Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes you to the 20th annual Holiday Lights drive-through display —- available daily November 28 (Thanksgiving) to December 25 (Christmas) from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. Experience one of the largest drive-through light displays in Iowa! Free-will donations support Helping Services programs […]
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 […]
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 for a festive evening full of holiday cheer as Calmar kicks off the Christmas season! On Thursday, December 5th, the town will be aglow with twinkling lights, holiday characters, and a variety of fun-filled activities perfect for families and friends. Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus Head to 111 W Main Street at […]
Oneota Weavers & Spinners of Decorah invite you to their 2024 Holiday Market The market will be held on Friday, December 6th from noon – 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first floor of Vesterheim Museum’s Westby-Torgerson Education Center, located on the corner of Water […]
Luther College Wrestling vs Wartburg College Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
Join us on the First Fridays Art Crawl in Decorah. The Perfect Edge will be featuring Hannah Tulgren’s. Artwork will be for sale and would make great Christmas gifts. Beverages and snacks will be served. Don’t forget to check out the other artists at Arthaus and Impact Coffee.
Experience the joy of movement and the power of music with our dynamic AfroZumba class. This high-energy workout blends the infectious rhythms of Africa with the fun and fitness of Zumba. No dance experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and let us guide you through easy-to-follow dance moves. Get ready to sweat, smile, and […]
Get out your lists and your cameras! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Santa’s Land at the Luana Savings Bank on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 -11:00 a.m. The event is sponsored by the City of Ossian, the Ossian Crown Club and Luana Savings Bank. There will also be an opportunity to bring donations for […]
Stop by and visit the Indoor Decorah Farmers Market once or all four times this holiday season! Free entry. The Decorah Farmers Market is the best place to find local food and goods from Northeast Iowa’s small producers and artisans. Stock up on seasonal food — including locally grown produce and baked goods. Explore gifts […]
The Kids’ Closet (formerly Kaden’s Kloset) is a ministry of Decorah Covenant Church, and is 100% volunteer-run and supported by donations. Though having a different name and no longer affiliated with the organization Kaden’s Kloset, The Kids’ Closet still serves the same purpose – to provide clothing free of charge to children in need up […]
Join us with Nisse Preschool and Kids Place for an amazing breakfast to raise funds for our kids! Lions Club pancakes with sausage, fruit, coffee, apple cider and ice cream will surely fill you up and a Santa sighting, balloon animals, games and raffle will keep you and the family entertained!!
College Ministries invites you to a special Jazz Lessons & Carols worship service on Sunday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. with a Coffee Social starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Atrium. This service features the musical talents of Jon Ailabouni as well as students and other guest artists. A festive spin on a traditional Christmastime […]
Everyone knows Scrooge’s story but you’ve never seen it told like this before – professional actor Ray Carver, as Scrooge’s creator Charles Dickens, tells the tale of the old miser playing all 40 characters himself. Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2 PMDoors open at 1:30 PM Tickets $20 eachCall Wendy at 563-547-3101 or 563-547-0054 See […]
Caregivers and children aged 0-3 are invited to join us for social play and dancing!
Luther College Women’s Basketball vs Martin Luther College Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
The Happy Hour Book Group will meet at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. Wed. Dec. 11 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss Amor Towles’ “Table for Two.” Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.
Luther College Men’s Basketball vs Bethany Lutheran College Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
Luther College Wrestling vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
Luther College Wrestling vs University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
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.
Enjoy the 33rd annual Water Street Lighted Parade.This year’s theme is Vintage Christmas. As in past years, the parade will line up on South Avenue (behind Helms Funeral Home) and begin promptly at 6pm.The parade route will travel from Riverside Avenue to Water Street. The route continues through downtown and turns right on Mill Street […]
Fun for the whole family. Make it a tradition! Free Horse & Carriage rides Santa Face Pancakes Hot Cocoa Specials Treat Bags and Crafts for Children Photo Opps Santa!!
Luther College Wrestling vs Cornell College Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
Vesterheim offers free admission the second Saturday of every month. Come and enjoy the museum! Special exhibits open are listed here. There’s always something new! Free Second Saturdays are supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Kari and Pete Espinosa.
