WINTER

Events

GRAND MEANDER-DECEMBER

Grand Meander is a time-honored tradition where kids can make crafts, decorate a cookie, make an ornament, write a letter to Santa, pet a rabbit and see some dogs and cats up for adoption.

S’MORES AND BLAZING PINES-JANUARY

Every January Spencer holds S’more and Blazing Pines: Ice skating, snow shoes, s’mores and hot cocoa available for free followed by the blazing pines (burn old Christmas Trees).

AG OUTLOOK-FEBRUARY

Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook Conference and Trade show is a day-long seminar and trade show geared towards farmers and agri-business professionals. The trade show features the latest in agriculture products, equipment and services.

Holiday Time

Kicking off the Christmas season, the Grand Meander lures visitors out into the chill for lighted window scenes, indoor activities and hot cocoa as residents promenade down Grand Ave. Take a drive around town to view all of the Christmas light displays, often a part of the Spencer Chamber’s annual Holiday Decorating Contest. If you’re around in January, don’t forget to check out Spencer S’mores and Blazing Pines to get your fill of outdoor winter fun

Sporting

The Spencer Family YMCA offers an escape from the cold with an indoor swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, a weight room and more amenities. However, if you’re a fan of the winter weather, be sure to check out our local Clay County Parks for ice fishing, hunting and snow shoeing opportunities! You’ll also see many taking to the drifts and trails with their snowmobiles

Local Brews

Warm up by visiting any of our many local watering holes. Century Farms Distillery has a variety of made-in-house vodkas and whiskeys with an ever-changing seasonal menu of cocktails. If you’re more into beer, try The Iowa Project Brewing Company, which features a host of locally crafted beers and ciders.

Grab A Bite

Stay warm and enjoy some of the best comfort food Clay County has to offer! Scattered around Clay County, there are many great places to eat like The Ranch in Everly and Lindy’s Bar & Grill in Dickens. Stop into Kings Steakhouse and Bar, located in a former church, and appreciate great views of the Little Sioux River and downtown Spencer traffic. Or, for a quick bite, try Wildflour Bake Shop & Market, located on Grand Avenue in historic, downtown Spencer. Pizza and custard will be on the menu a few nights a week, and their market is stocked with grab & go meal options and other unique items.

Gaming

Into gaming? Spencer is home to Spencer Sports Cards and Comics, which sells a variety of trading cards and comic books. A quick jot across the street will get you to Game State, America’s largest game store. This space features retail and play space, weekly events and a fantastic gaming community to join.