Fairfield, Iowa Events Calendar

Cardinals and spring blooms (photo by Werner Elmer)

Friday, April 26 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, April 26 •  The Kilgubbin Project. This Chicago-based Irish band packed the house last July. 8 p.m. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, April 26 • Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Abby Chen. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Saturday, April 27 Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Sunday, April 28 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, April 30 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, May 1 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, May 2 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, May 3 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, May 3Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience. Part concert, dance party, and club night featuring original music that samples from classical and hip-hop. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim Center, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.

Friday, May 3 • Fairfield First Fridays. Gallery Hop! Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, May 3 • Apocalypso Tantric Noise Choir. James Moore and David and Eric Hurlin funk it up on bass, drums, and keys. By donation. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafePradiso.net.

Saturday, May 4 Fairfield Farmers Market. Opening day of the outdoor market! Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Saturday, May 4 Star Wars Day at FPL. 11 a.m. kids’ activities: “Build a LEGO Droid” contest, Death Star paper airplane trench run, and light saber practice with bubbles. 12 p.m. pizza lunch and Star Wars trivia game for adults. Participants will vote on the Star Wars movie to be shown at 1 p.m. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Fairfield Public Library. (641) 472-6551.

Sunday, May 5 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Monday, May 6 • Fairfield Public Library Pokemon Club. Card trading and fun activities. 3:30 p.m., meeting room, FPL, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Monday, May 6 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com. Every 1st Monday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Tuesday, May 7 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, May 8 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, May 9 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, May 9 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Friday, May 10 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, May 11 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, May 12 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, May 14 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, May 15 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.

Wednesday, May 15 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, May 16 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, May 17 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, May 18 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, May 19 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, May 21 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, May 22 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, May 23 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, May 24 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, May 25 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, May 26 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, May 28 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, May 29 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, May 30 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, May 31 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Saturday, June 1 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, June 2 • Midwest Vegfest. Music, vendors, workshops, and more. Locations on and off the square. Midwestvegfest.org.

Sunday, June 2 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, June 4 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, June 5 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.

Thursday, June 6 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Friday, June 7 LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, June 7 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Saturday, June 8 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, June 9 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, June 11 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, June 13 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Thursday, June 13 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.

Saturday, June 15 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, June 16 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, June 18 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Wednesday, June 19 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.

Thursday, June 20 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Saturday, June 22 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, June 23 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, June 25 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Thursday, June 27 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Saturday, June 29 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, June 30 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Tuesday, July 2 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.

Friday, July 5 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Saturday, July 6 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sunday, July 7 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Thursday, July 11 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Saturday, July 13 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Thursday, July 18 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.

Saturday, July 20 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Sat-Sun, July 26-27 • Fairfield Treasure Hunt Weekend. Various locations. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, July 27 Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.

Friday, August 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, September 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, September 13 • Barnyard Bash. Maasdam Barns. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, October 4 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, November 1 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, November 29 • Lighting of the Fairfield Square. Santa arrives! Horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, festivities on the square. Central Park. 5:30 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.

Friday, December 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.