KidLit Pizzazz Festival at Sidekick Coffee & Books A Free Family Celebration of Children’s & Young Adult Literature Sunday, December 7 • 2–5 PM Author Meet & Greet: 2:30–4:30 PM Location: 1310 ½ Melrose Ave, Iowa City Admission: Free Join Us for the 3rd Annual KidLit Pizzazz Festival! Sidekick Coffee & Books is excited to […]
This year’s Band Extravaganza will feature an afternoon of enjoyable music by the the Iowa Symphony Band, Johnson County Landmark, and the Hawkeye Marching Band with the Golden Girl, Drum Major, Iowa Spirit Squads, Iowa Dance Team, and Herky. Our special guest band this year is the Trojan Marching Band from West High School in […]
The Englert Theatre and Nolte Academy are proud to present Iowa City’s annual production of The Nutcracker, Dec. 4-7, 2025. This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra conducted by Carey Bostian. The ballet showcases exquisite costuming, enchanting sets, and captivating choreography under the direction […]
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 […]
Join us for Bingo every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm! Bingo is free to play for all ages, and a great way to win Pat & Fran’s gift cards — or maybe even a bundle of cash!
November 28 – December 14, 2025 at Riverside Theatre Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 7:30pm Sundays – 2:00pm Synopsis: A timeless “who done it” with a twist ending that has famously been performed for 70+ years on London’s West End. When a young couple opens a bed and breakfast on the English countryside, their first guests […]
Tannenbaum Forest Imagine stepping into a grand old barn that’s been filled wall to wall with live Christmas trees (80+), each one unique, each one decorated with care by someone in the community. You hear the soft hum of holiday music or chatter, see the lights glint on ornaments, maybe glimpse a giant German pyramid […]
Celebrate the season with a warm meal and cold-weather fun! Join the Coralville Community Food Pantry & Coralville Rec Center for a Free Winter BrrrBQ Community Meal featuring the tastes of a summer grill-out—right in the heart of winter. Enjoy hamburgers on buns, cowboy caviar, fruit salad, and desserts from our neighbors. Vegan/vegetarian options available! […]
Celebrate the season with Festive Fridays—a new weekly holiday tradition in Downtown! From November 21 to December 19, enjoy carols, shopping, family-friendly fun, and special events like the Gingerbread House Competition and Living Windows. Hop on the Holly Trolley, running every Friday from 5-8 p.m., and visit a new store or restaurant each week. Downtown […]
Using square wire, create a link. Then use round wire to make a hinge. Add a drop and you have an earring with an abundance of movement that is great to look at and fun to wear. This looks way more complicated to construct than it is. No experience needed. Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle. Registration is […]
HoliGay Pride Night: It’s GIVING Season Friday, December 12, 20256:00pm to 8:30pm Public Space One538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 This event is free to attend. Suggested donation of $30. *Bring canned goods or items to donate- each item donated equals 1 entry into a drawing for prizes. Featuring:-Dress in your best HoliGay […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!