Events And Activities
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!
Hannen Lake Chilli Cook-Off October 5th, 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Hannen Lake will be the location for the annual Chilli Cook-Off. On October 5th, from 12:00PM - 3:00PM at Hannen Lake Park in the White Oak Shelter (East). Bring your best chili to enter into the contest, or come and enjoy all the delicious chili presented! Competition entrance fee is $20/recipe (limit 1 per person). Judging categories are: smoked chili, white chili, and classic chili.