What's happen' this October?
October is full of art, excitement, and spooky scares! As the weather changes, there’s still plenty of ways to get active with your family or have a night out with your friends!
World Hoop Day at Cedar Valley Sportsplex
October 5th @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 Pm
Come to World Hoop Day at Cedar Valley Sportsplex for family-friendly fun! Take part in free classes on hula hoop fitness, choreography, tricks, games, and more! You can even go home with a free hula hoop (while supplies last). The event also includes a bounce house, a food truck, and LED flow jam. Click HERE for more info!
Wright House | House Party with Humanize My Hoodie at Waterloo Center for the Arts
October 11th @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 pm
Waterloo Center for the Arts is excited to celebrate Waterloo’s very own André Wright with Wright House and Co-Founder of Humanize My Hoodie. Come celebrate art, fashion, and activism. The event is FREE with hoodies and drinks available for purchase. More info can be found HERE.
TONES: Taste of the North End at Waterloo Center for the Arts
October 11th @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Celebrate “what’s good” and “who’s good” at the annual TONES Award reception where 12 honorees will be recognized for their work and accomplishments in the community. The event will also include refreshments, a silent auction and lively music and dancing. Tickets and donations are available HERE.
Strolling with the Spirits at Elmwood Cemetery
October 12th @ 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM (Ages 12 & up)
Walk through the oldest cemetery in Waterloo and watch history come to life! Hear the stories of some of Waterloo’s founding individuals as told by. Register HERE for this unique, living history experience.
Absolute Pro Wrestling at Cedar Valley Sportsplex
October 12th
Doors open at 6:30 PM // Bell rings at 7:00 PM
Absolute Pro Wrestling comes to the Cedar Valley Sportsplex for high-flying, body-slamming fun! With not one but TWO steel cage matches– this will be a night you won’t want the family to miss. Tickets and information can be found HERE. Also check out their Facebook for updates!
Waterloo Black Hawks
Games all month long
Cheer on the Waterloo Black Hawks to victory as the season kicks off! The first home game of the month is October 11th, but there are plenty of games and events to attend at Young Arena! Check out their WEBSITE for the season schedule and tickets.
We Ride: Experience Waterloo Trails
October 13th
Meet @ 9:45 AM and Ride @ 10:00 AM
Join us in experiencing the Waterloo trails at the last We Ride event of the season! The We Ride Bike series encourages beginner and casual riders to get active and join organized rides. The final ride will feature a chance to win goodies from sponsors and Selfie Stations along the trail, creating the perfect photo ops for all your socials! More information and location details can be found HERE and you can register for the ride HERE.
Vertigo Performance Art Series at Waterloo Center for the Arts
October 18th and 25th
7:00 PM
This performance art series features work of artists utilizing sound, video, and the human body.
The first performance art piece, Black Thread Come To Life with Jill Wells, is on October 18th and features the synergy of ASL interpretation, artistic interaction with a sewing machine, and live drumming to create a cohesive, immersive experience that engages both the visual and auditory senses.
The second performance art piece on October 25th, ENUF: A Celebration of Black Joy & Expression with Akwi Nji + LD Kidd, seamlessly integrates choreographed movement, painting, on-book poetry reading, improvisational performance, acapella vocals, and percussion.
Both performances are free to the public.
All Hall-Loo’s Eve at The Weis Mansion
October 25th – October 26th
This is the perfect weekend getaway for paranormal fanatics and true crime fans! Guests will get the opportunity to hear from horror and true crime writers, go on a ghost hunt, and play a character in a murder mystery. For tickets options and a full schedule of events visit HERE.
Murder, Mystery + Mocktails at the Waterloo Convention Center
October 25th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A night of mingling and mystery awaits at the Waterloo Convention Center! In addition to providing guests with delicious mocktails and a thrilling mystery to solve, this event is also a fundraiser for Pathways Behavioral Services. Tickets and info can be found HERE.
Downtown Trick Or Treat in Lincoln Park and Downtown Waterloo
October 26th @ 10:00 AM – Noon
The Waterloo Food Truck Festival comes to the RiverLoop Expo Plaza once again! Entertainment for the event includes: a DJ, family-friendly activities, and an LED wall displaying college football. Get your tickets HERE to snack on the best our area food truck vendors have to offer!
Starbite Planetarium Show at Norris Corson Family Planetarium
October 26th
Show Times @ 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
Explore the spookier side of outer space and the freakier things in our universe with the new version of the Starbite Planetarium Show! This adult only event provides the perfect night out for those in need of a scare. A cash bar and photo booth are available prior to the shows. Get your tickets HERE!
