Go and Do: May 8, 2026
Around the area
OTHO/COALVILLE — Citywide garage sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on SATURDAY in Otho and Coalville. Some sales may be held TODAY and SUNDAY, or with different hours, depending on location.
In Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE — Flea Market is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169 S. Saturday gate admission is $2 per person or $5 maximum per vehicle. Sundays are free.
FORT DODGE — The Fort Museum, 1 Museum Road, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TODAY and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and veterans with ID, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Celebrate Mom for Mother’s Day. Moms get free admission and a flower Saturday and Sunday.
FORT DODGE — Webster County Conservation will hold Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. The topic is “Miles of Trails, Miles of Opportunies.” Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
FORT DODGE — Bingo at the Winery will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. SUNDAY at Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave. Benefits The Lord’s Cupboard food pantry. Donations requested for Lord’s Cupboard: Shampoo,conditioner, body wash, razors, shaving cream and toothpaste are pressing needs. See The Lord’s Cupboard Facebook page for list of requested items.
FORT DODGE — Sewing Guild will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. SUNDAY at The Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. Learn to sew, make historical costumes, and support our historical culture. No fees.
FORT DODGE — The Fort Dodge Choral Society will perform at 3 p.m. SUNDAY in the Historic Phillips Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. The concert, “Sounds from the Cinema,” will include music from “Slum Dog Millionaire,” “La La Land,” “The White Lotus,” “Moon River,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” and more.
FORT DODGE — A benefit for Austin Anderson will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SATURDAY in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. The benefit will help with expenses associated with a kidney transport. There will be food, games, a silent auction and DJ.



