Genesis Church is hosting their 15th annual 4th of July BBQ! Join them after the parade from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Big White House for FREE BBQ and LIVE MUSIC from International Blues legend Kevin B.F. Burt! There will be pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, watermelon, baked beans and more! All are welcome as everyone comes together […]
After the music ends on Friday night at Jazz Fest, stick around the Pentacrest for fireworks, courtesy of the City of Iowa CIty. Just look up and over the Old Capitol!
Join the Iowa City Parks and Rec Department for their annual fundraiser for the learn-to-swim program! City Park Pool will be open for swim all day with music, games, water safety lessons, and more! Staff will be on-site throughout the day to help qualifying individuals sign up for RecAssist. Pool admission that day is pay-what-you-wish […]
The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It is an open-aired market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp. The market runs May-October to provide access to fresh, locally produced products.
Make plans now to getaway to Kalona on Friday & Saturday, July 5-6. Over 24 shops and food sites are filled with unique items and just waiting to celebrate a long weekend with you. A few shops will have promotions, and as usual, you’ll discover lots of the great tasting goodies that Kalona is famous […]
Come out to Field Day for some live music and your favorite 4th of July cuisine! They will have bluegrass on the patio alongside a specialty hot dog menu! All in the celebration of Independence Day!
Guests can visit the farm and pick their own fresh berries right off the vine from Wednesdays-Sundays throughout the month of June and July. They provide the baskets, you provide the smiles! There are a limited number of berries available, and they will be sure to update if/when they are closing the patch to allow […]
Come play in the park with The Iowa Children’s Museum! Their educators and PLAYologists will be in Coralville Central Park on Monday mornings throughout the summer. Enjoy some free outdoor activities as you learn through play.
Join Press Coffee Monday, July 8th to paint some rocks! Simply: paint a rock, seal it with resin to protect your masterpiece from the elements, and then place it out in the world for someone to find. On the bottom of each rock is a label directing the finder to post a photo of it […]
Enjoy a movie on Old Town Plaza — the lawn outside City Hall — at this new series presented by the Community Foundation of Johnson County. 9/12: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG) will start at 7:30 pm but attendees are welcome to arrive early for this free outdoor showing. 9/3: Honey I Shrunk the Kids […]
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 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 […]
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