Events And Activities
Create a Halloween Bracelet after school - Friday, October 18, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a creative afternoon at the library! Following school, stop by and create a fun Halloween themed bracelet for yourself or a friend!We will be creating on Friday, October 18, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Fall Festival at the Depot October 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Benton County Historical Society will host a Fall Festival at the Depot on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Activities include:-The Boulevard Grill food truck will be on site for yummy food. -42 North Winery ill be offering wine tasting and you can purchase your favorite wine to take home.-Todd Frank and Amana Joe will provide music from 11:00 a. Halloween Trick or Treating Hours in Vinton 5-8:00 p.m.
It's almost that time of the year, trick or treating time!Saturday, October 26, 2024Vinton Parks & Recreation Spooktacular Day10:00 AM 11:30 AMPumpkin coloring, Halloween games, costume parade through downtown for children grade school and under. Held at the Courthouse lawn. Carnival at 10 am, parade at 11 am.GRADES: 5th grade & under FEE: freeKooky Spooky Costume Party & Ghostly Glow Mini Golf7:00 PM 9:00 PMAnyone who wears a Halloween costume (more than just a mask) will get a $1. Estate/Garage Sale October 3-5
October 3-58am - 4pm1101 W 16th StVintonWoodworking toolsShop toolsGarden toolsWheelbarrowYard thatcher 33 gallon 150psi compressor *Lots of hardwood* 500+ boards of various oak, walnut, etcHousewares & small appliances
Join the Library Staff for Lunch at Celebration Park on Monday, September 30
Join us at Vinton's Celebration Park for lunch with the library staff! Bring a sack lunch and join us in the gazebo for a casual conversation about books; we’ll have a limited number of adult fiction titles available for checkout. We'll meet every Monday in September and October, beginning September 9th, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Artistry with Aaron: Full Moon Painting October 17th, 6:30PM-8:00PM
Artistry with Aaron will feature a Full Moon Painting on October 17th, 6:30PM-8:00PM at Benton County Nature Center; $30/adult & $20/kidThis painting class led by Naturalist Aaron will include step-by-step instruction, one 11x14” canvas, and painting supplies to make a Hunter's Moon painting, $30 for adult, $20 for kid. No refunds. Registration is required by October 11th by visiting www.
Fanta Jack-O-Lantern Floats at the Library Friday, October 11, 2:00 p.m.
Have you ever had the urge for a Fanta Jack-O-Lantern Float? If you have, join us at the Library on Friday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m.Come on over, decorate your cup and on your way out the door, we'll fill it with one of our very own Fanta Jack-O-Lantern Floats!*While supplies last!* Vinton Lions Club Scrap Metal Collection Day October 12
Vinton Lions Club Scrap Metal Collection Day!Join us for a community scrap metal collection event and help us recycle responsibly! Date: Saturday, Oct. 12th Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location:Ideal Industries1705 West E Street, VintonWe will accept:Metal (Carbon, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper)BatteriesLawnmowers (Oil/Gas must be drained)We will NOT accept:Appliances (TVs, Microwaves, Washer/Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves, etc. Pumpkin fun at the Shellsburg Public Library October 11
On Friday, October 11, 2024, there will be a Stem Activity provided by the Iowa State Benton County Extension. Join us for Pumpkin Exploration and a special pumpkin craft after school!The Cost is free!Join us at the Shellsburg Public Library, located at 110 Main St SW in Shellsburg!