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2026 Special Events
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!
Mayor'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!
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!
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.
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!
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