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06/02/2026

Summertime fun is heating up at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel! ☀️🏇🎶

Live racing is back, Father’s Day dining is on the menu at AJ’s Steakhouse, tribute shows are filling the Finish Line Show Lounge, and Stars & Stripes on July 3 is right around the corner. Add in a little shopping at the Gift Shop, and you've got plenty of reasons to plan a visit.

See everything happening this summer on our blog.

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05/28/2026

Flips, laughs, flying acrobats, and lots of “WOW!” can only mean one thing: The Venardos Circus has arrived in Altoona! 🎪✨🤡

Spend some weekend time under the big-top—shows are happening at Outlets of Des Moines—then stop by Hawk Heaven Tavern for Bingo & Bloodys. Plus, Brightside Aleworks is hosting an adult coloring night and there’s karaoke at Sam's Bar & Grill!

Start your weekend the Altoona way with our events calendar: visitaltoona.com/events/

05/27/2026

All you need is…tickets 🎶

Jump in your yellow submarine and head to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel for Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience on June 25. From the iconic harmonies to the unmistakable style, this high-energy tribute show brings the magic of The Beatles to the Finish Line Show Lounge for one unforgettable night.

Whether you know every lyric or just want to twist and shout, this is your chance to relive the soundtrack of a generation.

🎟️ Tickets available now at the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop or https://bit.ly/4dPgRlf

05/26/2026

🌿🌼📸 A new artist has arrived at the Altoona Public Library!

Gary Hoard brings At Home in Iowa’s Parks, a collection of metal-printed nature photography alive with color and energy to the Rotating Art Display. From shimmering leaves to birds in motion, each photo reveals the beauty and detail of Iowa’s landscapes in a fresh, unforgettable way.

Visit soon, this display is only here for a few months!

05/22/2026

Adventureland Park is about to see a lot more flannel this June. 🪓🌲😂

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is bringing flying sawdust, fast-paced competitions, and plenty of laughs to Altoona’s favorite theme park. Watch these larger-than-life lumberjacks show off serious skills while keeping the crowd entertained from start to finish.

Come see the show at 1pm, 3pm, or 6pm between June 1-14!

05/21/2026

Altoona weekends don’t sit quietly. Catch live music, grab the karaoke mic, and keep the night going all weekend long! 🎶🍻🎙️

Jam out to Music Bingo at Fireside Grille, hear the sweet sounds of Des Moines Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks, plus both Motley Scrue Iowa and Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50's have shows in the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel!

Cue up your weekend plans with our full events calendar here: visitaltoona.com/events/

05/14/2026

Find something you didn’t know you needed at Outlets of Des Moines during K2 Marketplace Magic this weekend! 🛍️✨🎊

Stock up on locally made goods, then go see Cody H live at Hawk Heaven Tavern. Don’t miss out on live horse racing and the Neil Diamond tribute show at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, or Abby Kasch performing live at Brick & Ivy Rooftop!

The weekend fun continues all over Altoona—check out our calendar for more events: visitaltoona.com/events/

05/12/2026

Wings aren’t a side character here, they’re the main event. 🍗🔥🏁

Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Altoona is Iowa’s first BWW GO location, and it’s built for bold flavor whenever you want it! Order through the app (and earn rewards while you’re at it), swing by the counter, or grab party platters for the whole group.

Parmesan Garlic is Altoona’s favorite saucy pick, but with 26 sauces and rubs, you’ve got lots to choose from.

🎥 See what’s cooking in our latest Off the Menu feature: https://bit.ly/42ZL7n8

05/11/2026

Mark your calendars: Opening Day at Adventureland Park is May 16! 🎢🎡🎠

The rides are ready, the games are set, and a full season of family fun is about to kick off. Plan your day in Altoona and be there when the gates open!