Events

Halloween Puzzle Contest

Tuesday October 28th

🧩👻 Halloween Puzzle Contest at Next Chapter Winery 👻🧩

Think you’ve got what it takes to piece it all together? Gather your crew and join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 6pm for a spooktacular 500-piece puzzle challenge!

💵 $30 per team (2–6 players)

🧩 First team to finish their puzzle takes home a bottle of vodka 🏆

🍷 Wine, craft cocktails, dirty sodas, and snacks available for purchase

🎃 Costumes encouraged for extra fun!

Bring your sharp eyes, quick hands, and team spirit—it’s going to be a frightfully fun night at Next Chapter Winery!

06:00 PM -

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Wine-BINGO Wednesday!

Wednesday October 29th

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday at Next Chapter Winery, join us for Wine-BINGO! Games are free to play--Winners earn prizes like gift certificates, glasses of wine, and bottles of wine!

Games begin at 6:30pm and end around 7:45pm (but the winery is open 3-8pm, so feel free to come spend the entire afternoon and evening here)! Cheers!

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Halloween Wine-BINGO

Wednesday October 29th

👻 Halloween Wine-BINGO at Next Chapter Winery 🎃 Wednesday, October 29th | 6:30PM | Red Barn

Witches, ghouls, and goblets of wine—it's time for a hauntingly good time at Halloween Wine-BINGO! Join us if you dare on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30pm for a spooktacular evening of boos, BINGO, and bottles!

🕸️ Creepy-crawly BINGO rounds 🍷 Sinfully good wine & cocktails 🎁 Wicked prizes for winners 🧛 Costumes highly encouraged—come dressed to impress (or scare)!

Grab your ghoul gang and head to the Red Barn for a night of frightful fun and devilishly good drinks. You might just win a bottle... or a trick!

#HalloweenWineBingo #NextChapterWinery #BoosAndBingo #WitchPlease #SpookySips

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Name That Tune: Classic Rock

Thursday November 6th

 Get ready to rock and roll all night at Next Chapter Winery Thursday, November 6th, 6pm! It’s Name That Tune: Classic Rock Edition, where your music knowledge takes center stage. From Stairway to Heaven to Sweet Home Alabama, test your skills and see if you’ve got what it takes to be a jukebox hero. Winners earn a bottle of wine or vodka! And it's FREE TO PLAY! Don’t be a free bird—grab your friends and join us for a night that’s sure to hit you with your best shot! 

06:00 PM -

Holiday Market at the Winery!

Sunday November 9th

Holiday Market at the Winery  Sunday, November 9th |  1–4pm |  Next Chapter Winery While the hunters head to the woods, treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon at Next Chapter Winery's Holiday Market — the perfect Hunter’s Widow Weekend escape! Shop from local vendors offering handmade gifts, seasonal décor, delicious treats, and more. Cozy up with a $5 Flavored Vodka Holiday Cocktail as you browse and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.  Free to attend  $5 Flavored Vodka Holiday Cocktails  Local vendors with festive finds  A fun & festive getaway for Hunter’s Widow Weekend Gather your friends and spend the afternoon sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season at Next Chapter Winery! *Our Vendor List is FULL!

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Name That Tune: 2000’s Hits

Thursday November 13th

Name That Tune: 2000’s Hits at Next Chapter Winery!  Time to Drop It Like It’s Hot and test your 2000s music knowledge at Name That Tune: 2000’s Hits! From Beyoncé to Blink-182, OutKast to Kelly Clarkson, can you name that tune before the beat drops?  When: Thursday, November 13th at 6pm  Where: Next Chapter Winery  Cost: FREE to play!  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka!  Game Highlights: -Jam out to all your favorite throwbacks from the 2000s. -Compete in teams to see who’s truly Hot in Herre when it comes to music trivia. -Sip on wine or cocktails while proving you’re Stronger (than yesterday). -Don’t let this night be The One That Got Away—gather your crew, channel your inner Music Genius! No reservations necessary.  See less

