A free mending workshop will be held from 2-6 pm on Sunday, Jan 11 at the Driftless Wetland Center, Marquette. Hosted by local volunteers, this free mending workshop is a way for people to connect, save money, and keep things out of the landfill.
Anyone is welcome to bring items that need mending anytime between 2 and 5:30 p.m. There will be volunteers available to teach people how to mend their items, or the volunteers can do the mending. Attendees only need to bring the items that need mending, there will be thread, buttons, needles and sewing machines on site. There will be volunteers doing hand sewing, such as sewing on buttons, and repairs done to clothing on sewing machines. Replacing of zippers will not be done at this workshop since they are very labor intensive.
No preregistration is required for the event. In the case of inclement weather the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, Jan 18 from 2-6 pm.
The Driftless Wetland Center is located at 509 US Hwy 18, Marquette, IA.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering to sew at this event or assisting with future events can call or text Kelli at (563)880-1753 or contact her via facebook messenger.

McGregor is kicking off 2026 the only way it knows how: with friends, fun, and a lively downtown celebration! On Saturday, January 10, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., everyone is invited to join the town’s first-ever Inaugural Crawl—a winter-warming afternoon filled with good drinks, great stops, and even better company.

This isn’t a race or a formal affair. (No ball gown necessary.) Downtown businesses will be rolling out themed food and drink specials, crawl-day exclusives, and playful in-store surprises, all designed to keep the vibe festive, fun, and unmistakably McGregor.

Adding an extra layer of fun, newly elected Mayor Kruse and the First Gentleman will be out and about all afternoon—popping into businesses, sharing a toast, and celebrating right alongside neighbors. The crawl officially kicks off at Pocket City Pub at 1:00 p.m. with an opening pour, then continues with surprise stops throughout the downtown district. Details coming - including Backwoods, The SpecialTea Shoppe, Jade’s River Queen, The Brim, Steve’s Silver Dollar, Old Man River and other merchants. Mayor Kruse’s whereabouts will be shared throughout the day on the Facebook event page—because half the fun is spotting her.

As the crawl winds down, the celebration continues at Jade’s River Queen, where acoustic singer-songwriter Addison Haas will perform live beginning at 7:00 p.m., offering the perfect way to carry the evening forward with music and good company.

At its heart, the Inaugural Crawl is about shaking off winter, reconnecting with neighbors, and celebrating McGregor’s next chapter together. The event is free, open to all, and full of heart, with more details coming soon on the McGregor Inaugural Crawl Facebook page.

Join us at the Stone shelter with a warm fire, snacks and refreshments. Walk out to the main overook and view the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. Head north to the Crow's Nest viewing platform, then down to Bridal Veil Falls and return the same way. For those looking for a longer hike continue up to the Hickory Ridge connector to the Weeping Rock Trail back to the parking lot. The hike includes dirt, board walk and concrete paths, plus some steep sections and stairways.

Contact: (563) 873-2341

Sip on your choice of two warmed wines, each paired with its own mini-charcuterie and enjoy live music from Chellanie from 1-4pm.

Exact times and details will be announced soon!

Dessert Among the Trees will be Thursday.

The Spirits of Christmas Pub Crawl will be Friday.

Details have not been announced.

This isn’t just a shopping day, it’s a nationwide celebration of independent retailers and small businesses like yours. Since day one, Pink Friday has been about community over competition, rallying together so more shoppers choose local first.

Wear pink or mention Pink Friday to uncover unique discounts and/or treats from the following McGregor merchants:

- Jayco Fish and Cheese - special treats
- Navy Rose and Co - special sale items and treats
- By The Spoonful - 50% off your choice of 2 special drinks. The Pink Friday Spritzer, with mango, dragon fruit, edible glitter and pop rocks, or the McGregor Joy!
- Paper Moon - 10% off winter wear and a special treats
- Free Spirit Boutique - Every shopper that spends over $25 gets a PINK GIFT! The first 20 shoppers to spend over $100 get a Free Spirit Swag Bag!!!
- Peak Fuel Nutrition and Wellness - $1 off a Pink Drink or Pink Fefresher with Strawberry Protein Cheesecakes as the treat
- Sadie’s Sweet Shop - special treats
- Backwoods Bar and Grill - 50cents off all appetizers and $1 off any flat bread or regular pizza

Costume contests Oct 25th:

8pm Backwoods Bar and Grill

9pm Pocket City Pub

10pm Jade’s River Queen

We love Halloween in McGregor. Save the date for now. We’ll provide haunting details soon!

This class has two dates, call 563-329-2010 for more information

Go to www.mcgregormuseum.org to learn more!

Attend this session to get updates on upcoming projects in McGregor, Iowa.

This class has two dates, call 563-329-2010 for more information

Ranger guided hike to watch the Full Harvest Moon rise over the bluffs and Mississippi River from Fire Point overlook.

The hike will depart from the visitor center promptly at 5:30pm to catch the Supermoon rising over the bluffs and Mississippi River around 6:15pm.

This 1.5-mile round-trip hike takes place on a wood chipped trail and climbs 350 feet up the bluff. Please wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather and bring a redlight or flashlight for the walk down the trail in the dusk

Join us for McGregor Historic Preservation’s Life on the Porch event at the historic Alexander Hotel in downtown McGregor!

We’re excited to welcome The Whistle Pigs, featuring our very own Christina (Pleggenkuhle) Dollhausen harmonizing with Dave Bruce, mandolin player. They’ll be bringing their lively acoustic sound to Main Street McGregor.

Come enjoy an afternoon of music, history, and community spirit—right in the heart of McGregor.

The power of collaboration will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, October 4th, in the 300 block of McGregor. Learn how updates to Artesian Park sparked improvements to the McGregor Public Library patio, and inspired creation of connecting stairs to, and improvements at Pocket Park.