Events

Decorah Parks and Recreation will open summer registration on Thursday, May 1st at 8:00am. Brochures for recreation, pool and other activities will be made available before the registration date- stay tuned for updates!

Luther College Baseball vs Nebraska Wesleyan University Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.

Luther College Baseball vs Nebraska Wesleyan University Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.

Luther College Baseball vs Nebraska Wesleyan University – Senior Day Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 2nd. The Decorah HS Art Club will be at the shop. Student artwork will be for sale and all proceeds will go towards the HS Art Club. Drinks and snacks will be served. Come and see what Erik Dutcher and his students have been creating. Also… check out new […]

This showcase of oil paintings uses collage language to explore particularly intense and overwhelming feelings of joy through isolated or repeated elements, saturated color palettes, and mixed styles of representation. May 2 – May 31 Opening Reception: May 2, 6-8pm

Join us for this Special Olympics Iowa event that provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Winneshiek County to participate in athletic competition. Luther students can register to volunteer and participate in this fantastic event. Open to the general public to watch and enjoy!  

Get ready to celebrate Mexican style ALL DAY at The Landing this Saturday, May 3. This year’s Cinco de Mayo specials are: @Justins (11 am-7 pm) Chicken tostadas (chicken, chipotle, peppers, onions & tomatoes)  Ground beef tostadas (ground beef, jalapenos, onions & tomatoes) @The Buzz (7:30 am-9 pm) Traditional lime margarita or one-day-only strawberry margarita–just […]

Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12:00 p.m.. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

The Upper Iowa Audubon Society will host a presentation on the birds and wildlife of Costa Rica on Sunday, May 4 at 1:30pm at The Place Restaurant in Protivin. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary and all are encouraged to enjoy lunch prior to the presentation.  The presentation […]

Women of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for a ride on Sunday, May 4. We had a few great rides last year and are looking forward to more fun in 2025! It’s perfect for beginners, advanced riders, and everyone in between. We will have a flat option where riders can select […]

Decorah Chorale presents “We Shall Know” The Decorah Chorale will present a spring concert on Sunday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Decorah High School Auditorium. The concert “We Shall Know” reflects on the universal journey toward understanding: of ourselves, of each other, and of the forces that shape our lives. The Chorale will […]

Join us for a special Children’s Book Week storytime at the Phelps Park Bandshell on Monday, May 5th, from 3:30–4:30 PM—and get ready to meet a Wild Thing in real life! We’ll be reading Where the Wild Things Are and other favorite stories that celebrate imagination, adventure, and the joy of reading. Kids can enjoy […]

Regional Health Services of Howard County presents the Active Aging Expo. The expo will be at the Cresco Fitness Center. It is meant for those 50 , those caring for someone 50 , or those interested in knowing more about resources available to the aging population. Discover information and resources to help with your needs […]

Presenter: Uwe Rudolph

Presenter: Uwe Rudolph

For those who were unable to get tickets to the Greg Brown and Friends Concert, Driftless Water Defenders (www.driftlesswaterdefenders.com) is providing a Youtube livestream of the concert so everyone can enjoy this benefit concert in support of clean water in the Driftless–and beyond.  Just click on this link (or copy and paste into your browser) […]

Meet Guest Curator Dr. Nancy Coleman at an opening reception of the new exhibit, Pioneering Pages: Forming the New American Woman! Dr. Coleman will give a gallery walk at 5:30 p.m.  The exhibit tells the story of Kvinden og Hjemmet (Woman and Home), a national magazine for women first published in 1888 in Iowa by Norwegian immigrant […]

The Luther College Chamber Orchestra and Opera Department will perform an opera in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..  

London, 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. As their lives begin to intertwine, we travel with them through the world of the privileged class, a Yorkshire […]

DECORIDE is a welcoming bike tour for all, supporting the Decorah Community Free Clinic. Hosted by Luther College and the Decorah community, it unites riders for a great cause. Enjoy an 11-mile scenic ride on Trout Run Trail with refreshing stops along the way. More than a ride, it’s a movement for positive change. Join […]

  The Landing Market and Luther Art Program are hosting this Spring Art Sale featuring the work of Luther College students.

Check out the creative, future-forward talent of Luther College students and friends at a Spring Art Sale at The Landing Saturday, May 10, 10 am-2 pm.  This special opportunity will feature: Pottery Prints Paintings & More All for sale to beautify your home or to give someone special. (Hint: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11). 

