Events And Activities

On Sunday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. at the Depot Museum, a presentation will be shared entitled, “On the Cedar.” The talk is about the history and natural history of the Cedar River in Benton and Linn counties by Walker farmer and arrowhead collector Mark Boddicker. The presentation is free and all are welcome to attend.This year’s Historical Society theme is Natural History.

We are pleased to have this community fundraiser as part of our Party in the Park celebration! There's still time to be a part of the 12th Annual Party in Pink Event for Gifts of Hope on Friday, June 28 in Riverside Park, Vinton, IA! Support your friends and neighbors with early breast cancer detection & treatment by participating in this year’s race.

PARTY IN THE PARK SCHEDULETHURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5 PM TO 9 PM AT COURTHOUSE LAWN5 PM - FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Community Picnic: Free hots dogs, chips & drinks served from the bank’s parking lot (401 B Ave)6:30 PM - KIDDIE PARADE: Let your imagination be your guide and show off who YOU are! Decorate your bike, your stroller or your wagon. Kids in 5th grade and under are invited to participate and join the fun! (Line-up is at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated.Conservation Library Programs: Cicadas!June 25th, 9:45AM at Van Horne Public Library (114 Main St, Van Horne, IA 52346)July 23rd, 2PM at Atkins Public Library (480 3rd Ave, Atkins, IA 52206)July 23rd 4PM at Newhall Public Library (109 Railroad St, Newhall, IA 52315)August 13th,10AM at Vinton Public Library (510 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349)Water WondersJune 25th, 1PM at Hannen Lake Park; FreeLearn about some of the critters that live in lakes, ponds, and streams of Iowa! Participants will have a chance to touch and learn about various water critters that are found right here in Iowa.

The Center Point Historical Society is sponsoring a "Show and Shine" Sunday, July 7, from 2 to 5:00 p.m. at the Depot Museum parking lot, 700 E. Washington. "Pet" cars of all varieties and vintages are invited to come show off at the free gathering.The Museum will also be open to explore free of charge. This year's theme is Natural History and special displays include insects, butterflies, arrowheads, rocks and fossils.

PARTY IN THE PARK SCHEDULETHURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5 PM TO 9 PM AT COURTHOUSE LAWN5 PM - FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Community Picnic: Free hots dogs, chips & drinks served from the bank’s parking lot (401 B Ave)6:30 PM - KIDDIE PARADE: Let your imagination be your guide and show off who YOU are! Decorate your bike, your stroller or your wagon. Kids in 5th grade and under are invited to participate and join the fun! (Line-up is at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust.

On Saturday, June 15, there will be two events held in Dysart.The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) will be sponsoring the 12th Annual Back Roads Vintage Market, from 9am-2pm on Main Street in Dysart. The 12th annual vintage, antique, hand-made, re-purposed, and vintage-inspired market is filled with one of a kind things, big or small, all made, refurbished or reimagined from local vendors.

Blackhawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson, author of the book, "Anyplace But Here," will be speaking at the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The library is located at 510 2nd Ave., in Vinton.Join us as Sheriff Thompson speaks with us about his book, "Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System.

Food for Thought is a program that will only be available for a few weeks this summer at the Vinton Public Library. The program will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. so that you can pick a time that works for you!Food for Thought will educate children on measuring food and trying new things. The first event will be:June 18th- PancakesJune 25th- Fairy BreadJuly 2nd- Vanilla Yogurt with different mix-insAugust 6th- Cake in a Mug.