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Friday Night Trivia: Home Alone Movies

Friday November 14th

Friday Night Trivia: Home Alone Movies   Friday, Nov. 14th |  7:00 PM  Next Chapter Winery, Red Barn Tasting Room  Free to Play Keep the change, ya filthy animal—it’s time for Home Alone Trivia Night at Next Chapter Winery! From booby traps and paint cans to the Wet Bandits and Sticky Bandits, we’re diving into the mischief, laughs, and holiday chaos of the Home Alone movies.  Enjoy NCW wine, cocktails, beer, and mocktails while you test your knowledge.  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka! So round up your crew, channel your inner Kevin McCallister, and get ready for a night of trivia that’s more fun than sledding down the stairs on a toboggan.

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Holiday Market at the Winery!

Sunday November 16th

Holiday Market at the Winery  Sunday, November 9th | 1–4pm  Sunday, November 16th | 1–4pm Treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon at Next Chapter Winery's Holiday Market! Shop from local vendors offering handmade gifts, seasonal décor, delicious treats, and more. Cozy up with a $5 Flavored Vodka Holiday Cocktail as you browse and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.  Free to attend  $5 Flavored Vodka Holiday Cocktails  Local vendors with festive finds  A fun & festive getaway Gather your friends and spend the afternoon sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season at Next Chapter Winery!

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Holiday Vineyard Charcuterie Workshop

Tuesday November 18th

Get in the holiday spirit and learn the art of creating a beautiful charcuterie board in From the Diner’s fun, hands on holiday themed charcuterie workshop at Next Chapter Winery. You will learn food selection ideas, meat folding techniques, cheese styling, foodie tips & tricks and so much more to make your next holiday event a festive showstopper! What’s Included: *A palm leaf plate, meat, cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, crackers, jam, chocolate, holiday garnish, step by step instruction, a small gift, a PDF of From the Diner’s workshop outline and a glass of wine! The best part is you take home your own creation! Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 6:30 pm $75

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Name That Tune: Country Hits

Thursday November 20th

 Name That Tune: Country Hits  Thursday, November 20th • 6PM • Next Chapter Winery Red Barn Dust off your boots and warm up those vocal cords—it’s time for a toe-tappin’ trip through country music history! From Johnny Cash to Shania Twain, Garth Brooks to Kacey Musgraves, we’re covering all the honky tonk hits and heartfelt ballads you love.  Teams will compete to name iconic country songs from every era.  Wine, beer, and cocktails available to keep your spirits high.  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine and country braggin’ rights! Free to play. Cowboy hats encouraged. Good times guaranteed. Grab your friends, your flannel, and your country music brainpower for a night of down-home fun at the winery!

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Country Line Dancing!

Friday November 21st

Sip It & Kick It: A Country Line Dancing Night at NCW!

Friday, November 21st | Next Chapter Winery Barrel Room

Get ready to boot, scoot, and boogie! We’re turning the Barrel Room into a honky-tonk dance floor for a night of country music, cocktails, and line dancing fun!

🎶 What’s Goin’ Down:

6PM: Doors open — grab a glass of wine, a craft cocktail, beer, or a mocktail and mingle!

7PM: Learn 3-4 line dances from the incredible, award-winning choreographer Kerry Maus — no experience needed!

8–9PM: Free dance hour to show off your moves, request your favorite songs, and keep the fun going!

👢 Whether you're a line dancing pro or have two left boots, this is your night to dance, laugh, and sip the night away.

🎟️ Tickets: $10/person in advance $15/person at the door

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Murder Mystery Dinner: Screams at the Circus

Saturday November 22nd

Next Chapter Winery presents a Murder Mystery Dinner: Screams at the Circus!

🍷🎄 Step right up for a holiday night like no other at Next Chapter Winery’s Starlight Circus. The lights are dim, the wine is flowing, and the cheer feels just a little too forced. Shadows slip between the barrels, and carols echo strangely under the Big Top.

What begins as a festive toast quickly twists into something darker—where every pour could be your last, and every gift hides a secret.

