Looking for things to do during July in Iowa City?
Check out these events going on throughout the month in our collection of curious communities.
Find more things to do by visiting our events calendar or to submit your own event here. Sign up for our free events e-newsletter #ICtheWeekend. For information about weekly farmers markets in the Iowa City area click here.
Coralville 4th Fest
Coralville 4th Fest
July 3-4
S.T. Morrison Park
Coralville
Coralville’s annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk on June 28, a free concert on July 3 and the area’s largest Independence Day parade and firework show on July 4. There will be free family-friendly activities in the park, including a petting zoo and kids’ tractor pull.
Iowa City Jazz Festival
Iowa City Jazz Festival
July 4-6
Downtown
Iowa City
Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza! Come downtown for three days of live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists. We want to create a jazz audience of all ages and encourage everyone to come out. There are also artist booths, organization booths, delicious dishes, and a lively beverage garden.
Unity Exchange
Unity Exchange
July 5 & 12
Keokuk Avenue
Iowa City
This community marketplace brings together local entrepreneurs, artisans, and performers across Iowa City on July 5 & 12.
Originally the Diversity Market, this innovative dual-city series creates economic opportunities for approximately 60 vendors while fostering connections through commerce and culture.
Unity Exchange features handcrafted goods, specialty foods, live music, and family-friendly activities. The marketplace serves as both a business incubator for emerging entrepreneurs and a gathering space where shopping becomes community building.
Eras in the Park
A Free Taylor Swift Tribute for Fans of Every Era
July 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Centennial Park
North Liberty
Are you ready for it? Because City of North Liberty’s masterminds are transforming Penn Meadows Park into a wonderland—a place to shake it off and dance like you’re made of starlight.
Whether you’re feeling 22, embracing your lover era, or just trying to breathe in the enchanted summer night, this is your chance to make the whole place shimmer. So make the friendship bracelets, grab your cardigan, pack your picnic blanket, and come out of the woods—because July 10th will be a love story, and baby, just say yes!
Swift Nation Tribute is a cover band that has no association with Taylor Swift, her brand or corporate entities in any way. This show is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
School of Rock: The Musical
School of Rock: The Musical
July 18-20, 25-27
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Coralville
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Based on the hit movie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock—The Musical follows wannabe rock star Dewey Finn on his quest to turn a class of prep school kids into a battle-winning band. Featuring all the favorite songs from the original movie and 14 new ones from Webber, this rocking good time is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music.
Solon Beef Days
Solon Beef Days
July 18 & 19
100-110 S Dubuque Street
Solon
Solon Beef Days is an annual community celebration in Solon, Iowa, featuring great food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Colonies in Bloom
Colonies in Bloom: Garden Tour
July 26
Amana Coloines
Amana
Join us for a day full of gardening culture in the Amana Colonies! Several gardens at residences and businesses in the Amana Colonies will be open to the public for Colonies in Bloom. Each garden is unique and visitors will experience both modern and traditional gardens. This self-guided tour will take you through the colonies to select gardens to view vegetables, fruits, perennials, annuals, and much more!