It’s an A Cappella Serenade, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 11 am @ The Landing. Treat your mom or someone like a mom to breakfast or lunch from Justin’s, smoothies or bowls from Root 43, coffee and sweet treats from The Buzz and Tandem, all while enjoying uplifting music performed by a cappella groups from […]

On this Mother’s Day, treat your mom or someone like a mom to breakfast or lunch from Justin’s, smoothies or bowls from Root 43, coffee and sweet treats from The Buzz and Tandem, all while enjoying uplifting music performed by a cappella groups from Luther College. The groups – Undeclared, Beautiful Mess, and Uptempo! will […]

Winneshiek County Conservation will host a shorebird viewing walk at Cardinal Marsh on Sunday, May 11th at 2:00 pm. Join naturalist Larry Reis in looking for the wide variety of migrating shorebirds stopping over at Cardinal Marsh, as well as any land or water birds around. Please meet at the marsh’s south parking lot, located […]

Join us for the evening as we celebrate Luther Athletics and award our 2025 Norse Award recipients!

Join us for the evening as we celebrate Luther Athletics and award our 2025 Norse Award recipients!

Who: Peter Geye in conversation with Keith Lesmeister What: an evening celebrating Geye’s new novel, A Lesser Light Where: T-Bock’s Upstairs When: Wednesday, 5/14 at 7:00pm Join Peter Geye, author of A Lesser Light, and Keith Lesmeister, local author and literary advocate, on Wednesday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM at T-Bock’s Upstairs for a reading, […]

Vesterheim invites everyone to a free Foot-Notes dance on the new Commons patio! Rain location will be inside the Commons. Kick up your heels to this fantastic Decorah-area Scandinavian dance band, or sit back and tap your toes to the music. Bring your own lawn chair to guarantee a seat. Stop by early and enjoy a meal […]

Who: Peter Geye in conversation with Keith Lesmeister What: an evening celebrating Geye’s new novel, A Lesser Light Where: T-Bock’s Upstairs When: Wednesday, 5/14 at 7:00pm Join Peter Geye, author of A Lesser Light, and Keith Lesmeister, local author and literary advocate, on Wednesday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM at T-Bock’s Upstairs for a reading, […]

You are cordially invited to a special alumni event commemorating the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to North America, a pivotal moment in our shared history. Join us as we celebrate “200 Years of Norway in North America”. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025Time: Registration will open at 2:45 p.m. (14:45)Doors will close at 3:30 p.m. […]

Luther College alumnus Erika Billerbeck (’97) has been an Iowa Conservation Officer for the last 25 years. In 2020, the University of Iowa Press published her book, “Wildland Sentinel: Field Notes from an Iowa Conservation Officer.” In this book, Erika takes readers along for the ride as she and her colleagues sift through poaching investigations, […]

Join us for this open gala throughout the entire CFA featuring the semester course work and final projects by students across all creative arts from Art, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Visual Communication.

Concert at First Lutheran Church will feature instrumentalists and vocalists performing Grieg’s music.  Supporting lecture by Dr. Jim Griesheimer, noted music historian.

Come for any and all parts of this wonderful day! Fishing, Water testing training, food, dance, socializing, bird watching, education, and more! Visit our website for more details. FREE, registration requested. 

Come for any and all parts of this wonderful day! Fishing, Water testing training, food, dance, socializing, bird watching, education, and more! Visit our website for more details. FREE, registration requested. 

This Saturday morning, May 17th in downtown Decorah, will be the third year for the Cops n’ Rodders Car & Motorcycle Show. The event, which brings more than 100 classic and unique cars to town, fills Water Street from the intersection of State to the intersection of Mechanic. This is the first year that the […]

Celebrate Syttende Mai – Norwegian Constitution Day – Saturday, May 17, all day at Justin’s. We’re serving up two Norsk favorites, Norwegian waffles topped with: Strawberry jam & whipped cream Nutella & bananas Not a waffles fan? Get a Ronnie’s Roll, available on this day only. Plus, you can help pass on Norwegian traditions by […]

Join us for Yoga and a House Tour!​ Yoga on the Lawn at Porter House Museum: We’re teaming up with the DRIFT: Strength and Yoga Center for a special outdoor yoga local history experience on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 AM! Join us for a 25-minute gentle vinyasa flow on the museum lawn, followed by a guided […]

Luther College faculty and alumna perform instrumental and vocal music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert will feature: Emily Secor, soprano; Andrew Whitfield, baritone; Spencer Martin, violin; Heather Armstrong, oboe; Kacy Clopton, cello; Kathryn Reed, harpsichord; and Alex Meszler, organ. The concert will be held in the sanctuary at First Lutheran Church, Decorah, and is free and […]

Decorah Parks and Recreation is excited to host the annual Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30 pm, at the Decorah High School Track. This is a free event for qualified participants. Preregistration is strongly encouraged, but late registration will be taken beginning at 4:00pm near the track entrance on the […]

Join Decorah Public Library for an interactive storytime. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime will be held in the Children’s Area at Decorah Public Library. This event is free. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Decorah Public Library. What you can expect: This will be an active program with […]

