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November 1
Men's Meeting
6:30 pm
The Eagles
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 1, 2026
6:30 pm
Womens's Meeting
7:00 pm
The Eagles
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 1, 2026
7:00 pm
November 3
MAKE Time
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 3, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
November 4
Knee-High Naturalists “Feathered Friends”
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Environmental Learning Center
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
10:30 am
Oskaloosa Public Library
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 4, 2026
10:30 am
November 6
Coffee Club
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Environmental Learning Center
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.
November 8
Men's Meeting
6:30 pm
The Eagles
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 8, 2026
6:30 pm
November 10
MAKE Time
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
November 11
STEAM Story Time
10:30 am
Oskaloosa Public Library
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 11, 2026
10:30 am
November 12
Sharing our Strength
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Oskaloosa YMCA
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
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Environmental Learning Center
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.
November 13
Art Uncorked!
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
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
November 17
MAKE Time
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 17, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
November 18
Homeschool Science Lab “Wild About Turkeys”
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Environmental Learning Center
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
10:30 am
Oskaloosa Public Library
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 18, 2026
10:30 am
Exercise/Health Education
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Oskaloosa Public Library
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
November 19
Womens's Meeting
7:00 pm
The Eagles
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm
November 20
O.W.L.S. “Beyond the Gobble"
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Environmental Learning Center
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
November 21
Turn on the Lights! with Oskaloosa Main Street
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Downtown Oskaloosa
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
November 24
MAKE Time
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 24, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
November 25
STEAM Story Time
10:30 am
Oskaloosa Public Library
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 25, 2026
10:30 am
November 26
Open Wall/Open Stage
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
November 26, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
November 30
Young Ambassador Ceremony
6:00 pm
Penn Central Mall
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
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