Event Calendar

Whether you are interested in the arts, sports, or a community festival, you are sure to find fun events and activities for yourself, your family, and your friends in Jasper County. Throughout the summer, we have festivals and events almost every week!

February 2026

Leather Roses Workshop

February 12 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

Ages 12 and up. Join us for a creative, hands-on evening crafting timeless leather roses. Leather roses never wilt, so you’ll leave with a lasting piece to enjoy or share. All materials...

Colfax Bingo Night

February 12, 2026 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!It's $1 per...

Kids Glow Party

February 14 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Centre for Arts and Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

For kids, kindergarten through 6th grade. Adult accompaniment is not required, so parents can enjoy a evening out. There will be glow painting, fun games, snacks, and more. The cost is $20...

Kids Art Club

February 16 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

February 17 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Clay Sampler Workshop

February 19 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

Ages 12  and up. Students will experiment with hand-built vessels and throw a plate on the wheel. Glazing will be scheduled at a later date.The class price is $50 per person,...

Bingo Night-Prairie City Celebration Committee

February 19, 2026 6:30 PM Prairie City Community Building 503 South State Street Prairie City, IA 50228

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.   

Open Studio

February 20 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

February 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

February 24 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Game Night Fundraiser Party

February 27 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM I-80 Farms 8683 Highway F48 Colfax, IA 50054

Four-member teams will compete to see who can finish a pizza, assemble a jigsaw puzzle, and drink a 12-pack of beverages while playing other games to win against other teams. The...

March 2026

Kids Art Club

March 02 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

March 03 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Open Studio

March 07 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

March 09 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

March 10 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Colfax Bingo Night

March 12, 2026 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!It's $1 per...

Clay Class: Wheel Throwing

March 15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

Ages 12  and up. This is an introductory class to give you the skills to throw simple forms on the wheel that will be beautiful and usable. The class will focus...

Kids Art Club

March 16 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

March 17 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Bingo Night-Prairie City Celebration Committee

March 19, 2026 6:30 PM Prairie City Community Building 503 South State Street Prairie City, IA 50228

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.   

Open Studio

March 20 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

March 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

March 24 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Prairie City Spring Celebration and Vendor Fair

March 28, 2026 9:00 AM PCM Middle School 407 East Plainsmen Road Prairie City, IA 50228

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Vendor Fair11:30 Helicopter Candy Drop (Football Field)11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Crafts

Kids Art Club

March 30 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

March 31 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

April 2026

Open Studio

April 04 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

April 06 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

April 07 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Colfax Bingo Night

April 09, 2026 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!It's $1 per...

Kids Art Club

April 13 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

April 14 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Bingo Night-Prairie City Celebration Committee

April 16, 2026 6:30 PM Prairie City Community Building 503 South State Street Prairie City, IA 50228

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.   

Open Studio

April 17 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

April 20 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

April 21 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Kids Art Club

April 27 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

April 28 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

May 2026

Open Studio

May 02 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

May 04 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

May 05 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Kids Art Club

May 11 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

May 12 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Colfax Bingo Night

May 14, 2026 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!It's $1 per...

Open Studio

May 15 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.This is a free, flexible, drop-in creative space, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the...

Kids Art Club

May 18 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

May 19 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

May 19 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow Colfax Main Street on Facebook for updates.

Kids Art Club

May 25 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Kids Art Club is for students in grades 3rd to 6th grade and provides time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers.  The Club meets...

Teen Art Club

May 26 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

The Teen Art Club is for students in grades 7th to 12th grade and provides unstructured time for young artists to foster creative endeavors and work with their peers. Materials...

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

May 26 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow Colfax Main Street on Facebook for updates.