In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY in the northwest corner of the Crossroads Mall parking lot.

FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Concert is 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be selling homemade ice cream and fresh-baked cake at 6:30 p.m. People attending are reminded to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. No seating is provided.

FORT DODGE — Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave., is holding Vineyard Vibrations from 6 to 8 p.m. TODAY. Free live music will be provided by Kris Karr Band. Food will be available for purchase.

FORT DODGE — Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave., is holding Sunday Vineyard Vibrations from 3 to 5 p.m. SUNDAY. Free live music will be provided by Lojo Russo. Food will be available for purchase. The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair.

FORT DODGE — Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., is holding Artful Conversations with Eric Anderson from 10 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY. The lecture is free.

FORT DODGE — Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., is holding Oak Hill Poetry-N-Rhythm: A Creative Hour of Self-Expression from 3 to 4 p.m. SATURDAY. The event is free and open to all ages.

FORT DODGE — Blanden Memorial Art Museum is holding Pottery & Pints at Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave., from 2 to 4 p.m. SATURDAY. The class is for those 13 years and older. Cost is $20 per person. Register by stopping by the Blanden or by calling the Blanden at 573-2316.

FORT DODGE — River Hops Brewing, 1014 Central Ave., presents Ned Freely Fun Band from 7 to 9 p.m. SATURDAY.

FORT DODGE — Lunch on the Square is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. TODAY at City Square Park, Central Avenue. The menu is pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, chips, dessert and water for $6. Local musicians will perform on the gazebo. Proceeds will be used for downtown events. For more information, visit www.mainstreetfd.org.

Manson Greater Crater Days

MANSON — Manson Greater Crater Days are TODAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY in Manson. Events begin at 4 p.m. today and continue through Sunday.

Around the area

WEBSTER CITY — The Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will present the movie “Muppets from Space” from 10:30 a.m. to noon SATURDAY at the library.

VINCENT — The 62nd annual Vincent Fireman’s Ball and Fundraiser is TODAY at the Vincent Community Hall. The pork loin dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. There will be an auction, raffle and street dance following the dinner. Tickets are $15 per person with children 10 years old and younger being $5. Money raised goes toward fire equipment and community causes.

RUTHVEN — Palo Alto County Conservation is hosting a Kayak Sunrise Float at 6 a.m. SATURDAY at the Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven. Bring your own kayak or borrow one from Conservation. Kayaks are limited. The event is for ages 10 and up.

On stage

FORT DODGE — Stage Door Productions presents ”The Legend of Blackbeard’s Gold” at 7 p.m. TODAY and 2 p.m. SATURDAY at First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th St. Admission is free.

Around the area

WHITTEMORE — Whittemore Gun Club 15th annual Kid’s Fishing Derby begins at noon SUNDAY at Kossuth County owned Siems Park. The event is free. Bring your fishing pole; bait is provided.

WEBSTER CITY — “The Amana Change” presentation is 1 p.m. SATURDAY in Mulberry Center Church at Wilson Brewer Historic Park, Webster City. The event is free.

LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Community Hospital annual 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk and Kids Dash are SATURDAY at the city square on the west side of Lake City. The Kids Dash for children 9 years old and under begins at 8:15 a.m. and is free. The Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the entry fee is $15. For more information, visit www.stewartmemorial.org.

RUTHVEN — Palo Alto County Conservation is hosting a kite making and flying session at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Lost Island Huston Park, Ruthven.