Celebrate an EPIC Oktoberfest at Millstream Brewing Co. Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 4th! All Entertainment is FREE. Doors open early (9AM!) every day and Oktoberfest Marzen & Barrel Aged will flow freely! Millstream’s Oktoberfest festival features Free Live Music, Free Keg Tapping Parade with Free Beer, Food Trucks, Oktoberfest Steins, Gear & More […]
The average American life expectancy is currently 78.5 years, but the average American is expected to be healthy for only 66 years. TRAIL of Johnson County aims to help close that gap with its popular five-week seminar series, starting October 1 and continuing every Thursday afternoon in October from 1 to 2:30 PM. This year’s […]
Spend a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition while making a meaningful impact in the lives of local youth. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, along with local businesses and community partners, at PinSeekers Tiffin on October 2, 2026, for Par for Potential, a fundraising event that supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that […]
Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice. Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in […]
Food plays an important role in cultural traditions, bringing people together while sharing stories, history, and community. On December 2, the University of Iowa (UI) Jewish Studies Network (JSN), an International Programs affinity group, invites the public to learn about Hanukkah through one of its most beloved traditions: food. The Jewish Studies Network focuses on […]
The Stanley will launch the latest iteration of its “Thresholds: Poetry” series with a 45-minute presentation by American poet, Guggenheim Fellow, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum, Robyn Schiff. An excerpt of Schiff’s book-length poem, “Information Desk: An Epic,” offering a wry, ekphrastic meditation on art and museum life, will be featured on […]
For over 25 years, this event has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. Make an evening of it and grab a bite to eat, shop, and gallery walk in beautiful downtown Iowa City! The 2026 Downtown Fall Gallery Walk is Friday, October 2 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. […]
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 […]
🎃 Date Night: Starry Halloween Friday October 2nd | 6:30 PM | $40 Looking for a date night that’s a little different this Halloween season? Join us on Friday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM for one of our most popular seasonal events, Starry Halloween! Inspired by the iconic style of Van Gogh, this painting puts […]
CORALVILLE, IA: WE’RE MOVING IN! Coralville, quick question…How do you feel about water fountains? And new neighbors? Great! Because we already booked Coral Ridge Mall from October 2 through 5, 2026.So get ready, because a whole new city is about to go up in town.And no, we’re not exaggerating. We’re really bringing Metropolis to life […]
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring sky, weather permitting. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.
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 all populations by providing access to […]