Upcoming Events

Men's Meeting

Adult Craft: Thankful Turkeys

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

Creative Juices

Creative Juices is a monthly social painting class just for kids (ages 6 to 12). Art projects will vary but the fun will stay the same!

Sign up to claim your spot below!
https://faceofmahaska.com/creat

November 2026 Creative Juices

NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. All our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. NAMI Connection Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you the

MAKE Time

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

Power Lunch: Turn Customers Into Connections

Turn Customers Into Connections with Jennifer Thomas and Barb Baker of the Iowa Center for Economic Success

All sessions will be held at The Hub, 108 First Ave. East in Oskaloosa. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m., with the program running from noon to 1 p.m. Mahaska Chamber members are just $15 per session, and nonmembers are $40. A catered lunch is included.

Come for one. Come for several. Come for all eight. Bring a colleague, meet other local business leaders, and leave with ideas you can put to work right away.

Advance registration is required to make sure we have lunch for everyone, so reserve your seat today:
https://osky.us/PowerLunchRegistration

We’re excited about this lineup and hope you’ll join us this fall.

Please forward this to additional people who might be interested in attending. 

Painting Workshop

Sharing our Strength

Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.

Wildlife Game Night

Bring the whole family for an evening of wildlife-themed fun! Test your knowledge and skills with Animal Sound Challenge,
Animal Track Match-Up, Food Web Challenge, Who Am I?, and other hands-on games. Participants of all ages can play,
learn, and discover fascinating facts about Iowa’s wildlife. No wildlife expertise is needed—just bring your sense of
adventure! Pre-registration is needed. Sign up with the QR code at the top of this page.

Book Signing with Julie Sunne

Visit Stepping Stones & Eagle's Nest Christian Bookstores for the Book Signing with Julie Sunne Author of “Thankful: a 90-Day Devotional & Gratitude Journal” and “Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days". Julie writes about finding real hope amid life's real struggles.

Art Uncorked!

Sip your favorite beverage and have fun painting a piece inspired by an example work of art. You will receive easy step-by-step instructions and personal attention from a professional art instructor. Select a session & register: https://faceofmahaska.com/art-uncorked/ Instructor:  Nicole Pitts $30 per person, bring a friend for $15

Open Stage Night

Got a hidden talent itching to shine? Unleash it at Studio Oskys’ Open Stage Night! Whether you belt out tunes, strum a guitar, crack jokes, or simply cheer on local stars, this is your moment! All artistic vibes welcome!  

2nd Annual Turkey Trot

5k fun run - route on Oskaloosa paved trail. All proceeds are split between Oskaloosa and William Penn’s cross country programs

Winter Market

Non-Soil Fumigation Continuing Instruction

Preregister before November 10 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska  County office will host a Non-Soil Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private pesticide applicators on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.

The local attendance site is the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Preregistration may be required; walk-ins may not be guaranteed admission. This course starts at 9:00am. Program run times may vary based on topics presented, please allow for up to three hours to complete the program. The registration fee is $45 on or before November 10 and $60 after November 10. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Suzette Striegel at the ISU Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office at 641-673-5841.

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category7C (Fumigation) and private pesticide applicators who are certified to apply fumigants. Topics covered will include personal protective equipment including respirators; professionalism, storage of pesticides, including chemical security; and pests, pest management, and pesticides.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP. Please note that attendance at a CIC does not automatically renew an applicator’s certification with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS).

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Contact:

Betsy Danielson, ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program, 515-294-1122, psep@iastate.edu

Teen Program: Pokemon Trivia

Snacks and water are provided!

MAKE Time

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

Unlocking Financing For Your Business

Unlocking Financing For Your Business

Ag Pest Control Course

Preregister before November 11 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County will host an Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.

The local attendance site is the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Preregistration may be required; walk-ins may not be guaranteed admission. This course starts at 9:00am. Program run times may vary based on topics presented, please allow for up to three hours to complete the program. The registration fee is $45 on or before November 11 and $60 after November 11. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Suzette Striegel at the ISU Extension and Outreach Mahaska  County office at 641-673-5841.

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, and 1C. Topics covered will include personal protective equipment and safe handling; professionalism, storage of pesticides, including chemical security and pests, pest management, and pesticides.

Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered at this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP. Please note that attendance at a CIC does not automatically renew an applicator’s certification with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS).

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Contact:

Betsy Danielson, ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program, 515-294-1122, psep@iastate.edu

Homeschool Science Lab “Wild About Turkeys”

Get ready to gobble up some fun facts about wild turkeys! Kids will explore the turkey life cycle, discover what turkeys eat,
and learn about the different sounds they make. We’ll also uncover fascinating adaptations and surprising behaviors that
help wild turkeys survive. Everyone will leave with plenty of interesting turkey facts to share! Pre-registration is needed.
You can sign up using the QR code at the top of this page. A minimum of 5 kids is needed to hold the program.
 

