Reimagine Mason City Christmas 2025
Dec
13

Reimagine Mason City Christmas 2025

The vendor application can be downloaded here. Please complete and mail along with payment to participate in this year’s downtown celebration event. Vendor booths will be open 8am - 6pm.

If you’d like to participate in the lights parade that takes place at 5PM on Saturday, 12/13, please complete this form.

Do you think your home or business has what it takes to be crowned the best decorated spot in the Illini Central school district? Would you like to see your handiwork highlighted online? Then enter the holiday decorations contest! The application can be found here.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: March
Mar
1

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: March

Saturday, March 1 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and noon for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public. While the event is going on, local vendors will have homemade goods available for sale!
Beverages & bagels/toast are available by donation; stop in, pay what you’d like, and enjoy a tasty treat while also helping raise funds for the youth center and its activities.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: February
Feb
1

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: February

Saturday, February 1 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors Sweet Treats by Emily Pope, The Flourbox, Smart Cookies by Nissen, and Molly's Macaroons will have homemade goods available for sale, and students from FFA will be selling beef sticks! Additionally, the board will have a cook out with various sandwiches available for sale.
Beverages & bagels/toast are available by donation; stop in, pay what you’d like, and enjoy a tasty treat while also helping raise funds for the youth center and its activities.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: January
Jan
11

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: January

Saturday, January 11 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and noon for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors will have homemade goods available for sale!
Beverages & bagels/toast are available by donation; stop in, pay what you’d like, and enjoy a tasty treat while also helping raise funds for the youth center and its activities.

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Breakfast with Santa
Dec
14

Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town!
Come enjoy donuts & juice with everyone’s favorite jolly guest from the north pole. This free event (located in the Reimagine building) is open to kids of all ages, and is hosted by the Reimagine Mason City foundation and its youth leadership board.


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Reimagine Mason City Christmas 2024
Dec
7

Reimagine Mason City Christmas 2024

The vendor application can be downloaded here. Please complete and mail along with payment to participate in this year’s downtown celebration event. Vendor booths will be open 8am - 6pm.

If you’d like to participate in the lights parade that takes place at 5PM on Saturday, 12/7, please complete this form. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas through the eyes of a child.”

Do you think your home or business has what it takes to be crowned the best decorated spot in the Illini Central school district? Would you like to see your handiwork highlighted online? Then enter the holiday decorations contest! The application can be found here.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: Small Business Saturday
Nov
30

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: Small Business Saturday

Celebrate small business saturday!

Saturday, November 30 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and noon for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors will have homemade goods available for sale, and gift baskets being raffled off that would make your Christmas gift list a little bit easier.

Following last year’s overwhelmingly positive response, there will also be a wine & whiskey pull at this event! Donate $20, and you’ll be able to select a mystery bottle worth $20 or more!

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: October
Oct
26

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: October

Saturday, October 26 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and noon for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors will have homemade goods available for sale!

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: September
Sep
28

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar: September

Saturday, September 28 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and noon for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors Molly’s Macarons, Smart Cookies, The Flourbox, and newcomer Lacey’s Honey will have homemade goods available for sale!

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Youth Pool Party
Jul
20

Youth Pool Party

Yesterdays Future, the Reimagine Youth Leadership Team, is hosting a FREE pool party 6-8PM on Saturday, July 20 for all students entering 6th-12th grade in the Fall.
Enjoy Mason City Memorial Pool’s facility, as well as free food, drinks, and prizes!

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar July 13
Jul
13

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar July 13

Saturday, July 13 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 2pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, local vendors Molly’s Macarons, Smart Cookies, Sweet Treats, and The Flourbox will have homemade goods available for sale, and the brand new BBQ fusion food tent Smoke & Glam will be selling snacks!

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar May 11
May
11

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar May 11

Saturday, May 11 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 12pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the specialty flavors this month - caramel pecan, English toffee, and spiced chai tea!). While the event is going on, local vendors Faith & Grace Home Baking Company, Sweet Treats, and The Flourbox will have homemade goods available for sale.

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Jan
27

5th Quarter Event

Yesterday’s Future is organizing a “build your own” hot dog/nacho bar following the Boys’ Varsity basketball game on January 27. Stop in for this free event!

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar January 2024
Jan
27

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar January 2024

Saturday, January 27 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the delicious new flavor this month- pumpkin spice!). While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available, while local vendors Smart Cookies, Mamas Munchies, Jenni Pops Corn, and The Flourbox will have homemade goods available for sale.

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Reimagine Mason City Christmas
Dec
9

Reimagine Mason City Christmas

The vendor application can be downloaded here. Please complete and mail along with payment to participate in this year’s downtown celebration event.

If you’d like to participate in the lights parade that takes place at 6PM on Saturday, 12/9, please complete this form.

