This week in Madison County…
Today/Tonight
Micro Retreat
Thursday • October 22 • 5:30-8:00 pm
Iris Aisle
Micro Retreat | Iris Aisle
Breath • Sound • Cacao • Soup
You’re invited into an intimate evening at Iris Aisle, a serene countryside sanctuary in Winterset.
This micro retreat offers a sacred pause. Through intentional practices and nourishing ritual, we’ll create space to slow down, soften, and return to yourself.
What you’ll experience:
* Ceremonial Cacao to open the heart and ground the body
* Guided Breathwork to support release and invite clarity
* Light Language to support energetic recalibration and flow
* Immersive Sound Bath to support grounding and nervous system regulation
* Garden-Fresh Soup to nourish and gently integrate the experience
No prior experience is needed. Come exactly as you are.
This space is for you if you’re craving:
* Deep rest and nervous system regulation
* Heart-centered connection and grounding
* A soulful pause to realign and restore
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate and supportive.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Iris Isle.
With Gratitude,
Amy of Golden Aura Alchemy
Kristina of The Lighthouse
Erin, our angel
To join us: https://heal.me/thelighthouse/events/microretreat
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by The Winterset Stage
October 22 – 25, 2026
The Iowa Theater
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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This Week!
Senior Speaker Series
Friday • October 23 • 10:00 am
Bricker Price Block, Earlham
This Weekend!
Halloween around Madison County!
Daily Through November 1st
- Fall activities at Howell’s Green House & Pumpkin Patch
Saturday October 24th
- 10am-1pm – Trick or Treat at Winterset HyVee
- 5-8pm – Haunted Harvest Festival at Madison County Conservation Center
- 6-8pm – Halloween Hullabaloo Winterset Junior High Dance
- 6-9pm – Costume Party & Live Music at Big Rack Brew Haus
Friday October 30th
- 330-5pm – Fall Event at Summerset Realty
- 330-5pm – Trick or Treat on the Winterset Square
- 5-7pm – Beggar’s Night, City of Winterset
Saturday October 31st
- 12-5pm – The Orchard Holiday Market at Winterset Cidery
- 5-6pm – Not So Scary Halloween at Earlham Community Center
- 5-6pm – Trick or Treat, Earlham Business District
- 5-7pm – Trunk or Treat on Main Street, Saint Charles
- 5-7pm – Beggars Night, City of Saint Charles
- 5-8pm – Costume Party and Live Music at Winterset Cidery
- 6-8pm – Beggars Night, City of Earlham
Sunday November 1st
- 12-5pm – The Orchard Holiday Market at Winterset Cidery
Trick or Treat at HyVee
Saturday • October 24 • 10:00am-1:00 pm
Winterset HyVee
Haunted Harvest Festival
Saturday • October 24 • 5:00-8:00 pm
Madison County Conservation Center
Get ready for a family-friendly fall celebration at the Madison County Conservation Center! Join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, games, treats, costumes, and more!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Madison County Conservation Center**
2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA
$5/person | $25/family
Festival Fun Includes:
Face Painting
Hayrack Rides
Costume Contest
Campground Decorating Contest
Carnival Games
Trick-or-Treating
HAUNTED CAMPGROUND
Reserve your campsite and let festival-goers vote for their favorite campsite! The winning campsite receives one free weekend of camping in 2027!
Thursday night camping is FREE with a weekend reservation! To see the available campsites, you must include Thursday with your reservation even if you don’t plan to join us until Friday.
FOOD
Enjoy hamburgers from Madison County Cattlemen or roast your own hot dog on the conservation center patio!
Bring the whole family, put on your best costume, and celebrate the season with us
Saturday by the Orchard
Saturday • October 24 • 5:00-8:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
Join us at Winterset Cidery on Saturday, October 24th for a beautiful fall evening by the Orchard! We’ll be open 1-9pm with plenty of cider, good food, live music, and memories waiting to be made.
- Looking4Luke | 5-8pm
- Hammer & a Fork serving up delicious dinner
- Cider flowing all day long
- Beautiful outdoor space for the whole family
Bring the family, don’t worry about dinner, and come spend your evening with us! Relax by the Orchard, enjoy some live music, sip on your favorite cider, and make some new memories together. We’ll see you October 24th!
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Halloween Hullabaloo – Winterset Junior High Dance
Saturday • October 24 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Winterset Middle School
Halloween Costume Party & Live Music
Saturday • October 24 • 6:00-9:00 pm
Big Rack Brew Haus
Live Music & Food Truck at the Winery
Saturday • October 24 • 6:30-9:30 pm
Covered Bridges Winery
$5 Cover Charge Per Person
Live Music from 6:30-9:30PM
Hey Mister Feast Fare food truck from 5:30 – 8:30.
Music will be outdoor weather permitting.
Willie Mac and the band will perform an infusion of bluegrass, folk-rock and blues.
Sunday Funday at the Cidery
Sunday • October 25 • 1:00-6:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
The LAST Sunday Funday of Cider Season!
Help us wrap up another incredible regular season at Winterset Cidery with one last Sunday
by the Orchard!
- Live music by Ryne Doughty
- Charcuterie by Graze Craze
- Cider flowing
- One more beautiful afternoon at the Orchard
Gather your favorite people, grab a glass of cider, and come celebrate the final Sunday of our regular season with us!
