| Date | Event |
| 6/8/2026 | Come join us on Mondays, 1 - 3 pm for Monday Matinee. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Clean out your cookbook cupboard and swap them for new ones! We will be expecting (up to 5) cookbooks per person June 2nd-6th. Join us on the 9th to get some new recipe ideas. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | Tuesday, June 9, 9 am. Bring your team to Harlan Fareway, 1910 23rd Street, Harlan, to help support the West Central Community Action Food Pantry. Sponsored by Shelby County Farm Bureau. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | SPARK! Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Cultural Programming for Lifelong Learning. Programs will run from 10 - 11:30 am. more info... |
| 6/10/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/10/2026 | Wednesday, June 10, 10 -11 am. North Park, 411 6th Street, Harlan. With author Kelly Crull & The Chick-O-Saurus. . This event is sponsored by SCSB. more info... |
| 6/12/2026 | Friday, June 12, Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Mighty Mayhem opens at 6:30 pm and Brad Morgan is the headliner starting at 8:00 pm. More information will become available. Make sure to check out their Facebook page. more info... |
| 6/12/2026 | Get ready for the ultimate 2026 golf showdown! Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a spectacular day on the greens at Harlan Golf & Country Club. We’re bringing together friends, colleagues, and community leaders for 9 holes of fun, competition, and networking. When: Friday, June 12, 2026. Check-In: 4 - 5 pm. Putting Contest: 5:15 pm. Tee Off: 5:30 pm Where Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Format: 4-Person Scramble (Open to all skill levels!) Cost: $200 per team. Cart Rental: $30/cart. . Sponsorship Opportunities Green/Tee: $125 Cart Path: $75 Plus Much More! more info... |
| 6/12/2026 | Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13. Panama Picnic. Good food, great music, small town memories. The fun starts Friday evening at 5 pm with music from Aiden Mack Flathers and Highway Miles at the ball park. Entry fee of $10 ages 10 and older. Fireworks at dusk. Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 am – pancake breakfast, Mass at 4 pm, and picnic stands open at 5 pm. Auction at 6:30 pm. more info... |
| 6/13/2026 | Saturday, June 13, Goozman's Westside Lounge, 1019 7th Street, Harlan. Registration begins at 11 am. Depart Harlan by noon. Return by 5 pm. Cost: $15, including meal and beverage voucher. $1,000 in payout prizes. more info... |
| 6/13/2026 | Saturday, June 13, 10 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Join us at the library for a magic show with a farm theme! The show starts at 10am! Free to attend! All ages welcome! more info... |
| 6/13/2026 | Help us make Harlan shine for RAGBRAI! Join the community clean up effort on Saturday, June 13 from 8-11 AM and help keep our town beautiful. Let’s work together to welcome riders and visitors with a clean, beautiful Harlan!  Need clean-up assistance? Please text 712-579-1933 more info... |
| 6/15/2026 | Come join us on Mondays, 1 - 3 pm for Monday Matinee. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/15/2026 | Monday, June 15, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The Friends of the Library meal and presentation will be author Ron Rosmann. The meal will be Sloppy Joes, potato salad, and coleslaw. Plan to join us. more info... |
| 6/16/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/16/2026 | Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Presentation by Brad Rasmussen, a local author, illustrator, and nature advocate. A talk about pollinators, monarchs, native plants, and how to care for the world. more info... |
| 6/16/2026 | Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/17/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/17/2026 | Join Harlan Golf & Country Club for Bourbon Night - 6 pm! 5 Handpicked Bourbons- Ranging from highly allocated selections to rare finds paired with bites designed by our Chefs to highlight the uniqueness in each selection. Includes a Patron 1964 Anniversary Cigar to enhance your experience. We will also be auctioning off two bottles of “Ultra-Premium” bourbons you may never have seen before! It is sure to be a night you won’t want to miss! Seating is limited. Contact the Clubhouse today, 712-755-5951, to reserve your spot! more info... |
| 6/17/2026 | Wednesday, June 17, 10 - 11 am. Beat Boxing with Luke "Skippy" Habur. Pioneer Park, 411 6th Street, Harlan. Sponsored by Monogram Prepared Meats more info... |
| 6/18/2026 | Mud Pies & Story Time - 3 dates: Thursday, June 18, Thursday, July 16, and Thursday, August 6, 10 am Join us for a messy story time filled with fun activities! Children of all ages are welcome. more info... |
| 6/18/2026 | Roar into Harlan Car & Bike Night, the third Thursday, May through August - May 21, June 18, July 16, & August 20, 6 - 9 pm on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. more info... |
| 6/19/2026 | Storytime in the Prairie, 10 - 11 am, hosted by the Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Stories will be read by the Elk Horn Public Librarian. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. more info... |
