Tonight
Men in Black
Thursday • August 21 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Every Thursday in August the Iowa Theater takes us to outer space!
Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Kay and Jay are the Men in Black, providers of immigration services and regulators of all things alien on Earth. While investigating a series of unregistered close encounters, the MIB agents uncover the deadly plot of an intergalactic terrorist who is on a mission to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies currently in residence in New York City. 1997, PG-13, 1 hr 38 min
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This Weekend!
Meet the Team Night
Friday • August 22 • 5:00pm
Winterset High School Stadium
Naked Gun
August 22 & 23 • 7:00pm & August 24 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Thirty years after the last film, Liam Neeson is stepping into the role of Frank Drebin—first made famous by Leslie Nielsen—for the final chapter of the Naked Gun franchise. In this sequel, Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr becomes a police officer like his legendary father and must save the police department from shutting down by solving a case. Rated PG-13, 1 hr 25 min
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Saturday • August 23 • 7:00 – 11:00am
American Legion Hall
Madison County Farmer’s Market
Saturday • August 23 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
This Saturday’s Farmer’s Market will feature all your favorite things—produce, baked goods, crafts, and vendors—PLUS the opportunity to literally save a life! I started donating blood about two years ago and recently reached the one gallon milestone. It’s really quite a decent experience—you get to sit and relax for awhile and then you have to eat some cookies so there’s no guilt! Here’s the sign up link: https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/190131
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Back to School ‘Extra Credit’ Game Day
Saturday • August 23 • 2:00 – 6:00pm
Graham’s Game Café at The Warehouse on 2nd
Get your game on in celebration of the start of a new school year!
Kick off the school year at Graham’s Game Café with unlimited play for just $8 — no cards, no coins, just pure fun! Teachers play free and 50% of all admission goes straight to the Winterset Community Education Foundation to support local students all year!
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Porchfest
Sunday • August 24th • 11:00am – 6:30pm
Along Court Ave
It’s a traveling music festival, along Court Ave, right here in Winterset! There’s no cost to attend but tipping the musicians in encouraged! See the schedule below for follow the event on Facebook for more details. There are also some food options available form places like Board and Blooms, The Drift and Haynes Honey Lounge.
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Coming Soon
Youth Fishing Night
Tuesday • August 26 • 6:00-7:30pm
Cedar Lake
Friday Fun Nights
Fridays • Starting August 29 • 5:00-10:00pm
Graham’s Game Café at The Warehouse on 2nd
Friday Nights are Fun Nights! Why fight traffic and drop a small fortune in Des Moines when the BEST fun is right here in Winterset?
Maybe you want to take out the family, or maybe just a guys’ or ladies’ night. Either way, bring the crew to Graham’s Game Café at The Warehouse on 2nd for: video games galore, Pickleball, table tennis, foosball & air hockey plus a fully-stocked concession stand with snacks, treats & drinks!)
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Design Your Sign Workshop
Saturday • September 6
Winterset Art Center
Kaylee Stone is coming back to the Winterset Art Center to lead workshops the first Saturday of the month this fall. $15 per workshop covers all the fun and art supplies. Register now: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
Live Band Karaoke
Saturday • September 6 • 6:00 doors open, 7:00 music
The Warehouse on 2nd
Get ready for a night of music, fun, and retro vibes! Whether you’re rocking the mic with your favorite tunes or cheering on your friends, you’ll be backed by real live musicians on stage—no canned tracks here!
In between performances, you can jump into music trivia, play interactive games and win fun prizes and bragging rights!
Grab your crew and form a team! The theme is throwback—so dig out your retro threads!
This event is free to attend! Doors open at 6:00, music starts at 7:00. The concession stand will be open all night with drinks & snacks
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