Up and Out: Enjoy Burlington's Steamboat Days carnival, listen to free music, attend Farmington's Strawberry Festival, shop yard sales
Today
Burlington Municipal Band free concert is 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the bandshell in Crapo Park, 2600 Madison Ave. This will be the Teddy Bear concert. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. To learn more, visit muniband.org.
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. This is the final day.
Standing Bear Council membership meeting is 1 p.m. at Hawkeye Restaurant, 105 N. Park Drive, Keokuk, or arrive at noon to order a meal.
Stride Into Summer Family Walk by Healthy Henry County is 2-5 p.m. at East Lake Park, Mount Pleasant, starting by the tennis courts. Visit fun, family-friendly activities and educational stations including Kids ID Kits by Henry County Sheriff's Office, car seat check, giveaways.
To Ukraine From Iowa With Love Concert Fundraiser is 1 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Fairgrounds, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson. To learn more, call (319) 524-5599.
Monday
HCHC Diabetes Support Group meeting is 2 p.m. at Henry County Health Center in Suite 25, Mount Pleasant.
VFW in Mount Pleasant will host bingo games at 6:30 p.m. The jackpot is $599. When the $599 jackpot is won they go back to $250 and begin to increase each week by $25, and when someone wins the total will be reset back to $250.
Tuesday
Primary Election Day polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
TOPS IA 1234 meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene, 1015 S. Roosevelt Ave. To learn more, call Ginger at (319) 753-2243.
Wednesday
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment presents Steamboat Days Carnival from 5-10 p.m. just south of Memorial Auditorium. Armbands are $25. To learn more, visit burlingtonriverfront.com
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host Golden Oldies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the fun.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market is 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
Thursday
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment presents Steamboat Days Carnival from 5-10 p.m. just south of Memorial Auditorium. Armbands are $25. To learn more, visit burlingtonriverfront.com
Henry County Conservation Naturalist Danika Cox will give an up-close look at live raptors at 6 p.m. at the Beach House Lodge at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. All ages are welcome. The program is free.
Jefferson Street Farmers Market is 4:30-7 p.m. in downtown Burlington.
Lunch at the Top is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St. The meal cost is $7. For carryout, call (319) 754-4807 by noon.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host Bingo, early bird at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Yolanda’s food will be available, dine in, or carry out.
Steamboat Senior Center, 501 Jefferson St., will host the Jam Band from 1-3 p.m. Cover charge is $2.
The Washington, 306 Washington St., Moon and Stars Stage presents Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and available at Weird Harold's Records in downtown Burlington or online.
Friday
Burlington Citywide Yard Sales are June 10, 11, and 12. Hours vary.
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment presents Steamboat Days Carnival from 5-10 p.m. just south of Memorial Auditorium. Armbands are $25. Free music starts at 5:30 p.m. To learn more, visit burlingtonriverfront.com
Farmington Strawberry Festival is June 10, 11 and 12. Free strawberries and ice cream are served from 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday downtown across from State Central Bank. For a schedule, visit Farmington, Iowa Strawberry Festival on Facebook.
Friday Fest Free Summer Concert Series is 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, a little bit of country with Jarrod Hogan and South 55, then rock and roll with classic rockers New Trick. Food and beverage service begins at 5 p.m. music starts at 5:30 p.m.
Love Lee County Tour is 10 a.m. June 10 to 4 p.m. June 12. Check out businesses "off the beaten path" in Lee County. For a list, visit Love Lee County Tour on Facebook.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will serve a Ruben and fries, 5-7 p.m. Hit Man will play from 7:30-10:30 p.m..
Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center reception for watercolor artist Nash Cox is 5-7 p.m. during the Car Cruise. Cox will be driving down in his classic 1953 GMC pickup that will be parked in front of the art center.
Salem Citywide garage sales are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11. There won’t be any maps so watch for signs. Relay for Life team No One Walks Alone bake and garage sale will be in the Salem Park.
Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana at Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting presented by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance is 4:30 p.m.
Wayland Citywide garage and yard sales are taking place June 10 and 11. .
Saturday
Boy Band Night part of the Free Summer Concert Series by Burlington Riverfront Entertainment is just south of Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Food and beverage service begins at 5 p.m. Been There Done That takes the stage at 5:30 p.m., followed by Boy Band Night at 9 p.m.
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment presents Steamboat Days Carnival from 1-4 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. just south of Memorial Auditorium. Armbands are $25. To learn more, visit burlingtonriverfront.com
Ceremony to Honor War of 1812 veteran Col. Rezin Redman is 10 a.m. in Freeland Cemetery, 408 Crane Hill, Lomax, Illinois. In June 1837, Rezin Redman, who is said to have built the first frame house in what would become Burlington, was laid to rest in the rural cemetery. Redman will have his grave marked with a 240-pound granite stone provided by the VA and installed by volunteers.
Henry County Heritage Trust presents a free program, Mount Pleasant’s Barber Houses by Joy Lapp at 2 p.m. at Henry County Heritage Center Museum, 403 W. Madison St., Mount Pleasant. Refreshments will be served. To learn more, call (319) 385-4983.
Heritage Trust Preservation Station, 213 Valley St., is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, selling unique decor and historic building materials.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will serve a Ruben and fries, 5-7 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market is 8:30-11 a.m. at the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
Sunny's Legacy, helping sick, stray and feral cats and kittens, is accepting redeemable cans and plastic bottles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in the old Burlington ShopKo parking lot.
West Point Citywide Garage Sale is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday
Burlington Municipal Band free concert is 7:30 p.m. at the Crapo Park bandshell. Janel Horn will conduct.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Up and Out: Enjoy Burlington's Steamboat Days carnival, listen to free music, attend Farmington's Strawberry Festival, shop yard sales