STEAM Story Time

Exercise/Health Education

Join for an educational lesson on health and exercise with Suzette. Sometimes she even brings in health treats :) Free for all ages

Words on Wellness: Transform Holiday Leftovers

Painting Workshop

Open Wall/Open Stage

Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM

GOLDPINE

Bold + gold Americana harmonies straight from Nashville, featuring an incredible collection of songs telling stories of life, love, and purpose.

Pink Friday

Make sure to shop local and support small businesses this Holiday Season!

O.W.L.S. “Beyond the Gobble"

Adults of all ages are welcome to join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier
Souls) program. Discover the fascinating life of Iowa’s wild turkeys! We’ll
explore their life cycle, diet, seasonal behaviors, communication, and
impressive adaptations. Learn what different turkey calls mean, how these
large birds survive throughout the year, and why they are an important part
of Iowa’s woodlands. You may be surprised by how much there is to learn
beyond the gobble! Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call (641) 673-
9327, email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov, or register online using the QR
code at the top of this page

Turn on the Lights! with Oskaloosa Main Street

Join us as we magically Turn on the Lights around the town square at 6:00 p.m. sharp!  

There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa, Cookies, Cider, Hot Chocolate, and popcorn begin at 5pm! 

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. All our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. NAMI Connection Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you the

MAKE Time

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

STEAM Story Time

Painting Workshop

Open House

Open Stage Night

Got a hidden talent itching to shine? Unleash it at Studio Oskys’ Open Stage Night! Whether you belt out tunes, strum a guitar, crack jokes, or simply cheer on local stars, this is your moment! All artistic vibes welcome!  

Young Ambassador Ceremony

The Young Ambassador Contest is back!  One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa's young ambassadors. The winner will be determined by the amount of money raised, which will be used for local preschools & daycares along with the Lighted Christmas Parade

The king and queen will be announced on Monday, November 30 @ 6:00 pm in Penn Central Mall. All participants will receive great prizes and will have the opportunity to participate in the "Winter Wonderland: Let it Glow" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7pm.

 

Holiday Train Rides

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

STEAM Story Time

Womens's Meeting

Holiday Tour of Homes

Coffee Club

Drop in and join us for fresh coffee and tasty treats on a Coffee Club day. We talk about upcoming
programs, volunteer opportunities with Mahaska County Conservation, and about everything in nature.
This month, bring a coffee cup or mug that has Christmas decorations on it to take part in a door prize.
Registration is not needed, and we meet upstairs in the Discovery Lab.

Open House

O.W.L.S. “Christmas Cookie Decorating”

Adults of all ages are welcome to join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls)
program for a festive afternoon of holiday cookie decorating. We had so much
fun doing this last year, we are doing it again! Bring a friend and enjoy a cozy,
creative time decorating homemade sugar cookies. We’ll have coffee, hot
chocolate, plenty of cookies to sample, and lots of holiday cheer! Preregistration is needed to reserve a seat. Please call (641) 673-9327, email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov, or register online using the QR code at the top
of this page

Santa's Village

Breakfast with Santa

Join the Eddyville fire department for a delicious morning of French toast, eggs, bacon, juice, milk, and coffee. Santa will be available for photos! Plus, enter for a chance to win tickets to the Cedar Rapids Fun Station or Iowa Wild! Bring your family, your holiday spirit, and your appetite! *All donations go to support the Eddyville Fire Department*

Craft and Vendor Show

Holiday Fun Fest

Guitar Circle

This guitar circle is hosted by Stringed Theory. Do you play guitar? Want to jam with other guitarist in your community?  Come to Stringed Theory's Guitar Circle! Every first Saturday of the month at Studio Osky from 12:30pm until we feel like quitting, it's completely free, open to all genre's, ages and levels! Join in the fun! Snacks provided, all you need to bring is your guitar (and amp if you need one). See you there!

Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade

Parade and Shuttle Route Maps to be updated for 2025! Check back for details. 

Join us for the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. You've seen the Painting with Lights in Oskaloosa, come check out the creativity of the parade entries with all the colors and lights. 

The weeklong festivities will include the Young Ambassador Contest, Window Decorating, Home Decorating contests, Gospel Christmas Concert, Merry Little Downtown Christmas and more. We welcome the community to invite family, friends and visitors to make a trip to Oskaloosa.

As you visit the town, you can always get hot cocoa, apple cider or that warm Christmas cup of coffee at the local coffee shop; visit the Alley, decorated for the holiday; visit the quaint little bookstore for a Christmas read; or shop unique shops along the square for that perfect Christmas gift. Come see the lights, grab your cameras, and come celebrate Christmas in Oskaloosa. 

