Event Calendar
2024 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
OCTOBER
10/01/24 – 10/31/24 NAUVOO, IL
8th Annual Scarecrow Festival
Business District of Mulholland St.
For information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
10/17/24 KEOKUK, IA
Autumn Sunset Concert Series featuring Nalani Proctor / 518 Main St. / 5:00 p.m.
Free admission / Cash bar / Food vendors / yard games
For information, call (319) 524-5056 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
10/19/24 KEOKUK, IA
Fright Fest / Rand Park / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fun for the entire family with a costume contest at 3pm, Fire Department trucks, free hot dogs and cotton candy (while supplies last), candy bags, pony rides $5:00 from noon to 2pm, Quincy Axe Company mobile throwing unit, crafts and balloons, Keokuk Police Department & more!
For information, call (319) 524-1483 or email: mlewiston@keokuk.lib.ia.us
10/19/24 CARTHAGE, IL
An Evening With Garth & Trisha / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
For information & tickets, call (217) 357-9479 or email: info@thelegacytheater.com
10/24/24 KEOKUK, IA
Autumn Sunset Concert Series featuring Heathers & Co. / 518 Main St. / 5:00 p.m.
Free admission / Cash bar / Food vendors / yard games
For information, call (319) 524-5056 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
10/25/24 KEOKUK, IA
Downtown Trick or Treat / Main Street small businesses / 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Main Street Keokuk, Inc.
For more information, call (319)524-5056 or email: info@mainstreetkeokuk.com
10/26/24 NAUVOO, IL
Nauvoo Pumpkin Walk / Mulholland Street / 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-6648 or visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com
10/31/24 KEOKUK, IA
Halloween First Stop Trick or Treat / Rand Park Terrace / 14th & Grand Ave
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. / Sponsored by the Keokuk Police Department
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
NOVEMBER
11/01/2024, 11/02/2024 and 11/08/2024, 11/09/2024 KEOKUK, IA
“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St.
11/01/2024 and 11/08/2024 – 7:30 p.m. – 11/02/2024 and 11/09/24 – 2:00 p.m.
Regular admission is $15.00. Student admission is $5.00
For information, call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
11/03/2024 KEOKUK, IA
Sunday Market at The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call or text (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
11/03/24 KEOKUK, IA
Annual Keokuk-Hamilton Dam Museum Live & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Keokuk-Hamilton Dam Museum / 428 Main St. / 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:00)
For more information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
11/11/24 KEOKUK, IA
Veteran’s Day Memorial Service / Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial / 1701 J St. / 11:00 a.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-7831 or (319) 524-5599
11/23/24 CARTHAGE, IL
Rockapella Christmas / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
For information & tickets, call (217) 357-9479 or email: info@thelegacytheater.com
11/29/2024 – 11/30/2024 KEOKUK, IA
2nd Annual Christmas Market / The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
DECEMBER
12/01/24 – 01/01/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
12/01/2024 KEOKUK, IA
Sunday Market at The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call or text (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
12/06/24 KEOKUK, IA
34th Annual Puttin’ on the Glitz “Christmas in Tinseltown” / Downtown Keokuk / 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Main Street Keokuk, Inc.
For more information, call (319)524-5056 or email: info@mainstreetkeokuk.com
12/06/24 KEOKUK, IA
Lake Cooper Foundation Winter Craft & Vendor Show / 810 Main St. / 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 520-5209 or email: jennifer@lakecooperfoundation.com
12/08/24 CARTHAGE, IL
Winnie The Pooh / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00 p.m.
For information & tickets, call (217) 357-9479 or email: info@thelegacytheater.com
12/13/2024, 12/14/2025 and 12/15/2024 KEOKUK, IA
“Miracle on 34th Street” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St.
12/13/2024 and 12/14/2024 – 7:30 p.m. – 12/15/2024 – 2:00 p.m.
Regular admission is $15.00. Student admission is $5.00
For information, call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
12/14/24 CARTHAGE, IL
The Gambler Returns, Kenny Rogers Christmas Show / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
For information & tickets, call (217) 357-9479 or email: info@thelegacytheater.com
2025 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
JANUARY
01/05/2025 KEOKUK, IA
Sunday Market at The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call or text (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
01/18/25 KEOKUK, IA
41st Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days / First Christian Church
3476 Main Street / 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
FEBRUARY
02/01/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Wizard of Oz – Missoula Children’s Theatre / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
02/02/2025 KEOKUK, IA
Sunday Market at The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call or text (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
02/07/2025 / 02/08/2025 NAUVOO, IL
Untold Nauvoo Stories Symposium
Nauvoo Community Center / 1445 Mulholland St. / For information, call (217) 453-2182, ext. 4
02/14/2025, 02/21/2025 and 02/15/2025, 02/22/2025 KEOKUK, IA
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St.
02/14/2025 and 02/21/2025 – 7:30 p.m. – 02/15/2025 and 02/22/2025 – 2:00 p.m.
Regular admission is $15.00. Student admission is $5.00
For information, call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
02/15/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Comedy Sportz Quad Cities / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
02/28/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Pam Tillis / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MARCH
03/02/2025 KEOKUK, IA
Sunday Market at The Hidden Tower
2416 340th St. / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information, call or text (319) 795.0570 or email: Kaci.thehiddentower@gmail.com
03/14/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
How Sweet It Is: Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
03/30/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Alice In Wonderland – Lexington Children’s Theatre / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
APRIL
04/12/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Riders in the Sky / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
04/18/2025 and 04/25/2025 and 04/19/2025, 04/26/2025 KEOKUK, IA
“Doublewide, Texas” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St.
04/18/2025and 04/25/2025 – 7:30 p.m. – 4/19/2025 and 04/26/2025 – 2:00 p.m.
Regular admission is $15.00. Student admission is $5.00
For information, call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
MAY
05/10/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
Neil Berg’s – 100 Years of Broadway / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
05/31/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
John Denver Tribute with Jim Curry / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
JUNE
06/21/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
An Evening With Kelsey Grammer Remembering the Life & Legacy of John Mahoney / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 6:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.