Step into the past at the History Alive Festival, August 1–2 at Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City! 🇺🇸 Enjoy Civil War reenactors, historical encampments, 19th-century demonstrations, music, food, vendors and family fun. 🏕️⚒️🎶
Lace up your running shoes and join the Hancock County District Fair for the 1M/5K Run & Walk for Breakthrough T1D on Saturday, August 1, 2026! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Britt, Iowa, this fun community event supports Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). Registration begins at 6:30 AM with the race starting at 7:00 AM. Gather your friends and family and help make a difference! 💙
💧 Join the free Water Matters! Rural Revival Public Forum on Tuesday, August 4, at the ISU Research Farm in Kanawha. Enjoy a presentation, panel discussion, music and refreshments while exploring Iowa’s water quality issues. 🌊🌱
🏒⛳ Mason City Youth Hockey’s 6th Annual Grippin’ Sticks Golf Tournament takes place Aug. 8, 2026 at Highland Park Golf Course. Register a team or sponsor and support local youth hockey!
🎉 Celebrate 140 years of faith, family and community with Ramsey Reformed Church on Saturday, August 8, from 3–7 p.m. Enjoy a meal, dunk tank, inflatables, games and family-friendly fun in Titonka. Everyone is welcome! ⛪🎈
🏃♂️✨ Light up the night at the 45th Annual Britt Hobo Days Glow 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Friday, Aug. 14! The race begins at 8:45 p.m. behind Britt City Hall, with proceeds supporting Britt Parks and Rec youth sports and activities.
🌙🚴 Light up the night during Mason City’s 2026 Moonlight Bike Ride on Friday, August 14! Enjoy music, glowing decorations, a 10-mile community ride and late-night bites. Helmets and signed safety waivers are required. ✨
