2026 Special Events

People sitting at a ballpark in lawn chairs watch a movie on a giant screen.

Kwik Star Night at the Movies

Friday, June 5
Pickard Park

2205 E. 2nd Avenue

7:00 p.m. Lilo & Stitch
8:58 p.m. Jurassic Park

Drive-in movies double feature that you can watch from your vehicle, or bring chairs and blankets.   Off the Griddle food truck will be selling food & drink.

Free event, thanks to these sponsors!

KwikStar logoThe Consiglio Group with Country Financial logoIndianola Pediatric Dentistry logo
Overton Funeral Home logoRotary Club of Indianola logoShoe Sensation logo
Sponsor logoCommunity 1st Credit Union logoOff the Griddle food truck logo



A boy wearing a bike helmet rides his bicycle through a colorful curtain of pool noodlesMayor's Youth Council Bike Fest: Healing & Wheeling

Saturday, June 6   10 a.m.-Noon
Simpson College Parking Lot
Corner of C Street and Clinton Ave.


Indianola Mayor's Youth Council hosts this free, family-friendly community event to promote bicycle safety. Donations will be raised for Heal House. 

Bring your bikes and enjoy an obstacle course, bike tune-up station and helmet giveaway (special thanks to Blank Children's Hospital), Giant Trike Races, Giant Yard Games and more!

Rain Location: Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave (Hwy 92)

Free, thanks to these sponsors!

Simpson College logo
Indianola Independent Advocate logo



Kwik Star Free Community Pool Party

Saturday, June 13
5-7 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

714 W. Detroit

Bring the family and enjoy a free pool party AND dinner at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
Dinner provided by American Legion Post 165, Indianola Hy-Vee and Indianola Fareway.


Free event, thanks to these sponsors!

KwikStar logoThe Consiglio Group with Country Financial logoIndianola Pediatric Dentistry logo
Overton Funeral Home logoIowa Realty logoShoe Sensation logo
Sponsor logo



Small child speaks into a microphone during the rooster crowing contest, while other kids look on

Parks & Recreation Day at the Warren County Fair

Thursday, July 23
9 am - Noon
Warren County Fairgrounds

1400 W. 2nd Avenue

Join staff from Indianola, Norwalk and Carlisle Parks & Recreation Departments for a morning filled with fun! 

9:00 a.m.  Rooster Crowing Contest 
9:30 a.m.   Braids, Mullets & Mowhawks 
10:00 a.m. Mini Me Look-Alike Contest
10:30 a.m. Face Off Cookie Challenge 
11:00 a.m.  Bubble Gum Blowing Contest 
11:30 a.m.  Celebrity Sound-Off
 Do your best impression of a celebrity!

Thank you to our media sponsor, the Indianola Independent Advocate.

Indianola Independent Advocate logo


City State Bank Night at the Movies

Friday, August 28
Pickard Park

2205 E. 2nd Avenue

Drive-in movies double feature that you can watch from your vehicle, or bring chairs and blankets. 

Free event, thanks to these sponsors!

City State Bank logoThe Consiglio Group with Country Financial logoOverton Funeral Home logo
Shoe Sensation logo
Sponsor logo


Yoga in the Park
Sponsored by Drees Chiropractic

Saturdays from 9-10 a.m.
Buxton Park

705 N. Buxton

Different instructors lead yoga each week in the serene beauty of Buxton Park. FREE class for adults 18+, thanks to our sponsor, Drees Chiropractic!

EXCEPTION: We will meet at the Memorial Balloon Field at 7:00 am during the National Balloon Classic on August 1 & August 8. 

Baby goats from Swanskis Farm will join us for yoga on June 13, July 11 and Sept. 12! 

Be sure to sign up for the text group in case of weather cancellations at https://www.tinyurl.com/IPRTexts

Drees Chiropractic logo

June 6 Molly Sivertsen  
June 13 Jessica Gripp Goat Yoga
June 20 Jamie Purviance  
June 27 Joyce Nehring  
July 4 TBD  
July 11 Donna Bura Goat Yoga
July 18 Haylee Skow  
July 25 Kim Friest  
August 1 Molly Sivertsen 7 a.m. at Memorial Balloon Field
August 8 Haylee Skow 7 a.m. at Memorial Balloon Field
August 15 Jamie Purviance  
August 22 Bethany Grabe  
August 29 Joyce Nehring  
September 5 Tricia Ingram Williams  
September 12 Jessica Gripp Goat Yoga
September 19 Bethany Grabe  
September 26 Haylee Skow