This year, the Bike Library and United Action for Youth merge their fund-rides. Farm Cycle and Ride 4 Youth become Farm Cycle 4 Youth! Join 550 riders for a multi-course culinary adventure on two wheels. You’ll meet local farmers, explore Iowa acreages, and enjoy delicious local food and craft beverages al fresco. With multiple […]
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and class at our Sunday Tea Social. Choose from an array of Teavana teas or coffee while savoring classic tea sandwiches and baked treats served from our roaming tea cart. It’s the perfect opportunity to grab your girlfriends and spend the afternoon catching up.
The Ralston Rapids Garden Railroad is a large scale model train that runs outside around real plants, flowing water, and scale buildings and vehicles. Modeled after a small Midwestern town in 1959. a time when steam and diesel locomotives were working side by side. Autumn Open House dates are: Sep 20 & 21, 12 noon […]
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 […]
Join us at the farm each Sunday between May 25th and October 12th for a relaxing visit to our tranquil sanctuary. Meet our rescued farm animal residents and explore the gorgeous unpaved walking trail. Volunteers are on hand to share stories about the animals. Vegan picnics are encouraged! Advance tickets will be available online for […]
September 12 – 28, 2025 at Riverside Theatre Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 7:30pm Sundays – 2:00pm Synopsis: An American classic set on the campus of a small, liberal arts university in New England. George and Martha stumble home after a faculty party and invite a new professor and his wife over for drinks. What begins […]
Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the […]
This year, 300 newly installed ground-mounted solar panels at the Iowa City Municipal Airport came online, powering the terminal, runway lights, and ambulatory hangar with clean energy. In the summer months, the power production even exceeded the airport’s needs, flowing onto the grid to help supply nearby structures with the additional energy. That’s worth celebrating! On Monday, […]
Get ready to grow with Girl Scouts!🌿✨ We’re making gooey s’mores, crafting adorable caterpillars, and sharing all the exciting ways you can be part of Girl Scouts this year. Bring your friends, your sweet tooth, and your curiosity—fun (and chocolate) awaits! 🍫🔥
Read Aloud at the Lagoon Shelter House Iowa has stories to tell: hard lessons learned from soil loss, compromised water quality, and fragmented natural systems, but also proven solutions built on knowing and doing better that are ready to scale up. In Tending Iowa’s Land, local researcher and writer Cornelia Mutel offers a collection of essays […]
Iowa City’s best karaoke night is every Wednesday night from 9pm-2am at Elray’s Live & Dive in downtown Iowa City! It’s not just karaoke, it’s a full on dance party karaoke night hosted by DJ Teatoes! Enjoy stepping on a professional stage with amazing sound and being the star of the show every Wednesday night! […]
With school back in session, it’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different styles of play from our museum educators and get helpful tips to make playtime even more meaningful at […]