Looking for things to do during February in Iowa City? From plated meals to broadway and community theater shows, stand-up comedians and a week of free entertainment, activities and events, here are some of the best events coming up in February.
Check out these events going on throughout the month in our collection of curious communities.
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Wilson’s Full Moon Dinner
Snow Moon Dinner
February 1, 6 – 8 p.m.
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Iowa City
Step into the glow of winter’s most beautiful moon with an evening of cozy, elevated dining at the orchard. ✨ Our Snow Moon Dinner on February 1st is a celebration of mid-winter magic, featuring a menu designed to warm you from the inside out. It’s the perfect excuse to escape the February chill and settle in for a night of sophisticated, seasonal flavors.
Our chefs have curated a four-course experience that balances rustic heartiness with refined flair—the perfect tribute to the quiet beauty of the winter landscape. 🥂🍂 Seats are limited for this intimate candlelit feast, so grab yours now and join us from 6–8pm for a dinner you won’t soon forget.
Friday Crafternoons
Stanley Museum of Art: Friday Crafternoons
February 6, 1-3:30 p.m.
Stanley Museum of Art
Iowa City
Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons and work on a low-mess craft in a focused and relaxed environment. Start a new project or bring in one you are working on, whatever it is sketching, knitting, embroidery, origami, or more!
The event is free and open to all. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold performs at the Englert
February 6, 7:30 p.m.
Englert Theatre
Iowa City
Tom Arnold performs at the Englert Theatre on Friday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Iowa City.
His stand-up comedy tour, aptly titled ‘My Crazy X-Wife’, currently spans across the country with fifty cities and counting.
Arnold is an actor, writer, and comedian with a career spanning over forty years, appearing in hundreds of hours of television and over one hundred and fifty films.
He is best known for roles on Roseanne, True Lies, Nine Months, The Stupids, Carpool, McHale’s Navy, Big Bully, Austin Powers, and Soul Plane.
Clue Live on Stage!
Clue Live on Stage!
February 6-8
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Snuggie Crawl
North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl
February 7
Various Locations
North Liberty
The comfy, night out on the town presented by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City will take 325 snugglers wearing the as-seen-on-TV hit of the 2000s to North Liberty’s establishments.
Move from location to location on your own schedule. Shuttles will be on a continuous loop between the bars from 7 p.m. until midnight, so crawl to each stop whenever you wish! Just be sure to hit them all to take advantage of the food and drink specials, games, and your chance to win prizes.
Cheers to looking ridiculous while bundled up in sleeved blankets and drinking suds with neighbors, old friends and new friends.
2026 Participating Stops: BowlDogs, Field Day, Tin Roost, Micky’s, Reds Alehouse and J&A Tap.
For Her Duals
For Her Duals
February 8
Xtream Arena
Coralville
February 8th, 2026 | Xtream Arena, Coralville, Iowa
The For Her Duals will take place this February at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. This 8-team dual tournament will feature four NAIA teams on one side of the bracket and four NCAA teams on the other side.
Doors Open: 9:30am
First Dual: 10:30am (All subsequent matches will start 10 minutes after the conclusion of each round.)
Each team will wrestle the other three in its group to determine bracket placements.
Ripcord
Ripcord: A Comedy about Fight and Flight
February 13-14, 20-21
James Theater
Iowa City
Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire is a comedy that unfolds in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. The play centers on the contentious relationship between two elderly roommates, the fiercely private and curmudgeonly Abby Binder, and the relentlessly cheerful newcomer Marilyn Dunne.
Fueled by Abby’s desire for solitude and Marilyn’s wish for the coveted bed by the window, the two women engage in a seemingly harmless bet: if Abby can make Marilyn angry, Marilyn will move out. Conversely, if Marilyn can scare the seemingly unflappable Abby, she gets the window bed.
Escalating antics involve the facility’s aide, Scotty, and even their respective families, revealing deeper truths and hidden vulnerabilities beneath their hardened exteriors. As their battle intensifies, the play explores themes of aging, the fear of vulnerability, the search for happiness in later life, and the unexpected connections that can form even in the most unlikely circumstances. The humor is sharp and often physical, but the play also delves into poignant moments as the women confront their pasts and present realities.
Free Week
Free Week presented by X Marks the Arts
February 16-22
Various locations
Iowa City
Downtown Iowa City’s Winter Arts & Culture Festival is back! Free Week returns for its second year from February 16 – 22, 2026, transforming Downtown Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District into a weeklong celebration of creativity, community, and connection.
Presented by X Marks the Arts and sponsored by Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Downtown District, Free Week brings together local and regional artists, venues, and audiences for a full lineup of free concerts, performances, and interactive workshops across downtown. From live music and theater to film and hands-on creative experiences, this collaborative festival highlights the talent that keeps Iowa City’s arts scene thriving year-round.
Restaurant Week
Foodie February Restaurant Week
February 16-23
Various locations
Iowa City
Every February in the Iowa City area is Foodie February, a month-long celebration of the culinary arts. Our annual Restaurant Week is the highlight of this month-long celebration. Each year, our Foodie Fillanthropy food drive helps our area food pantries with crucial support to feed our community.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
February 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Iowa Children’s Museum
Coralville
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs, in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy.
Experience Lunar New Year traditions through hands-on art activities, a museum-wide Chinese Zodiac Animal Scavenger Hunt, and a special Lion & Dragon dance performance by West High School Asian Student Union at 11:30 am!
One Book Two Book Festival
One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival
February 21-22
Various locations
Iowa City
Our community is very supportive of young people. We know who scores the winning touchdown for City High. We celebrate students who make all-state in music for Northwest Junior High. We cheer the top debaters at Regina. But do we know the best young writers in our community?
We should. As a UNESCO City of Literature, we rightly laud the published and soon-to-be published authors among us, but we tend to overlook the most abundant pool of talent in our area: our K-12 schools.
Recognizing and celebrating this talent is a big reason behind the City of Literature organization’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival. Like traditional festivals, it offers the chance for attendees — in this case, children and their families — to hear from published authors about their work. But more important is its ultimate goal: to champion writing by children.
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge Iowa Championship
February 27-28
Xtream Arena
Coralville
The FIRST Tech Challenge Iowa Championship is the culminating event for teams in the State of Iowa. We will have 72 teams from all corners of Iowa competing with team-built robots. This event is free and open to the public to watch.
Cookie Crawl
2026 Cookie Crawl – Downtown Iowa City
February 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Downtown
Iowa City
The Downtown Cookie Crawl provides shoppers with a fun excuse to break out from hibernation and shop during the winter season. Your cookie tin will act as your ticket and will come with a map of participating businesses. Stop in each store to shop and collect your treats!
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