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December 2018
Holiday Central Market
This summer, the Orange City Farmers Market introduced Central Market. Now, Central Market is back for the holiday season! Visit us in the Hawkeye building downtown Orange City every Saturday in December. Shop from many vendors and enjoy this unique shopping experience - just in time for the holidays!
Find out more »Sinterklaas Dag Celebration
Welkom Sinterklaas to town on Saturday, December 1 at 10:30am. Children and families are invited to meet downtown at Stadscentrum and walk with Sinterklaas and Piet to the City Hall. Once there, kids ages kindergarten through fourth grade can enjoy Dutch stories, treats and games. The Sinterklaas Day Celebration, on the first Saturday of December, draws children and their families to downtown Orange City to see the arrival of the Dutch “Santa” on his white horse. This is a popular day…
Find out more »Chamber Merchants Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Orange City Chamber merchants for decorating and lighting of the downtown Christmas tree on Thursday, Dec 6th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Decorating the tree will start at 4:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring decor to add to the tree. The tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. for the Christmas season. Join in the fun at Stadscentrum with cider, hot chocolate, and treats!
Find out more »Las Posadas Celebration at Orange City Public Library
The Orange City Public Library will be hosting a Las Posadas celebration on Saturday, December 8, starting at 10:00am. The Las Posadas event will adapt the traditional 9-night celebration into one event. Participants will knock at the doors of various stations around the library, singing the Las Posadas song. The final station will have activities, as well as a food and drink, typically associated with Las Posadas. ¡Marque su calendario! La biblioteca tendrá una celebración de Las Posadas sábado el…
Find out more »January 2019
“Striped Sounds” Art Exhibit
“Striped Sounds,” an art exhibit by Shannon Sargent of Sioux City, will be on display in Northwestern College’s Te Paske Gallery Jan. 8 through Feb. 15. A public reception with the artist is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. Sargent’s show is an interactive installation of mixed media containing manipulated materials such as paintings, sculptures and found objects. Sargent is the exhibitions/collections coordinator for the Sioux City Art Center, where he maintains the permanent collection and installs the exhibitions.…
Find out more »“A Night at the Opera”
Northwestern College’s 24-member Heritage Singers chamber choir will perform “A Night at the Opera” on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the England Proscenium Theatre of the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center. Admission is free, but tickets are required and should be reserved with Nora Verburg at the music office, 712-707-7062. Order tickets early to obtain the best seats. The hourlong comedy opens with the death of a wealthy landowner whose relatives have gathered in anticipation…
Find out more »February 2019
Bags League
The Orange City Parks and Recreation Department and Landsmeer Golf Course are offering an adult Bags League. Teams will consist of two players, age 21 or older. The Bags League season runs from Tuesday, Feburary 12 – Tuesday, March 19. Teams will play every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at the Landsmeer clubhouse.
Find out more »RUSH Student Dance Concert
Northwestern College’s annual student dance concert, RUSH, will return to the stage in February with seven performances: Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 23, at 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the England Proscenium Theatre of the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center. This year’s concert will include seven dances in numerous styles, including contemporary ballet, hip-hop, step, musical theatre and tap. Ninety students—both with and without prior dancing…
Find out more »July 2019
Petsmas in July
Revival Animal Health will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a community event called Petsmas in July on July 27, 2019. The day will include a host of pet-and family-friendly activities beginning at 2:00 pm at Revival Animal Health’s headquarters.
Find out more »November 2019
Vision Orange City: Public Meeting
Vision begins here and we want you to be a part of it. Our leadership and leading programs will showcase their updates and how they are working to make Orange City more beneficial to all. Come see how working together can solve problems, create new opportunities, and inspire others to do the same. Greetings from the Mayor followed by updates from: Orange City Dev. Corp. Orange City Parks & Rec Orange City Public Library Prairie Winds Event Center Landsmeer Golf…
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