Community Calendar
"In Absentia" Curated by Angela Ayala @ the Blanden Memorial Art Museum
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
" In Absentia explores the lasting impact of decisions made without our awareness or consent, in highlighting the absence of color, voice, rights and safety. By drawing from the Blanden Art Museum's permanent collection, this exhibition assembles works ...
Nature Sketching at Dolliver Park w/ The Blanden Art Education Center
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12.00 Spaces are limited - enroll now at www.blanden.org
Nature Sketching at Dolliver Park w/ The Blanden Art Education Center
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12.00 Spaces are limited - enroll now at www.blanden.org
Renegade Soul LIVE @ Eagles Hideout Lounge
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Renegade Soul is making their debut at Eagles Hideout Lounge! Click the link below and give 'em a follow! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093179476742
Fort Dodge Comic & Toy Show @ The Cardiff Center
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a day of geeky goodness! Pop culture artists and vendors will take over Fort Frenzy for 1 day only. If you are into comics, toys, Pokémon, art, cosplay and more- then make plans to join us for Fort Dodge Comic and Toy show. Cosplay ...
FD Public Library: Author Talk w/ Betty Brandt Passick - "Gangster In Our Midst"
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Gangster in Our Midst: The Untold Story Betty Brandt Passick of Oakdale, Minnesota, grew up in the small town of Fairbank, Iowa (population 1,000), with the remarkable claim of hosting Alphonse Capone’s bookkeeper, Louie La Cava, for over 60 years. In ...
Tiny Sprouts Club @ Smitty's
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10/Child Story time + Crafts First Tuesday of Every Month
TUNESday Tuesday featuring Jesse Wilson LIVE at Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Did someone say Jesse Wilson is playing at Crossroads on TUNESday, October 7?????? Why YES!!!! Yes you did. Don't miss this high energy show!
Zinnia Garland Workshop @ Flour & Bloom Iowa Flower Farm
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$25 6' of zinnia garland fun! Flourandbloomiowa.com
Rejuvenate and Face Place Ribbon Cutting
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance invites you to a Joint Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Rejuvenate Health & Wellness and Face Place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The celebration runs from 3:00–7:00 PM, with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at ...
Hawkeye Community Theatre presents "Cash On Delivery"
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.hawkeyetheatre.com, by calling 515-576-6061 or at the door.
Petals & Prosecco
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a unique opportunity to arrange your very own bouquet, guided by our florist. As your floral masterpiece takes shape, delight in the selection of wines from Soldier Creek Winery. Complementing these elegant sips, a curated array of small ...
Hawkeye Community Theatre presents "Cash On Delivery"
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.hawkeyetheatre.com, by calling 515-576-6061 or at the door.
Will Barnett LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Will Barnett is an alternative country artist from North Central Iowa. His songwriting draws from both old and new country as well as bluegrass, folk, and southern rock. Whether playing solo acoustic or with his 7-piece band, Will strives to bring a ...
Hawkeye Community Theatre presents "Cash On Delivery"
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.hawkeyetheatre.com, by calling 515-576-6061 or at the door.
Slab Ceramics with Sam Henrikson @ the Blanden Art Education Center
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Member $30 Non-Member $40 Spaces are limited - enroll now at www.blanden.org
Hawkeye Community Theatre presents "Cash On Delivery"
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tickets $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.hawkeyetheatre.com, by calling 515-576-6061 or at the door.
Adult Pumpkin Carving Night @ O'Goodies Irish Pub
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adult Pumpkin Party! Bob for Apples! Prizes and best carved Pumpkins awarded. Pumpkin provided. $20. More details to come.
Hawkeye Community Theatre presents "Cash On Delivery"
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 Tickets may be purchased online at www.hawkeyetheatre.com, by calling 515-576-6061 or at the door.
"Oktoberfest" w/ The FD Area Symphony
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun Oct 12, 2025 – 3pm Fort Dodge Middle School Joshua Barlage, conducting Joshua Johnson, horn BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5 R. STRAUSS Horn Concerto No. 1 RODGERS/Bennett Selections from The Sound of Music J. STRAUSS Feuerfest Polka BRUCH ...
