Event Category: Free Events

  • Dickinson County 4H/FFA Fair

    Dickinson County 4H/FFA Fair

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    Summer Intern

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    Celebrate the Dickinson County 4-H/FFA Fair with five days of family-friendly fun! Enjoy livestock shows, exhibits, delicious fair food, live entertainment, contests, a Family Fun Night, antique tractors, and more. Admission is free, making it the perfect summer outing for all ages.

  • Speaker Series – Sarah Grant

    Speaker Series – Sarah Grant

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    Summer Intern

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    Join acclaimed Iowa artist Sarah Grant as she shares her creative journey in art, design, and entrepreneurship. Founder of Sticks Object Art & Furniture and an accomplished painter, Grant’s work can be found in museums and private collections around the world. Learn how her lifelong passion for creativity continues to inspire her evolving artistic practice.

  • Speaker Series – Chad Elliot

    Speaker Series – Chad Elliot

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    Summer Intern

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    Join Iowa native Chad Elliott, an internationally award-winning songwriter, author, and artist. Inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Elliott has released 25 albums, published two books, created hundreds of artworks, and continues to tour nationwide with his duo, Weary Ramblers. Hear the story behind his creative journey and successful…

  • Speaker Series – #BojiKites

    Speaker Series – #BojiKites

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    Summer Intern

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    Join Steve Boote as he shares the inspiring story behind #BojiKites, the annual winter kite festival that has become a beloved Iowa Great Lakes tradition. Learn how an impulsive purchase sparked a community event that now attracts world-class kite flyers, supports Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park, and continues to grow with exciting plans for the…

  • The Abbie Walkabout

    The Abbie Walkabout

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    Summer Intern

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    Step back in time during the Abbie Walkabout, a unique evening hosted by the Friends of the Abbie Gardner Cabin and the Lakes Area Museum Alliance. Beginning at 6:30 PM, participants will stroll through the Pillsbury Point neighborhood while hearing stories about Abbie Gardner and her life in the Iowa Great Lakes. This free event…

  • Summer Movie Series

    Summer Movie Series

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    Summer Intern

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    Take the family to the Milford Memorial Library every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. for a free movie! Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment with complimentary popcorn and water provided. Upcoming Movies: June 16: Ratatouille June 23: The Lorax June 30: National Treasure

  • Community Night

    Community Night

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    Summer Intern

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    Join us at Arnolds Park Amusement Park for a night of classic lakeside fun, completely free from 4 – 7 PM! Bring your friends and family to enjoy the park!