🚗 Save the date! River City Street Rods is celebrating its 50th Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Downtown Central Park in Mason City. Enjoy classic cars, awards, cash prizes, food trucks, vendors, the Farmers Market, and live music from The Sweet Nuthins! 🎶🏆
Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM–Noon at the American Legion Hall across from the courthouse in Forest City. 🥞 Breakfast includes pancakes, ham or sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, coffee, and orange juice by freewill donation.
🚀 4th–6th graders are invited to Mission Moon on Tuesday, June 9, from 10:00 AM–2:30 PM at 216 W School St in Forest City. Students will explore STEM and aerospace careers while designing rovers, using drones, building lunar habitats, and learning about lunar exploration. Cost is $25 and includes lunch.
Join Forest City United Methodist Church for the Annual Salad Luncheon on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11 AM–1 PM, or until salads are gone! 🥗 Tickets are $10, with take-out and delivery available for orders of 5 or more within Forest City city limits. 🍋 Call Jean at 641-740-2061 for advanced tickets or to pre-order.
🍼 Students in grades 6–12 are invited to a Babysitting Clinic on Wednesday, June 10, from 9:00–11:00 AM at 105 US-69 S in Forest City. Learn babysitting basics, first aid, games, snack ideas, and more! Cost is $20.
Get your hands spinning on the pottery wheel! 🏺✨ This 6-week class is perfect for beginners and creatives looking to explore ceramics. All materials included!
🚑 Join us for the Kanawha EMT Burger Feed on June 12th from 5–7 PM at the Kanawha Fire Station! Enjoy a delicious burger meal while supporting your local EMTs. 🍔❤️ Free will donations help fund upgraded equipment and emergency care services for our community. 🚨
Hit the road June 13 for the Riders Merit Award Ride! 🏍️ Register in the morning, ride rain or shine, and enjoy stops, raffles, and prizes—all supporting Riders Merit Awards. 💵🎟️
Support your local heroes! 🚒 The Northwood Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Drive-Through Barbecue will be held Saturday, June 13, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Northwood Fire Station. Meals include a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, and chips, with proceeds supporting the local fire department. 🍖
🎶 VinylFest presents The 1960’s: A Groovy Palooza! on Saturday, June 13, at The Boman Theater in Forest City. Enjoy a night of classic hits featuring the music of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and more! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Get ready for a full week of family fun, live entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, contests, music, and grandstand excitement! From kids’ shows and face painting to rodeo action, demo derby, live music, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the fair. 🐄🎶🎠
Celebrate summer with 43 North Iowa at our Annual Block Party on June 19 from 4–7 PM! Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice cream treats, inflatables, games, face painting, balloon animals, live action heroes, and fun for all ages — all FREE at 408 1st St NW in Forest City! 🎉
Support the Thompson Lions Club at their Annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Thompson Fire Station! 🍗🦁 Enjoy a meal featuring ½ chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, roll, and water. Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and over, with two children under 12 able to share one ticket. Proceeds support Thompson Lions Club community projects.
A 3-day summer art camp 🎨 Kids ages 7–12 will explore mixed-media projects in a fun, supportive environment. June 23–25—register today!
Join us for the 20th Annual Rotary Cannonball Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at East Park in Mason City! 🎉 Enjoy a full day of family fun featuring a kids fun run, car show, pedal tractor pull, inflatables, Smokey the Train, bike events, treats, entertainment, and more. 🚂🚲🍩 Hosted by the Mason City Noon Rotary.
