Events

Come visit Santa at the Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with family-friendly holiday festivities! The event is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00pm, The Shamrocks will be playing at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.  The Shamrocks play traditional Irish music with a drop of modern songs mixed in.

One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00pm, Russ Gifford will present “The Dude in the Dakotas: Teddy Roosevelt, Rancher.”

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00pm, learn about the Loess Hills Audubon Society and Bird Friendly Iowa in a short presentation by Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and Friends.

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host as the Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with LAMB Arts Regional Theatre present “Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest.”

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bill Peterson and Friends will be playing fiddle tunes and talking about the traditions and culture from the Shetland Islands.

On Sunday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Mike and Jack Langley will help us “Shake off the Winter Blues” with their lively musical presentation.