This interactive dinner show will have you analyzing clues and digging into the details to find out whodunnit. Or you can simply watch the crime scene unfold as you sip a delicious beverage.

The Details:

Where: Next Chapter Winery Barrel Room (aka Starlight Circus)

When: Saturday, November 22nd

-5:00pm Doors Open

-6:00pm Dinner is Served

-6:30pm Show Begins

-End time is around 8:30pm

Recommended Attire is whatever you feel comfortable in, but if you want to really get into the theme, we recommend

-Ringmaster: top hat, red jacket, bow tie.

-Fortune Teller: flowy skirts, scarves, lots of jewelry.

-Clown: playful makeup, suspenders, bright colors.

-Acrobat/Performer: sequins, leotards with layers, flashy accessories.

-Circus Attendee: whatever you feel comfortable in!

What's For Dinner?

Hy-Vee Catering is serving Garlic Herb Chicken Breast, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Honey Glazed Carrots, Caesar Salad and Dessert. 

*Parties of 7 or less will be seated with other groups to facilitate crime solving.

*Tables are assigned. Please only submit ONE reservation form if a group is sitting together. 

Cost: $48/person plus tax (includes dinner and the show) 

05:00 PM - 08:30 PM

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Thanksgiving Puzzle Contest!

Tuesday November 25th

Gather your puzzle-loving crew and join us for a cozy night of wine, laughter, and friendly competition at Next Chapter Winery’s Thanksgiving Puzzle Contest!

Teams of 2–6 will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle — the first team to finish wins a bottle of vodka (because that’s something to be thankful for 🦃).

✨ Details:

$30/team (2–6 people)

Includes your puzzle to keep

Wine, beer, cocktails, and snacks available for purchase

Cozy fall vibes guaranteed 🍂

Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for the sips and giggles, this night is the perfect pre-holiday unwind.

🍷🧩 Come for the puzzle, stay for the wine — it’s the piece de resistance of your Thanksgiving week!

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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Rom-Com Trivia Night

Friday November 28th

Rom-Com Trivia Night   Friday, November 28th |  7:00 PM  Next Chapter Winery  Free to Play Get ready to laugh, swoon, and maybe shed a happy tear—it’s Romantic Comedy Trivia Night at Next Chapter Winery! From When Harry Met Sally to Crazy Rich Asians, from iconic one-liners to meet-cutes and grand gestures, we’re covering all your favorite rom-com moments.  Sip on wine, cocktails, beer, or mocktails while you play.  Winning team earns a bottle of wine or vodka! So grab your partner, your besties, or that one friend who quotes 10 Things I Hate About You daily, and join us for a trivia night that’s guaranteed to be a “happily ever after.”

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Name That Tune: Christmas Movie Soundtrack

Thursday December 4th

It’s time to cozy up with your favorite holiday films—through the music that makes them magical! From Elf to Home Alone, The Grinch to Love Actually, we’re testing your ear for the most iconic Christmas movie soundtracks.  Free to play  Wine, beer, cocktails & mocktails available  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka! So gather your movie-loving friends, channel your inner Buddy the Elf, and see if you can “name that movie” faster than anyone else!

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY

Friday December 5th

 UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY   Friday, December 5th |  6-11pm; Live Music 7-10pm |  Next Chapter Winery – Red Barn Tasting Room Get ready to crank up the cheer and deck the halls (Barrel Room) with song and laughter.   Live music by Shenanigans bringing Christmas jams + classic rock anthems.  Ugly Sweater Contest  — the louder, the tackier, the better.  Holiday drink specials to keep spirits (and sweaters) lit.  $5 recommended donation at the door — proceeds go to support local area food shelves  So grab your crew, throw on that hideous masterpiece, and let’s rock around the Christmas tree NCW-style.

06:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friendsmas at Next Chapter Winery

Saturday December 6th

🎅✨ FRIENDSMAS at Next Chapter Winery! ✨🎅 Saturday, December 6th | 6–9pm | Barrel Room

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to grab your crew and head to the winery for a jolly good time! 

