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Pearl City Vintage Market returns to the riverfront
The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry is excited to present the 6th Annual Pearl City Vintage Market, returning to Muscatine’s scenic Riverfront on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Temporary closure of parking in Riverside Park Tuesday
The City will temporarily close the downriver boat launch and adjacent parking lot near the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park on Tuesday, September 22, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the arrival and docking of the American Serenade.
Fall fun to take over the Muscatine riverfront October 10
Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun, costumes, crafts, games, and family memories along the Muscatine riverfront!
Second Street shuts down this weekend for FestivALL 2026
Downtown Muscatine will transform into a full scale festival zone as FestivALL Muscatine takes over Second Street on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To celebrate Muscatine’s creative community on October 15
More than 15 cultural organizations have come together as the Muscatine Cultural Alliance, a collaborative network dedicated to the performing and visual arts, placemaking, and local history.
Explore local history with a walk (or ride) through Greenwood Cemetery
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy the annual Walk (or Ride) Through History at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20 at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street.
Council set for three key Public Hearings Tuesday
A short agenda will be on the table when the Muscatine City Council meets for their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Muscatine City Hall, 215 Sycamore Street. Muscatine.
Musco Sports Center in finals of People's Choice competition
Sixteen innovative community projects started the race for the Iowa League of Cities People’s All Star Community Award, and after three rounds of public voting, only two remain.
Muscatine Fire to remember Mike Kruse Sept. 14
The Muscatine Fire Department will hold a memorial ceremony at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Firefighters Memorial (Cedar & East 5th) to honor Firefighter Michael Kruse, who died in the line of duty 24 years ago.
Community invited to 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance
Muscatine First Responders will remember the victims and heroes on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 - the 25th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks that reshaped the nation.
Annual Ornament competition brings seasonal creativity to Muscatine
The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, community, and giving back.