Get ready for a Farm to Table adventure packed with hands-on fun, animals, creativity, and plenty of reasons to keep kids reading all summer long.

Activities include: Maker Mondays, Game Days, LEGOs & Lunch, Weekly Story Times, and lots more!

May 26 - Summer Reading Kick-Off & Sign-Up

The calendar includes several Come & Go Craft Opportunities throughout the summer and Preschool Storytime on Fridays at 10am.

Every Monday in June

June 1: Fly Guy Games

June 8: Movement Games & Origami / Sticker Tiles

June 18: Deb Mortensen Author Talk & How to Be an Illustrator

June 22: Who Would Win? & Games / Paint by Stickers

June 29: Dental Talk with BV County Public Health & Beading

Purchase raffle tickets for $1each at the Battle Creek Public Library. The Drawing will be held July 4th and announced before the fireworks.

Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

• Tuesdays from 3-5pm
• Wednesdays from 10am-12noon

Please note, parent supervision is required.

Every Wednesday in June from 9:30am-11:30am for ages 5-12

Parents can register online or at the library.

Every Thursday in June

June 4: Book Club book "The Summer Book Club" by Susan Mallery

June 11: Master Gardener Talk

June 18: Teen & Adult Book Talk & Nature Sticker Tiles

June 25: Teen & Adult Coloring & Blood Pressure Checks

Thursdays 4-6pm June through September under the canopy at the Cherokee Depot

Includes many area vendors with selections such as:

• fresh veggies
• home canned goods
• honey and beeswax-based skin care
• annual & perennial flowers
• handmade knit & crochet goods
• custom tumblers
• homemade bread

• Friday mornings in June & July
• Geared towards families with infants and toddlers, but elementary aged students are welcome
• Sign up is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.
• Please bring a towel to sit on.

• Every Friday morning
• Daycares and kids of all ages are welcome.
• Please bring a towel to sit on.

Pick up the book club book during the month of June.

There are 2 options to meet:

Thursday, July 2nd at 2pm or Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm

A weekend full of activities for all ages celebrating Hometown Traditions

Friday 3-8pm & Saturday 9am-3pm

Maps will be available in June at Iowa State Bank and Prairie Market.

Rides start at 4pm on Friday & 1pm on Saturday.

The Chamber of Commerce and the Remsen Lions will be hosting BINGO both nights begin at 6pm at Beer City.

Presale tickets can be purchased at American Bank, Iowa State Bank and Remsen City Hall between June 15-19th.

Car Show, Picnic, Kids Activities, Prizes & More

Registration 9-11am     ♦     Car Show 11am-4pm     ♦     Picnic 11am-1pm

• Menu includes Hamburger, Pork Burger, Hot Dog or Turkey Fillet sandwich, chips, salad, dessert, and drinks.
• The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for kids 8 and younger.
• Extra sandwiches are $3 each.
• To-go containers will be available.
• Proceeds will go towards equipment and the new fire station.

• For preschool - 6th grade
• Supper is provided nightly
• Registrations are requested by June 10.

Hosted by Memorial Presbyterian & Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Held Monday through Friday from 9am-12noon

Online registration is open now.

4 Person Scramble with a variety of registration packages. Lunch is included.

Register online. 

The Chamber Golf Classic supports a number of Cherokee community programs.

Several sponsorship and donation opportunities are available by contacting the Chamber office.

• Pork Producers will be grilling
• Free will donation

• Sponsored by the Cherokee County Commission of Veterans Affairs
• Includes presentation by Rosecrance Behvaior Health and a Vendor Fair
• Meal at 12:30pm

• $5 suggested donation per person
• Food & concessions available
• Listen over your car radio or bring a battery operated device.

Western Iowa Pullers Classes, Plus Farm Classes starting at 5700#-16700#

Sign-in time from 9-10:30am, Pull at 11am

Rides, Raffles, & Music will bring awareness to Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement Suicide.

Rider $20, Passenger $10

Registration is 9-10am at Whiskey Throttle in Cherokee with stops in Moville, Smithland, Soldier, Danbury, & Holstein.

Reserve your spot by June 20 by calling the Ida Grove Country Club (712) 364-2320.

Please contact an Ida County Cattlemen's Board Member with questions.

250 Years of America Celebration Concert with:

• Over the Border
• Gimikk
• Toby - a Tribute to Toby Keith

Line up at 9:30am with Parade to start at 10am

Join us for an amazing week of Bible stories, games, crafts, and fun!

Made for ages 4 through students going into 5th grade in the 2026-27 school year.

Dinner is on us from 5:15-6:00pm before VBS begins.

A free introduction to Welding & Skilled Trades in a safe, hands-on environment sponsored by RJ Thomas & Wetherell Manufacturing.

Tuesday & Thursday, July 7 & 9

Ages 10-13 -- 10am-12noon 

Ages 14-16 -- 12:30pm-2:30pm

There are limited spots available and preregistration is required.

$120 per team includes meal

Patriotic outfits encouraged!

Contact Sarah to sign up.

18-holes 4-person best ball public tournament

Registration 8am     ♦     Start 9am

$160 per team includes lunch - must register by July 17

Cash & Prize giveaway

Everyone is welcome!

Devotions are at 5:15pm with meal from 5:30-6:30pm.

The food pantry and clothing closet will also be open during this time.

Celebrating 250 years of freedom & 50 year years of festival fun - fun for the whole family!

Still accepting vendors, demonstrators, and entries

Different sizes & pricing available.

Registration deadline is September 19.