🎄 🍽 Bring Your Own Food – snacks, sweets, or Grandma’s famous casserole (we won’t judge). 

🍹 Holiday Cocktails – because Christmas cheer is best served in a glass. 

🎁 White Elephant Gift Exchange – tacky, wacky, or wonderfully weird… the more ridiculous the better! 

🎶 Live Christmas Music from TJ Brown | 6:30–8:30pm – sing along, sway along, or just soak up the holiday vibes!

✨ $10 per table (up to 8 people; if group is larger than 8, reserve two tables) – snag a spot, deck it out with your holiday flair, and celebrate in style. Pull out your ugly sweaters, load up on holiday spirit, and let’s turn the Barrel Room into the merriest spot in town. 🎶

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Name That Tune: Traditional Christmas Carols

Thursday December 11th

 Name That Tune: Traditional Christmas Carols  at Next Chapter Winery Thursday, December 11th | 6:00pm Think you know your Silent Night from your O Holy Night? Can you spot Joy to the World or Deck the Halls in just a few notes? This round of Name That Tune will take you back to the timeless classics of the season—beloved carols that have filled Christmas with harmony for generations.  Free to play  Wine, beer, cocktails & mocktails available  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka! Bring your friends, warm up your voices, and get ready for a festive night where tradition meets a little friendly competition!

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Horror at the Holiday Circus

Friday December 12th

Next Chapter Winery Presents: A Murder Mystery Dinner — Horror at the Holiday Circus. Step right up for a holiday night like no other at Next Chapter Winery’s Starlight Circus! 

The lights are dim, the wine is flowing, and the holiday cheer feels… just a little too forced. Shadows slip between the barrels, and carols echo strangely under the Big Top. 🎪

What begins as a festive toast quickly twists into something darker—where every pour could be your last, and every gift hides a secret.

Join us for an interactive dinner show filled with mystery, mischief, and murder! You can dive into the clues to solve the crime—or simply sit back, sip, and watch the chaos unfold.

The Details: 📍 Where: Next Chapter Winery Barrel Room (aka The Starlight Circus) 📅 When: Friday, December 12th 🕔 6:00pm – Doors Open 🍽️ 7:00pm – Dinner is Served 🎬 7:30pm – Show Begins ⏰ Ends around 9:30pm 👗 Recommended Attire: Wear whatever makes you comfortable—or get into the holiday spirit! 🎪 Ringmaster: top hat, red jacket, bow tie 🔮 Fortune Teller: flowy skirts, scarves, jewelry 🤡 Clown: playful makeup, suspenders, bright colors 💫 Acrobat/Performer: sequins, leotards, bold accessories 🎟️ Circus Attendee: your own festive flair!

🍽️ What’s For Dinner: Garlic Herb Chicken Breast | Roast Beef | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Honey Glazed Carrots | Caesar Salad | Dessert 💡 Parties of 7 or fewer will be seated with other groups to help crack the case. 🪑 Tables are assigned—please submit ONE reservation form per group. Cost: $48/person + tax (includes dinner & the show)

06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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Christmas Around the World Trivia

Friday December 12th

 Christmas Around the World Trivia   Thursday, December 12th |  7:00 PM  Next Chapter Winery – Red Barn Tasting Room Pack your sleigh and grab your passports—it’s time to test your holiday knowledge from every corner of the globe!  From German Christmas markets to Mexican Las Posadas, from Swedish Yule Goats to Australian beachy Santa vibes, this trivia night will take you on a merry journey across traditions, treats, and tunes from around the world.  Free to Play |  Wine, Beer & Cocktails Available |  Holiday Treats to Enjoy Bring your brightest team of elves and see if you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the ultimate “Holiday Globetrotters”

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Holiday Book Exchange + Book Fair

