You’re invited! Come out to the Ped Mall and get to know musicians from Eastern Iowa. Running mid-May through September, this festival kicks off the summer season. Grab food and drink at one of the nearby restaurants or food trucks and enjoy free live entertainment! Full Schedule May 10 Iowa Steel Band (this concert ends […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
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 culturally and economically diverse populations by […]
Collectors from our My Collections exhibition series are back! This family-friendly, fair-style event encourages self-exploration throughout all galleries and celebrates collecting through community, storytelling, and appreciation. Guests get to interact with collectors/collections, participate in special activities, observe special demonstrations, and gather stamps and prizes along the way. Start in Iowa Hall (where Rusty the Giant […]
Come be part of a community garden building project this summer. Find out how the practice of planting can inspire creative writing. The Writing Garden Project features six free planting and writing sessions, a celebratory reading, zine publication and garden unveiling in August. The project is supported by an Iowa City Public Arts Grant. We […]
Come join us in painting a beautiful masterpiece!! We’ll clean up after you, treat you to a drink from our bar, and include all the supplies + a whole lot of fun! $40 per seat
The Free Movie Series typically features full-length movies on Saturday nights during the summer. Since 2022, we’ve partnered with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department to bring movies into parks and neighborhoods, and this year, we have two movies in Coralville and North Liberty. Movies start at sundown, so check the website (below) for approximate […]
Experience the fun of role-play gaming by joining us at the Liberty Centre Pond Gazebo for a morning of Dungeons and Donuts. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a beginner, join us for a fun-filled day of rolling dice and indulging in delicious donuts. This event is free and open to all ages. The Liberty […]
Have you ever wanted to create your own candle? Well, you are in the right spot! Sign up for the Candle Pour Bar at the Green House in Iowa City and you will be supplied with the knowledge and equipment to create a custom 9oz candle. During the experience you will choose the color container, […]
Ten Sundays, summer through fall, featuring well-loved classics, beneath the stars and above the streets of Iowa City. You never know what we’ll add to each screening to butter up your Rooftop experience. Join us for these very fun, special shows, and buy tickets early as seating is limited, and Rooftop shows do sell out!
In partnership with Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department, Summer of the Arts brings live music to neighborhood parks. We also have two concerts in Coralville and North Liberty. Full Schedule June 4: Natural Habits, Terry Trueblood Recreational Area June 11: Kevin Burt, Mercer Park June 18: James Tutson, Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty June […]
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!