The first annual Holiday Market vendor and food fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Pavilion Sports Complex, 260 S. 27th St. There will be a variety of vendors, food and drinks, live music and entertainment. Santa’s grand arrival will be at 10 a.m. with a Santa meet and greet from 10:30 ...

Santa will arrive at the City Square at 5 p.m. Monday for the gazebo lighting and then travel along Central Avenue to Veterans Triangle Park for the tree lighting. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., visit with Santa, write letters to Santa and do crafts at the Wells Fargo/ISU Extension Building, 822 Central Ave.

The Fort Dodge Public Library book club is meeting on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 424 Central Ave. We will be discussing the book, “First Lie Wins,” by Ashley Elston. Adults ages 18 and above are welcome to attend. The January book will be “A Fever in the Heartland,” by ...

The Fort Dodge Public Library will host Lessons of the Holocaust, a presentation by educator Brad Wilkening, on Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. During his presentation, Wilkening will use historical accounts and ...

Elderbridge Agency on Aging and Upper Des Moines Opportunity have partnered for “Santa for Seniors.” 2025 has been a difficult year for all of us, with things ever-changing. As the holiday season approaches, it has brought even more isolation to our seniors. Seniors in our community need ...

The St. Edmond craft and vendor show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, at St. Edmond High School, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. There will be over 100 vendors and handmade crafters from all over the state of Iowa showcasing an array of items including baked goods, candies, holiday decor, boutiques, antiques ...