The Friends of the Solon Public Library host the annual Solon Area Garage Sales on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st. Cost: $15 in town | $10 rural Registration open April 8th – May 20th (no exceptions) Maps & Lists available May 30th Full details will be provided as they become available. https://www.solon.lib.ia.us/about/friends
Join us at MERGE for Free Coworking Friday from 8am – 5pm – Final Friday of every month! Interested in joining a coworking space? Come try out MERGE in downtown Iowa City! MERGE offers open workspaces, complimentary coffee, speedy WiFi powered by ImOn, and much more. Learn more about coworking with us » mergeic.com
We’re bringing browsing back! Pick out books to start your summer reading during our first-ever Browsing Party. Spend some time flipping through fiction and nonfiction books with refreshments, music, and extra librarians on hand to offer recommendations. We’ll have some interactive ways for you to share your favorites with others, activities in the teen area, […]
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH! Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace! STEM Family Free Night is a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the museum’s STEM-focused exhibits and check out new activities at no […]
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 […]