Events

Activities for All Ages

Whether you’re a local resident or planning for an upcoming vacation, never miss out on the fun events in Clear Lake, Iowa! Enjoy fun all year long, from 5K races and car shows to the Color the Wind kite festival, 4th of July festival, Harvest Festival, Thursdays on Main, Christmas by the Lake, and more.

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Events You’ll Only Find in Clear Lake

The residents and visitors enjoy the unique events found in Clear Lake. Click on an event below to learn more about all the excitement and fun you’ll experience. Come celebrate with us!

Featured Events

In Clear Lake, there are all kinds of events to enjoy throughout the year. Check out Color the Wind, which is known as the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival. Celebrate the 4th of July with our large festival, parade, craft show, and fireworks display. Enjoy everything Clear Lake’s Main Avenue during Thursdays on Main in the summer or at the annual fall Harvest Festival. Immerse yourself in holiday traditions with Christmas by the Lake. There are also other fun things to do throughout the year, like 5K races, car shows, live music, and so much more.

Color the Wind Kites in the Sky

Color the Wind

February 17, 2024

Earth Day Event Kid with a Globe

Earth Day

April 18 - 20, 2024

Clear Lake Triathlon Swimmers in Water

TRI Clear Lake

May 25, 2024

Clear Lake Thursday on Main Live Music

Thursdays on Main

Starting May 30, 2024

Clear Lake's 4th of July Fireworks

4th of July

July 3-7, 2024

Adults Enjoying the Clear Lake Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

October 5, 2024

Christmas on the Lake Ornaments on Display

Christmas by the Lake

December 7, 2024

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TRI 101 for First Time Triathletes

TRI 101 for First Time Triathletes

The Ins and Outs of Race Day! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Race day can be a bit nerve-wracking for first time triathletes.  That underlying fear of the unknown sits right at the surface.  Am I doing this right? Where do I go now?  Are people judging me? That fear can be a...

A Unique Weekend of Spring Fun!

A Unique Weekend of Spring Fun!

Spring Fun for Everyone! BY: RACHEL WUMKES What a fantastic week of spring fun it’s been here at the Lake! It was nice to see ‘life’ again.  The streets and sidewalks were filled with bikers, or people out for a walk, or kids playing with friends.  The trees have...

Celebrate Earth Day in Clear Lake

Celebrate Earth Day in Clear Lake

Earth Day: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle BY: RACHEL WUMKES In the time period leading up to the first Earth Day celebration, Americans had created quite a mess.  The boom of industry belched out smoke and sludge every day.  Most people were oblivious to the repercussions...

Summertime at the Lake

Summertime at the Lake

BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know.  I’ve jumped the gun just a...

TRI Clear Lake

TRI Clear Lake

Think you can’t do it? Just give it a TRI. BY: RACHEL WUMKES For years I have volunteered to help with TRI Clear Lake.  One time on the bike course, and the rest working in transition.  Every year when it’s over I think to myself ‘I can do that.’ Seeing the athletes...

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