| Date | Event |
| 5/1/2026 | Friday, May 1, 2 pm. The Museum of Danish America (2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn) is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their Thomas Dambo Troll. Please join us as we celebrate and welcome this new addition to the Museum, Elk Horn, and Shelby County. more info... |
| 5/1/2026 -5/3/2026 | Join Harlan Community Theatre for our production of "Steel Magnolias", a heart-touching show about the ups and downs of life. Follow Shelby, M'Lynn, Truvy, Annelle, Clairee, and Ouiser as they show us seasons of sacrifice, love, and laughter. Show dates are May 1, 2, and 3. For more information, visit the Harlan Community Theatre on FaceBook or Instagram. more info... |
| 5/2/2026 | Saturday, May 2, 10 am. Shelby County Golf Course, 1243 F32, Harlan, IA. Cost is $140 per team, includes two pick-a-putts. Call or stop by the club house. 712-627-4224. more info... |
| 5/2/2026 | Join us for game night, 6 - 9 pm at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, on the 1st Saturday of each month. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Or enjoy one of the games the library has to offer. more info... |
| 5/3/2026 | Sunday, May 3. Shelby County Fair Grounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Registration: 3:30 pm; Run: 4 pm; Walk: 4:05 pm. more info... |
| 5/6/2026 | Wednesday, Mary 6, 1:30 pm. New business in Portsmouth, Wings & Wishes, 210 Main Street, is hosting a ribbon cutting. Make sure to join us so we can welcome Sarah Reinig, the owner to everyone in Shelby County more info... |
| 5/9/2026 | Teen Hangouts are held on the second Saturday January through May, 6 - 8 pm at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Teen Hangouts will involve food, fun, and games. Please plan to join us. more info... |
| 5/10/2026 | Sunday, May 10, starting at 8 am. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Reservations are required. more info... |
| 5/12/2026 | 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... |
| 5/13/2026 | This is a Elk Horn Public Library event that is held on the second Wednesday of each month, 9 - 11 am. Kimballton Town Hall, 207 N. Main Street, Kimballton. Join local residents for Kaffee (coffee) and crafts. more info... |
| 5/15/2026 | Join us at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, the last Friday of each month for a movie + book discussion. Movies are at 12:30 with book discussion following at 2 pm. more info... |
| 5/16/2026 | Stop by the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, every 3rd Saturday, 2 - 4 pm, for a quiet afternoon of reading alongside fellow booklovers. more info... |
| 5/18/2026 | Join the Friends of the Library (Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn) on the 3rd Monday of each month for a meal at 5 pm followed by a speaker at 6pm. more info... |
| 5/21/2026 | 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... |
| 5/22/2026 | Friday, May 22, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Kid Vendors - email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com for an application more info... |
| 5/27/2026 | Enjoy Coffee & Craft time, 9 - 11 am at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, the last Wednesday of each month. more info... |
| 5/29/2026 | Friday, May 29, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar & kitchen open at 5 pm. RAGBRAI Fundraiser and Trivia. Dessert Silent Auction. Free Snack Bar. Teams of 2 - 4 people. Sign up required, $20 per team. more info... |
| 5/30/2026 | Saturday, May 30, 8 - 11 am. Gear up for Shelby's City-Wide Garage Sale! Register your home for only $3.00 at City Hall by Friday, May 22nd. more info... |
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