Nights at the Museum: Andrew Klump “Double Dutch: Dutch Immigrants as Both Settlers and Missionaries?”

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

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!

Arts on Central – Chalk Art Competition

Windmill Park 122 3rd St NW, Orange City, IA

Attention artists! Join us in transforming the cement pavement at Windmill Park into a vibrant museum of chalk art and compete for exciting prizes. The event will take place as part of Arts on Central, August 21, 2024. Registration is FREE and REQUIRED! As visitors stroll by, they can watch these beautiful creations come to […]

One Book, One Sioux County Choice for 2024 – Book Discussion

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

“Don’t Look Back,” by Achut Deng and Keely Hutton is the One Book, One Sioux County choice for 2024. It is a memoir of a girl who survived the Sudanese Civil War and fought to save her own life. Achut Deng walked miles through a war-torn country, ending up in a refugee camp where she […]

Nights at the Museum: Del Walinga “The Antiquity of Policing”

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

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!

Household Hazardous Materials Recycle Event – 2024

Orange City Street Department Building 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Orange City and Alton household residents (sorry no businesses) will again have an opportunity to safely discard those household hazardous materials (HHM).  The Cities of Orange City, Alton, and the NW IA Area Landfill will co-sponsor a HHM Recycling event. Date: Thursday, September 26 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Place: Orange City Street Department […]

The Big Challenge – Deadline to Submit

The BIG Challenge allows entrepreneurs the chance to submit their dreams to start or expand a business, then encourage friends, family, and customers to vote for them online. Five finalists will present their idea to an audience and judges in a pitch competition with $10,000 in prize money to be awarded. The deadline to submit […]

Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit

NWC DeWitt Library 101 7th St SW, Orange City, Iowa

Iowa Watercolor Society Show Through October, the Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Member Show will be on display at the Northwestern College DeWitt Library main level. This exhibit is open to the public and free to attend, offering a splendid array of watercolor artworks from talented artists across Iowa. Join us on October 18th at 6:30 PM, for a […]

Free

October Library Events: Fun, Learning, and Creativity for Everyone!

Game On! Youth Game Time: 6th-12 Graders, join us in learning and playing the board game Pandemic. October 1, 4-5:30pm. Kindergarten-5th Grade are invited to join us for board games on October 29, 4-5 pm. Adult Scrabble Game Night: Everyone loves a good game of Scrabble. Bring a friend or make a friend, the library […]

21st Annual Dutchmen Field Championships

Northwestern College Korver Field 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA, United States

The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band is proud to present the 21st Annual Dutchmen Field Championships at Korver Field on October 12. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and feature a fireworks display to conclude the evening. We invite the community to come and enjoy a variety of bands […]

Free E-recycling Program October 18 and 19, 2024

Orange City Street Department Building 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City, IA, United States

The Cities of Orange City & Alton are co-sponsoring a free e-recycling program on October 18 and 19. All citizens of OC and Alton who would like to utilize the e-recycling program will need to go to City Hall to pick up a free tag. Your tag will be required before disposing of your recyclable […]

volunteers needed to help plant tulip bulbs

Windmill Park 122 3rd St NW, Orange City, IA

In the last few years, local volunteers have been tweaking the process of planting 15,000 tulip bulbs in Windmill Park in downtown Orange City. Nora Mulder and John Buntsma, lead volunteers, have watched the beds get better each year , and have a few new ideas for this year. “Our goal is to make next […]

The Art of Watercolor by Judy Thompson

NWC DeWitt Library - Vogel Room 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Join Us for a special reception, talk, and demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Judy Thompson, on October 18th at 6:30 PM, at the NWC Learning Commons Vogel Room. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the world of watercolor painting from an expert in the field in addition to viewing works from the talented artists of […]

Free

Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto

Kweken Co 113 3rd St NW, Orange City, IA, United States

Experience the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto on October 25th at 7:00 PM at Kweken Co., downtown Orange City, IA. This special event will not only showcase the meticulous art of preparing and serving green tea but will also include captivating storytelling and traditional Japanese koto music. Each attendee will receive a […]

Free

tulip bulb giveaway: november 4-7, 2024

Downtown Bandshell Orange City, IA, United States

Color your part of the community vibrant with FREE Tulip Bulbs complements of the Orange City Parks and Recreation Department. First come, first serve. Where: Downtown Bandshell Dates: November 4 - 7 Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm For more information contact: Noah at (712)707-4885 or prdir@orangecityiowa.com

Free

Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers Fundraiser

Gezellig Event Center 109 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, United States

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 City on November 8 at 6:00 pm. Register your team of 4 and compete […]

$100

One Book, One Sioux County Choice for 2024 – Conversation with Authors

Dort University

“Don’t Look Back,” by Achut Deng and Keely Hutton is the One Book, One Sioux County choice for 2024. It is a memoir of a girl who survived the Sudanese Civil War and fought to save her own life. Achut Deng walked miles through a war-torn country, ending up in a refugee camp where she […]

Craft Night at the Museum

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

The museum is hosting our first-ever craft night! Learn about the Staphorst painting technique called “stipwerk” and paint your own wooden shoe planter stake. Cider & cookies will be provided. Cost is $15.00. Sign up by emailing dutchamericanheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

A Christmas Carol by Flower and Flame

Unity Christian Knight Center 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Ticket Price: Adults $25, Students $15, Children 5 & under free Get into the holiday spirit! Experience the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol” as it takes you on a captivating and musical journey on November 23 at 7:30 p.m. with Flower and Flame, a talented ensemble of four musicians and an actor from Sioux […]

Spanish Conversation Class

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.

Free

City Hall Closed – Celebrate a Safe Thanksgiving Holiday

City Hall 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the City Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, & Friday, November 29. For OC utility emergencies, please call 707-5000.

Spanish Conversation Class

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.

Free

Date Set for Sinterklaas Dag – December 7, 2024

Downtown Orange City Central Ave, Orange City, IA, United States

Children aged pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to be at Stadscentrum at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 7. Follow Sinterklaas and Piet in a parade to the City Hall where they will learn the history of Sinterklaas through a puppet show and many carnival games. The activities will conclude at 11:45 AM with singing […]

Free