Events at
Happy Time Resort
Summer Events
Check out the calendar
April Events
April 14:Opening Weekend!
April 15: CAMPER KICKOFF! Potluck & Bingo 6pm at the Chill Station.
April 29: Charcuterie Workshop by Shannon at 11am, $65/person. Must pre-register by 4/19.
May Events
May 6: Kentucky Derby Party 4:30pm, appetizer potluck. Dress to impress!
May 13:
- Massages by Sarah (1/2 hour and hour) in the Craft Coop 10-2pm. Please sign up prior for an appt. Text 641-590-1115 to make an appt.
- Cookie Decorating Workshop 10:30 am, $30/person. Must pre-register by 5/6. Class max of 20.
- Mother’s Day Mimosas
May 14: Happy Mother’s Day!
May 25: The Fried Cabana opens for the summer! Open Thursdays-Sundays!
May 27:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar 10am-1pm.
- Oh Grace Boutique Shopping 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Jeff Humphress 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 28:
- Bean Bags Tournament, register at 12:30pm, play at 1pm. $5/person, draw for partners, (18 & over)
- Kids Game & Ice Cream Social 4pm. In the Fields band at the Chill Station 8-11 pm
June Events
June 3:
- Beach Yoga Class by Uptown Fitness 9am.
- Sign Painting Class by The Painted Horse Studio 11am, watch for more details!
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie 8pm
June 10:
- Rummage Sale Day at your site 10am-2pm.
- Kids Activity 10:30am.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Star Gazing Activity, more details to come!
June 17:
- Massages by Sarah (1/2 hour and hour) in the Craft Coop 10-2pm. Please sign up prior for an appt. Text 641-590-1115 to make an appt.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Beer Walk 5pm, starts at HTR Patio. Sign up to host by June 11th.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 18: Happy Father’s Day!
June 24:
- Kids Activity 10:30am.
- Live Music by Nate & Mindy 3-6pm.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5pm at the HTR Patio. Must be present to win!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
June 30: Decorate your camper and/or golf cart for 4th of July weekend!
July Events
July 1:
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar 10am-1pm.
- Kids Bean Bags Tournament 11am, will draw for teams.
- Live Music by Todd Jameson 3-6pm.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5:00pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 2:
- Brunch Potluck 11am in the Chill Station.
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30pm & play at 2pm. Ages 16 & older. $5/person.
- Problem Child Band 8pm
July 3:
- Volleyball tournament at noon, captains meeting at 11:30am. $20/team
- Watermelon Carving Contest. Show your creativity! Bring your carved watermelon to the tiki bar by 12:30pm for judging.
- Kids Watermelon Eating Contest 1pm
- 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 8:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5:00pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 15:
- Kids Activity 10:30am.
- Massages by Sarah (1/2 hour and hour) in the Craft Coop 10-2pm. Please sign up prior for an appt. Text 641-590-1115 to make an appt.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 21:
- 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 22:
- Come meet Santa on the patio at 10:30 am.
- Live Music by Ron & Steve Unplugged 3-6pm.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
July 29:
- Kids Triathlon 11am, meet at the patio. Please bring a bike and tennis shoes.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Pizza, Pilsners, & Puzzles 6:30pm, watch for more details!
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
August Events
Aug. 5:
- Massages by Sarah (1/2 hour and hour) in the Craft Coop 10-2pm. Please sign up prior for an appt.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Wine Walk 5pm, will start at the HTR Patio. Sign up to host by July 30th.
Aug. 6: Church by Just Friends 10am with free will offering at the Chill Station. Coffee & Rolls at 9:30am.
Aug. 12:
- Kids Activity 10:30am
- Saturday drawing between 2-3 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 19:
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Trivia 7pm, watch for more details
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Aug. 20: NOON deadline to register for 2024 camping season
Aug. 26:
- Kids Activity 10:30am.
- Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- BBQ Potluck 6pm with bingo to follow at the Chill Station
September Events
Sept. 2:
- Massages by Sarah (1/2 hour and hour) in the Craft Coop 10-2pm. Please sign up prior for an appt.
- Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar 10am-1pm
- Oh Grace Boutique 10am-1pm
- Live Music by Papa J Acoustic 3-6pm.
- Last Saturday drawing between 4-5 pm at the HTR Patio.
- Kids Root Beer Floats 7pm.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
Sept. 3:
- Church 10am
- Positively Charged Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up 11am-1:30pm
- Bean Bags Tournament, register by 12:30, play at 2 pm $5/person, draw for partners, (18 & over)
- Silent Auction + Bake Sale 5-8pm
- Borderline Band 8pm
Sept. 9: Iowa vs Iowa State Watch Party at 2:00pm, kickoff at 2:30pm. Appetizer potluck.
Sept. 22: Halloween weekend at Happy Time! Decorate your camper, golf carts, bikes, etc.
Sept. 23:
- Fall Festival 10am-4pm. Shop different vendors, enjoy fall specialty drinks, and get out with friends at these 4 stops: Happy Time Resort, Lazy Acre Vineyard, Border Market, & Good Shot Golf & Sporting Clays.
- Trick or Treating starting at Happy Time at 6:30 pm and go around the campground.
- Kids Movie at the Craft Coop 8pm
- Halloween Costume Party 8pm
October Events
Oct. 7: Adult Prom with Nowhere Fast Band 8-11pm, 80’s theme. Appetizer potluck & King & Queen Coronation. Watch for more details
Oct. 14: Closing Weekend: Soup Potluck 6pm with bingo to follow at the Chill Station
