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 […]
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 […]
Author Chris Pio, from Cedar Rapids discusses his “Nicknames and Mascots” series which describes the origins, evolution and relevant meaning of collegiate athletic team nicknames and the colorful, physical mascot characters that represent the schools.
Join co-curators Giselle Simón, Elizabeth Yale, and Damien Ihrig for a special guided tour of the current University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery exhibition, Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education. All are welcome to attend this free event, which is being held in partnership with the Iowa City Book Festival. About the exhibit: […]
EAT, DRINK, AND TEASE YOUR BRAIN Rally your team on the 1st Tuesday of each month! All the fun of Bingo, but you your card is full of songs. Listen along and work your way to Bingo to win prizes!
This hands-on workshop, hosted by the Grow: Johnson County farm staff, welcomes women + femme folks who want to feel more comfortable around tractors and heavy equipment. No experience necessary! This class is designed for beginners with little to no background in equipment. Together, we’ll focus on safety, simple repairs, and driving skills—helping you build […]
Play BINGO & win money off your tabs! Every Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. Coach’s Corner has a great sports bar atmosphere with large televisions so you never miss an important game. We are an awesome place to meet up with friends, especially before and after Iowa sporting events. We offer daily specials on both […]
This monthly event is a seasonal multicourse dinner series featuring products that are available in the moment. Many of these items are specific projects of the farm and kitchen, so the flavors and experience are unique to each dinner. Seating is limited. One welcome beverage is included with the price of the dinner. Wine by […]
Join Vue Rooftop Wednesdays for the live 90-minute radio show: Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz, hosted by Gary Dolphin, the radio voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes.