Events at
Happy Time Resort
2026 Summer Events
Check out the calendar
April Events
April 10: Opening Weekend!
April 11: Camper Kickoff: Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station. Wear flannel!
April 18: Trivia Night 7pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
April 25: Pizza Puzzles and Pilsners, watch for more details
May Events
May 2:
- Kentucky Derby Party 5pm, appetizer potluck. Dress to impress!
- Live Music by Above Ground Pool Party band 6-9pm
May 9: Ladies Day Out, 2pm. Featured drinks TBD. Dessert potluck, bring a treat to share. Dress up theme: pajamas, robes, Mrs. Roper attire, etc. Watch for more details.
May 16: Trivia Night 7pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
May 21: The Fried Cabana opens for the summer! Open Thursdays-Sundays!
May 23:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar 10am-1pm
- Oh Grace Boutique 10am-1pm
- jBloom Jewelry Pop Up 10am - 1pm
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- 1st Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
May 24:
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person.
- Kids Social 2:30pm. Rootbeer floats & meet n’ greet for all the HTR kids
- Live Music by In the Fields band at the Chill Station 8-11 pm
May 30:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June Events
June 6:
- Live Music by Brett Feist 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 13:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 20:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Beer Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by June 13th
- Trivia Night 7pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 27:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July Events
July 3:
- Live Music by Buffalo Alice Band 8-11pm
- Kids Movie 8pm
July 4:
- Oh Grace Boutique on the patio 10am-1pm
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Watermelon Carving Contest. Show your creativity! Bring your carved watermelon to the tiki bar by 12:30pm for judging
- Kids Watermelon Eating Contest 1pm
- Ruthie’s Ice Cream Sandwiches Pop Up, watch for more details!
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- 4th of July Parade at 7:00 pm, line up at the Chill Station to go around the pond. Decorate your golf cart, bike, whatever ☺
- S’mores Bar 8pm
July 5:
- Mimosa Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Kids Bean Bag Tourney, register by 10:30am and play at 11am. Ages 5+.
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person.
July 10: Ellie & Kendra’s 21st Birthday Party, more details to come!
July 11:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 18:
- Kids Triathlon 11am, Wear tennis shoes, bring your bike and meet at the patio at 10:45am
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Live Music by Nate & Mindy 3-6pm
- Trivia Night 8pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 24:
- Christmas in July weekend; decorate your camper, golf cart, bikes, etc.
- Parents drop off a labeled, wrapped gift ($10-$15) by 9pm for your child.
July 25:
- Come meet Santa on the patio at 10:30 am.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Karaoke Night with Rahk Karaoke 8pm
August Events
Aug. 1:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Wine Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by July 27th
- Trivia Night 7pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
Aug. 8:
- Mimosa bar + Make Your Own Wildflower Bouquet activity. Dress up theme: florals Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 15:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 16: NOON deadline to register for 2026 camping season
Aug. 22:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Live Music by The Lockhearts. Rodeo Night: dress in your boots & hat.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug 29:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win, wear HTR logo wear!
- Fish Fry, more details to come
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
September Events
Sept. 5:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- jBloom Jewelry Pop Up 10am - 1pm
- Ruthie’s Ice Cream Sandwiches Pop Up, watch for more details!
- Live Music by Will Barnett 3-6pm
- Last Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm. Must be present to win! Wear HTR logo wear!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Sept. 6:
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person.
- Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station.
Sept. 12:
- Iowa vs Iowa State Watch Party, time TBD. Appetizer potluck.
- Trivia Night 7pm. Teams of 1-8. No cost to play.
Sept. 25: Halloween weekend at Happy Time! Decorate your camper, golf carts, bikes, etc
Sept. 26:
- Fall Festival, watch for more details
- Trick or Treating starting at Happy Time at 6:30 pm and go around the campground
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Halloween Party, watch for more details.
October Events
Oct. 3:Adult Prom: Country Glam. Live Music by Borderline Band 8-11pm, Line Dancing Class, & Appetizer Potluck, more details to come.
Oct. 10: Closing Weekend Soup/Chili Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station
