Presentation by Sara Huyser | Over the Hill: The History of the Sioux County Poor Farm

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

Learn about the history of the Sioux County poor farm, the “inmates” who lived there, and the important role it played as an experimental farm. Huyser is a librarian at Northwestern College and serves as Vice President for the museum. She earned a masters of American History with museum studies from the University of Iowa. […]

Fantastic Foam & More Science Show

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

Presented by the Orange City Public Library and Absolute Science, this show will make your hair stand up! You will experience items disappearing in clear liquids with our refraction oil and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator, but no show is complete without foam, LOTS of foam, with a fantastic foam experiment […]

Healthiest State Annual Walk – October 4

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

Join us in downtown Orange City for Iowa's Healthiest State Annual Walk on Wednesday, October 4! Meet at 12:15 pm on the corner of Central Ave and 2nd St NE (by Craft Central). We will walk a half-mile loop in downtown Orange City. You can walk the loop as many times as you are able, […]

20th 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 20th Annual Dutchmen Field Championships at Korver Field on October 14. The event will take place from noon to 9:30 p.m. and feature a fireworks display to conclude the evening. We invite the community to come and enjoy the nearly 30 bands from […]

Seasonal Parking

Be advised! From Oct. 15 - April 1, the City of Orange City does not permit on-street parking between 2:00 am – 6:00 am.

Mezzo-Soprano Melody Wilson

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

Melody Wilson’s visit will be hosted by Orange City Arts (OC Arts) and Northwestern College Music Department (NWC). Melody will lead a 30-minute master class for local high school and college music students (Oct 18) and give a public performance accompanied by NWC professor and pianist Juyeon Kang. The concert titled “The Beauty of Colors” […]

Volunteers Opportunity – Tulip Bulb Planting in Windmill Park

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

In the last couple of 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 […]

E-Recycling Date Set for October 27-28

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

E-recycle will be held at the Orange City Street Department. (809 Concord Place SE) October 27, 4 -7 pm October 28, 9 to noon More info to come!

tulip bulb giveaway: november 1 – 3

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 When: 8:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday, November 1 Thursday, November 2 Friday, November 3 For more information contact: Noah at (712)707-4885 or prdir@orangecityiowa.com

Free

A Conversation With Cheryl Grey Bostrom: Author Of Sugar Birds

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

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 7pm Vogel Community Room, DeWitt Library - Northwestern College About the Author: For most of her life, Pacific Northwest naturalist, photographer, poet, and author Cheryl Grey Bostrom has lived in the rural and wild lands that infuse her writing. Her work has appeared in a wide variety of print and online […]

Vote for local officials

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

When: Tuesday, November 7. 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Where: Orange City's polling place is Prairie Winds Event Center.  

Free

Holiday & Winter Ceramic Make & Take Painting

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

D&L Ceramics will bring a wide variety of holiday and winter ceramic items such as snowmen, Christmas trees, and nativity scenes for you to choose from. Drop in to the City Hall between 4:00-7:00pm, choose your favorite piece or pieces, pay for your choices, paint them and then take them home with you to enjoy. […]

$5 – $15

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 23, & Friday, November 24. For OC utility emergencies, please call 707-5000.

Hollander Jazz Christmas

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

Join us for an evening of holiday jazz and swing music by local favorite Hollander Jazz. These jazz and Christmas songs will be sure to leave you feeling festive! Hollander Jazz is an organization full of some of the most talented musicians in Northwest Iowa. They meet regularly to practice and perform around Siouxland at […]

Free

Sinterklaas Dag

Stadscentrum 207 Central Avenue NE, 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 2. 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

City offices closed for the holiday

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

City offices closed for the holiday For OC utility emergencies, please call 707-5000.

City offices closed for the holiday

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

City offices closed for the holiday For OC utility emergencies, please call 707-5000.

Youth Basketball Skills Sign-up Deadline January 8, 2024

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

Program consists of six weekly sessions. The first three sessions teach basic skills and some fun games. The final three sessions introduce the game of “4-on-4” for the 1st and 2nd grade girls & boys, and “5 on 5” for the 3rd and 4th grade girls & boys. Programs start the week of January 8 […]

Free

Books at the Museum Returns in January – Registration due January 15

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

In January, the Dutch American Heritage Museum will resume its winter series, Books at the Museum, led by Drs. Keith Fynaardt and James Schaap. This three-month program focuses on different regional authors. Books at the Museum meets at the DAHM from 7-8:30 p.m. discussing the following books on the listed evenings. Tuesday, January 30 | […]

$50

An Evening of Dance

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

Orange City Arts presents the annual An Evening of Dance 2024! This dance showcase features dancers from Robin's School of Dance, Elite Dance & Tumbling, MOC-FV Dance Team, Illuminate Dance Project, Central Dance Academy, and The Turnaround Dance & Gymnastics. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, free for children age 5 & under

$5 – $10

Orange City Bridal Show

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

Grab your best friend, fiancé, or parent and join us at the Hometown Bridal Showcase in Orange City for a morning of sipping mimosas, sampling foods from the best caterers and bakers in the area; visit with professional photographers, DJ’s and other specialty businesses here to help you with all of your wedding day needs! […]

Oc Arts Council’s Enchanted Evening – February 10

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

Mark your calendars for February 10th, 2024 – an evening filled with enchantment awaits you! Join us at this remarkable event where local singers will grace the stage with their incredible talents. Together, let us create an unforgettable night while making a difference in supporting Orange City Arts. The evening will be one of music, […]

An Enchanted Evening

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

Enjoy a magical evening filled with local singers and musicians performing their favorite stage songs.