Vibrant Orange City

Have you started your holiday shopping? Our downtown businesses are the perfect spot to find gifts for anyone on your list! #looklocalfirst #VibrantOC

How can Christians connect with people who don’t consider themselves religious? That’s the question Northwestern College professor Dr. Jason Lief explores in his new book, “Unbelievers: Secular Faith and the End of the Culture War” buff.ly/SGtatPV

Join the Orange City Arts Council for a fun Stop-motion Animation Workshop later this month! buff.ly/ma0tbtL

Community connections! Recently, the 3rd-grade class from OCCS stopped by the Orange City Area Health System to learn more about how the therapy pool is used to help people recover from injuries, move more comfortably, and feel better. We love seeing these groups connect!

Our Vibrant community placed 12th on Anderson's list: 'In Search of Eden: America's Best Small Cities' buff.ly/UEa6C3h

Closing the book on October 🌾

Northwestern College’s Symphonic Band will present a concert titled “Freedom to Flourish” on Friday, Nov. 13, & three chamber ensembles will perform Friday, Dec. 11. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel & are free and open to the public. buff.ly/1Fkogo0

The community is invited to join Trunk or Treat at First Reformed Church! 🎃 It will be a fun evening of decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and plenty of treats. They will also serve free popcorn and hot dogs! Tonight, Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00-7:30pm

The Orange City Area Health System is hosting community flu shot clinics! 📅 Wednesday, October 28 ⏰ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 📍Orange City Area Health System Main Campus Schedule through MyChart, call 712-737-2000, or simply walk in

The chamber businesses will once again be hosting Halloween Business Trick-Or-Treat! Participating businesses will be open for trick-or-treaters from noon until 5:00 pm on Friday, October 30! Come out and enjoy the chance to show off your costume!👻🎃

Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “Everything is Wonderful” Nov. 12, 14, and 19–21 in the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center’s England Proscenium Theatre. buff.ly/f0r6RHc

Orange City Arts will host world-renowned pianists Duo Mundi on Friday, November 6th! Ticket costs are $15/adult, $5/student, and free for NWC students and kids aged 5 and under. Tickets will be available at the door or on orangecityarts.org

Our Courthouse holds a lot of history! Lightning struck the courthouse tower in 1907, knocking off about four feet of the pinnacle, which broke many roof tiles. A 10-foot bronze statue of “Lady Justice” (Vrouwe Justitia), replaced the broken pinnacle. 🗽 #VibrantOC

October in #VibrantOC 🍁

Northwestern College will present “Inner Garden: Nature’s Reverie,” an exhibition of paintings by Ukrainian artist Yuliia Popova, Oct. 26 through Dec. 11 in Te Paske Gallery. buff.ly/VnlnRn4

Join @ariaclothingco to celebrate their 2nd birthday! We love having you as part of our downtown community! Swipe to see what they're offering today!

Register to attend One Book One Sioux County 2026: Perspectives on the Spirit Lake Massacre with author Paul Beck and historian Anita Bomgaars. buff.ly/GxdfGoR

October brings a month of learning for adults at the Orange City Public Library. Join them on Monday, October 19, for an Estate Planning Presentation!

Mark your calendars for another FANTASTIC evening with the Dutch American Heritage Museum. Ann will speak on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 pm!

If you love enjoying the Tulips around Orange City each spring, come join the planting efforts this fall! Orange City will gather volunteers to plant tulips throughout Windmill Park on October 23 & 24! No experience required, and you can sign up at: buff.ly/n5pDQz5