Get ready to make memories when attending one of many local events. The Great Jones County Fair, held Mid-July in Monticello, is the oldest and one of the largest fairs in the state. Each year, the fair rocks to some of the best concerts, has tractor and truck pulls, harness racing and one of the largest 4-H and livestock shows of any fair in Iowa. A parade kicks off the Wyoming Fair, which includes many activities for those who attend the 3-day event. Enjoy a crisp fall day at the Ryan Norlin Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Anamosa Pumpkinfest where record-breaking GIANT pumpkins are brought in, and Main Street is packed with an assortment of unique vendors. Check out the calendar where awesome local events are always happening.

Stone City Festival

Stone City, IA

The annual Stone City Festival is celebrating the history of Grant Wood country. Plan to see the iconic ice wagons, a local blacksmith working in the historic blacksmith shop, artists and vendors selling their work, food from The General Store, and much more. Come down to Stone City for vendors and live blacksmith demonstrations. New […]

Messy Play Fountain Park Anamosa

Fountain Park 600 E Main Street, Anamosa, IA, United States

Activities may include mud play, water play, sand, finger painting, shaving cream, oobleck, slime, potion mixing, and more! Each event will have at least six activities available. These events are for children 1yo -8ish years old. Adult supervision is required for the duration of the event. Takes place at Fountain Park near the LCC, 600 […]

$8

LEGO Education Club (6-10 yrs old)

Anamosa Library & Learning Center 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA, United States

Join us as we explore the LEGO Education Spike Kit with different modules and tasks in a three month long program for ages 6-10 years old. We will typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5 PM and we will meet in September, October, and November. We are limited to one Spike kit […]

Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Anamosa, Iowa Anamosa, IA, United States

Welcome to the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa! Fun For The Entire Family – Enjoy a true Main Street Festival and be part of the festivities that have drawn thousands to Anamosa since 1989. Some activities include dozens of food and craft vendors, kids’ games, one of the largest parades in all of Iowa, and of […]

LEGO Education Club (6 -10 yrs old)

Anamosa Library & Learning Center 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA, United States

Join us as we explore the LEGO Education Spike Kit with different modules and tasks in a three month long program for ages 6-10 years old. We will typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5 PM and we will meet in September, October, and November. We are limited to one Spike kit […]

Spook Parade – Treats on the Streets

Anamosa, Iowa Anamosa, IA, United States

All Halloween Creatures welcome to the annual Spook Parade and Treats on the Streets in Downtown Anamosa

Edinburgh Safe Trick or Treat

Edinburgh Pioneer Village 13838 Edinburgh Rd, Scotch Grove, IA, United States

SAFE TRICK OR TREAT The Sunday before Halloween: 1pm to 4pm Admission is free for this trick or treating day for children of all ages. Visit all of the buildings to get treats, with lots of games, bingo, a maze in the picnic shelter and other fun activities. There is also Halloween music and a […]

LEGO Education Club (6-10 yrs Old)

Anamosa Library & Learning Center 600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA, United States

Join us as we explore the LEGO Education Spike Kit with different modules and tasks in a three month long program for ages 6-10 years old. We will typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5 PM and we will meet in September, October, and November. We are limited to one Spike kit […]

Fright Night at Edinburgh

Edinburgh Pioneer Village 13838 Edinburgh Rd, Scotch Grove, IA, United States

A visit for middle-school aged youth. Includes a visit to Edinburgh Menor, Edinburgh Pioneer Village and the Edinburgh Cemetery. Contact Anamosa Parks & Recreation for more information

$20

Trunk or Treat

St Paul Luthern Church 201 N Ford St, Anamosa, IA, United States

Trunk or Treat event at St Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa at 4 pm