Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction
Oskaloosa, IA
October 14, 2026
9:00 am
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach -Mahaska County office will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 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 October 14 and $60 after October 14. 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 2 (Forest Pest Control), 5 (Aquatic Pest Control), and 6 (Right-of-Way Pest Control). Topics to be covered will include personal protective equipment and safe handling; professionalism, storage of pesticides, including chemical security; and category-specific 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).
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
October 14, 2026
10:30 am
Power Lunch: Your Story Is Your Superpower
108 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 14, 2026
11:45 am · 1:00 pm
Your Story Is Your Superpower with Scott Siepker, the “Iowa Nice Guy”
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.
For More Information
Website
Parent Resource Center Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
October 14, 2026
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
October 14, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Mahaska Democrats' Annual Soup Supper
119 A Avenue East
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 15, 2026
4:30 pm · 7:15 pm
Chili and Vegetable Soups, Pie, Cornbread, Beverages for a free-will donation
For More Information
Contact: Cheryl Benson
(641) 672-4399
cheryl_benson@hotmail.com Facebook
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 16, 2026
12:00 pm · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night by Reservation Only
Oskaloosa, IA
October 16, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($16). Choose an Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza; a Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Barbecue Chicken Red Onions, Shredded Mozzarella, and BBQ Sauce; a Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella; a Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; or select any four
toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Barbecue Chicken, Barbecue Sauce, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Red Onions, Shredded Mozzarella) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($7). End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10). Seating is limited.
Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $16/$21 per flight.
Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.
Open Stage Night
Oskaloosa, IA
October 16, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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!
Eclectic Chaos Painting Class
Oskaloosa, IA
October 16, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
We’re switching things up for October! This time we’re trading the epoxy for paint, brushes & a little Halloween chaos. 
Join us Thursday, October 16th at 6 PM at Envy Hair Studio in the Penn Central Mall to create your own Halloween door hanger/sign!
You’ll be able to customize your piece with different colors, designs, and lettering so you don’t have to make it exactly like the example. Make it cute, creepy, classy, weird—whatever fits your vibe.
$40 per person
$20 deposit saves your spot
All materials included
Bring your favorite beverage
Bring a friend—or come make some new ones
No artistic talent required. Seriously.
I’ll walk you through it, you’ll make something cool, and we’ll probably make a little bit of a mess along the way.
That’s how we do craft night at Eclectic Chaos
Farmer's Market
10/17/26
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
Oskaloosa Downtown City Park
South 1st St/High Ave East, Oskaloosa, IA, United States, 52577, Oskaloosa
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Farmer's Market
South 1st St/High Ave East, Oskaloosa, IA, United States, 52577
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 17, 2026
9:00 am · 12:00 pm
A nice hometown farmers' market. Includes a good selection of LOCAL seasonal produce, honey, baked goods, and homemade items!
For More Information
kinkadea1@gmail.com
Harvest Hustle Fall Festival
Eddyville, IA
October 17, 2026
9:00 am · 3:00 pm
On October 17, we'll be hosting the Harvest Hustle Fall Festival, benefiting the Eddyville Day Care. The event will include a 5K, Kids' Pumpkin Dash, Trunk or Treat, vendor market, food trucks, raffles, and more family-friendly fun throughout the day.
Whether you'd like to run, decorate a trunk, become a vendor, bring a food truck, volunteer, or simply attend and enjoy the day, we'd love your support.
For event details, registration information, and updates, check out the Facebook event below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EZmBxJRgm/
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 17, 2026
10:00 am · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
Book signing w/ Lydia Grace Kaiser
Oskaloosa, IA
October 17, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
Kaiser was raised Baptist and graduated from a conservative Bible college in 1988. She still considers herself conservative and staunchly defends "the inerrancy of the Bible in the original languages." After attending seminary and learning about the challenges of translation, Kaiser began to notice inconsistencies within various English versions and realized translators make choices based on ideology, especially in the case of gender. She began to study the history of the translations of those passages.
In the last year, two large denominations (Southern Baptist Convention and Presbyterian Church of America) have taken steps to further restrict women from not only the title of "pastor" but from "pastoral function." Kaiser believes the time is right to help lay people understand the history and reasons for so much misunderstanding on this topic.
How to make noodles pasta and fettuccine from scratch
Oskaloosa, IA
October 17, 2026
1:00 pm
$40 to sign up and make your own pasta!
link to sign up
Family Dinner
Oskaloosa, IA
October 17, 2026
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Open-face tenderloin, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, dessert.
