Community Events In And Around The Cedar Valley For October

October is shaping up to be an extremely busy month for K-Country. There's a little bit of something for everyone this month including fall dinners, local concerts, craft fairs, fundraisers for our Veterans and more! Here's the list we've compiled so far.

September 30th - October 1st - Grave Opening At Heart Of Darkness

The Heart of Darkness Haunted Complex on Osage Rd. in Waterloo officially opens its doors with a ticket special of only $10 per body. Open 7 PM till 12 Midnight. Listen to the B-n-B Morning show every Tuesday during the month of October at 8:10 AM for a chance to win tickets with "Terror Trivia". Get more details about Heart Of Darkness by clicking HERE.

October 1st. - The World's Largest Garage Sale

Join Waterloo Broadcasting on Saturday, October 1, 2016 for the “World’s Largest Garage sale”. Doors open at 7:00 AM at Estell Hall on the National Cattle Congress Grounds. Click HERE for more details.

October 1st - The 10th Annual "Pink Ribbon Run" in Cedar Falls

The Cedar Valley’s very own ‘Beyond Pink Team’ is celebrating TEN years of PINK! The 10th Annual Pink Ribbon Run is Saturday, October 1st at 8 AM in beautiful downtown Cedar Falls.The Beyond Pink TEAM is a program of the Cedar Valley Cancer Committee. For more details click HERE.

October 1st - The first annual ‘Military Family & Veteran Appreciation Day’

The first annual ‘Military Family & Veteran Appreciation Day’ will be held Saturday, October 1st at the AMVETS Post #49 Cedar Falls. Get all the details HERE.

October 1 - Justin Adams LIVE in concert at UNI in Cedar Falls

Former UNI football player Justin Adams will be live in concert following the UNI homecoming football game vs. Southern Illinois on Oct. 1st. Gates open at 8 PM and the show starts at 9 PM. Get the info you need to know by clicking HERE.

October 2nd - The ‘Wapsie Valley FFA Omelet Breakfast

The Wapsie Valley FFA Omelet Breakfast wiill be held October 2nd at the I-C Hall in Fairbank from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Get all of the details HERE.

October 2nd - The Janesville United Methodist Church Turkey Feast

The Janesville United Methodist Church will be serving up a turkey feast Sunday, October 2nd at the Riviera Roose Community Center from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Get all the details HERE.

October 2nd - St. Francis Catholic Church Fall Dinner & Festival In Dunkerton

St. Francis Catholic Church will host a fall dinner and festival Sunday, October 2nd  in Dunkerton. The dinner & festival will kick off at 11 AM and is scheduled to go till 1:30 PM. Get all of the details by clicking HERE.

October 4th - Jr. Tojans At HuHot Mongolian Grill In Cedar Falls

The Jr. Tojans traveling softball team is joining forces with HuHot Mongolian Grill in Cedar Falls for a hot fundraiser! “Helping Hands” volunteers will be at the HuHot Mongolian Grill at College Square Mall from 5 PM to 8 PM. The volunteers will be behind the grill cooking for the public and raising money for the team. Get all the details HERE.

October 4th - Brett Eldredge LIVE in concert at Wartburg College in Waverly

Brett Eldredge, the 2014 CMA New Artist of the Year, will perform at Wartburg on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, as Entertainment ToKnight’s 2016 Large Event (#LargeEvent16).The concert will begin at 8 PM in Levick Arena and features singer Brett Young as the opening act. Get all the concert details HERE.

October 6th - Informational Meeting & Sign-Up For Girl Scouts In Waterloo

The Waterloo Public Library will host an information meeting for all Waterloo schools on Thursday October 6th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for parents to sign their daughters up for the Girl Scouts. Get all the details HERE.

October 8th - The 6th Annual “Splash Of Color Walk”

The 6th Annual “Splash Of Color Walk”. The 3K walk/run will be held at Sullivan Park in Waterloo.The “Splash Of Color” breast cancer support group offers practical support to women of color in the community. Get more details HERE.

October 8th - Craft Sale For The Troops In Cedar Falls

A craft sale will be held at the AMVETS in Cedar Falls Saturday, October 8th. The sale will be held from 9 AM to 2 PM. Proceeds fro the sale will go to holiday SOS boxes for military troops who are currently serving. More details HERE.

October 8th - 6th Annual  “Spooks, Spokes, Sneakers & Cycles” In Cedar Falls

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa will be hosting their 6th Annual  “Spooks, Spokes, Sneakers & Cycles” Saturday, October 8th. Bring the entire family and take part in the Halloween bike ride, powder fun run, and motorcycle poker run! All the details you need to know HERE.

October 8th - The 4th Annual "Leggin' It For Learning 5K Run/Walk In Clermont

The 4th Annual “Leggin’ It For Learning” 5K run/walk is Saturday, October 8th at the Clermont City Park. Come join the fun in beautiful Northeast Iowa to promote healthy living and support student learning. Get more details by clicking HERE.

October 10th - Socktoberfest 4-Person Best Shot Tournament For Vets In Cedar Falls

4-person best shot Tournament on Monday, October 10th at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls.  Money raised will help homeless US Veterans in Black Hawk County. The funds for this event will be shared between Americans For Independent Living and Retrieving Freedom, which trains service dogs for Vets. Get more details by clicking HERE.

October 15th - Christmas Shoppe Craft Show in Janesville

The “Christmas Shoppe Craft Show” Saturday, October 15th in Janesville! Browse over 80 different craft tables and shop the marketplace featuring commercial items at the Janeville school. Get more details HERE.

October 20th - Michael Ray LIVE In Concert In Iowa City

Michael Ray will hit the road this fall for his first-ever headlining tour. The country singer will begin his Think a Little Less Tour to Iowa City. Ray will perform at the Blue Moose (web) in Iowa City on October 20, 2016. Get more details HERE.

October 28th - 3rd annual “A Night in…” Fundraiser For Cedar Valley Friends Of The Family In Waverly

Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is hold its 3rd annual “A Night in…” fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, October 28th at 6 PM at Prairie Links golf coarse in Waverly. The night will feature New York-themed heavy appetizers, a live and silent auction, and a 1 in 400 chance to win a trip for two to New York City! Click HERE for all the details.

If you have a non-profit event you would like us to share on our events page on any of our four Waterloo Broadcasting websites, (K-98.5, Q-92.3, 97.7 KCRR, AM 950 KOEL), contact Lainie Brooks at lainie.brooks@waterloobroadcasting.com.