Summer Fun Has Just Begun
Prairie Meadows likes to give you a one-stop shop for all thing’s entertainment. This July, they’re hosting HORSEPOWER WEEKEND with fun for the entire family. Live racing, free Mustang car…
Celebrate Independence Day with a Bang!
America’s favorite holiday is a day to celebrate at Prairie Meadows’ All-American Extravaganza! Prairie Meadows has the flare to make your Independence Day red, white, and brilliant. With free outdoor…
The Buzz: Summer Fun in Altoona
If you’re searching for some summer fun in Iowa this season, look no further than Altoona, Iowa! We’ve got all the attractions, destinations, and events you need for a good…
Altoona’s Parks & Trails Map
Altoona’s trails weave their way throughout the city, providing access to our many parks, restaurants, and other community amenities. We created a nifty parks & trails map to help you explore all we have to offer.
The Buzz: Spring Break in Altoona
Planning a spring break staycation? Coming into town with friends or family? Have a blast right here in Altoona. Check out our suggestions for events, activities, destinations, and other spring…
The Buzz: Altoona’s New Ice Rink is Seriously ‘Wild’
For once, more ice is a good thing. Check out Altoona’s new outdoor ice rink—donated by the Iowa Wild in partnership with Wells Fargo and the City of Altoona.
5 Santa-Approved Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Altoona
Although you could technically celebrate the holidays anywhere in the Des Moines area, Altoona has that perfect blend of nostalgic, family-friendly activities and whiskey-in-my-cocoa fun for grown-ups.
Altoona Palooza Makes its Glorious, Muddy Return
After a pandemic-year hiatus, the community festival returns Saturday, August 28th at the Sam Wise Sports Complex. This year’s event features new activities, old favorites—and, of course, the infamous Mud Volleyball Tournament.
Visiting Altoona? Take a breather at Prairie Heritage Park.
Tucked away beside the bustling 8th Street Corridor—a district known for its shopping and dining—Prairie Heritage Park is an oasis of calm and serenity at the center of an otherwise bustling town. Stepping into the park, you feel like you’ve escaped to a whole new world, even though you’re only a block away.
From rock concerts to fireworks: Here’s what’s happening July 4th weekend in Altoona
Altoona has always been known to throw an unequivocally rockin’ July 4th weekend, with outdoor concerts, festivals, horseracing, free family-friendly fun, a ton of awesome restaurants and bars, shopping, roller coasters, and not one but TWO nights of fireworks.