Pulpit Rock Campground Trick or Treat!

Posted: October 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM in News Recreation

Join us Saturday, October 17th for trick or treating at designated campsites within Pulpit Rock Campground.

This is a free, open house event runs 3:00pm – 5:00pm, and will also include yard games and popcorn.

Parking is limited at the Campground, additional parking is available at Will Baker Park.

Come back at dusk for a free showing of Hocus Pocus!

Movie in the Park!

Posted: October 8, 2026 at 1:52 PM in News Recreation

Join us for a free movie in the park, Saturday October 17th at Pulpit Rock Campground.

As voted, and by popular demand, Hocus Pocus will begin at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and snacks to enjoy!

Popcorn will be available too!

Touch A Truck- Oct, 10th

Posted: September 30, 2026 at 9:52 AM in News Recreation
A fun, free, open house event for the whole family! No need to register, just show up!
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 10:30 am to 12:30pm at Decorah City Hall for Touch A Truck. Kids will have the opportunity to explore their favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and city maintenance vehicles.
This event is co-hosted with the Decorah Fire Department in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, and includes a free hot dog lunch.

Find Freddy- Fun for the Whole Family!

Posted: September 24, 2026 at 10:07 AM in News Recreation
Find Freddy!
School is back, and Freddy the Flamingo is ready to kick off the new school year with some fun!
After a busy day of learning, grab your friends and family, head to one of Decorah’s parks, and see if you can Find Freddy! Freddy will be hiding in a different Decorah park, waiting for you to discover him. It’s the perfect after-school adventure to get outside, explore, and spend time with family and friends!
How to Play:
– Search the parks and see if you can spot our sneaky flamingo.
– Snap a picture! Take a fun photo with Freddy.
– Share your adventure! Post your photo to the our Facebook Event page.
– Get entered to win! Every photo submission counts as an entry into our monthly prize drawing.
– At the end of each month, we’ll draw one lucky name to win a fun prize!
Please leave Freddy where you find him so other families can enjoy the hunt, too!

Movie in the Park- The Great Outdoors

Posted: September 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM in News Recreation
Join us for a free movie in the park, Friday, September 25th at Will Baker Park.
The Great Outdoors will begin at dusk, roughly 7:00pm. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and snacks to enjoy!
Popcorn and smores will be available too!

Trail Night in Decorah

Posted: September 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM in News Recreation
Join DHPT, DIRT, and Decorah Run Club members for an evening out on the trails, Thursday, September 24th!

Meet at the Carlson Park Parking Lot by 6:00pm. Options to bike, hike or run on the trails will be available.

Group leaders for beginner, intermediate and advanced participants are available for each hike, bike and running group.

Dog Day/Rowley Raiser- Sept. 12

Posted: September 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM in News Recreation

G2G Summer Celebration

Posted: August 25, 2026 at 11:46 AM in News Recreation

Decorah’s Get-2-Gether Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation are hosting a free Summer Celebration for adults with special needs from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45p.m, Thursday, August 27th at Whalen Cabin near Phelps Park.

Adults with special needs are invited for an evening of music, games, Culver’s Custard and Mabes Pizza. Volunteers will be provided by the Luther College Soccer Teams.

 

Sponsors and community donations allow G2G volunteers to offer these events at no cost to participants.

 

Participants should register for this event by 5:00pm Monday, August 24th, to allow volunteers to plan accordingly. Registration can be completed online at www.get2g.com or by contacting the Decorah’s Parks and Recreation office, (563) 382-4158 or parkrec@decorah.iowa.gov

Free Movie in the Park- August 22nd

Posted: August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM in News Recreation

Join us for a free movie in the park, Saturday August 22nd at Will Baker Park.

Time Bandits will begin at dusk, roughly 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and snacks to enjoy!