Events

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We can't wait to see you at one of our upcoming events in Centerville and the surrounding communities. There are great things in store for you, no matter your age! Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter... we're ready to enjoy what life has to offer in Appanoose County.

2024 Moravia Fall Festival

Moravia, IA Moravia, IA, United States

2024 Moravia Fall Festival September 12th-14th in Moravia, IA! The Moravia Fall Festival, set to take place from September 12th to 14th in Moravia, Iowa, promises to be a vibrant celebration filled with activities that reflect the charm of small-town life. This year’s theme, “Country Roads Take Me Home,” perfectly captures the spirit of the festival, inviting everyone to experience…

Free

HPC Drive Thru Dinner September 12

The 2nd Baptist Church 422 S 18th Street, Centerville, IA, United States

HPC Drive Thru Dinner September 12 Follow the Historic Preservation Corporation on Facebook for more details! For a full list of upcoming events & activities in Appanoose County, check out our Events Calendar!

$12

Farmers’ Market on the Square September 14th

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Farmers’ Market on the Square September 14th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square September 14th 9am-12pm! Join us for our local weekly market at the Farmers’ Market on the Square! Check out the vendors on the Centerville Square 9am-12pm for all things homemade, handmade and handpicked! It’s also Shop 2nd Saturday weekend, so be sure to visit…

Free

September Shop 2nd Saturday A ‘Window Into The Past’ Decorating Contest

Appanoose County

Get in the Pancake Day spirit a couple of weeks early at the September Shop 2nd Saturday A 'Window Into The Past' Decorating Contest We're encouraging all Appanoose County businesses to get in the 75th Annual Pancake Day spirit a couple weeks early and decorate their windows to celebrate this year's theme, Travel Back in Time: Pancake Day Through the…

Free

2022 Moravia Fall Festival

Moravia, IA Moravia, IA, United States

Enjoy the Moravia Fall Festival September 15th-17th!. Schedule to come. Check the Moravia Fall Festival Facebook page for more details! https://www.facebook.com/moraviafallfestival

Kids Craft Club at the YMCA

Rathbun Lake Area YMCA 708 S Main St, Centerville, IA, United States

Kids Craft Club will be hosted monthly at the Rathbun Lake Area YMCA! Join in the fun and get creative in Kids Craft Club! Led by artist, educator, and Y staff Jane, kids will learn to collaborate in the creation of unique art installations around the Y. There will also have a healthy snack and do a make-and-take project. On…

Free – $10

Exline’s Market in the Park September 21st

Exline Park 112 W Main St, Exline, IA, United States

Exline's Market in the Park September 21st! Join us as our vendors travel to Exline for the Exline's Market in the Park September 21st 10am-3pm! There will be NO MARKET in Centerville  the third weekend of each month. You can check out our vendors & more who will be popping up at the Exline's Market in the Park. Check out…

Free

Harvest Hootenanny at Bloom Greenhouse and Nursery

Bloom Greenhouse and Nursery 410 N 5th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Harvest Hootenanny at Bloom Greenhouse and Nursery Saturday September 21st! Bloom Greenhouse and Nursery in Centerville will be hosting their Harvest Hootenanny Saturday September 21st 10am-6pm. The event is a celebration of fall harvest. Bloom Greenhouse and Nursery will have mums, pumpkins, food trucks, a drink trailer and vendor pop ups. No direct sales products, only vintage or handmade items…

Free

Centerville Concert Association: Uptown September 21st

Simon Estes Auditorium 612 S 12th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Centerville Concert Association: Uptown September 21st The Centerville Concert Association promotes affordable, family-friendly live entertainment for southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Attendees can purchase a ticket for one show for $15/person, or you can get a season ticket for $35. The season ticket also includes additional shows in Fairfield, Washington, Indianola and Ottumwa. About the Performance: From New York City,…

$15

2024 Papo’s After Dark

Papo's Pumpkin Patch 22433 490th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Join Papo's Pumpkin Patch for their Papo's After Dark event September 21st! Head to the patch for a night of live music, good food, and cold drinks! Local talent Hunter Cowan will be playing starting at 8:00pm! Uncultured Swine will be serving up some delicious barbecue, and your favorite patch workers will be slinging drinks! $10.00 per person entry fee…