Join Decorah Public Library for an interactive storytime. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime will be held in the Children’s Area at Decorah Public Library. This event is free. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Decorah Public Library. What you can expect: This will be an active program with […]

The Decorah Farmers Market is the best place to find local food and goods from Northeast Iowa’s small producers and artisans. The outdoor market takes place May through October on Wednesday afternoons from 3PM to 6PM and Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, in the lower Oneota Community Food Co-op parking lot. Learn more: https://visitdecorah.com/farmers-market/

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a morning of free play and socialization. Meet new friends and enjoy a coffee and the company of other adults while watching your child play with materials and books provided by the library. This is a self-directed program. Registration is not required.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a morning of free play and socialization. Meet new friends and enjoy a coffee and the company of other adults while watching your child play with materials and books provided by the library. This is a self-directed program. Registration is not required.

Join us at Mary Christopher Park in Decorah for a free movement session geared toward little ones and their families, led by Laree of DRiFT: Strength Yoga! Come prepared to move freely and joyfully, and get some of those wiggles out in a playful and open environment! Bring a mat if you have one, and […]

Join us at Mary Christopher Park in Decorah for a free movement session geared toward little ones and their families, led by Laree of DRiFT: Strength Yoga! Come prepared to move freely and joyfully, and get some of those wiggles out in a playful and open environment! Bring a mat if you have one, and […]

Join us for some pickup soccer at Will Baker on Friday evenings from 6-7pm.  All ability levels are welcome!

SHiNE Dance Fitness is heading to Phelps Park, Shelter #1, for Dancing and Donuts on Saturday, May 24th. This free event welcomes everyone to move and dance, no experience is necessary! SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, this workout […]

SHiNE Dance Fitness is heading to Phelps Park, Shelter #1, for Dancing and Donuts on Saturday, May 24th. This free event welcomes everyone to move and dance, no experience is necessary! SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, this workout […]

Friends of the Decorah Hatchery invite people of all ages to attend the return of the Goosechase! This scavenger hunt-inspired event uses a free, web-based app to engage teams in competitive missions. Teams explore and learn about the hatchery and the natural environment of the Driftless region. Snack and prizes provided! The hunt is built […]

Sing in the spring with the uniquely beautiful tones and harmonies of songs from Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Georgia and beyond. These songs are evocative and vibrant, making for a singing experience that is exhilarating, unique and delicious to the ears and the heart. In opening our voices and ears to new sounds, we can forge […]

Sing in the spring with the uniquely beautiful tones and harmonies of songs from Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Georgia and beyond. These songs are evocative and vibrant, making for a singing experience that is exhilarating, unique and delicious to the ears and the heart. In opening our voices and ears to new sounds, we can forge […]

Quartet Winneshiek will be presenting its inaugural performance with a program of Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet in F Major, Op.96, Mozart’s String Quartet in Bb, K. 589 and Shaw’s Entr’acte. Quartet Winneshiek is comprised of Jonathon Winter and Nicole Cody – violins, Angela Kratchmer – viola and Craig Hultgren – cello. The quartet’s personnel all […]

You are invited to a  COMMUNITY SONG BATH   ALL ARE WELCOME. Nothing is asked of you.  Come listen, rest, and receive. Close your eyes and relax as the singers share simple, repetitive songs of courage and comfort. Drop in anytime, stay as little or as long as you like. Come in silence, leave in silence.  […]

You are invited to a  COMMUNITY SONG BATH   ALL ARE WELCOME. Nothing is asked of you.  Come listen, rest, and receive. Close your eyes and relax as the singers share simple, repetitive songs of courage and comfort. Drop in anytime, stay as little or as long as you like. Come in silence, leave in silence.  […]

Who: Karen Babine What: an evening celebrating her new memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing events room When: Tuesday, 5/27 at 7:00pm Join Karen Babine, author of The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo, and the Dragonfly Books Staff on Tuesday May 27th at 7:00pm […]

Dogs and their human families are invited to Lake Meyer Campground for the kick-off of the Winneshiek County US B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Check in at the campground shelter anytime between 10:00 AM and noon to receive your free B.A.R.K. Ranger Training Brochure and start your adventure in the park. The […]

Dogs and their human families are invited to Lake Meyer Campground for the kick-off of the Winneshiek County US B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Check in at the campground shelter anytime between 10:00 AM and noon to receive your free B.A.R.K. Ranger Training Brochure and start your adventure in the park. The […]

Join Decorah Community Leaders and the UI College of Public Health for a Community-Wide Forum: Improving Employee and Family Health. Wednesday, May 28, 202511 a.m. – 1 p.m.Luther CollegeDahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room 2nd floor525 Luther Dr. Decorah, IA 52101 There is no charge to attend the <a href="http://forum.Lunch” target=”_blank” title=”forum.Lunch”>forum.Lunch is included. Register to […]