The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve all populations by providing access to […]
Looking for a fun, feel-good way to spend your Saturday morning this fall? Grab your friends, your family—even your stroller or pup—and come out to Move With MADD Iowa City on October 4th at the beautiful Terry Trueblood Rec Area! This event is part timed 5K race (thanks to our awesome partners at Fitness Sports), […]
Walk-in between 12PM-4PM ( we close at 5PM) choose your canvas size and THROW SOME PAINT! Suggested age is 3+ $25 per guest All supplies and a whole lot of fun is included! *Drinks sold separately *Do not wear clothes you don’t want paint on, we are not responsible for paint on clothing
The African Festival of Arts and Culture returns on Saturday, October 4 from noon to 9 p.m. in downtown Iowa City’s Ped Mall. The festival will showcase the vibrant presence of Africans in Iowa and will highlight the rich cultural traditions they have brought with them. Africa is a hugely diverse continent with 54 countries, […]
Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Willow Creek Theatre is Iowa’s improv theatre. As Willow Creek’s flagship team, Lady Franklyn showcases the best improv Iowa has to offer, every Saturday, on the Willow Creek stage. Doors open at 7pm. Purchase tickets HERE
G Herbo performs live at Xtream Arena on October 4, doors open at 7 p.m. “It’s like finding your roots, getting in touch with your old self and that hunger you had when you first started, the energy that made the world fall in love with Lil Herb,” says G Herbo of his new project, […]
The 17th annual Iowa City Book Festival will be held Oct. 5-12, 2025, at locations throughout downtown and beyond. It will showcase a dynamic mix of original events and collaborative programs with partner organizations, all celebrating the power of the written word and the exchange of ideas. While planning is under way for this year’s […]
Celebrate Iowa’s natural world during the second year of the Wings & Wild Things Festival. Wings & Wild things showcases the wild and wonderful flora and fauna of our region, as well as outdoor recreation activities in our area. Grab food from local food trucks and enjoy a day spent exploring Johnson County’s Kent Park. […]
You are invited to step into a rooftop fairytale with Moana, Elsa, Anna, and Belle! In the first hour, you’ll enjoy a charming brunch with the princesses, create a keepsake craft, and gather autographs to treasure. The celebration continues in the second hour with singing, dancing, and photo opportunities alongside the princesses. Your exclusive fairytale […]
Join us for a special performance of The Littlest Mermaid from the Cedar Rapids Opera at The Iowa Children’s Museum! This 40-minute performance is included with museum admission (free for members)! This children’s outreach opera is an adaptation of Dvořák’s Rusalka. Originally a full-length Czech opera with a tragic ending, this charming English adaptation by […]
Join us for a special workshop led by artist Miriam Alarcón Avila, where participants will learn about the significance of alebrijes and create their own. Get an up-close look at examples from the Stanley’s collection on view in the Visual Laboratory on the third floor. Alebrijes (pronounced: ah-leh-bree-hez) are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures […]
Try out historic games like: graces, hoop and stick, bag races, stilts, pick up sticks as well as ball-and-cup! All ages are welcome but games are probably most suitable for kids 5 and up. Adults can try too! Younger kids can enjoy the green space, gardens and the Plum Grove Historic Home will be open […]