WPU Concert

Holiday Train Rides

Holiday Train Rides

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

Knee-High Naturalists “Nature’s Mitten”

This free program is designed for children ages 5 and younger. This month, children are invited to enjoy The Mitten by Jan
Brett and discover how animals use shelters to stay safe and warm during winter. After the story, we’ll have fun with a
mitten-themed activity, and each child will create a special craft to take home! Pre-registration is needed. You can sign
up using the QR code at the top of this page. A minimum of 5 kids is needed to hold the program.
 

STEAM Story Time

Sharing our Strength

Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.

Sustainable Gift Wrapping & Decorating Workshop

Discover fun and simple ways to wrap and decorate your holiday presents while reducing
waste. Learn how everyday materials—such as newspaper, reusable ribbon, pinecones,
and other items from nature—can turn a gift into a charming creation. Come ready to be
inspired and enjoy a festive evening of creativity, hot cocoa, and holiday treats! Please
sign up by scanning the QR code at the top of the page.

Art Uncorked!

Sip your favorite beverage and have fun painting a piece inspired by an example work of art. You will receive easy step-by-step instructions and personal attention from a professional art instructor. Select a session & register: https://faceofmahaska.com/art-uncorked/ Instructor:  Nicole Pitts $30 per person, bring a friend for $15

Open Stage Night

Got a hidden talent itching to shine? Unleash it at Studio Oskys’ Open Stage Night! Whether you belt out tunes, strum a guitar, crack jokes, or simply cheer on local stars, this is your moment! All artistic vibes welcome!  

Santa's Village

Winter Market

Craft and Vendor Show

Wine Dinner & Murder Mystery – A Dickens of a Killing

6:00 p.m.—Casting Reception

6:30 p.m.—Dinner Seating & Show

Tassel Ridge® Winery is the place to be for wine, dinner, and mystery, when Jest Murder Mystery Co. presents A Dickens of a Killing. A Charles Dickens–inspired holiday mystery set in merry olde England. Cozy, festive… and deadly

Merry TubaChristmas

Holiday Train Rides

Holiday Train Rides

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

AI that Actually Saves You Time

Homeschool Science Lab “Make a T-shirt Tote Bag”

Turn an old t-shirt into something useful! Kids will cut and design a T-shirt to create a reusable no-sew tote bag for carrying books, toys, or anything else they choose. Please bring a T-shirt that can be cut and transformed. This is a fun way to give an
unused item from home a brand-new purpose! Space is limited, so sign up soon. Preregistration is needed, and you can sign up using the QR code at the top of this page. A minimum of 5 kids is needed to hold the program.

STEAM Story Time

Exercise/Health Education

Join for an educational lesson on health and exercise with Suzette. Sometimes she even brings in health treats :) Free for all ages

Diamond Dance Recital

Sports Card Expo

Santa's Village

Birding With Ella “Mahaska Christmas Bird Count”

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC), run by Audubon, is the nation's longest-running community science project. People around the country organize local counts between December 14-January 5 each year. This year will be a trial run for the Mahaska County CBC. Participants will be assigned a sector of the anticipated 15 square mile circle to cover. The time is a guideline; participants are welcome to conduct their count at any time throughout the day. This program is open for all ages and skill levels; we will pair beginner birders with those who are more experienced. Since this is a trial run year, we will not be submitting the data collected to Audubon. We will still
compile results to send to participants and post on social media. 

Collector and Vendor Show

Holiday Train Rides

Holiday Train Rides

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

Santa's Village

STEAM Story Time

Bingo

Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30

STEAM Story Time

Winter Market

Winter Market

The Good Humor Men

Two of America’s funniest stand-up comedians join forces to showcase their original brand of humor in an evening packed with punch lines, clever writing, and hair-trigger laughs.

Winter Market

What do you do with a problem

A dance theatre adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestseller, What Do You Do With a Problem? is a powerful story for all ages about a child facing a persistent problem. This moving production features artistic beauty and breathtaking feats of athleticism at every turn, inviting audiences of all ages to see challenges in a new light. 

George Daily Auditorium

Travel through the legacy of the “King of Rock ' n ' Roll” with a heartfelt tribute show that's also a lip-curling good time! Joseph Hall has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006, when he was 22. He was a Top 10 finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making six TV appearances that drew more than 90 million viewers. His performances earned praise from the judges, with Piers Morgan proclaiming, “Elvis is back!” Since then, Joseph Hall has performed worldwide, from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Porthcawl, Wales. Elvis Presley Enterprises recognizes Joseph Hall as one of today's top Elvis tribute acts.

Joseph Hall ELVIS: Reflections of the King

Travel through the legacy of the “King of Rock ' n ' Roll” with a heartfelt tribute show that's also a lip-curling good time!

Joseph Hall has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006, when he was 22. He was a Top 10 finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making six TV appearances that drew more than 90 million viewers.

Art on the Square

Join Oskaloosa Main Street for the 58th Annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa's oldest continuing art festivals. 

Hirl's Happy Hounds 5 Yr Anniversary PAW-TY