Events And Activities

The annual Ice Cream Social at the Lutheran Living Communities will be this Sunday, July 21st, from 2-4:00 p.m. The public is invited to come and show their support while enjoying pie, ice cream, sloppy joes, musical entertainment, children’s area, cake walk, raffle drawing, much, much more. .Proceeds raised will go toward life enhancements for our residents.

Toddler Time: Colors in Nature August 9th, 10 a.m. at Benton County Nature Center Free Our smallest nature explorers will observe their environment to search for as many colors as they can find. Participants will search outside the Nature Center to match colors to items in nature and then use crayons to make drawings or rubbings. This program is best suited for children ages 2-6.

Mark your calendar! Iowa State University Insect Zoo will be at the Vinton Public Library on July 23 from 1-2pm! This visit is made possible thanks to a generous patron donation during our Red Carpet Party!!Join the Iowa State University Insect Zoo as we showcase over 100 living arthropods. From beetles to roaches, tarantulas, and scorpions, come get up close and personal with some very important creatures! Insects and other arthropods are vital for our environment.

Wildlife of Irvine Prairie August 7th, 10AM at Irvine Prairie (1174 55th Street, Dysart, IA)Free Join a Naturalist and explore Irvine Prairie! We will be looking for animals, signs of animals and learning about plants! Dress to walk through tall grasses. No registration required. The driveway on the north is a private drive; please do not use it.

On Thursday, July 25 beginning at 6:30 pm a presentation sponsored by the Benton County Historical Society, will be held at the Vinton Railroad Depot, 612 2nd Avenue, Vinton.For a free will donation, you can enjoy a presentation by Linda McCann.Rosie the Riveter has become an iconic representation of the independent woman. Notably, she symbolizes the almost 20 million women who went to work in war industries during World War II.

Click to watch this short video: https://fb.watch/tl3UI-pxV8/The Firefly Festival will take place on Saturday, July 20th, from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Benton County Nature Center; This event is Free! Bring your family & friends out for a magical evening filled with fireflies, laughs, delicious food and beverages, games, art, firefly education, & live music from local artists! Local organizations attending this event include Tanager Place, Benton County Historical Society, 42° North Winery, Craivin’ Shavin’s Shaved Ice, Beast & Bird, Antonio's Mexican Grill and the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts.

The North Iowa Tractor Ride will be taking its final ride July 18th – July 20th. This will be the ride's 17th ride. Headquartered at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, nearly 200 vintage and restored tractors and pre-registered drivers, friends and family will start signing in, receiving goodie bags, T-shirts, and tractor signage on Thursday afternoon July 18th, before taking part in the evening meal and drivers safety meeting.

Join us for our weekly read-aloud book club, held offsite at the Lutheran Home Assisted Living center in Vinton. Connie, our Library Assistant, reads aloud for an hour from a book chosen by the group.When?Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024, 01:30 PMWhere?The Vinton Lutheran Home Communities & Services, 1301 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event InformationSummer Screen TimeCool off at the library for a movie and popcorn!July 12th-Puss in Boots: The Last WishJuly 19th- ElementalJuly 26th-ZootopiaAugust 9th-EncantoAugust 16th-Monsters UniversityWhen?Friday, Jul 12, 2024, 01:00 PMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Join us for out "Baskets & Bags" event, supporting Reach Out and Read, where we make books a part of every healthy childhood. Help us ensure that every child grows up with books and a love of reading. Children receive a new book at each of their healthy child check-ups from newborn to 5 years old, fostering literacy from an early age.Date: Beginning Monday, July 8th at 7:00 a.