$10

NAMI Family Support Group – Hybrid

Optimae Life Services 209 E Maple St #9, Centerville, IA, United States

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) hosts bi-weekly Family Support Group. NAMI Family Support Group is for loved ones of those with mental health concerns and meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month via Zoom and in person in Centerville at the Optimae Building (209 East Maple St.) from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Family Support…

Free

MercyOne Auxiliary Bake Sale September 25th

MercyOne Hospital Gift Shop One St. Joseph's Drive, Centerville, IA, United States

MercyOne Auxiliary Bake Sale September 25th beginning at 9am! Each month, visit the MercyOne Hospital Gift Shop for the Auxiliary Bake Sale! Purchase an assortment of homemade goodies like pies, cookies, fudge, breads, cinnamon rolls and more all benefiting the MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary. For more details on the Auxiliary Bake Sales & the MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary, check out their Facebook…

Deals After Dusk 4th Thursday Shopping

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Deals After Dusk 4th Thursday Shopping in Appanoose County! Join us for our monthly Deals After Dusk on the fourth Thursday of the month June-October from 4pm-7pm! Experience exclusive deals and discounts during our evening shopping event, perfect for those who can't shop during regular business hours. Shop local, save big, and enjoy a festive night under the stars. Mark…

Free

Fareway Friday & Friday Night Live: Celebrate Pancake Day One Day Earlier!

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Get in the Pancake Day spirit one day early at Fareway Friday & Friday Night Live September 27, 2024! First, join us for Fareway Friday's Lunch on the Courtyard sponsored by our friends at Fareway Centerville! Enjoy your choice of Whiskey Peppercorn Burger or a customizable all beef hotdog that can be enjoyed plain or with cheese, jalapeño and wrapped…

Free – $10

Celebrate the 75th Annual Pancake Day

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Time to rev up the DeLoran at the 75th Annual Pancake Day September 28, 2024! Travel Back in Time: Pancake Day Through the Years See a full breakdown of the 75th Annual Pancake Day schedule + more details about the event over on the Pancake Day page. We are gearing up to celebrate a milestone on September 28, 2024, with…

Free

Fall Redneck Rally 2024

Appanoose Fairgrounds 703 W Franklin St, Centerville, IA, United States

The Appanoose County Fair will be hosting their Fall Redneck Rally Sunday September 29th at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds! Cost to Participate Admission - $15 Driver - $20 Pit Pass - $20   To stay up to date on future events hosted by the Appanoose County Fair, follow them on Facebook! For a full list of upcoming events, activities and…

$15 – $20

Drake Hall Headstones on the Lawn Contest

Drake Hall 519 Drake Ave, Centerville, IA, United States

Create a part of Drake Hall's Annual Halloween Display for a chance to win $100! Sign up to participate here: https://drakehallbradleygardens.org/entry-form This contest is open to all ages, groups, businesses and organizations! Sign up by October 20th at 5pm. There is a $10 participation fee. Winners will be announced on Halloween! For more information, visit https://drakehallbradleygardens.org/halloween or reach out on…

$10

October Kaffee Klatch

EveryStep 201 N. 13th, Centerville, Iowa

Join us for the October edition of Kaffee Klatch on the 2nd! Organizations will be sharing information about all the happenings in Appanoose County! This months meeting is sponsored and hosted by EveryStep!  

Free

Farmers’ Market on the Square October 5th

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Farmers’ Market on the Square October 5th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square October 5th 9am-12pm! Join us for our local weekly  market at the Farmers’ Market on the Square! Check out the vendors on the Centerville Square 9am-12pm for all things homemade, handmade and handpicked! There are NO VENDOR FEES for this entire market season thanks…

Free

Vertical Visions – Upper Story Tours in Downtown Centerville

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Join us for an afternoon of access and explorations in a selection of upper story spaces that are rarely open to the public!! This is a self-paced tour of four upper story locations and the recently renovated PACT offices on the Centerville square. The tours take place on October 5th and 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Each location…

