Creative Chaos Let's Play Games Camp will take place July 23rd-25th! Join Creative Chaos for their Let's Play Games Summer Camp 9am-1pm July 23rd-25th. All ages welcome and lunch is provided. $60 per child with discounted rate for additional siblings. Register here: https://square.link/u/BtK34KzL   Learn more about Creative Chaos camps & their inflatable rentals here. For a full list of…

Creative Chaos Let's Play Games Camp will take place July 23rd-25th! Join Creative Chaos for their Let's Play Games Summer Camp 9am-1pm July 23rd-25th. All ages welcome and lunch is provided. $60 per child with discounted rate for additional siblings. Register here: https://square.link/u/BtK34KzL   Learn more about Creative Chaos camps & their inflatable rentals here. For a full list of…

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…

Welcome to the Grief Support Connection Night for Teens, Friday July 26th Friday July 26th 3-6pm at Game On, LLC, for a night of support and connection. This event is designed for teens who are navigating grief & loss. During this event. teens can share their experiences, connect with others who understand and participate in activities like laser tag &…

Farmers’ Market on the Square July 27th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square July 27th 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…

Crafts and Cocktails July 27th at the Muddy Dog! "Crafts & Cocktails" is back again with a special summer edition. Personalize your painting with family names and locations. Join Muddy Dog Market & Grill on Saturday, July 27th from 1-3 PM for a Canvas Painting Class hosted by Dora at That Paint & Pottery Place! The Muddy Dog will have…

August Shop 2nd Saturday: Shop Local, Rock Local is August 10th! Support local businesses in Appanoose County from August 1st to August 10th for a chance to win two tickets to see Thomas Rhett at the Iowa State Fair on August 13th! Simply turn in your receipts to the PACT office to enter. How to Enter: - Shop at any…

Iowa Tax Free Weekend 2o24 is August 2nd & 3rd! Shop local for Iowa's Tax Free Weekend August 2nd & August 3rd! This annual holiday includes tax free sales of clothing & footwear under $100/each. Exclusions apply, see Iowa Department of Revenue website for full sale information: https://tax.iowa.gov/iowas-annual-sales-tax-holiday For a full list of upcoming events, activities and more in Appanoose…

The 2024 Planes, Trains and Automobiles in Centerville is schedule for August 3rd! The Planes, Trains, and Automobiles event is an eagerly anticipated annual celebration held every August in Centerville, Iowa. This family-friendly day of activities brings together aviation enthusiasts, railroad aficionados, and car lovers from across the region. The event showcases a stunning array of activities including putt putt…

Farmers’ Market on the Square August 3rd Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square August 3rd 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…

Moravia Fall Festival Fish Fry and Baked Goods Auction August 3rd August 3rd you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a great meal and support two great local organizations! Moravia Fall Festival committee & Moravia Archery will be hosting a fish fry and baked goods auction Saturday August 3rd at Moravia Grace Church Fellowship Hall. 5pm Freewill Dinner 6pm Baked Goods…

Join us for our August Kaffee Klatch on the 7th to hear about all things happening in Appanoose County! This months meeting is sponsored and hosted by Cooper Fields.

14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale hosted by New Hope! The 14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale benefiting New Hope Counseling Center will be August 7th, 8th and 9th at the First Baptist Church in Centerville. Donations can be dropped off Monday August 5th or Tuesday August 6th 8am-5pm. Public Shopping Hours (no early shoppers, please)…

14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale hosted by New Hope! The 14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale benefiting New Hope Counseling Center will be August 7th, 8th and 9th at the First Baptist Church in Centerville. Donations can be dropped off Monday August 5th or Tuesday August 6th 8am-5pm. Public Shopping Hours (no early shoppers, please)…

14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale hosted by New Hope! The 14th Annual Rummage Mania & Baked Goods Sale benefiting New Hope Counseling Center will be August 7th, 8th and 9th at the First Baptist Church in Centerville. Donations can be dropped off Monday August 5th or Tuesday August 6th 8am-5pm. Public Shopping Hours (no early shoppers, please)…

