Community Calendar

November

Iowa Central Art and Photography Student Show

December 01 - December 15 • Iowa Central Community College • 1 Triton Circle • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

★ Leading Ladies

December 05 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Best Western Starlite Village • 1518 3rd Ave NW • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Meet our new CEO, Astra Ferris, and learn about her career, her leadership philosophy, and her vision for our organization and region.

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Fort Dodge Middle School 6-8 Band Concert

December 05 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Yuletide Choir Concert - presented by Fort Dodge Senior High

December 06 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Wednesday

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Hawkeye Community Theatre Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

December 06 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Hawkeye Community Theatre • 521 North 12th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You...

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Art and Photography Reception w/ Chad Elliott

December 07 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Iowa Central Community College • 1 Triton Circle • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Hawkeye Community Theatre Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

December 07 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Hawkeye Community Theatre • 521 North 12th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You...

Fort Dodge Senior High Yuletide Choir Concert

December 07 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Chad Elliott LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 07 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Oh Man! Chad Elliott is back! Have you been following Chad's career over the last few years? He is taking off. His songs and stories find a way to relate...

Brazilian Jazz Trio Soldier Creek Winery - Vineyard Vibrations

December 08 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Hawkeye Community Theatre Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

December 08 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Hawkeye Community Theatre • 521 North 12th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You...

Donuts with Santa

December 09 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Fort Dodge City Hall Council Chambers • 819 1st Avenue South • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is BACK again this year, but this time he is serving donuts! Join us in your matching family pajamas or your best-dressed Christmas outfits and share...

Hawkeye Community Theatre Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

December 09 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Hawkeye Community Theatre • 521 North 12th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You...

Blanden Art Museum - Holiday Open House

December 09 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Blanden Memorial Art Museum • 920 3rd Ave s. • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Art - Community - Food - Music

First Covenant Church - Christmas Cantata - "Creation Will Be At Peace"

December 09 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • First Covenant Church • 201 Avenue H • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Hawkeye Community Theatre Presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

December 09 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Hawkeye Community Theatre • 521 North 12th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You...

Matt Woods Band LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 09 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

The Matt Woods Band LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 09 • 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

The Matt Woods Band is a Des Moines based blues band specializing in old school urban electric blues. The band's hard-hitting rhythms and powerful guitar lines evoke a sound right...

27th Annual Winter Voice Recital

December 09 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • McSweeny's School of Performing Arts • 1633 N 29th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

You are cordially invited to join us for our 27th Annual Winter Voice Recital on Saturday, December 9 featuring vocal soloists and the Fort Dodge Area Children’s Chorus. The recital...

First Covenant Church - Christmas Cantata - "Creation Will Be At Peace"

December 10 • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM • First Covenant Church • 201 Avenue H • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Fort Dodge Senior High Instrumental Winter Concert

December 10 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Fort Dodge Senior High Instrumental Winter Concert

December 10 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Bingo at Soldier Creek Winery

December 10 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

BINGO! BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS FOR A *GOOD CAUSE* AND SOME FUN! SELECT SUNDAYS FROM 3-5PM. We are partnering with the Webster County Animal Protection to stock their Pet...

Jessica Heaning LIVE at Koozies

December 10 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Koozies • 16 N. 7th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Live Music

Gingerbread House Class

December 12 • 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM • Citizen's Central • 617 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, Iowa (IA) 50501

A Fun Holiday Activity! We will provide the ingredients, you bring the creativity! Cost is $12/person. Registration is open to 30 participants total. Class will be @ Citizen's Central on...

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Fort Dodge Middle School Winter Orchestra Concert

December 12 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Duncombe Elementary Winter Music Concerts Grades 1st - 3rd

December 14 • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM • Duncombe Elementary School • 1620 6th Avenue North • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

1st Grade - 12:30pm 2nd Grade - 1:15pm 3rd Grade - 2:00pm

★ Ribbon Cutting: Daniel Pharmacy

December 14 • 3:00 PM • Daniel Pharmacy • 1114 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Join us and our Ambassadors as we celebrate Daniel Pharmacy's 60th Anniversary. Open house from 3:00-6:00 PM.

Craft Night @ Soldier Creek Winery - Chunky Blankets

December 14 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Brittany Sword LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 14 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Brittany Sword LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 14 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Brittany Sword (pronounced brit-nee sord) writes songs on the deeper subjects of life. Pairing her rhythmic guitar style playing, powerful vocals & positive personality Brittany creates an upbeat and enchanting...

★ Ribbon Cutting: Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa

December 15 • 11:00 AM • Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa • 725 South 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Join us and our Ambassadors as we welcome the new Executive Director, Paul Shane.

Ribbon Cutting: Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa Photo

Duncombe Elementary Winter Music Concerts Grades 4th & 5th

December 15 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Duncombe Elementary School • 1620 6th Avenue North • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

4th Grade - 1:00pm 5th Grade - 2:00pm

Kris Karr LIVE at Soldier Creek Winery - Vineyard Vibrations

December 15 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Join us on Friday, December 15th from 6-8PM for an unforgettable acoustic evening with Kris Karr. As he takes the stage solo, prepare to be captivated by his masterful renditions...

515 Big Band Concert

December 15 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM • Historic Phillips Auditorium • 1015 5th Ave N • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Jason Reed LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 15 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

For the last 30 years, Jason Reed has been driving all over this country playing & making up stories for whoever would listen to him. He has paid his dues...