Sunday December 14th

🎄📚 Sip, Swap & Shop: A Holiday Book Exchange + Book Fair at Next Chapter Winery! Sunday, December 14th | 1–4PM | NCW Barrel Room Curl up with the cozy spirit of the season at Next Chapter Winery’s Holiday Book Exchange + Book Fair! Bring your gently loved books, browse local authors, and shop festive, book-inspired gifts—perfect for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers! Here’s What’s Happening: 🎁 Book Exchange Table: Bring 1–10 gently used books and swap them for something new to you! ✍️ Meet Local Authors: Chat, shop, and get signed copies—great for the readers on your list! 🛍️ Vendor Fair: Find bookish treasures like candles, bookmarks, mugs, ornaments, and other cozy stocking stuffers. 🍷 Sip & Snack: Enjoy wine, mocktails, and holiday treats while you browse. 🎅 Bonus Fun: “Blind Date with a Book” station (mystery books wrapped like gifts!) and Holiday raffle for those who shop vendors Wrap up your holiday shopping, enjoy a glass of wine, and find your next great read—all in one festive afternoon! ❤️📖 🎟️ Free to attend

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Christmas Puzzle Contest!

Monday December 15th

🧩🎄 Christmas Puzzle Contest at Next Chapter Winery! Monday, December 15th | 6PM | NCW Red Barn It’s time to pour some wine, cue the Christmas music, and get puzzlin’! Join us for a cozy and merry night of competition and cheer at Next Chapter Winery’s Christmas Puzzle Contest! Teams of 2–6 will race to finish a 500-piece holiday-themed puzzle — the first team to complete theirs wins a bottle of vodka (now that’s some holiday spirit 😉). ✨ Details: +$30/team (2–6 people) +Includes your puzzle to keep +Wine, beer, cocktails, and snacks available for purchase +Festive vibes, twinkle lights, and lots of laughter 🎅 Whether you’re puzzling like an elf on a mission or just here for the cozy vibes, this is the perfect way to sip, laugh, and kick off the Christmas season. 🍷🧩 Come for the puzzle, stay for the wine — because every piece of the night will be merry and bright!

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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Name That Tune: Pop Christmas Hits!

Thursday December 18th

 Name That Tune: Pop Christmas Hits  at Next Chapter Winery Friday, December 18th | 6:00pm From Mariah’s All I Want for Christmas Is You to Ariana’s Santa Tell Me and Michael Bublé’s buttery holiday vocals—this Name That Tune night is all about the biggest, catchiest Christmas pop anthems! Can you guess them in just a few notes?  Free to play  Wine, beer, cocktails & mocktails available  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka! Grab your friends, get into the festive groove, and sing along as we unwrap the ultimate holiday playlist together.

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Country Christmas Line Dancing!

Friday December 19th

It’s time to jingle, mingle, sip it and kick it! 🤠✨ Join us in the cozy, twinkle-lit Barrel Room for a holly jolly night of country line dancing, Christmas cheer, and your favorite NCW drinks!

🎶 What’s the Plan:

6PM: Doors open — grab a festive cocktail, glass of wine, beer, or mocktail to start the night right!

7PM: Learn 3–4 line dances from the amazing, award-winning choreographer Kerry Maus (no dance experience or elf shoes required!)

8–9PM: Free dancing! Two-step, shuffle, and sleigh your moves to your favorite country and Christmas hits!

🎟️ Tickets for Dec. 19th: $10/person in advance $15/person at the door

👢 Dust off those boots, throw on a Santa hat, and let’s make this a boot-scootin’ Christmas to remember!

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Friday Night Trivia: Love Actually

Friday December 19th

 Friday Night Trivia: Love Actually  Grab your mates, your partner, or your holiday-obsessed bestie and head to Next Chapter Winery for a night of laughs, romance, and all things Love Actually!   Friday, December 19th at 7pm  Free to Play  Winning team takes home a bottle of wine or vodka! From Hugh Grant’s dance moves to cue cards at the door, test your knowledge on the holiday classic that stole our hearts. Teams encouraged, festive vibes guaranteed.  Because at Next Chapter Winery… Trivia is all around.

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM