With school back in session, it’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different styles of play from our museum educators and get helpful tips to make playtime even more meaningful at […]
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. We understand that the museum can be a bustling place. During […]
Join us for a special performance of The Littlest Mermaid from the Cedar Rapids Opera at The Iowa Children’s Museum! This 40-minute performance is included with museum admission (free for members)! This children’s outreach opera is an adaptation of Dvořák’s Rusalka. Originally a full-length Czech opera with a tragic ending, this charming English adaptation by […]
Join the Johnson County Historical Society to try out historic games like: graces, hoop and stick, bag races, stilts, pick up sticks as well as ball-and-cup! All ages are welcome but games are probably most suitable for kids 5 and up. Adults can try too! Younger kids can enjoy the green space, gardens and the […]
Trick-or-treat with local business and organizations as you follow the trail around Liberty Centre Pond. Along the way meet friendly Halloween spirits, see Spooktacular decorations and enjoy photo ops. Costumes are welcome but not required. Two sessions allow families to choose between a daylight or evening experience. Morning: 10-11 AM Evening: 6:30-8 PM This event […]
Boo at the Barn The barn is buzzing with autumn magic, and our horses can’t wait to show off their costumes! Step into a world of friendly frights and cozy delights—with trick-or-treating around the farm, games and activities for all ages and abilities, and even the horses get in on the Halloween fun. Date: October […]
Grab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! Our biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot. Please join us for games, activities, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Check back soon, […]
Trail of Treats at Sleepy Hollow Campground A spooky stroll for all ages — open to the public! Get ready for a night of Halloween magic at Sleepy Hollow’s Trail of Treats! Walk our trail around the lake, lined with themed trick-or-treat stations hosted by campground residents and local businesses, glowing lights, and festive surprises. […]
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon at Trunk or Treat 2025! The biggest family-friendly Halloween celebration in Johnson County! Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025Time: 2–4 PMLocation: Von Maur Parking Lot, Iowa River Landing in Coralville, IA What to expect:-Dozens of local businesses with creatively decorated trunks-Candy, games, and activities for kids of all ages-A safe, […]
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. We understand that the museum can be a bustling place. During […]
Don’t toss those pumpkins, smash them! Join us for one of the most exciting days of the season as we send pumpkins flying, crashing, and splattering in every way imaginable. It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect grand finale to fall! HOURS: Saturday ONLY 10 AM – 6 PM
Have you ever played a game so big that you were the pieces? You are invited to experience our first ever, life-sized version of Candyland! Pass through the Peppermint Forest and over the Gumdrop Mountains in a race to King Kandy’s castle! Stop by the transformed Gerdin Conference Center for candy and fun. Open to […]
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