| 6/19/2026 | Friday, June 19, 6 - 7:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us at Milk & Honey in Harlan, IA for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out! Cost is $53. Tickets can be purchased online. more info... |
| 6/20/2026 | Saturday, June 20, 9:30 am. The Lied Irwin Public Library is going on a field trip to Connie Peterson's home to see her garden and learn about garlic. Meet at the library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. more info... |
| 6/20/2026 | Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Kids Club Grill Out with Dad event!   This free Kids' Club event lets kids spend some quality time with dad and have some fun. While supplies last. Not a member? Sign up for free at Customer Service today: https://www.hy-vee.com/kids-club more info... |
| 6/21/2026 | Come celebrate Father's Day, Sunday, June 21 with the 8-Ball Aviation Club for their 80th Annual Flight Breakfast held at Rushenberg Field, Harlan Municipal Airport, Hwy 59 South, Harlan, IA. Breakfast will be served 7:30 - 11 am (bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice, or coffee). Adults - $12, ages 10 and under - $6, and ages 3 and younger - Free! more info... |
| 6/22/2026 | Monday, June 22, 8 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. To schedule your appointment, please contact Ruth at 712-755-4316. more info... |
| 6/22/2026 | Come join us on Mondays, 1 - 3 pm for Monday Matinee. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/23/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/23/2026 | Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. An evening with Ann Markim, author of, "The Journey Home". Come here Ann talk about how life was for homesteading families. more info... |
| 6/23/2026 | Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/23/2026 | Tuesday, June 23, 6 - 8 pm. Kimballton Town Hall, 207 North Main, Kimballton. This is a Museum of Danish America event. Join MoDA’s Youth and Community Educator to create your own mini cabinet of curiosity inspired by one of the Museum’s latest exhibits, Wunderkammer, while sipping on a variety of mocktails by amateur mixologist, David. Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. more info... |
| 6/24/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/25/2026 | Thursday, June 25 and Thursday, July 30, 10 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Join us for barnyard hoedown (music story time) with guitar player, Jim Burnette, as we sing farm themed nursery rhymes. more info... |
| 6/25/2026 | Thursday, June 25, 1 - 2 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan For Ages 10 and up. Mastergardeners will lead the program. Registration required. Limited seating. Free event. more info... |
| 6/27/2026 | Saturday, June 27, Defiance Iowa. Show & Shine 3 - 8 pm, all vehicles welcome. Fireworks at dusk. Free adminssion. Family friendly. Food & vendors. Fireworks donations can be dropped off at Defiance State Bank and the Defiance City Hall. more info... |
| 6/29/2026 | Monday, June 29, 1 pm. A book club just for teens! Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Book: The Island by Natasha Preston. Stop in and get your copy today. more info... |
| 6/29/2026 | Monday, June 29, 10 - 11 am. Farm Sweet Farm, 1222 Ironwood Drive, Harlan. Read some stories, explore the farm, and visit the animals - pigs, cows, and chickens. See the Barn! Rain or Shine! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes. more info... |
| 6/29/2026 | Come join us on Mondays, 1 - 3 pm for Monday Matinee. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 6/30/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/30/2026 | Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 pm. The Secret Life of Bees, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Special guest Nathan Paulsen, owner of Brun Ko Farm, will be presenting on beekeeping. Each book participant will take home a jar honey. more info... |
| 6/30/2026 | Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 7/1/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 7/4/2026 | Saturday, July 4, 9 am. Join us in Shelby this 4th of July as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Enjoy a full day of fun for all ages, delicious food and beverages, and a silent auction. Bring your friends, family, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate together! more info... |
| 7/7/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 7/7/2026 | Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 7/8/2026 -7/13/2026 | Fair dates are July 8 – 13. This year’s theme is "Small Town Spirit, Big Fair Fun!" To find out more about this year’s fair schedule, check out their website. more info... |
| 7/8/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 7/8/2026 | Wednesday, July 8, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Event by Western Iowa Pullers and Shelby County Iowa Fair more info... |
| 7/8/2026 | Wednesday, July 8, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| Coming Soon... | 5K Run for Project Eliminate Family Event scheduled for Spring 2016 more info... |
Events available for Registration... "? Fore! Get Ready to Swing! Sponsorships are now open for the 2026 Shelby County Chamber Annual Golf Outing." 6/12/2026 register for this event... ? Fore! The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Annual Golf Outing is Back! 6/12/2026 register for this event... |
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