$10 – $15

Pop Up Paint Party at the YMCA

Rathbun Lake Area YMCA 708 S Main St, Centerville, IA, United States

The Rathbun Lake Area YMCA will be hosting a Pop Up Paint Party on Saturday October 5th! Join us for an afternoon of creative fun! Local artist Jane McDonald will lead the group through a painting project on canvas. You’ll create a perfect keepsake or gift to share! The Pop Up Paint Party is Saturday, October 5th, 2024 1:00-3:00 pm…

$25

Vertical Visions – Upper Story Tours in Downtown Centerville

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

  Join us for an afternoon of access and explorations in a selection of upper story spaces that are rarely open to the public!! This is a self-paced tour of four upper story locations and the recently renovated PACT offices on the Centerville square. The tours take place on October 5th and 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Each…

$10 – $15

2024 Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch

Rathbun Lake Area YMCA 708 S Main St, Centerville, IA, United States

The YMCA is hosting their Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch Sunday October 6th 1pm-2:30pm! The Rathbun Lake Area YMCA will be hosting their Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch Sunday October 6th 1pm-2:30pm. You must be registered to guarantee your child will receive a pumpkin. Deadline to register is October 4th. This activity is FREE for Gold Members, standard members it is $5/child…

Free – $10

Centerville Concert Association Presents: Jared Sherlock October 8th

Simon Estes Auditorium 612 S 12th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Centerville Concert Association: Jared Sherlock October 8th The Centerville Concert Association promotes affordable, family-friendly live entertainment for southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Attendees can purchase a ticket for one show for $15/person, or you can get a season ticket for $35. The season ticket also includes additional shows in Fairfield, Washington, Indianola and Ottumwa. About the Performance: Jared Sherlock is…

$15

HPC Drive Thru Dinner October 10

The 2nd Baptist Church 422 S 18th Street, Centerville, IA, United States

HPC Drive Thru Dinner October 10 Follow the Historic Preservation Corporation on Facebook for more details! For a full list of upcoming events & activities in Appanoose County, check out our Events Calendar!

$12

Ladies Ice Cream Social October 10th

Centerville Faith Church

Centerville Faith Church will be hosting a Ladies Ice Cream Social October 10th at 6:30pm Hey ladies, join us for this awesome event! Ice cream will be provided, you bring the toppings! There will be a great time for fellowship with one another, singing some of our favorite songs, and Abbey McLouth will lead a devotional! To learn more about…

Free

7th Annual 20 Mile March

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

The 7th Annual 20 Mile March for Veteran Suicide Awareness is set for October 12th   To learn more about upcoming events, activities and more in Appanoose County, check out our Events Calendar!  

$22

Farmers’ Market on the Square October 12

Centerville Square Centerville, IA, United States

Farmers’ Market on the Square October 12th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square October 12th 9am-12pm! Join us for our final market of 2024! Check out the vendors on the Centerville Square 9am-12pm for all things homemade, handmade and handpicked! There are NO VENDOR FEES for this entire market season thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Bogle Realty! To…

Free

October Shop 2nd Saturday

Appanoose County

Shop 2nd Saturday is our monthly shopping event highlighting participating Appanoose County businesses! Check back for event themes and details! October Shop 2nd Saturday Facebook page 👉🏻 https://fb.me/e/3JjdPO1be

Free

Relay for Life 2024

Howar Middle School 850 S Park Ave, Centerville, IA, United States

Save the Date: Relay for Life 2024 in Appanoose County is October 12th! Questions or would like to get involved? Email Kristi at kristironi@hotmail.com To follow Appanoose County Relay for Life on Facebook, click here. For a full list of upcoming activities, events and more in Appanoose County, check out our Events Calendar.

NAMI Family Support Group – Hybrid

Optimae Life Services 209 E Maple St #9, Centerville, IA, United States

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) hosts bi-weekly Family Support Group. NAMI Family Support Group is for loved ones of those with mental health concerns and meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month via Zoom and in person in Centerville at the Optimae Building (209 East Maple St.) from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Family Support…

Free

Sip and Solve with Seniors October 15th

Hy-Vee 609 N 18th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Our first Sip and Solve with Seniors event is October 15th at the Centerville Hy-Vee! Join us for a special community engagement event hosted by PACT (Promoting Appanoose & Centerville), designed to give seniors 65+ in Appanoose County a voice in shaping the future of our community. This event is your opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss how…

Free

2024 Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition

Multiple Locations 128 N 12th St, CENTERVILLE, IA, United States

Head to southern Iowa for some amazing finds October 18th-20th for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition! The Southern Iowa Junk Journey Fall Edition is set to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, offering a unique road trip experience for vintage lovers, antique hunters, and fans of repurposed treasures. This 150-mile loop covers several small towns in…

Free

Kids Craft Club at the YMCA

Rathbun Lake Area YMCA 708 S Main St, Centerville, IA, United States

Kids Craft Club will be hosted monthly at the Rathbun Lake Area YMCA! Join in the fun and get creative in Kids Craft Club! Led by artist, educator, and Y staff Jane, kids will learn to collaborate in the creation of unique art installations around the Y. There will also have a healthy snack and do a make-and-take project. On…

Free – $10

YMCA Kids Craft Club

Rathbun Lake Area YMCA 708 S Main St, Centerville, IA, United States

2024 Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition

Multiple Locations 128 N 12th St, CENTERVILLE, IA, United States

Head to southern Iowa for some amazing finds October 18th-20th for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition! The Southern Iowa Junk Journey Fall Edition is set to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, offering a unique road trip experience for vintage lovers, antique hunters, and fans of repurposed treasures. This 150-mile loop covers several small towns in…

Free

Civil War Presentation Oct 19

Moravia Public Library

Join the Moravia Public Library for their Civil War Presentation on October 19th! Bring a lawn chair and join the Moravia Public Library for a trip back in time as Diane Deal, Ruth Shoup, and Vicki Williams will present an onstage fashion show from the Victorian era. These ladies will be featuring: the Ball Gown, The Mourning Dress, the entire…

Free

2024 Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition

Multiple Locations 128 N 12th St, CENTERVILLE, IA, United States

Head to southern Iowa for some amazing finds October 18th-20th for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey: Fall Edition! The Southern Iowa Junk Journey Fall Edition is set to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, offering a unique road trip experience for vintage lovers, antique hunters, and fans of repurposed treasures. This 150-mile loop covers several small towns in…

Free

St. Mary’s Harvest Dinner

St. Mary's Catholic Church 828 S 18th St, Centerville, United States

Details to come!

Business Before Hours October 23rd

PACT Board Room 128 N 12th Street, Centerville, IA, United States

Join us for Business Before Hours October 23rd at 8am! Every other month, PACT will be hosting a meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 8am. This is an open meeting for any Appanoose County business owners or employees to attend, not just retailers! We will be reviewing upcoming promotional events, funding opportunities and more. We'll be meeting…

Free

MercyOne Auxiliary Bake Sale October 23rd

MercyOne Hospital Gift Shop One St. Joseph's Drive, Centerville, IA, United States

MercyOne Auxiliary Bake Sale October 23rd beginning at 9am! Each month, visit the MercyOne Hospital Gift Shop for the Auxiliary Bake Sale! Purchase an assortment of homemade goodies like pies, cookies, fudge, breads, cinnamon rolls and more all benefiting the MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary. For more details on the Auxiliary Bake Sales & the MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary, check out their Facebook…

Miss Pancake Day Queen Committee Interest Meeting

PACT Board Room 128 N 12th Street, Centerville, IA, United States

We're looking to expand the Pancake Day Queen Committee as we head into planning for the 76th Annual Pancake Day! Join us for this informational meeting to learn more about opportunities to get involved in planning the Miss Pancake Day pageant! Wednesday October 23rd beginning at 5pm at the PACT office (128 N 12th Street). Questions? Email director@pactiowa.org or call…

Free

Canvas at the Coffee Shop (Spooky Castle Edition) 10/24

Tangleberries 102 W Jackson Street, Centerville, IA, United States

Mark your calendar for Canvas at the Coffee Shop (Spooky Castle Edition) on October 24th! Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Tangleberries! Join them for their THIRD Canvas at the Coffee Shop, where ghoulish creativity comes to life every 4th Thursday of the month. This October, immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit with a spooky castle painting—perfect for…