Farmers’ Market on the Square August 10th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square August 10th 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, so be sure to stop by…

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…

Appanoose County Back to School Resource Night 2024 hosted by Appanoose Family Alliance on August 13, 2024! Appanoose County Family Alliance & CPPC will be hosting a Back to School Resource Night August 13, 2024 at Centerville Faith Church. This is open to all Appanoose County students. Students MUST be pre-registered by July 15th to ensure enough supplies & services…

Papo's Pumpkin Patch is in their Zinnia Era! Join them for their first ever, Zinnia Haze Days August 17th & 18th 10am-4pm! Head out to the patch August 17th & 18th to pick gorgeous zinnias and sunflowers. Admission is $5/person and includes one flower cup that can be filled with as many zinnias as you'd like! Sunflowers are an additional…

Papo's Pumpkin Patch is in their Zinnia Era! Join them for their first ever, Zinnia Haze Days August 17th & 18th 10am-4pm! Head out to the patch August 17th & 18th to pick gorgeous zinnias and sunflowers. Admission is $5/person and includes one flower cup that can be filled with as many zinnias as you'd like! Sunflowers are an additional…

Join us for Business Before Hours August 21st 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…

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…

Join Indian Hills Community College in celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of the Irma W. Winslow Education Center August 22nd 5-7pm!     To learn more about Indian Hills Community College Centerville Campus, visit their website. For a full list of upcoming events, activities and more in Appanoose County, check out our Events Calendar.

Farmers’ Market on the Square August 24th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square August 24th 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…

Back to School Extravaganza August 24th at Centerville Faith Church! Bouncy houses, water games, music, food trucks, cotton candy, yard games, and so much more! Join Centerville Faith Church for this family-friendly event to get everyone excited for the back-to-school season. We'll be offering activities that are fun for kids of all ages, as well as opportunities for adults. Everyone…

Join the Centerville Big Red Booster Club for the 2024 Big Red Pride Night, August 25th!   Celebrate Centerville High School activities and athletics as they head into the 2024-2025 school year at Big Red Pride Night! Free to attend with a cookout provided by Centerville HyVee (free will donation accepted).   To learn more about the Centerville Big Red…

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…

Farmers’ Market on the Square August 31st Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square August 31st 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…

2024 Brick Street Car Show in Mystic, Iowa Saturday August 31st 9am-3pm! $15/entry fee for car competition The Brick Street Car Show sponsored by City of Mystic and Mud Volleyball Tournament Sponsored by Mystic Volunteer Fire Department. Food and drinks will be available, restrooms on site. Plan to make a day out of it! All proceeds made during this event…

Live Music by Annie Hopkins at Honey Creek Resort August 31st! Enjoy an evening of live music and a beautiful view while overlooking Rathbun Lake with dinner and drinks at The Prairie Rose Bar & Grille at Honey Creek Resort. Acoustic guitar soloist, Annie Hopkins will be performing 6-8pm at Honey Creek Resort.   Honey Creek Resort, located on the…

Join us for our September Kaffee Klatch on the 4th to hear about all things happening in Appanoose County! This months meeting is sponsored by and hosted at Homestead of Centerville!  

The 2024 Moulton Jamboree celebration will be taking place September 5th-7th 2024! The Moulton Jamboree is back and promises an exciting mix of country charm and rock-n-roll flair from September 5th to 7th, 2024, in Moulton, Iowa. With the theme "A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock-n-Roll," this three-day celebration is packed with fun-filled activities, live entertainment, contests, and…

Farmers’ Market on the Square September 7th Join us for the Centerville Farmers’ on the Square September 7th 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…

Painting Class at Papo's Pumpkin Patch September 7th Join Papo's Pumpkin Patch for an evening of painting at their beautiful, scenic pumpkin patch right here in Centerville Iowa. You'll be painting "Rustic Pumpkin Trio" on canvas. Registration includes two hours of instruction, all supplies, and a 11x14-inch canvas to take home. Food trucks will be available, as well as snacks…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!  

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…