Community Calendar
The Blanden Collective
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Are you looking for feedback on your art? Are you looking to connect with other artists in the area? The Blanden Collective is for you.
MIMOSAS! @ Soldier Creek Winery
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🥂 Mimosas at the Winery! 🥂 Start your weekend right with Mimosas at Soldier Creek Winery on Saturday, January 18th, from 10 AM to 1 PM! Sip on refreshing mimosas while indulging in Winifred's Munchies, our curated charcuterie boxes filled with ...
Crafternoon @ River Hops Brewing
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come have a beer and bring in your own craft project to work on in a creative environment.
Catered Living at River Ridge Open House
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Catered Living at River Ridge offers confident independence, allowing you to enjoy life on your terms while knowing that the award-winning team at Friendship Haven is always available when needed. With a focus on community, Catered Living ...
Coffee & Connect Q1
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "Joe".
Trivia Night @ River Hops Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Teams of 2-6 Come play for prizes after each round! Overall Winner will win a River Hops Gift Card!!
Vineyard Vibrations @ Soldier Creek Winery
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a cozy winter evening of live music at Soldier Creek Winery! We’re spotlighting a local, up-and-coming musician or band (stay tuned for the big reveal) who’ll fill the tasting room with sweet sounds. Invite your friends, grab your favorite ...
Fort Dodge Pride Festival Presents "The Lyon Dynasty Show"
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite.com $20-$70.
Discover the Art of Shardworks
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Unleash your creativity with Studio Fusion's Shardworks Class! Learn to transform broken glass into stunning mosaics and MORE! No experience needed. $40-$65 per person, depending on canvas size *Experienced Instructors *All Supplies Provided ...
Bingo! @ Soldier Creek Winery
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bingo! Bring your friends, family, neighbors for a *good cause* and some fun! Select Sundays from 3-5PM. We are partnering with DSAOC to help fulfill their wish list, bring items off their list in exchange for Bingo cards! -Toothbrushes -Toothpaste ...
Trivia Night @ River Hops Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Teams of 2-6 Come play for prizes after each round! Overall Winner will win a River Hops Gift Card!!
Vineyard Vibrations with Kris Karr @ Soldier Creek Winery
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a throwback-inspired evening with Kris Karr, a talented musician celebrated for his versatile voice and wide vocal range. If you love 1970s tunes and a fun sing-along, you won’t want to miss this performance! Kris will also share some of ...
Tiny Sprouts Club at Smitty's Lawn & Landscape
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bring your littles for story time and a craft at the Garden Center on the first Tuesday of every month. Call the Garden Center at (515)955-2431 to register. Ages 2 and up. Limited spots available. $10 per child.
Ribbon Cutting: Iowa Central Biofuels Testing Lab
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us and our Ambassadors for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new facility of Iowa Central's Biofuels Testing Lab, located next to Tom Thumb.
Sister Saturday
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in downtown Fort Dodge for our annual SISTER SATURDAY event filled with stress free shopping and special deals all day long! Bring your sister *Bring your mom* Bring your best shopping partner!
Member Meet & Eat Q1 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our quarterly member lunch featuring a panel of community leaders who will answer your questions about the current events happening in the community. Panelists will include: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO, David Fierke, Fort Dodge City ...
The Rumours, with Special Guests Anthem Music & Love Bomb LIVE at Eagles 3rd Floor Ballroom
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
All Ages Show 21+ MUST have ID
Best of Broadway - Celebrating our 75th Season with the FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We welcome Gina Gedler, vocalist, to our third concert to help us celebrate the Best of Broadway! Featuring music from hit shows Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, & West Side Story; join us for an afternoon where we bring The Great White Way right ...
2025 Growth Alliance Annual Dinner
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Growth Alliance's Annual Dinner is the premiere networking event of the year! Â Join us as we celebrate the progress happening in the Fort Dodge Region. Â This year's program will include guest speaker, Chuck Offenburger, widely known across ...
Tiny Sprouts Club at Smitty's Lawn & Landscape
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bring your littles for story time and a craft at the Garden Center on the first Tuesday of every month. Call the Garden Center at (515)955-2431 to register. Ages 2 and up. Limited spots available. $10 per child.
Small Business Resource Series Q1
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This Small Business Resource Series aims to offer valuable tools and information that helps small businesses grow.
Tiny Sprouts Club at Smitty's Lawn & Landscape
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bring your littles for story time and a craft at the Garden Center on the first Tuesday of every month. Call the Garden Center at (515)955-2431 to register. Ages 2 and up. Limited spots available. $10 per child.
Hans Madsen - "Walk the Last Mile: A Journey with My Father" @ the Blanden Art Museum
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Second Floor Gallery
Pictures at an Exhibition- Celebrating Our 75th Season with the FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
As our concert season comes to a close, we celebrate the talents of the winners of the FDAS Youth Artists Competition. (Held annually in January, please visit https://fdsymphony.org/young-artists-competition/ for more information) Our concert begins ...
515 Big Band LIVE at The Laramar Ballroom
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Beverages Available for Purchase Adults $15 Students Free
Coffee & Connect Q2
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "Joe".
ICCC Art & Photography Student Art Show
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Art & Technology Building Stop by and view the artwork created by the visual arts students.
2025 FOD Walk
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us as we clean up the litter in the fields by Target & Wal-Mart for Earth Day! Volunteers will meet in the Northwest corner of the Target parking lot for instructions. Bags and gloves will be provided while supplies last.
ICCC Art & Photography Awards Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Live Music with Jared Benson & Light Appetizers 5:00 - 6:00 Awards 6:00 - 6:30
Rachel Mindrup - "Neurofibromatosis: The People" @ the Blanden Art Museum
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Gallery
Tiny Sprouts Club at Smitty's Lawn & Landscape
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bring your littles for story time and a craft at the Garden Center on the first Tuesday of every month. Call the Garden Center at (515)955-2431 to register. Ages 2 and up. Limited spots available. $10 per child.
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors Open at 6:30pm Beverages Available for Purchase Adults $15 Students Free
Small Business Resource Series Q2
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This Small Business Resource Series aims to offer valuable tools and information that helps small businesses grow.
Legacy Week: Friendship Haven's 75th Anniversary
Celebrate Friendship Haven's 75th Anniversary with a variety of family-friendly events!
Friendship Haven 75th Anniversary Bell Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, June 25 at 4:30pm for a rededication of our bell and a ribbon cutting to celebrate 75 years of Friendship Haven!
Coffee & Connect Q3
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "Joe".
Member Meet & Eat Q3 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our quarterly member lunch featuring a panel of community leaders who will answer your questions about the current events happening in the community. Panelists will include: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO, David Fierke, Fort Dodge City ...
2025 Growth Alliance Golf Outing
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an exciting day of networking and golf at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Golf Outing, set to take place on September 5 at the picturesque Fort Dodge Country Club. Registration kicks off at 9:00 am , followed by a ...
Coffee & Connect Q4
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "Joe".
Meet & Eat Luncheon Q4 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our quarterly member lunch featuring a panel of community leaders who will answer your questions about the current events happening in the community. Panelists will include: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO, David Fierke, Fort Dodge City ...