Community Calendar
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 ...
Tom Pevear LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tom Pevear is a Tulsa based guitarist and singer who uses his adept fingerpicking style and vibrant singing to revitalize old blues, folk, bluegrass and country songs. Released in September 2023, Pevear’s debut EP is filled with six of his favorite ...
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drinks available on site for purchase. Adults:$15 Students: Free
Brutal Republic LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We can't wait to recover from Thanksgiving with Brutal Republic on Friday, November 28. See you there!
Tiny Sprouts Club @ Smitty's
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10/Child Story time + Crafts First Tuesday of Every Month
Sips & Moore Ribbon Cutting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Get ready, Fort Dodge — Sips & Moore is shaking up the drink scene with its signature dirty sodas: classic soda bases swirled with creamy, fruity goodness. These flavorful concoctions have quickly become a favorite around town, from their food-truck ...
Day's Live Music with Day Ashworth LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bio- Originally from Tennessee, Day is an Iowa-based live looping musician. She uses her voice, percussion, and guitar to layer loops and create a full band sound. Her set is made of upbeat and easy listening modern and classic hits in the ...
"Under the Mistletoe" w/ The FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun Dec 7, 2025 – 3pm Fort Dodge Middle School Joshua Barlage, conducting Michael Richardson, baritone Ashley Augspurger, cello Adalyn SIDON Festive Fanfare BERLIN White Christmas J. S. BACH Sheep May Safely Graze TORMÉ The Christmas Song ...
The Better Way Project Ribbon Cutting
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate The Better Way Project and its exciting new chapter with the recent acquisition of the Carver Building! A ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and show support.
Joe Donnelly LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Joe Donnelly is an award winning artist that tours the country with his band Gallivant. He has spread his music from coast to coast. Come witness Joe in his solo form as he plays all the instruments and loops them to create a full band experience right ...
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drinks available on site for purchase. Adults:$15 Students: Free
FD Choral Society Concert
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission by Season Membership or $12 @ the door for adults. Students are FREE.
Member Meet & Eat Q1 2026
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: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO Daivid Fierke, Fort Dodge City Manager Niki ...
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drinks available on site for purchase. Adults:$15 Students: Free
"Love is All You Need" w/ The FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun Feb 8, 2026 – 3pm Fort Dodge Middle School Joshua Barlage, conducting Join us for an afternoon where love takes center stage as we blend the legendary music of the Beatles with the sweeping beauty of Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”. ...
Coffee & Connect Q1 2026
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".
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drinks available on site for purchase. Adults:$15 Students: Free
2026 Growth Alliance Annual Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Growth Alliance's Annual Dinner is the premiere networking event of the year! Join us as we celebrate the progress happening in the Fort Dodge Region. This year's program will include guest speaker, Chuck Offenburger, widely known across ...
FD Choral Society Concert
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission by Season Membership or $12 @ the door for adults. Students are FREE.
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drinks available on site for purchase. Adults:$15 Students: Free
"Beyond the Horizon" w/ The FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun Mar 29, 2026 – 3pm Fort Dodge Middle School Joshua Barlage, conducting 2026 Young Artists Competition Winners Youth Honors Recital at 2:25pm. Join us for a pre-concert recital featuring winners of this year’s Youth Honors Competition. ...
Member Meet & Eat Q2 2026
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: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO Daivid Fierke, Fort Dodge City Manager Niki ...
2026 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.
FD Choral Society Concert
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission by Season Membership or $12 @ the door for adults. Students are FREE.
Coffee & Connect Q2 2026
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".
Havenpalooza
3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate community at Havenpalooza, Friendship Haven’s very own music festival! Enjoy live performances, great food, and good vibes for all ages. Whether you’re here to tap your toes, catch up with friends, or just soak ...
Member Meet & Eat Q3 2026
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: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO Daivid Fierke, Fort Dodge City Manager Niki ...
Coffee & Connect Q3 2026
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".
2026 Growth Alliance Golf Outing
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 ...
Member Meet & Eat Q4 2026
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: Astra Ferris, Growth Alliance CEO Daivid Fierke, Fort Dodge City Manager Niki ...
Coffee & Connect Q4 2026
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".