The cicadas are coming! Celebrate the coming emergence at The Iowa Children’s Museum with a scavenger hunt, nature observation zone, a cicada-inspired art challenge, and a cicada sing-along with PLAYologists! Sing-along will be held between 11:00 a.m. and noon. All other activities are available throughout the day. Event activities are included with museum admission; free for […]
Start your Memorial Day Weekend early with funnel cakes, corn dogs and carnival rides at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City! Wednesday, May 22 through Sunday, May 26!
Come down to the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Saturday May 25th for a great afternoon!! Truck & Tractor Pull Test-N-Tune tractors. Will have all classes top to bottom, expecting most pullers to hook up two times during the event. Event starts at Noon! Free admission! A carnival will be on the fairgrounds that afternoon, so […]
Have you ever wanted to make your own candle? Well you are in the right spot! Sign up for the Candle Pour Bar class and you will be supplied with the knowledge and equipment to create a custom 9oz candle. During the experience you will choose the container from a wide variety of jar colors, […]
Summer of the Arts’ newest series brings the area’s larger, well-known acts to Iowa City’s newest park! There will be children’s activities and a beverage garden. Full Schedule May 25: Diplomats of Solid Sound June 29: Kevin Burt and Big Medicine July 27: Dave Zollo and The Body Electric August 24: Winterland September 28: Shade […]
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 […]
Start your Memorial Day Weekend early with funnel cakes, corn dogs and carnival rides at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City! Wednesday, May 22 through Sunday, May 26!
Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer […]
JOIN US ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH FOR SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHT! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism spectrum, or who have any health needs that would make a quieter visit more enjoyable. Admission is free during Sensory Friendly Night, thanks to our friends […]
Come & get ready to win some great prizes supporting an even better cause! $1 per round gets you entered into the meat raffle with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project. Prizes include: Assorted meat PinSeekers merch Packaged beer And much more! Wounded Warrior Project is an American charity and veterans service organization […]
Shop the Coralville Farmer’s Market at the Iowa River Landing! Discover something new every week. From fresh baked goods to local produce, flowers, honey, and wine. PLUS handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, and more! Swing by for family fun and catch live performances from guest musicians. Wednesday evenings from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, starting May […]
Chip in for the kids during the 2024 Iowa Children’s Open, presented by Advantage and United Iowa Financial! Beyond having fun on the links, you will help us raise essential funds to further The Iowa Children’s Museum’s mission and fuel our many community programs. This tournament first teed off in 2010 when former Hawkeye and now retired placekicker for […]