The best things to do in Savanna

“Beyond the flower beds, Bickelhaupt Arboretum packs one of the top conifer collections in the country with more than 600 cultivars, a monarch watch butterfly station, and Marvin, a recycled wood Thomas Dambo troll, plus a renovated homestead turned education and events hub that makes learning feel like a neighborhood…”

From the Clinton newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Plaza Bowl of Clinton is where league life thrives for men, women, mixed, and youth, plus open lanes when you just need a low-key night. Saturday cosmic bowling brings the lights down and the music up, and their pro shop and party setups keep the good times rolling.”

“Paint it Back Festival Wall turns blank spaces into bold community stories, with a community fest, live paint battle, and fresh murals you can actually watch take shape. Bring a friend, cheer on local artists, and, if you’ve got a wall, peek their commissions.”