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Upcoming Events in Newton Iowa


January

22 Newton Bridal Show - Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bridalshow@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

April

12 Romance of the Flute and Harp - Linda Chatterton, flutist, and Ann Lobotzke, harpist, present familiar classical, semi-classical and folk music.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)

May

25 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's activities, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

7 Farmers Market - Fresh produce, baked items, and flowers.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: annettew@pcpartner.net
Web: www.newtoniowachamber.com

June

23 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's events, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

25 - 26 Iowa Sculpture Festival at Maytag Park - Variety of media, shapes and forms. Musical entertainment and food.

Ph: 641-792-0882 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.iowasculpturefestival.org

July

4 Fourth of July Celebration - Celebrate the Fourth of July in Newton, Iowa! There will be old-fashioned hometown fun all day long. First, we will have the annual Newton 4th of July Parade, hosted by the Newton Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 9:30 AM, and festivities will continue around the square until 1:30 p.m. Following the celebration downtown, head to Agnes Patterson Park for more activities and entertainment throughout the evening, concluding with the fireworks show at dusk.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: July4@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

August

30 Farm and City Night - Fun, food, and entertainment in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: farmandcity@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

October

26 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's events, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: niteout@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

November

10 Tour of Homes - Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourofhomes@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

1 Lighted Parade - Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Collection of native and introduced trees and plants used to beautify Iowa's landscape. Annuals, perennials, hostas, roses, ornamental grasses. Prairie water garden. Paved walking path.

Newton, IA Arboretums

Valle Drive-Inn Theatre

Central Iowa's only remaining drive-in theater is open daily, and children under 11 are admitted free with parents.

Newton, IA Drive-In Theaters

Maytag Dairy Farms

The manufacturer of world-famous Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Dairy Farms, welcomes visitors to a cheese shop overlooking the cheese plant and farm. View a 10-minute video covering the history of this famous cheese, and enjoy samples at the end of the tour.

Newton, IA Agriculture

Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gatheringplace

Small country winery with 11-acre vineyard, two-acre pond, abundant wildlife, beautifully landscaped grounds. See a small herd of elk. Free wine tastings and tours of winery. Summer concert series.

Newton, IA Wineries

International Wrestling Institute and Museum

Museum features Olympic, collegiate and pro wrestling history. Displays on famous athletes include Iowa's Olympic champion Dan Gable, Frank Gotch and Verne Gagne. Pro wrestling hall of fame. Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa.

Newton, IA Museums

Things to do near Newton, IA

Newton Kart Klub

Enjoy weekend races on this 1/8 mile dirt oval go-cart track....

Elmwood Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Jefferson Telephone Company Museum

One of the few telephone museums in America, it features many early telephone and switching displays....

Urbandale Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Blank Park Zoo

Beautifully-landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continent...