News in Muscatine
A haunted night awaits the brave at Kent Stein Park
Get ready, Muscatine — the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is brewing up a frightfully fun Halloween celebration guaranteed to delight ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and tiny terrors of all kinds.
City park amenities set to close for the season
The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department announced that the process of closing amenities within the park system in preparation for the winter season will begin this week.
Fire Department to host Open House on October 4
One of the community’s most popular annual events, the Muscatine Public Safety Open House, will be held on Sunday, October 4, from 12–3 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 312 East 5th Street.
West 2nd Street to be closed Saturday for Viva Muscatine
West 2nd Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic from Iowa Avenue to Pine Street, including the intersections at Iowa Avenue and Chestnut Street, beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, for a special event.
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.
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.
Annual Ornament competition brings seasonal creativity to Muscatine
The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, community, and giving back.