Halloween week is here, and Clear Lake has plenty of ways to celebrate. From Fool House’s Ultimate ’90s Party at the Surf Ballroom to trick-or-treating, haunted hikes, and fall festivities, there’s something for everyone. Check out this week’s highlights and explore the full calendar for even more local events.
This week’s highlights
Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM | Galilean Lutheran Church
Enjoy a homemade chicken dinner, live music, and silent auction benefiting the Food Pantry.
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Friday | Doors open at 8 PM | $31 | Surf Ballroom
Relive the ’90s with live hits from NSYNC, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Blink-182, and more.
Saturday | 5-7 PM | Clear Lake Community
Dress up for a night of neighborhood trick-or-treating, sweet treats, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
Ongoing and on view
All events are free unless noted.
Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM | $19.59 adults, $9.59 12 and under | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Step inside the Surf’s immersive experience, where music history comes alive through interactive exhibits, iconic stories, and unforgettable moments celebrating the artists who shaped rock ’n’ roll.
September 29-December 30 | Tue-Sat, 10 AM-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Inspired by Iowa’s prairies and waterways, this exhibition pairs ceramic vessels with natural materials, reflecting wind, water, resilience, and the quiet forces that shape the landscapes around us.
Weekends through Oct. 31 | Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Sun. 12-4 PM | $10, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, food trucks and plenty more around the farm. Enjoy pizza by the slice on Saturday.
Fridays-Saturdays through October 31, 7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare and see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site each night.
Thursday, October 29
10 AM-12 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Enjoy an open build day at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the imagination.
4-6 PM | BRANDED By ASB Showroom, Market on Main
Explore branded apparel, promotional products, and printing, and celebrate their grand opening.
4:30-6:30 PM | Galilean Lutheran Church
Enjoy a homemade chicken dinner, live music, and silent auction benefiting the Food Pantry.
6-8 PM | Lake Pin & Play
50¢ wings, BINGO, and prizes.
7-8:30 PM | Tickets start at $28 | North Iowa Community Auditorium, Mason City
World-class brass musicians celebrating diverse backgrounds and musical traditions through an energetic, inspiring performance.
Karaoke 9 PM-1:30 AM, Trivioke 10-11 PM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Trivia meets karaoke with prizes, great music, and your chance to win a gift card.
9 PM-1 AM | Tap’d
High-energy country, classic country, rock favorites, and crowd singalongs.
Friday, October 30
6-10 PM | No cover charge, tarot card readings are $35 and include a drink | Reserve 173°
Sip spooky cocktails, get a tarot reading, compete in the costume contest, and enjoy Halloween fun.
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site.
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
Doors open at 8 PM | $31 | Surf Ballroom
Relive the ’90s with live hits from NSYNC, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Blink-182, and more.
9 PM-1:30 AM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Bring your crew and belt it out.
9 PM-midnight | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
9 PM-midnight | Tap’d
Award-winning Iowa country artist bringing high-energy country hits.
Saturday, October 31
9 AM-5 PM | $10 per person, 2 and under free | Plain Ol’ Pumpkins
Pick pumpkins and enjoy old-fashioned fall fun with a corn maze, hayrides, pedal karts, grain truck slide, corn pool, photo ops, campfires, games, and pizza by the slice.
5-7 PM | United Methodist Church Parking Lot
Enjoy Halloween with decorated vehicles, plenty of candy, and fun for the whole family.
5-7 PM | Clear Lake Community
Dress up for a night of neighborhood trick-or-treating, sweet treats, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
7-10 PM | Clear Lake VFW
Playing all of your favorite hits. Costume contest at 9:30 PM.
5:30-8 PM | 4 N 16th St.
Explore the spooky outdoor display on Halloween night.
7 PM-1:30 AM | Luke’s Outlet Bar & Grill
Clear Lake Classics perform 7-10 PM followed by a DJ. There will be a costume contest.
7-10 PM | $20 | Legacy Ranch
Brave a spine-tingling haunted hike filled with heart-pounding scares, creepy encounters, and surprises around every turn. Enter if you dare & see if you can make it through. Monster Eats food truck on site.
8 PM-12 AM | $7 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy glow lights, music, and a high-energy atmosphere that puts a whole new spin on your night at the lanes.
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
9 PM-1:30 AM | Tap’d
High-energy Halloween rock show featuring hard rock, heavy metal, wild stage antics, and unexpected covers.
Sunday, November 1
November 1-30 | Randy’s Neighborhood Market
Round up your purchases at Randy’s throughout November to help the Christmas Cheer Fund support local families.
Monday, November 2
3-5 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Enjoy a friendly game of Mahjong, open to beginners and experienced players.
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts, and creative games.
Tuesday, November 3
Polls are open 7 AM-8 PM | Find your precinct
Cast your ballot for federal, state, county, and local offices in the 2026 General Election.
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Discover how an amateur DNA sleuth helped crack the Golden State Killer case using investigative genetic genealogy.
Wednesday, November 4
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
9 PM-midnight | Tap’d
Fun updated song book and on-stage effects.
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