Resort Calendar
When you visit Honey Creek Resort, just stepping outside presents an entire world of things to do. But if you're looking for something more structured, check below for upcoming events and start planning your day-to-day stay here at Honey Creek.
For a list of on-site activities and guided programs, please see our Activity Schedule.
Waterpark After Dark
THIRD Friday of the Month, May-October | 8 PM - 10 PM
Buccaneer Bay Water Park
- Adult Only swim hours
- $5 entry fee
- Must be 18+ to attend
- Lifeguards and Security on duty
| Price: | $5 |
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| Date: | THIRD Friday of the Month, May-October |
| Time: | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Aquafit
Every Saturday through November 5 | 8 PM - 9 PM
Buccaneer Bay Water Park
Join us for this FREE aquatics fitness course at our indoor water park, Buccaneer Bay! We will use the features of a waterpark to focus on cardio and strength building. We hope to see you here!
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | Every Saturday through November 5 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Honey Creek LIVE Concert Series
Select Thursdays | 6 PM - 9 PM
Honey Creek Great Lawn
Join us for our FREE summer concert series here at Honey Creek Resort! Enjoy the best of Iowa musical acts, including nationally recognized artists in pop-rock, country, folk rock, blues and funk. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
- June 30 - Standing Hampton
- July 7 - The Boys
- July 14 - TrainWreck
- July 21 - Cover That
- July 28 - Final Mix
More bands are being confirmed for other dates this summer. For full event details, please visit our Honey Creek LIVE web page.
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | Thursdays: June 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Red, White, and S'moo
July 3 | 5 PM - 8 PM
Honey Creek Nature Center
Join us for a red, white, and blue themed S'mores and Sundae bar on the Sunday before Independence Day.
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | July 3, 2022 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Lorax on the Lawn
August 6 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Honey Creek Great Lawn
Enjoy a classic Dr. Seuss story as an exciting modern animation film! This is a free activity and includes a Leave No Trace lesson for kids.
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | August 6, 2022 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Cardboard Boat Float
August 13 | 9 AM - 11 AM
Buccaneer Bay Water Park
Save your boxes and make a cardboard boat! Boats will float around our Lazy River, and prizes will be awarded for Best Design, Longest Float, and Fastest Float.
Important: Your boat must be able to float a member of your team!
All ages welcome. We hope to see you here!
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | August 13, 2022 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Prairie Pals Hike
September 18 | 1 PM - 3 PM
Honey Creek Nature Center
Enjoy a self-guided hike through the resort. Local conservation partners will be present to lead guided activities and provide opportunities to get involved in local conservation.
Partners Include:
- Duck Unlimited
- Pheasants Forever
- Appanoose County Conservation
- Iowa DNR
- PACT
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | September 18, 2022 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Haunted Waterpark
October 22 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Buccaneer Bay Water Park
Join us for a free swim at Honey Creek's Buccaneer Bay Indoor Waterpark! Meet spooky mythical creatures all over the waterpark, as you trick or treat in the pool.
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | October 22, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
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Whitetail Feast
November 5 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Honey Creek Nature Center
Come see us at Honey Creek for pumpkin smashing and to feed the whitetail deer! Honey Creek Naturalists will be teaching about whitetail's digestion and how they live outside in cold Iowa winters.
Additional pumpkins will be made available.
| Price: | Free |
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| Date: | November 5, 2022 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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