Nick Ryan
Oskaloosa, IA
October 17, 2026
8:00 pm · 11:00 pm
Pasta Noddles and Fettuccine class
Oskaloosa, IA
October 18, 2026
1:00 pm · 2:30 pm
How to make pasta from scratch from an italian Mom Paola
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
October 18, 2026
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm
Creative Juices
115 1st Ave W
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 19, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:30 pm
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
Teen Program: Brownies and Board Games
October 20, 2026
5:00 pm
For More Information
Contact: Marion Gaughan
(641) 673-0441
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
October 20, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
October 20, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
Recourses to Move Your Business Forward
Oskaloosa, IA
October 21, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
Virtual Coffee Break: Resources to Move Your Business Forward
15330 Truman St.
Ottumwa, IA
Map to Event
October 21, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
Have an idea for a new product, service, or direction for your business but aren't sure what comes next? Join us for a one-hour Virtual Coffee Break to discover Iowa resources that can help you find expertise, explore funding opportunities, test an idea, solve business challenges, and identify your next step. Representatives from Iowa Source Link and America's SBDC Iowa will share practical resources available to Iowa entrepreneurs and small businesses and how to know which ones are right for you.
For More Information
Contact: Kelly Prickett
(641) 683-5188
kelly.prickett@indianhills.edu Website Facebook
Homeschool Science Lab “Bat Science”
Oskaloosa, IA
October 21, 2026
10:00 am · 11:00 am
Homeschool students are invited to discover the fascinating science of bats! Come learn about some of the bat species
found in Iowa, how bats benefit people and the environment, and explore how they use echolocation to find food in the
dark. Students will also investigate the special adaptations that make bats the only mammals capable of true flight. 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
Oskaloosa, IA
October 21, 2026
10:30 am
Exercise/Health Education
Oskaloosa, IA
October 21, 2026
11:30 am · 12:30 pm
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: Don't Be Tricked by Your Treats
October 21, 2026
11:30 am · 12:30 pm
For More Information
Contact: Marion Gaughan
(641) 673-0441
Power Lunch: Stop the Scroll: Social Media That Gets Attention
108 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 21, 2026
11:45 am · 1:00 pm
Stop the Scroll: Social Media That Gets Attention with Ryan Snaadt
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.
For More Information
Website
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
October 21, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Oskaloosa Lions Cyber Club Mental Health Symposium
Oskaloosa, IA
October 22, 2026
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm
2nd annual Mental Health Symposium at 6:30 p.m. Central time, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. This year we will be focusing on mental health of law enforcement: what they deal with, how they handle the stress, etc. Pre-registration is required because we have a limit of 100 seats total. This is a free event sponsored by the Oskaloosa Lions Cyber Club.
For More Information
Contact: Debbie Doty
(641) 673-4173
debbie@dotypc.com Website Facebook
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
October 22, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 23, 2026
12:00 pm · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
Leighton Lions Fall Pancake Breakfast
415 Reid St
Leighton, IA
Map to Event
October 24, 2026
6:30 am · 9:00 am
Leighton Lions Fall Pancake Breakfast. SERVING: pancakes, sausages, eggs, biscuits & gravy and choice of beverage. Free will donation (Make checks payable to Leighton Lions Club). Proceeds benefit Morton Berrong, a Leighton resident and custodian of Pella Public Schools. Funds will be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses for cancer treatments.
For More Information
Contact: Debbie Doty
(641) 673-4173
debbie@dotypc.com
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Oskaloosa, IA
October 24, 2026
8:00 am
Pumpkins can be dropped off between the 24th and the 27th of October. The winner will be announced on November 2nd.
Authors & Artists at William Penn University
201 Trueblood Ave
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 24, 2026
8:30 am · 11:00 am
Take a stroll through WPU’s Authors & Artists showcase, a gathering of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university with their creative works. This annual event is a great place to find those early Christmas gifts, a new book to read, or even commission a piece of artwork. Come enjoy the handiwork of William Penn creatives!
For More Information
Contact: Grace Ver Meer
(641) 673-1043
grace.vermeer@wmpenn.edu Website Facebook
7th Annual Fall Fun Day & Scavenger Hunt
Oskaloosa, IA
October 24, 2026
9:00 am · 4:00 pm
Small Animal & Bird Auction
Oskaloosa, IA
October 24, 2026
10:00 am
For More Information
Contact: Rusty Admire
(865) 680-2622
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 24, 2026
10:00 am · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
October 27, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
October 27, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Oskaloosa, IA
October 28, 2026
10:00 am
Entry drop off Oct. 28-29
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
October 28, 2026
10:30 am
Power Lunch: Building a Culture People Want to Be Part Of
108 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 28, 2026
11:45 am · 1:00 pm
Building a Culture People Want to Be Part Of with Oskaloosa Schools Superintendent Mike Fisher
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.
