Join in on the Yum

We've got some great events planned for this year's celebration, including a carnival, a parade, and so much more. Check out the schedule of fun-filled, family events below! Don’t miss out on all the Scoop-tastic fun things to do around town!

Schedule of Events:

7:30 AM-8:30 AM: Frozen Fun Run 5K

Location: Starts and finishes at Olson Cultural Events Center

9:00 AM-4:00 PM: "I Spy Ice Cream" Scavenger Hunt

Location: Throughout Downtown at Participating Merchants

9:30 AM-10:30 AM: Ice Cream Days Parade

Location: Central Avenue

10:00 AM-9:00 PM: Carnival

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center

10:00 AM-9:00 PM: Sweet Selfies

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Grounds

10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Merchant Market

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center

10:00 AM-3:30 PM: Ticket Booth

Here’s a quick guide to some of the ticketed fun you won’t want to miss during Ice Cream Days! Remember: 1 Ticket = $1.00, and ICD Tickets are universal for all participating events from June 18–21 (excluding carnival rides, which require separate tickets sold in the carnival area).

- Axe Throwing - 5 Tickets
- Pony Rides - 5 Tickets
- Le Mars Youth Theatre: Goldilocks on Trial - 3 Tickets
- Ice Cream Train - 2 Tickets
- Caricatures Unleashed - 2 Tickets
- Face Painting - 1 Ticket
- Airbrush Tattoos - 1 Ticket
- Balloon Twisting - 1 Ticket

Various Locations:

Olson Cultural Events Center
Parking Lot by Bamboo Village
Corner of 1st Street NE & Central Ave.

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Face Painting

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Balloon Artists

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Grounds

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Airbrush Tattoos

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Grounds

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Bingo with Blu and Coloring, too!

Location: Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor Event Room

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Pony Rides

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Bubble Making Station

Location: City Parking between Nelson Hearing & Bamboo Village

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Axe Throwing

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Fuzzy Bunnies

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Grounds

11:00 AM-9:00 PM: Food Vendors

Location: Knights of Columbus Hall Parking Lot

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Interactive Sports Inflatables

Location: 1st Street NE - at Olson Cultural Events Center Entrance

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Caricatures Unleashed

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center, SE Corner

11:00 AM-4:00 PM: Ice Cream Train

Location: 100 Block of Central Ave. NE

11:45 AM-12:30 PM: The Turn Around Dance Performance

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Stage

12:45 PM-1:30 PM: Central Dance Academy Performance

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Stage

1:30 PM-3:30 PM: The Browns Patriotic Show featuring Chris Golden

Location: The Browns Theater

2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Foam-tastic Fun!

Location: City Parking Lot Between Nelson Hearing & Bamboo Village

4:00 PM-5:00 PM: "Goldilocks on Trial" - Le Mars Youth Theatre Performance

Location: Le Mars Community Theatre

7:00 PM-10:00 PM: King Muskie Live in Concert

Location: Olson Cultural Events Center Stage