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Greater Burlington Event Calendar

MON
Aug Sep
11 6

Discover "Iowa's Willa Cather," forgotten Iowa author Ruth Suckow.

FRI
September
5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join this fascinating look at Iowa's early Czech & Slovak settlers.

FRI
September
5
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

From rock & blues to hip hop - it's all happening tonight on the west end of Jefferson!

FRI
September
5
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Need an adult moment (or 90 of them)?

SAT
September
6
5:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tournament Details: Location: Burlington, IA (Pool 19, Mississippi River) Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: Whether you’re here to compete, spectate, or enjoy the electric atmosphere, this tournament promises to be one for the books. Stay tuned ...

SAT
September
6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us on September 6th, from 9-11:30 am at the Clover Creek Event Venue in Mediapolis for the New 4-H Year Kickoff Event! 🍀 At this event, expect to learn about different project areas, various clubs to choose from, enroll in 4-H, and much more. ...

SAT
September
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Who's ready for the scary season?

SUN
September
7
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Have a senior pet who prefers to hang with less active dogs? We're setting aside playtimes on 9/7 from 3-5 pm for Seniors! Book a 30 min or 1 hour playtime and meet other senior dog owners!

SUN
September
7
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Hook & Hunt pairs new hunters with experienced mentors.

WED
September
10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Veterans are welcome to stop in for coffee and conversation every second Wednesday at Wake N Bake.

THU
September
11
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help welcome Viking Mississippi to Greater Burlington!

THU
September
11
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy a home-cooked meal in this historic church at the top of Snake Alley.

THU
September
11
THU
September
11
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

THU
September
11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Their stories begin twenty four years ago today. Where will they end?

FRI
September
12
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
FRI
September
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where art and craft cocktails come together!

SAT
September
13
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Looking for a unique way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors? Savor a beautiful fall evening under the wide-open hinterland sky with the cows grazing on pasture. Come out to the farm and enjoy our farmstead cheese while the sun sets and casts its ...

SUN
Sep Oct
14 23
SUN
September
14
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

At Big Hollow Recreation Area's Hickory Shelter on Sunday, September 14th, starting at 11 AM till 12:30 PM, Des Moines County Conservation is all about Monarch Butterflies! During this program you will learn all about the beautiful Monarch Butterfly ...

SUN
September
14
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Does your dog just want pets? Join other dog owners and dogs who just want all the pets for our Jere for the Pets play group on 9/14 from 3-5 pm. 30 min or 1 hour playtimes available!

SUN
September
14
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

SEISO’s 2025 Pops concert features concert pianist Casey Dierlam Tse.

THU
September
18
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Looking for a new opportunity or just curious about what’s out there? Stop by and connect with a wide variety of employers and local resources from Des Moines, Henry, Lee, and Louisa counties — no registration needed! Whether you're exploring ...

THU
September
18
FRI
September
19 22

You'll find so much more than books at the Friends of the Library book sale!

FRI
September
19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Need an adult moment (or 90 of them)?

FRI
September
19
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

It’s a party on the patio at Wake N Bake with local favorites StumpTown – a little bit country, a little bit crazy, a whole lot of fun. No cover. For more information, follow Wake N Bake on Facebook.

FRI
September
19
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

All-female indie southern rock with Iowa roots

SAT
September
20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Register by September 10 to get your GRBR T-shirt!

SAT
September
20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Museum patrons can hear the popular music of yesteryear expertly played on the museum's historic Martin Bruhl piano and witness an antique Edison phonograph in operation.  Regular museum admission fees apply: Members admitted free; adults $10; ...

SAT
September
20
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Show off your car or motorcycle or check out the 'hot wheels' at this fun family event that helps support the Des Moines County Humane Society. There will be food trucks and beverages available, raffles and door prizes, and lots of cute, ...

SAT
September
20
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

.RIVER DAYS LITE comes to you on Sept. 20! Featuring your favorite rock covers brought to you by the local band Old Skool Overdrive, this FREE event will be your chance to party on the riverfront one more time and raise some funds for next year's ...

SAT
September
20
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

The '80s are back - and they brought their music!