For More Information
Website
WPU Pep Band
Oskaloosa, IA
October 28, 2026
3:45 pm
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
October 28, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Boos & Brews
Oskaloosa, IA
October 29, 2026
4:00 pm · 7:30 pm
O.W.L.S. “Behind the Badge: Meet the Park Rangers"
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
Adults of all ages are invited to join O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) for an informative program about
park rangers. What does it take to care for our county parks? Join Mahaska County Conservation’s park
rangers for an inside look at their work. They will discuss their many responsibilities, share memorable
experiences, and explain how their skills and roles have grown over the years. Come meet the people working
behind the scenes to maintain, improve, and protect our parks—and bring your questions! Pre-registration is
appreciated. You can sign up using the QR code at the top of this page, by calling (641)673-9327, or emailing
decook@mahakacountyia.gov
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
12:00 pm · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
37th Annual Autumn Fest
205 N E St
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 30, 2026
4:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Trick or treating Treats Refreshments Games No early line up or saving spots in line will be allowed anyone using foul language or rude behavior will be asked to leave In case of bad weather the event will be moved to October 31st
For More Information
Contact: Lauren Herr
(641) 673-3439
mahaskadrugmarketing@gmail.com Website Facebook
Autumn Fest
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
4:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Bring your little ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates for treats and refreshments.
Trick or Treating at the Environmental Learning Center
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Keep the Halloween fun going and swing by the Environmental Learning Center for more treats and spooky surprises! Show
off your costumes, collect candy, and check out the cool exhibits and live animals while you're here. Don’t forget to snap a
photo at our selfie station next to the life-sized Woolly Mammoth skeleton—it’s the perfect spot for costume pics! Trick-ortreating will be available while supplies last.
Wine & Wood Fired Pizza Night by Reservation Only
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($16). Choose an Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza; a Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Barbecue Chicken Red Onions, Shredded Mozzarella, and BBQ Sauce; a Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella; a Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; or select any four
toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Barbecue Chicken, Barbecue Sauce, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Red Onions, Shredded Mozzarella) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($7). End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10). Seating is limited.
Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $16/$21 per flight.
Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.
Trunk or Treat
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Trunk or Treat w/ 7:15 showing Nightmare Before Christmas
Trick or Treat
October 30, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
For More Information
Contact: City of Oskaloosa
(641) 673-9431
Website Facebook
Truck or Treat
405 High Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 30, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Come in costumes for treats, games, crafts, and photo ops! Fun for all ages!
Open Stage Night
Oskaloosa, IA
October 30, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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!
Redneck Rally Race
615 N I Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 30, 2026
7:00 pm
Redneck Rally Race
For More Information
Contact: Erica Antolik
(641) 673-7004
Autumn Acres
Oskaloosa, IA
October 31, 2026
10:00 am · 6:00 pm
Check Facebook for updates.
Redneck Rally Race
615 N I Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
October 31, 2026
5:00 pm
Redneck Rally Race
For More Information
Contact: Erica Antolik
(641) 673-7004
Karaoke & M & M
Oskaloosa, IA
October 31, 2026
8:00 pm · 12:00 pm
Inflatables
Oskaloosa, IA
November 1, 2026
12:00 pm · 5:00 pm
$5 to jump.
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 3, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
November 3, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
Knee-High Naturalists “Feathered Friends”
Oskaloosa, IA
November 4, 2026
10:00 am · 11:00 am
Children ages 5 and younger are invited to have some fun with our feathered friends! We’ll learn about birds, what they eat, and how bird feeders help them find food. Each child will make a bird treat to take home and place in their yard. We’ll also venture
outdoors to help feed the birds at the Environmental Learning Center! Pre-registrations are 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
Oskaloosa, IA
November 4, 2026
10:30 am
Power Lunch: Why Good Employees Stay
108 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 4, 2026
11:45 am · 1:00 pm
Why Good Employees Stay with Don McKee
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.
For More Information
Website
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
November 4, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Coffee Club
Oskaloosa, IA
November 6, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
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 and a thankful comment to share to take part in a door prize.
Registration is not needed, and we meet upstairs in the Discovery Lab.
RC Races
Oskaloosa, IA
November 7, 2026
Vendor Fair
Oskaloosa, IA
November 7, 2026
10:00 am · 7:00 pm
Visit Stam's for a vendor fair and find some Christmas decor and plants to decorate for the holiday season, or shop for your loved ones and pick out the perfect house plant.
