Nights at the Museum June 17 @ 6:30 |Bob Boerigter Forgotten Stories that are Unforgettable From “The touchdown pass that started tradition” to “The Forgotten Footballs” and “The history of the Tri-State and GPAC Conferences”, explore…

Escape from the Museum – 5th-12th Grade Event

You snuck away from your museum tour group to see what they had in the archives. An ancient tablet draws you in, and it is only too late that you discover that it is cursed! Now your tour group is stuck in the museum, and you must decode the…

Miniature Bookmaking for 6th-12th Grade Students

Join us at the Orange City Public Library for a miniature bookmaking class led by local art teacher Amy Sharar. In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to create miniature books such as zines, a five-hole pamphlet stitch book,…

Spot, Stop, & Avoid Fraud

Protect yourself and others from being a victim of fraud. Learn about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property, or belongings. This informative session will be led by Iowa State University…

Flowers with Friends event

Join the Orange City Public Library on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 pm for a delightful evening of creativity and fun! Gather your friends and create your very own floral centerpiece to take home. It’s the perfect way to add a touch of spring…

Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers Fundraiser

The Orange City Public Library is hosting a Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers fundraiser for the Rock Valley Public Library that was destroyed in the June flooding. Join us for food, fun, and fizz at the Gezellig event center in downtown Orange…

Memoir Writing Workshop – October 14-18 at 9:30am

We all have memories we long to preserve. Join us at the Orange City Public Library for a one-week writing workshop where we will gather (with coffee!) to recreate and share our stories from the past. We will follow up this week-long workshop…

Nights at the Museum | July 9 6:30-7:30

“The Suckow Story”| Jim Schaap These days Schaap spends his time touting the writing of Ruth Suckow, an early 20th century author whose work features rural Iowa. After an introduction about Suckow, DAHM board members will perform a reader’s…

Nights at the Museum

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The Dutch American Heritage Museum announces the Nights at the Museum summer schedule for 2024. All programs begin at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. As usual, the topics vary greatly--from learning about Mountain Men, hearing a charming reader's theater, discovering how the early Dutch settlers set up missions, and being regaled by law enforcement stories of Sioux County--the season promises to be educational and entertaining!

Movie in the Park

Join the Orange City Public Library and the City of Orange City Parks and Recreation for an outdoor showing of Wall-E. Refreshments will be served while you view this fun movie on the big screen in Windmill Park.

Great Plains Zoo Visit

The Great Plains Zoo is going to visit us at City Hall! Join us to see and hear about some fascinating animals. This event is hosted by the Orange City Public Library.

Bee Keeping with Ron Rynders

Ron Rynders will bring in live bee hives to demonstrate and teach about the bee keeping business. Join us to taste some fresh honey from the hive while you learn some tricks of the trade. Bring your fears about bees and leave them here. This…

Nights at the Museum

We have another great summer of special speakers! All programs will start at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. Tuesday, June 18 | Kaleb Schrock “A Generation of Adventure: The Mountain Men” Fred Manfred, raised near Doon, Iowa, wrote his most famous…

Dog Swim September 6 at the Aquatic Facility

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fall pool hours at the Orange City Municipal Aquatic Facility

tulip bulb giveaway: oct. 25-27

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free tulip bulbs Color your part of the community vibrant with FREE tulip bulbs complements of the Orange City Parks and Recreation Department. Tulip bulbs are distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. First come,…