Events at
Happy Time Resort
2025 Summer Events
Check out the calendar
April Events
April 11:Opening Weekend!
April 12: Camper Kickoff: Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station
April 19: Pizza Puzzles and Pilsners, watch for more details
May Events
May 3:
- Kentucky Derby Party 4:30pm, appetizer potluck. Dress to impress!
- Live Music by Above Ground Pool Party band 6-9pm
May 11:
- Wine Scavenger Hunt 11am, drop off a wine bottle by Friday May 9th to participate
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Wine Glass painting to follow. Bring your own wine glass, paint provided
May 22: The Fried Cabana opens for the summer! Open Thursdays-Sundays!
May 24:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- 1st Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
May 25:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- Brunch Potluck 11am in the Chill Station following church
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Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person.
- Live Music by In the Fields band at the Chill Station 8-11 pm
May 31:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June Events
June 1: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 7:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 8: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 13: Dueling Pianos Must purchase tickets for this event, watch for more details.
June 14:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Beer Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by June
June 15: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 21:
- Live Music by Nate & Mindy 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 22: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
June 28:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 29: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July Events
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
- Volleyball tournament at noon, captains meeting at 11:30am. $20/team
- 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 ☺
July 5:
- 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
- Mimosa Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 6:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- Brunch Potluck 11am in the Chill Station following church
July 12:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 13: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July 19:
- Kids Triathlon 11am, Wear tennis shoes, bring your bike and meet at the patio at 10:45am
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 20: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
July 25:
- 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 26:
- Come meet Santa on the patio at 10:30 am
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 27: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
August Events
Aug. 2:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Wine Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by July 28th
Aug. 3: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
Aug. 9:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 10: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
Aug. 16:
- Live Music by Ron & Steve Unplugged 3-6pm
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 17:
- Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
- NOON deadline to register for 2026 camping season
Aug. 23:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 24: Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
Aug 30:
- Oh Grace Boutique on the patio 10am-1pm
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar on the patio 10am-1pm
- Last Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Problem Child Band 8pm
Aug. 31:
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Church 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station
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Bag tournament 1:30 pm. Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station.
September Events
Sept. 6: Iowa vs Iowa State Watch Party, time TBD. Appetizer potluck.
Sept. 26: Halloween weekend at Happy Time! Decorate your camper, golf carts, bikes, etc
Sept. 27:
- 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
October Events
Oct. 4: Adult Prom with Nowhere Fast Band 8-11pm, Masquerade theme. Appetizer potluck + King & Queen Coronation. Watch for more details.
Oct. 11: Closing Weekend Soup/Chili Potluck 6pm with Bingo to follow at the Chill Station