We’ve loved spending our Sundays with you all season long, and we can’t wait to see you at the Orchard one more time!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Next Week
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Tuesday • October 27 • 5:30-7:00 pm
Evergreen & Lily Floral
Trick or Treat Around the Square
Friday • October 30 • 3:30-5:00 pm
Winterset Town Square
🎃 Downtown Trick-or-Treating is Coming! 👻
In partnership with the City of Winterset, we’re excited to welcome families downtown for an afternoon of Halloween fun!
Friday, October 30th – 3:30–5:00 PM
Downtown Merchants: If you would like to participate, please plan to set up outside your front door to hand out treats during the event.
REMINDER: We will not be placing participation decals in business windows. Setting up outside will make it easy for families to see which businesses are participating as they make their way around downtown. If you are NOT located on the downtown square but would like to participate, reach out to the chamber and we will help find an available location for you.
We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon of costumes, treats, and community in Downtown Winterset!
Fall Event at Summerset Realty
Friday • October 30 • 3:30-5:00 pm
Summerset Realty, Winterset
Orchard Holiday Market
Saturday-Sunday • October 31-November 1 • 12:00-5:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
JOIN US FOR AN ORCHARD HOLIDAY MARKET!
We’re bringing a little holiday magic to the orchard! Winterset Cidery is partnering with Xperience Candle Bar to host a unique and festive Holiday Market featuring local vendors, shopping, and a fun weekend at the Cidery!
14 Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1 12-5 PM both days, at Winterset Cidery.
Shop local vendors and find something special for everyone on your holiday list!
SATURDAY NIGHT | 5-8 PM
Stick around after the market for live music by FunHouse and enjoy a Saturday evening at the Cidery!
ARE YOU A VENDOR?
We’d love to have you join us! Vendor applications are now open. Apply using the link below: https://docs.google.com/../1FAlpQLSf35iMjPkG../viewform..
And stay tuned… we’ll be announcing our AMAZING vendor lineup soon!
Come shop local, sip some cider, and kick off the holiday season with us!
FunHouse Live & Costumes at the Cidery
Saturday • October 31 • 5:00-8:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
Celebrate Halloween with FunHouse at Winterset Cidery!
Join us on Friday, October 31, for an evening of live classic rock, handcrafted lowa hard cider, and beautiful orchard views at one of Central low’s most unique venues. The cidery is known for its locally crafted hard ciders, spacious tasting room, and scenic outdoor setting overlooking the orchard.
Costumes are encouraged (but not required), so come dressed up if you want!
Friday, October 31 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Winterset Cidery
1638 Highway 169, Winterset, IA
Grab your friends, enjoy a crisp cider, and spend Halloween rocking with FunHouse. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Christmas 4 Kids & Operation Santa Claus
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by Matura and CRISP
Bomgaars Ladies Night
Sunday • November 1 • 5:00-8:00 pm
Winterset Bomgaars Store
Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 5–8 p.m., Bomgaars customers at all locations will have the opportunity to enjoy special savings, giveaways and an evening dedicated to supporting the communities Bomgaars is proud to serve.
As part of Ladies Night, 5% of the evening’s sales will be donated to a local charitable organization in each Bomgaars community. This year, Madison County Health Care System has been selected as the recipient for the Winterset community.
The donation will be presented to Madison County Health Care System in December 2026, with the amount based on sales from the local Bomgaars store during Ladies Night.
“We believe being a good neighbor means more than simply having a store in a community,” said Torrey Wingert, CEO of Bomgaars. “Our communities support us throughout the year, and Ladies Night gives us an opportunity to give something back to organizations that are making a difference right here at home.”
For more than eight years, Bomgaars has used Ladies Night as an opportunity to support organizations in the communities where its stores are located. What began as a way to support local cancer centers, hospitals and women’s organizations has grown into an annual community-giving event across Bomgaars’ store markets.
Madison County Health Care System is grateful to be part of this year’s event.
Customers are invited to join Bomgaars for an evening of shopping, savings and community support. Come enjoy a fun evening at Bomgaars while helping support an organization that is making a difference in the Winterset community.
Website: https://www.bomgaars.com/ladies-night
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/14p6yKiDmFn/
Coming Soon
Women’s Giving Circle Holiday Potluck Party
Tuesday • November 10 • 6:00-7:00 pm
Union State Bank Community Room, Winterset
Madison County Women’s Giving Circle 2026 4th quarter Holiday potluck/party
The Madison County Women’s Giving Circle 4th quarter Holiday Potluck/party will be November 10th, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Union State Bank Community Room, 611 West Hwy 92, Winterset. You may come at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm if you wish to socialize more. There will not be a “business” meeting. Please bring your check for your annual donation to our Community Foundation Account. You are also encouraged to bring a snack, side, dessert, etc. to share at the potluck. Feel free to invite potential members to join us to learn more about the organization.
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
by the WHS Theatre Department!
Sunday • November 13 • 7:00 pm
Monday • November 14 • 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Tuesday • November 15 • 2:00 pm
at The Warehouse on 2nd
Santa at Stepping Stones!
Saturday • December 5 • 1:00-3:00 pm
Stepping Stones Child Care Center
Chamber Members: We would love to include your upcoming events in the weekly snapshot, Chamber Chat and The Citizen.
Chamber Chat is great for business-to-business communication, while The Citizen is the perfect way to reach the wider community!
To ensure you get included, please email your event information to communications@madisoncounty.com by the Friday before publication.
