Growing Up Local North Iowa

06/07/2026

🍿 Want a chance to win a FREE movie basket?

🎥 Make sure to stop by Cannonball Days June 27th and come to our booth to register for your chance to WIN!

🍫 Basket includes 4 movie passes, a blanket, snacks, drinks and popcorn!

👀Stay tuned for more Growing Up Local opportunities!

06/04/2026

📍Mark your calendars for Saturday June 27th!

🎉It’s the Annual Noon Rotary Cannonball Days

With activities planned all day, there’s something for everyone!

Make sure to stop by the Growing Up Local booth from 11:15 - 3:15 for free games, prizes, and a chance to win a movie night basket! 🍿

You won’t want to miss it!

06/03/2026

Don’t miss the Mason City Farmers markets this summer!

Each week more and more produce will be available and new vendors will join us, but when you stop this week you'll still find all sorts of locally grown and crafted items like lettuce, baked goods, seedlings, radishes, green onions, honey, meat and more!

Mark your calendars - rain or shine, we'll be back in Central Park on Saturday! See you there!

06/02/2026

🎶☀️ Friday Night Live: Raiders of the Lost Art kicks off this week, and we're spotlighting one of the partners helping make it all possible— First Citizens Bank!

Proudly serving North Iowa and Mora, MN, First Citizens Bank combines modern banking technology with the personalized service of a locally owned community bank. Make sure to check out their booth at this Friday Night Live (6/5)! 🎶☀️

Thank you for supporting live music, downtown vibrancy, and community connection all summer long. We can't wait to kick off another great Friday Night Live season! 🎸🎉

05/29/2026

📍 Mark your calendars for this weekend’s Prarie Rock Bike Trail event!

🚲 Starting this Friday May 29th there will be live music, food trucks, demos and competitions.

📅 Sunday May 31st is the youth day with lots of kids activities!

🎊 You don’t want to miss it!

05/26/2026

🌿🥕 Farmers Market Season is Back!

The Mason City Farmers Market is back in Downtown Mason City, kicking off THIS Saturday, May 30th and running every Saturday through October 3rd in Central Park, filling the heart of Mason City with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and local favorites all season long—your perfect excuse for Saturday mornings spent strolling, shopping local, and soaking in those summer vibes. 🌞🧺

05/26/2026

✈️ The Experiential Aircraft Association Young Eagles Program is providing FREE introductory flights to children ages 8-17!

🧑‍✈️ After each flight, each youth rider is eligible for a FREE student membership which includes FREE access to an online pilot ground school course, FREE ADMISSION to over 400 science museums, and more!

You don’t want to miss this opportunity!

05/26/2026

📍 Mark your calendars for this weekend’s Prarie Rock Bike Trail event!
🚲 Starting this Friday May 29th there will be live music, food trucks, demos and competitions.
📅 Sunday May 31st is the youth day with lots of kids activities!
🎊 You don’t want to miss it!

05/21/2026

🎉We are officially ONE day out!🎉
Make sure to come on over to Growing Up Local’s booth at Band Festival to get your FREE ride tickets! 🎟️
📍Friday May 22nd. 4:45pm until gone. Ages 18 and under.
Stop by and see what Growing Up Local has coming up!