$30

Haden Family Medicine Ribbon Cutting and Open House 10/25

Haden Family Medicine 1111 North Haynes Ave, Centerville, IA, United States

Haden Family Medicine Ribbon Cutting and Open House October 25th! Join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Haden Family Medicine on October 25, 2024! We are excited to welcome this new business to the community and invite everyone to celebrate their opening from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 3 PM.…

Free

Spooky Family Fun Nights at Honey Creek Resort Oct 25

Honey Creek Resort 12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, IA, United States

Spooky Family Fun Nights at Honey Creek Resort Oct 25 & 26! Honey Creek Resort invites families to its Spooky Family Fun Nights on October 25th and 26th, 2024! This festive event is designed for all ages, offering a mix of thrilling and family-friendly Halloween activities. Held from 5 PM to 9 PM each night, the event has two sessions:…

$10 – $15

2024 Lakeview Fall Festival

Lakeview Elementary Francis Ave, Centerville, IA, United States

Lakeview PTO will be hosting the Lakeview Fall Festival on October 25th! Get ready for a fun-filled evening at the Lakeview PTO's annual Fall Festival on October 25th at Lakeview Elementary! This beloved community event, open to all, offers a safe and festive environment for families to enjoy Halloween-themed activities. Running for an hour and a half, the festival features…

Free

Lelah Bradley Trick-Or-Treat October 25th

Lelah Bradley Park 210th Ave, Centerville, Iowa

Lelah Bradley Trick-Or-Treat in the Campgrounds October 25th! On Friday, October 25th from 6:00 - 8:00pm, head out to the Lelah Bradley campgrounds for trick or treating! Get into the spirit of Halloween at our Trick-or-Treat event. Campers at the park are invited to decorate their sites and hand out candy. The best decorated site will win a prize. Kids…

Free

Papo’s Pumpkin Patch Haunted Corn Maze 10/25

Papo's Pumpkin Patch 22433 490th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Think you've got the guts to make it through the Papo's Pumpkin Patch Haunted Corn Maze? Test your bravery October 25th & 26th and November 1st & 2nd at Papo's Pumpkin Patch! Head through their haunted corn maze for the fright of your life 7pm-11pm. Entry is $10/person and this is not suitable for small children. To stay up to…

$10

Moulton’s House of Horrors

Moulton Crosslines Center

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Moulton's House of Horror October 25th & 26th! Head to the Moulton Crossline Center for a night of scares around every turn, two stories of horror mania! The House of Horrors will be open 7pm-11:30pm on both October 25th & 26th! Tickets are $10/each first entry and if you want to go…

$5 – $10

Centerville Faith Church Trick or Trunk October 26th

Centerville Faith Church

Centerville Faith Church will be hosting their Trick or Trunk event October 26th 5-7pm! Dress up, bring the whole family, and come on out for this FREE fall event! Centerville Faith Church will be providing a safe trick-or-treat experience for kids, tons of candy, a hot dog roast, games, and much more. The best part is, it's all FREE. That's…

Free

Spooky Family Fun Nights at Honey Creek Resort Oct 26

Honey Creek Resort 12633 Resort Drive, Moravia, IA, United States

Spooky Family Fun Nights at Honey Creek Resort Oct 25 & 26! Honey Creek Resort invites families to its Spooky Family Fun Nights on October 25th and 26th, 2024! This festive event is designed for all ages, offering a mix of thrilling and family-friendly Halloween activities. Held from 5 PM to 9 PM each night, the event has two sessions:…

$10 – $15

Papo’s Pumpkin Patch Haunted Corn Maze 10/26

Papo's Pumpkin Patch 22433 490th St, Centerville, IA, United States

Think you've got the guts to make it through the Papo's Pumpkin Patch Haunted Corn Maze? Test your bravery October 25th & 26th and November 1st & 2nd at Papo's Pumpkin Patch! Head through their haunted corn maze for the fright of your life 7pm-11pm. Entry is $10/person and this is not suitable for small children. To stay up to…

$10

Moulton’s House of Horrors

Moulton Crosslines Center

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Moulton's House of Horror October 25th & 26th! Head to the Moulton Crossline Center for a night of scares around every turn, two stories of horror mania! The House of Horrors will be open 7pm-11:30pm on both October 25th & 26th! Tickets are $10/each first entry and if you want to go…

$5 – $10

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