SUN
September
21
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Early birds find the best treasures at 40 & 8 Park!

SUN
September
21
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Is your dog new to the idea of play? Meet other dogs and owners who are also just figuring it out in our New to Play group! 30 min and 1 hour play times available

WED
September
24
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Adult women are invited to connect with nature - and with fellow nature lovers!

THU
September
25
FRI
September
26
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Unexpected disasters can strike any business, and 40% of small businesses never reopen afterward. This workshop will give you the practical tools and strategies you need to protect your operations. Through three critical phases you’ll learn how to ...

SAT
September
27
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fall fun starts with Beckman's annual Fall Market!

SAT
September
27
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dust off your lederhosen and win big at Busted Cup!

SAT
September
27
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Don't miss the last big racing event of the season at 34 Raceway!

SUN
September
28
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fall fun starts with Beckman's annual Fall Market!

SUN
September
28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Do you have a little dog with a BIG attitude? Join other tinies (under 15 lb) in our Tiny but Mighty play group on 9/28! 30 min or 1 hour play times available.

THU
October
2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Share your ideas - and your passion - for the future of the Capitol!

FRI
October
3
SAT
October
4
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MON
October
6
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help welcome Viking Mississippi to Greater Burlington!

THU
October
9
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

THU
October
16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help welcome Viking Mississippi to Greater Burlington!

FRI
October
17
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FRI
October
17 18
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Experience Four Floors of Terror in Memorial Auditorium!

SAT
October
18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the ...

SAT
October
18
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Gibbs Brothers reunite for one night only - don't miss it!

THU
October
23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Members, their staff, and their families are invited to join us for our first-ever fall Member Appreciation Event! This free event is a great opportunity to gather, enjoy the season, and connect with fellow members in a relaxed setting. Food will be ...

FRI
October
24
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thousands of ghosts and goblins will have a chance to haunt downtown Burlington, with treats available at dozens of participating merchants. this event offers a safe and fun environment for trick or treating. It's like a giant Halloween parade!

TUE
October
28
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This event is perfect for any Chamber member - brand new to experienced historians, new employees and those close to retirement. It offers a valuable opportunity to mingle, exchange ideas, share your story, and learn about local events and the ...

FRI
October
31
WED
November
5
THU
Nov May
6 7
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
FRI
November
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This tasty evening helps fund scholarships and other SCC initiatives.

THU
November
13
THU
December
4
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join West Burlington City Officials for “Coffee & Conversation.”

SAT
December
6
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The jolly old elf himself will be greeting visitors in Downtown throughout the holiday season on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. Santa will be in his cottage during Living Windows and Saturdays during the Miracle on Jefferson Street.

SAT
December
13
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The jolly old elf himself will be greeting visitors in Downtown throughout the holiday season on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. Santa will be in his cottage during Living Windows and Saturdays during the Miracle on Jefferson Street.

SAT
December
20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The jolly old elf himself will be greeting visitors in Downtown throughout the holiday season on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. Santa will be in his cottage during Living Windows and Saturdays during the Miracle on Jefferson Street.

SAT
December
27
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The jolly old elf himself will be greeting visitors in Downtown throughout the holiday season on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. Santa will be in his cottage during Living Windows and Saturdays during the Miracle on Jefferson Street.

WED
February
4 5
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Each year, more than 100 delegates from Southeast Iowa travel to the State Capitol in Des Moines for a two-day advocacy experience. Participants are provided an opportunity to interact with state lawmakers to discuss regional priorities and advocate ...

THU
March
12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

SAT
March
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Homegrown, grown-up comedy on the riverfront - with hometown catering, too!

THU
April
9
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

THU
May
7
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

THU
June
11
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

This networking event is the perfect way to mingle with fellow chamber members while visiting a chamber member business. Includes free drinks and appetizers, and is available to all members of the chamber and their employees and guests.

SAT
July
4
6:00 AM - 11:45 PM

The West Burlington 4th of July Celebration is a full day of fun, food, family, and fireworks! Celebrate our nation's independence in downtown West Burlington with kids games, bike races, car display, patriotic parade, live entertainment, great food, ...

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