Guitar Circle
1501 3rd Ave W
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 7, 2026
12:30 pm
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!
For More Information
Contact: Brittany Bedford
(641) 856-9069
Contact@stringedtheory.com
Karaoke Night & Foxy
Oskaloosa, IA
November 7, 2026
6:30 pm · 11:00 pm
Sunday Dinner
Oskaloosa, IA
November 8, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 8, 2026
6:30 pm
Creative Juices
115 1st Ave W
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 9, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:30 pm
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
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
November 10, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 11, 2026
10:30 am
Power Lunch: Turn Customers Into Connections
108 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 11, 2026
11:45 am · 1:00 pm
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.
For More Information
Website
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
November 11, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 12, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
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.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Wildlife Game Night
Oskaloosa, IA
November 12, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm
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
Oskaloosa, IA
November 13, 2026
10:00 am · 5:00 pm
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!
Oskaloosa, IA
November 13, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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
Oskaloosa, IA
November 13, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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
Oskaloosa, IA
November 14, 2026
8:00 am
5k fun run - route on Oskaloosa paved trail. All proceeds are split between Oskaloosa and William Penn’s cross country programs
Winter Market
Oskaloosa, IA
November 14, 2026
10:00 am · 1:00 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 17, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
November 17, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
Unlocking Financing For Your Business
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
Unlocking Financing For Your Business
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
Homeschool Science Lab “Wild About Turkeys”
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
10:00 am · 11:00 am
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
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
10:30 am
Exercise/Health Education
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
11:30 am · 12:30 pm
Join for an educational lesson on health and exercise with Suzette. Sometimes she even brings in health treats :) Free for all ages
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
O.W.L.S. “Beyond the Gobble"
Oskaloosa, IA
November 20, 2026
1:00 pm · 2:00 pm
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
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 21, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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!
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 24, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
November 24, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 25, 2026
10:30 am
Painting Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
November 25, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Open House
Oskaloosa, IA
November 27, 2026
9:00 am · 6:00 pm
Open Stage Night
Oskaloosa, IA
November 27, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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
Penn Central Mall
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
November 30, 2026
6:00 pm
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.
For More Information
Contact: Amelia De Vries
(641) 672-2591
events@mahaskachamber.org
Holiday Train Rides
Oskaloosa, IA
December 1, 2026
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
December 1, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
December 2, 2026
10:30 am
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
December 3, 2026
7:00 pm
Holiday Tour of Homes
Oskaloosa, IA
December 4, 2026
For More Information
Contact: Jenna Fleener
jfleener@sieda.org
Coffee Club
Oskaloosa, IA
December 4, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
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
Oskaloosa, IA
December 4, 2026
9:00 am · 6:00 pm
O.W.L.S. “Christmas Cookie Decorating”
Oskaloosa, IA
December 4, 2026
11:00 am · 12:00 pm
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
Oskaloosa, IA
December 5, 2026
Breakfast with Santa
501 Walnut Street
Eddyville, IA
Map to Event
December 5, 2026
7:00 am · 10:30 am
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*
For More Information
Contact: Eddyville Fire Department
(641) 969-4870
Facebook
Craft and Vendor Show
Oskaloosa, IA
December 5, 2026
10:00 am · 6:00 pm
Holiday Fun Fest
Oskaloosa, IA
December 5, 2026
11:00 am · 3:00 pm
Guitar Circle
1501 3rd Ave W
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
December 5, 2026
12:30 pm
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!
For More Information
Contact: Brittany Bedford
(641) 856-9069
Contact@stringedtheory.com
Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
December 5, 2026
7:00 pm
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.
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org
WPU Concert
Oskaloosa, IA
December 7, 2026
7:00 pm
Holiday Train Rides
Oskaloosa, IA
December 8, 2026
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Holiday Train Rides
Oskaloosa, IA
December 8, 2026
5:00 pm · 7:00 pm
Bingo
Oskaloosa, IA
December 8, 2026
6:30 pm
Supper @5:30, Bingo starting at 6:30
Knee-High Naturalists “Nature’s Mitten”
Oskaloosa, IA
December 9, 2026
10:00 am · 11:00 am
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
Oskaloosa, IA
December 9, 2026
10:30 am
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
December 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
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.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Sustainable Gift Wrapping & Decorating Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
December 10, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm
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!
Oskaloosa, IA
December 11, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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
Oskaloosa, IA
December 11, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
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!
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