We’re so excited to bring back fireworks to Iowa City at midnight and we are ringing in 2026 with a BOOM. Literally. Our ticketed party will start at 9:00pm — 1am and the Taproom will be closed to those without a ticket. Come dressed in your holiday best! We’ll have a rocking dance floor and […]
It’s our annual New Year’s Day Chili Fun Fly at Aerohawk Field. Come on out and welcome in the 2026 flying season. It’s a great way to kick off the new year. The fun starts at 10 am and goes until we get tired of flying, run out of food (not likely), or getbored watching […]
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!
Spend a fun and cozy afternoon with us during break! Kids in grades K–5 are invited for a relaxed mix of activities, including hands-on crafting, outdoor play if the weather cooperates, and a warm hot cocoa snack. We’ll also enjoy a pizza lunch together before diving into the day’s adventures. It’s the perfect way to […]
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History’s magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell […]
My solo performance involves music centered around the 1970s as well as originals. My performances came out of hosting an acoustic jam weekly for 4 years. I’ve been told that my solo performance sounds like an entire band. I think the reason people say that is because I was a drummer for a very long […]
Lace up your snow boots to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you’ll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Night hikers will explore some of […]
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Free to play. Prizes galore. Come enjoy the fun individually or as a group!
Iowa City’s first professional improv team takes the stage for a night laughs! Willow Creek Theatre is Iowa’s improv theatre. As Willow Creek’s flagship team, Lady Franklyn showcases the best improv Iowa has to offer, every Saturday, on the Willow Creek stage. Doors open at 7pm. Purchase tickets HERE
Join us for a Johnson County show and tell! This program will feature an object from the Johnson County Historical Society collection (something not currently on view) as well as things from our community members! Each participant will be given 10 minutes to show an object or photograph that is special to them. There will […]
Let’s paint our state bird! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb […]
Join us the first TUESDAY of each month for Pride Poetry hosted by Lilo B.- No cover- Anyone can perform: poetry, spoken word, short stories & more- Donations for LGBTQ charities each month- Fabulous food & drink deals- Karaoke with Dawsi after the showDoors open at 7Sign up starting at 7:30Show starts at 8