Seasonal Embodiment is a collaborative offering between myself and Nina Smock to invite you to mark the celestial calendar with resonance and intention. Every six(ish) weeks for the next solar year we will hold a 2 hour, in-depth practice to explore the energies of the season and what they are asking of us. We’ll explore […]
Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers to Barnetimen Children’s Hour. Meet in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building to explore objects and stories in the museum’s collection and make fun art. Get in the festive spirit with Norwegian holiday traditions during December’s program. Meet in the lobby of the museum’s Main Building to learn about different […]
Bring your stuffie to the library for some bedtime stories and a sleepover! Stuffies will spend the night at DPL, and will be picked up the next day with some photos of their evening at the library. Registration required at: Stuffie Sleepover Please make sure your child understands that the stuffie will be returned the […]
Join ArtHaus and Decorah Public Library in celebrating the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling at Word Salad. This evening of writing will be held in the Pulpit Rock Events Room on December 17, starting at 7 pm. This special event, formerly hosted by local writer and comedian June Melby, promises […]
Bring along your gifts and stamp, paint, and doodle your own custom gift wrappings! Registration required at: https://www.decorahlibrary.org/events/handmade-holidays-diy-gift-wrap Adults: 1:30-3:00pm Kids: 3:00-4:30pm *Boxes for gifts will not be provided, only the wrapping paper and decorating supplies
The Speculative Fiction Book Group will meet via Zoom Wed. Dec. 18 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss short fiction selections from Uncanny magazine issue 60, available online for free. The group will focus on pieces listed under “More Fiction,” including all-new pieces by Natalia Theodoridou, Eddie Robson, Angela Liu, Tananarive Due, M. M. Olivas, Jo […]
The Speculative Fiction Book Group will meet via Zoom Wed. Dec. 18th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss John Scalzi’s “Starter Villain”. Speculative Fiction Book Group Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83216967934?pwd=TG44RjFhQkZETVVQcHBLMXFyeGdxUT09
The History Book Group will meet on the 2nd floor of the library Thurs. Dec. 19 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss Edward Steers’ “Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.”
Readers aged 0-18 are invited to join us for a Winter Break reading challenge! Prizes such as stickers, a hot cocoa voucher, and more are available to readers who participate. Challenge goes from December 20th to January 1st.Register at https://decorahlibrary.beanstack.com/ – Early Reader’s Challenge: This challenge is for readers who are not yet reading on their […]
The Friday Book Group will meet on the 2nd floor of the library Fri. Dec. 20 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss Kate Quinn’s “The Briar Club.” New York Times bestselling author of “The Diamond Eye” and “The Rose Code” returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, […]
Stop by and visit the Indoor Decorah Farmers Market once or all four times this holiday season! Free entry. The Decorah Farmers Market is the best place to find local food and goods from Northeast Iowa’s small producers and artisans. Stock up on seasonal food — including locally grown produce and baked goods. Explore gifts […]
The Burning Bright annual holiday concerts will be held at 4 pm and 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Decorah. Tickets are available at Oneota Community Food Coop.
The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend the 27th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust and Gundersen Health System! This free family friendly event will be held Tuesday, December 31, 5:30-9:30pm, in the Luther College Regents Center. The evening includes open swimming, basketball, tennis, pickleball, a […]
New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is the perfect way to end 2024! This is our 9th year for having this on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve Comedy Mystery Dinner Theater is the perfect way to end 2024! This is our 9th year for having this on New Year’s Eve and sells out […]
Join us for family fun and learn some Norwegian language and culture along the way! Through hands-on activities, fun crafts, light-hearted games, and short videos, you and your family will learn and practice your new Norwegian skills. A kit will be delivered right to your home containing supplies for these language activities, a helpful reference […]
Luther College Women’s Basketball vs Buena Vista University Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
Luther College Men’s Basketball vs Buena Vista University Norse sports may have last-minute schedule changes. Visit LutherNorse.com for up-to-date information.
