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Join us at Ferguson’s for a Galentine’s night with Goose Feather Books! Enjoy free bingo with prizes at 6 and 7, plus drinks and treats! Treat yourself to the perfect pairing of books and plants with our succulent book-bouquet make-and-take. Create a cute planter, add mini books and a bookmark, and choose one romance novel…

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Explore four Iowa Great Lakes museums in one afternoon with local historians sharing stories along the way on our first-ever LAMA Express Bus Tour on February 15! Winchester Store Museum Steve’s Depot at Dickinson County Museum Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park Museum and Maritime Museum 2:00-5:00 PM $35 per person Limited to 18 seats Reserve by Feb 10: marybdreier@gmail.com…

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2026 Nature Explorers Schedule This free program is for ages 5-12 and is held on Wednesdays from mid-June through mid-August at 10:30 AM. This year’s theme is Adventure Passport! All programs will begin at the nature center. Adults do NOT have to stay. June 10th – Who Left These Tracks? June 17th – Who’s Making that Sound? June 24th –…

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WILD Roots This program is for teens ages 13-18 and is held on Monday’s periodically throughout the year. This program kicks off in the fall and runs through summer. January 12th, 4-6 PM- Winter Wander at Kenue Park March 23rd, 6-8 PM- Spring Soirée at Kenue Park June 1st, 6-8 PM- Summer Summit at Horseshoe…

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Couples! Do you need time to reconnect with your special someone in a beautiful natural setting? The Dickinson County Nature Center has you covered for *child care, provided at no cost. Couples will spend time at Maser Monarch Lodge learning about Dutch Oven Cooking equipment, technique and making some sweet treats together! Enjoy spending a…

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That Which Does Not Kills us By Mari L Miller – Book Signing at Goose Feather Books We inherit hair, skin, and eye color, as well as susceptibility to certain diseases. But we also inherit trauma. Join Mari Miller, retired Iowa Lakes Community College oral communication professor, at Goose Feather Books for a Book Signing…

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Russell Dickerson will be taking the stage at Preservation Plaza on July 10th! Pre-Sale Tickets for Newsletter Subscribers will go on sale Wednesday, Jan 28th at 10am. Public Sale Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan 30th at 10am. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear when tickets go on sale!arnoldspark.com/newsletter-sign-up/

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Want to see all the action? Boss’ Pizzeria & Sports Bar has you covered! With Televisions around the entire restaurant and bar, we will make sure you don’t miss a thing! Featuring Food and drink specials you won’t want to miss out on

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Every 4th Wednesday of the month will be THEME NIGHT Music Bingo! And this week (Jan 28) is my 80’s Volume #1 Playlist! ~~~~~~~~~~~FREE TO PLAY! Music Bingo is coming to the Spencer and Spirit Lake this winter! Every Wednesday night from 7-9pm, join me, Megan O’Brien (AKA DJ Deadlift) at either Axaholics Bar in…

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Get ready, burger lovers! Boji Burger Battle returns this February! Restaurants across the Iowa Great Lakes Area are firing up the grills to compete for the best burger around. More details and the full list of participants coming soon! We can’t wait! 2026 Participating Businesses: Boss’ Pizzeria & Sports Bar Dudley’s Garage McKeen’s Pub &…