TUNESday Tuesday featuring Fred Love LIVE at Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for another fun music filled with awesome LIVE MUSIC on Tuesday, October 14 featuring the music of Fred Love
Community Election Forum
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of civic engagement as we welcome candidates for City Council At-Large, Ward 3, and Ward 4. This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community, learn about their vision, and ask questions that ...
Jake Schrodt LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It's always a good time when Jake Schrodt hits the Shiny Top stage! Join us for tasty brews, the best pizza in town and good tunes! Thursday, October 16 from 7:00 - 9:00
Fall Fly-In Fundraiser
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
**This event is open to the public** Fort Dodge Flight Support is hosting a fundraiser for the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight featuring a pancake breakfast and airplane rides! Event Details Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes from Chris ...
FD Choral Society Concert
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission by Season Membership or $12 @ the door for adults. Students are FREE.
TUNESday Tuesday featuring Rod Johnson LIVE at Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TUNESday Tuesdays will feature Rod Johnson on October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00. Join us for Rod's stories and songs. Bring your friends, sit back, grab a drink and enjoy a night of live music right here in Fort Dodge.
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".
Claudia Coltrain LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy a night of music with Claudia Coltrain Thursday, October 23.
Intro to Junk Journaling @ the Blanden Art Education Center
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Member $15 Non-Member $25 Spaces are limited - enroll now at www.blanden.org
Grapevine & Dried Flower Wreath Workshop @ Flour & Bloom Iowa Flower Farm
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost $ 40 Celebrate the season with your own handmade fall wreath! In this hands on Workshop, you'll design a beautiful wreath on a grapevine base using a selection of dried flowers, grasses, and seasonal accents. Mix textures, colors, and shapes to ...
15th Annual Monster's Ball @ Eagles 3rd Floor Ballroom
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Music by: 3 Finger Betty Dirty $ Bill's Section 7 All Ages event 21 and over MUST have ID
TUNESday Tuesday featuring Evan Pratt LIVE at Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
See you on TUNESday Tuesday, October 28 for an evening filled with live music by Evan Pratt. 6:00 - 8:00. Plenty early to still make it to work the next morning. But hey, if you call in sick, we won't tell :)
Liv McNair LIVE ar Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kick off your Halloween Weekend at Shiny Top while you enjoy the high energy show of Liv McNair! She has quickly become a local favorite and we can't wait for this show!
Tiny Sprouts Club @ Smitty's
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10/Child Story time + Crafts First Tuesday of Every Month
Billy Linn - Dirty $ Bill - LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"I am Iowa born and raised. Spent childhood in Lehigh and another part of it in Wyoming Casper n Kaycee to be exact. But finally in my 20s settled down here in H town (Humboldt) and been trying to get out ever since lol. Even wrote a song about it in a ...
Jared Nels & Austin Skalecki LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Born in the midwest, and fused in California, Jared Nels and Austin Skalecki are a dynamic duo full of foot stomping bluegrass, heartfelt original songs, world class yodeling, and plenty of 6 string shredding to keep your eyes glued to the stage. ...
FDSH Fall Play- "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre Tickets $8 @ the door. General Admission seating.
FDSH Fall Play- "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre Tickets $8 @ the door. General Admission seating.
FDSH Fall Play- "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre Tickets $8 @ the door. General Admission seating.
Severio Mancieri LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Severio Mancieri is a traveling troubadour from Duluth, Minnesota. Currently traveling the country in a minivan. Born 3 months early and only two pounds at birth, he's been playing piano since 6 and guitar since 10. 175 shows a year, he's released an ...
Framing the Red w/ special guest Zimmeroo LIVE at Eagles Hideout Lounge
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FTR will be back in town November 14!!! Along with special guest Zimmeroo
Artist Reception @ Blanden Art Museum
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Debra Smith - Walking in Traffic Fabric Collages by a Kansas City Artist
Small Business Task Force - Quarterly Educational Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Engage in conversation with local entrepreneurs, and learn how to create a thriving environment for your business!
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
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 ...
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.
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”. ...
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.
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. ...
FD Choral Society Concert
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission by Season Membership or $12 @ the door for adults. Students are FREE.