Brady O'Brien presents An Enchanted Evening at the Laramar Ballroom

December 15 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Lara • 710 1st Avenue North • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!! ❄️❄️ IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR! Many of you have been asking! Brady O'Brien will next be at the iconic Laramar Ballroom in Fort Dodge, Iowa on...

The Blanden Collective

December 16 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Blanden Memorial Art Museum • 920 3rd Ave s. • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Are you looking for feedback on your art? Are you looking to connect with other artists in the area? The Blanden Collective is for you. *Bring your artwork to show...

Free Saturday Class Ages 6-11

December 16 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Blanden Art Education Center • 224 South 8th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Register online All materials are provided

Art Memes

December 16 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • Blanden Art Education Center • 224 South 8th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Combine historical artwork with modern Memes to create a new piece of art!

Solo Grunge Unplugged - Featuring Mark Willard - LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 16 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Solo Grunge Unplugged - Featuring Mark Willard - LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 16 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

A native of Webster City, Mark Willard specializes in acoustic versions of both hits and deep cuts from the 90s Alternative era with his band Grunge Unplugged. Their eclectic performances,...

FD Choral Society Presents: Christmas 'Round the World

December 17 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • First United Methodist Church • 127 N. 10th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

BINGO at Soldier Creek Winery

December 17 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

BINGO! BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS FOR A *GOOD CAUSE* AND SOME FUN! SELECT SUNDAYS FROM 3-5PM. We are partnering with the Webster County Animal Protection to stock their Pet...

Jason Kincel LIVE at Koozies

December 17 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Koozies • 16 N. 7th Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Jason Kincel is a country singer/songwriter from Baxter, IA, and has played at bars, nursing homes, and festivals around Iowa for 5 years! He has been featured on 104.9 KBOE's...

Fort Dodge Middle School 6-8 Choir Concert

December 19 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Jordan Reuter LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 21 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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Jive For Five LIVE at Soldier Creek Winery

December 22 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Renegade Soul LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 23 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Renegade Soul LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 23 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Renegade Soul features Renegade Country, Country Rock & Southern Rock with an edge. Incredible line up featuring some of the area's most experienced and talented musicians. Renegade Soul features: Jared...

Solo Acoustic Republic LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 28 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Come listen to the sweet sweet sounds of Jeremy Ober.

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Salty View LIVE at Soldier Creek Winery

December 29 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Soldier • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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Salty View LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 30 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Salty View LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

December 30 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Salty View's Acoustic Review is a three piece all acoustic band playing country & classic rock.

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New Year's Eve @ the Winery - Soldier Creek Winery

December 31 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Soldier Creek Winery • 1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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Evan Pratt LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

January 04, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

We're excited to have our sound guy, Evan Pratt, ON stage Thursday, January 4.

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Bruce Day LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

January 11, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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Fort Dodge Senior High - Pops Concert

January 15, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Jordan Beem LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

January 18, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Jordan is a singer/songwriter from Des Moines, IA. He specializes in country, rock, bar songs and more, And he always gets the crowd into it! Be ready for a good...

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Scott Kikhart LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

January 25, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Welcome Back....Scott Kirkhart

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515 Big Band Concert

January 26, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM • Historic Phillips Auditorium • 1015 5th Ave N • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Claudia Coltrain LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 01, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Marc Bailey LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 08, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Danny Whitson LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 15, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Karl King Band Concert - February 2024

February 18, 2024 • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA has recently announced the dates for their upcoming 2024 indoor winter concert season. Three concert dates have been scheduled on...

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St. Edmond High School - Sacred Concert

February 22, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Holy Trinity Parish • 2501 6th Ave N. • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Jordan Reuter & Owen O'brien LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 22, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

515 Big Band Concert

February 23, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM • Historic Phillips Auditorium • 1015 5th Ave N • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

The Bird Hunters LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 23, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Drawing their name from a Turnpike Troubadours song, the band draws a lot of influence from bands like Turnpike, who weave heartfelt lyrics and deeper-meaning songwriting into foot stomping, rowdy...

FD Choral Society Presents: Around this Decade

February 25, 2024 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Grace Lutheran Church • 211 S. 9th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Including Kevin Memley's Magnificat with Jive for Five

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Fort Dodge Senior High Instrumental Mid-Winter Concert

February 26, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Monday

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Jason Helder LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing

February 29, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Shiny Top Brewing • 520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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Perspectives in Jazz - FDSH Students

March 01, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Gail Nicewanger Theater • 819 N. 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Fort Dodge Middle School Musical 7-8

March 07, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Fort Dodge Middle School Musical 7-8

March 08, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Karl King Band Annual Irish Concert - March 2024

March 17, 2024 • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA has recently announced the dates for their upcoming 2024 indoor winter concert season. Three concert dates have been scheduled on...

St Edmond High School Spring Musical

March 21, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • St Edmond High School Auditorium • 2321 6th Ave. N. • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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St Edmond High School Spring Musical

March 22, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • St Edmond High School Auditorium • 2321 6th Ave. N. • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515 Big Band Concert

March 22, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM • Historic Phillips Auditorium • 1015 5th Ave N • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

St Edmond High School Spring Musical

March 23, 2024 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • St Edmond High School Auditorium • 2321 6th Ave. N. • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

FD Area Symphony presents "Music from Middle-Earth"

March 24, 2024 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Fort Dodge Middle School • 800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

From the forests of Germany & Middle-Earth, we embark on a journey of musical discovery featuring Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, written when she was only 14 years...

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