue: Zinnias
Unique Boutique, 415 Main Avenue: Marigolds
White Barn Picket Fence, 408 Main Avenue: Zinnias
April 15-22, 2024
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Cards & Creativity
Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We’ll provide light refreshments as well as coloring supplies and games for you to use! Free!
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
North Iowa Green Expo & Market
Two popular perennial spring events have combined to blossom into an even larger celebration for North Iowans in April. The Clear Lake Earth Day Committee and Healthy Harvest of North Iowa have partnered to launch the North Iowa Green Expo and Market. This jam-packed event will feature a variety of local food producers selling their food and vendors representing outdoor adventuring, solar, smart homes, conservation, wellness, healthy business products, sustainable services, plus other topics and non-profit organizations. The event is free and open to the public. There will be food samples and a cash bar.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive
Financial Essentials: The Entrepreneurship Essentials Series
Unlock business growth with insight into financial statements and projections Are you ready to embark on a journey toward entrepreneurial excellence? The NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC proudly present a transformative 3-part series designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs, business beginners, and those seeking to revitalize their entrepreneurial endeavors. Entrepreneurship Essentials is your guide to start mastering the fundamental aspects of business creation, financial management, and effective marketing strategies. In the second installment of our series, Financial Essentials delves into the critical steps required to master your business’s finances. Your business’s financial health is a crucial determinant of its success. In Financial Essentials we demystify financial statements, empowering you to interpret and leverage these vital tools for decision-making. Discover how to create accurate projections that guide your business growth and unlock valuable insights into your company’s fiscal well-being. Key Topics Covered: – Understanding Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements – Interpreting Financial Data: Ratios and Trends – Building Realistic Financial Projections – Leveraging Financial Information for Strategic Planning Registration is required.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
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Online via Zoom
Meat BINGO at Elly’s
Join us for Meat Bingo Night at Elly’s on Thursdays at 6:00 PM! Get ready for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and the chance to win some amazing prizes! It’s first come, first serve, so be sure to secure your spot early! Plus, the prizes are sizzling hot – it’s meaty madness! All prizes are from Louie’s Custom Meats and More. Must be over 21 to participate.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Visit Elly’s on Facebook
Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Drive
Lake Time’s Trivia Thursday
Join us for Trivia Thursdays! Come enjoy your favorite craft beer while you compete with your friends to win prizes and bragging rights!
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit Lake Time Brewery on Facebook
Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Avenue
NOW PLAYING: Arthur The King (PG-13)
Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond s a 1979 play by Ernest Thompson. The plot focuses on aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond. During the year the story takes place, they are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé Billy Ray and his son Billy Ray Jr. The play explores the often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage.
Thursday, April 18 & Friday, April 19 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21 at 2:00PM
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Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware Avenue, Mason City Tickets are $16 adults, $12 students
Karaoke @ TAP’d
For over a year we’ve brought ya the best karaoke service we could find, Mojo Productions All Star Karaoke! Jared & his crew are constantly updating their song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun! Whether you love to sing or just want to watch, karaoke night is a hoot! Open @ 4 to pregame for karaoke @ 8!
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Membership 101 Coffee
Are you a current member looking to get the most out of your Chamber benefits? Or maybe you’re interested in exploring what Chamber membership can offer your business? Join us for Membership 101 Coffee, an event designed for both our current members and those considering joining our community. In this one-hour session, we’ll dive into all of the benefits that come with membership and show you how to enhance your online business directory listing for greater visibility. It’s also a perfect chance for us to hear from you—what you need and how we can support you.
We’re excited to meet you help you get the most out of your Chamber membership!
Friday, April 19th 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 Main Avenue RSVP to Stacy, 641-357-2159 or stacy@clearlakeiowa.com
NOW PLAYING: Ordinary Angels (PG)
Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.
Friday, April 19 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Clear Lake Earth Day Nature at Play Photography Exhibit Reception
This is a juried show with prizes given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorary Mention winners will be announced at 6:00 PM. Free admission.
Friday, April 19, 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
Visit the Art Center’s Website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St
Live Music at Elly’s
Liv McNair live at Elly’s!
Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Drive
Night Wonder Walk
Cindy Findley will take you on a Night Wonder Walk to talk about night creatures, light pollution, and what goes on after dark.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Sister’s Prairie Bike Trail
Live Music @ TAP’d
We get to bring Danny Grause back to TAP’d! Danny comes to us from Ames to give us a nice mix of country, blues, funk & rock! His favorite artists to cover are Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, & Chris Stapleton! Danny also has some originals to share with us, most notably, Midwest CMO Song of the Year “Man on a Mountain”! Danny takes the stage at 9!
Friday, April 19, 2024, 9:00 P.M. – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K
The Earth Day Youth Mile is a new addition to the Clear Lake Earth Day festivities in 2023, aimed at promoting outdoor activity and environmental awareness for young people. This race takes place on April 22 at 8:30 a.m., right before the Earth Day 5K/10K race, and is open to kids of all ages. Every finisher will receive a cool wooden medal, making it a fun and rewarding way for kids to get involved and make a difference. The Earth Day Youth Mile is a great opportunity for kids to enjoy some fresh air, exercise, and environmental education in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Earth Day 5K & 10K RaceThe Earth Day 5K and 10K races are an exciting part of the Clear Lake Earth Day festivities, taking place on Saturday, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. The race begins lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp and takes runners on a loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. The 5K turnaround is located at the Y intersection at 20th Ave South and the 10K turnaround is near Lakeside Cyclery. The race finishes in front of the Lady of the Lake, where prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female winners as well as top three male and top three female winners from different age categories. The Earth Day 5K and 10K races are a great way to enjoy some exercise and celebrate sustainability and environmental awareness in Clear Lake.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Downtown at the Seawall
Clear Lake Earth Day OutdoorFest
OutdoorFest is a family-friendly event held on April 20 in City Park as part of Clear Lake Earth Day celebrations. This event offers a variety of fun activities and educational opportunities aimed at promoting outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. Visitors can enjoy the National Eagle Center program, North Iowa Children’s Museum activities, bounce houses, and games for all ages. There will be plenty of food and drinks available, making it a perfect opportunity to spend a day outdoors with family and friends while learning about sustainability and enjoying the beauty of Clear Lake. OutdoorFest is just one of the many events happening throughout Clear Lake Earth Day, providing an opportunity for everyone to get involved and show their commitment to a more sustainable future.
OutdoorFest Schedule:
10 a.m. -12 p.m. Outdoor Play Toys Community Share at Clear Lake Yacht Club
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. National Eagle Center Presentation in City Park
Food Trucks, Bounce House, Human Foosball, Gaga Ball, Strider Bike Course
Family Games (Connect 4, giant JENGA, croquet, potato sack race, tug of war, corn hole, obstacle course, fun run, Go Wild Parade), Pickleball, Climbing Wall
Clear Lake Arts Center Kermit the Frog Booth
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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City Park
Puzzle Swap
Want to work on some new puzzles without breaking the bank or causing your current collection to overflow? Bring your puzzles throughout the week (April 15-19) for tickets to the big puzzle swap event. Each puzzle brought in earns you a ticket, and each ticket you bring in on the 20th earns you a puzzle to take home!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Visit the Library’s Website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
Live Music at Lake Time Brewery
Pickin’ Pear take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock, and bluegrass. A blend of top-notch songwriting and improvisational jamming makes each performance exciting and new. The Pickin’ Pear are happy to bring their organic and all-natural blend of folk ‘n’ roll to stages across the U.S.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Visit Lake Time Brewery on Facebook
Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Avenue
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Calling all fathers and father figures (uncles, grandpas, brothers, moms with dual-duty)! Take your special girl(s) out for an evening of fun and dancing. Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, love and lasting memories hosted by Foster the Family, a new nonprofit in Clear Lake, Iowa Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 6-8p Location: The Dock, 500 Main Ave, Clear Lake Event Highlights – Dance the night away – Capture the moment with your little one with a photo op – Enjoy delicious treats – Engage in a creative craft – Take home some goodies to remember the night Your ticket purchase directly contributes to Foster the Family, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster families in north central Iowa. For more information about Foster the Family or to purchase your tickets, visit fosterthefamilyia.org. Let’s come together for an evening of joy, bonding and supporting a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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The Dock, 500 Main Avenue
$10/’dad’, $5/daughter
Feels Like Home – Tina Scariano
This show celebrates the 1970s queens of rock–Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and more! “Feels Like Home” is a folk rock show created by musician, actor, podcast host, and makeup artist Tina Scariano. Ms. Scariano has performed at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club, and toured the country as lead singer of A Band Called Honalee, featured by CLACA in 2016!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Avenue North
Memberships available online or at the Chamber
Live Music @ 173° Craft Distillery
Brittany Sword (pronounced Brit-n-ee sord) is an American Indie Rock singer-songwriter from Oskaloosa Iowa. Her newest EP release in 2022 titled “Colors” has received praise by music lovers from all over the world! She plays familiar favorites as well as new sultry original’s you’re sure to love! Her light and positive personality paired with her percussive guitar style playing, makes for an other worldly and upbeat performance you can get lost in.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit 173° Craft Distillery’s website
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Avenue North
Live Music at Elly’s
Schoon Brothers live at Elly’s!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00 PM-Midnight
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Drive
Live Music @ TAP’d
TAP’d brings back Brian Herrin! Pop, rock and country are genres that best describe this very talented musician from Illinois! Brian plays a wide variety of covers from artists such as Jason Mraz, The Beatles, Maroon 5, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton, The Jackson 5, The Black Crowes, Otis Redding, Journey, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, Brett Young, Johnny Cash and many many more! He also has many originals for you to hear with his new album release this year! Open at 11! Brian takes the stage at 9!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00 PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Brian Regan Live!
Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country! Vanity Fair calls Brian “the funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calls him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30+ year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s nonstop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America visiting close to 100 cities each year.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 P.M.
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North Iowa Community Auditorium, 500 College Drive, Mason City
Tickets start at $20
Landfill of North Iowa Bus Tours
Have you ever wanted to tour the Landfill of North Iowa? Join us on International Earth Day, Monday, April 22, to learn about the important role the Landfill plays in keeping North Iowa clean. Free tours will be available at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. Make sure to reserve your seat because tours are limited to 18 people per time slot. Call Crista Latch at 641-357-5452 ext. 5 to reserve your spot today.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 10:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.
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Landfill of North Iowa, 15942 Kildeer Avenue
Movie Monday
Join us for a movie on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Click here for the movie title!
Monday, April 22, 2024, showtimes at 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
Writing Group
Bring a pencil and some paper 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 6:00-7:00pm on Monday nights.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
BINGO Night at the VFW
Besides the good fun, the veterans and auxiliary volunteers will donate all proceeds from the games to community charities and veteran causes. Everyone wins at VFW BINGO! Must be over 21 to play. BINGO Night at the VFW is the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Clear Lake VFW: 219 Main Avenue
“David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet” Clear Lake Earth Day Free Movie Showing
Experience the remarkable journey of broadcaster David Attenborough as he recounts the evolutionary history of life on Earth and shares his vision for a sustainable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on the beauty of our planet and the importance of preserving it for generations to come. Let’s come together to celebrate Earth Day and inspire positive change!
Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
Visit Clear Lake Earth Day’s Website
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St
TechTalk: How Small Businesses Can Automate for E-Commerce Success
Smart Selling: How Small Businesses Can Automate for E-Commerce Success Wondering if automation is too complex for your business? Discover how integrating AI and automation in inventory, customer service, and marketing can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences. Unlock automation’s potential to transform your ecommerce venture! At TechTalk, our featured speaker Tom Altman of Altus CXO will help you discover how you can boost your business by integrating automation essentials into your e-commerce strategy. Register now and join us at TechTalk for new strategies you can put into practice for seamless small business e-commerce. As always, your first drink is on us!
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Mason City Brewing, 28 E State Street
MAC Midwest Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Join us as we celebrate the new ownership of the Children’s Autism Center by MAC Midwest. MAC Midwest, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mason City Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house.
Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM & Open House: 4:30-6:00 PM. Come meet the MAC Midwest team, tour the facility, and learn about the services and support they provide to children with autism and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and show your support for this vital resource. Enjoy delicious appetizers courtesy of Hy-Vee. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Click here to learn more about MAC Midwest
MAC Midwest (Children’s Autism Center), 1020 Buddy Holly Place
BINGO @173° Craft Distillery
Kickstart your adventure at 173° Craft Distillery! Savor expertly crafted cocktails, mingle with others, have fun, and win prizes!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Visit 173° Craft Distillery on Facebook
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave N
Game card available with purchase of food or drink.
Elly’s Adult BINGO
Join us for lots of laughs, fun and adult toys!!! Must be 21+. Limited Seating.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave N
Game card available with purchase of food or drink.