Do you think your home has what it takes to be crowned the best decorated spot in the Illini Central school district? Would you like to see your handiwork highlighted online? Then enter the residential lights contest! The application can be found here.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Dec
9

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar

Saturday, December 9 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 8am and 7pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. After you get your peppermint mocha fix, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart, as well as check out the plethora of gift baskets being raffled off! This event will coincide with the town’s Reimagine Mason City Christmas festival, so make sure to check out all the additional vendors setting up for the day.

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Breakfast with Santa
Dec
2

Breakfast with Santa

The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place Saturday, December 2, 8-10am at the Reimagine Mason City Building at 102 E. Chestnut Street.

The Reimagine Christmas Board, Student Leadership Board, and Alliance Community Bank members will once again be offering up donuts and drinks for all Santa seekers that morning. Santa, of course, will make a special appearance so parents and loved ones can take pictures of their child with jolly ol' St. Nick.

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Small Business Saturday - pop-ups
Nov
25

Small Business Saturday - pop-ups

Celebrate small businesses at Small Business Saturday on November 25!
The Reimagine Mason City pop-up coffee bar will be open 8am - 4pm, with beverages being available by donation (all benefitting Yesterday’s Future).
Also on site will be local vendors: Beautycounter, Smart Cookies by Megan Nissen, Jenni Pops Corn, and The Flourbox, with homemade goods available for sale.
Raffle tickets for the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available at this event.


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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Oct
28

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar

Saturday, October 28 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. After you get your pumpkin spice fix, don’t forget to buy raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart! Jenni Pops Corn, Megan Nissen Gourmet Cookies, Mamas Munchies, and The Flourbox will also have tables with homemade goods available for purchase. As a special treat, Morgan Peterson will be providing live acoustic music starting at 10am!

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Community Work Day
Oct
14

Community Work Day

All are invited to assist with a work day in the future downtown Youth Center, as the Reimagine Mason City team will be working on the space on Saturday, October 14 starting at 9am (running until about 3pm).  Minor construction, demo, and cleanup will be on the agenda.  Lunch will be provided by the Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  If you've been wanting to get involved but aren't sure how, this event is for YOU!  It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the foundation and its goals.  

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Sep
30

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar

Saturday, September 30 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation (even for the delicious new flavor this month- pumpkin spice!). While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available, while Mama’s Munchies, Jenni Pops Corn, Shanna Ratliff, and Megan Nissan will have cupcakes, gourmet cookies, and other confections available for sale.

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Community Work Day
Sep
9

Community Work Day

All are invited to assist with a work day in the future downtown Youth Center, as the Reimagine Mason City team will be working on the space on Saturday, September 9 starting at 9am (running until about 3pm).  Minor construction, demo, and cleanup will be on the agenda.  Lunch will be provided by the Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  If you've been wanting to get involved but aren't sure how, this event is for YOU!  It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the foundation and its goals.  

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Fundraiser: cookout at IGA
Sep
2

Fundraiser: cookout at IGA

Stop by IGA in Mason City on Saturday, September 2 to grab lunch from the cook out shack, where the Reimagine board members will be selling hot dogs, pork chops, brats, and ribeye sandwiches to help raise funds for the building renovation currently underway.

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Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar
Aug
26

Pop-Up Coffee & Toast Bar

Saturday, August 26 stop by 110 E. Chestnut between 7am and 1pm for a pop-up coffee, toast, & bagel bar put together by Yesterday's Future, the youth leadership team at Reimagine Mason City Foundation.  This event is open to the public, with cost being by donation. While the event is going on, raffle tickets to the fully-loaded golf cart will also be available.  
Additionally, Flourbox and Homemade by Lori will have amazing handmade goods available for sale.

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Youth Pool Party
Jul
22

Youth Pool Party

Yesterdays Future, the Reimagine Youth Leadership Team, is hosting a FREE pool party 6-8PM on Saturday, July 22 for all students entering 6th-12th grade in the Fall.
Enjoy Mason City Memorial Pool’s facility, as well as free food, drinks, and prizes!

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Community Engagement Meeting
May
13

Community Engagement Meeting

The public is invited to attend a community engagement meeting at 110 E. Chestnut to learn what the Reimagine Mason City Foundation has been up to, and what’s planned. This event will coincide with Yesterday’s Future Pop-Up Bakery & Coffee Bar, so arrive early and grab something to sip during the meeting!

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Yesterdays Future Pop-Up Coffee Bar and Bakery
Apr
15

Yesterdays Future Pop-Up Coffee Bar and Bakery

Student Leadership team “Yesterdays Future” will be hosting a pop-up bakery, coffee & toast bar for the public at 110 S. Chestnut on Saturday, April 15 from 7am to 1pm. Hot & cold coffee and tea will be served, as well as a self-serve toast & bagel bar, all by donation. Later that evening, the doors will close to the public and it will be a game night for middle & high school students only.

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