Local area craft & vendor fair, featuring many local and homemade goods. Stop by the Solon Community Center to help support local vendors. — Admission is FREE!
During the festivities of the #fREADom to Read event, The Book End store will be hosting a pop-up book sale in the lobby and Meeting Room D of the Iowa City Public Library! Stop on by to find your next great read - all titles will be pay-what-you-want and they welcome cash, check, or credit […]
The annual Run for the Schools takes place this year on October 6, 2024. This is a family-friendly event through downtown Iowa City followed by a Party in the Park at Chauncey Park. Choose your distance– Half-Mile, Mile, 5K or 10K. Race participants have the opportunity to raise money for our schools by: Running or […]
Celebrate Iowa’s natural world with this new hands-on festival showcasing the wild and wonderful flora and fauna of our region, as well as outdoor recreation activities in the area. Grab food from local food trucks and enjoy a day spent exploring Johnson County’s Kent Park.The event will feature hands-on learning activities, guided exploration, and animal […]
Grab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! The Iowa Children’s Museum biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot. Please stop by and join in on fun games, activities, and vehicles of […]
Join the Iowa Farm Sactuary each Sunday between May 26th and October 6th for a relaxing visit to their tranquil sanctuary. Meet their rescued farm animal residents and explore the gorgeous unpaved walking trail. Volunteers are on hand to share stories about the animals. Vegan picnics are encouraged! Advance tickets will be available online for […]
Join Press Coffee on Monday, October 7th to paint some rocks! Started by friend of the shop, Joy MacVey, and Press's own Hannah, the Iowa City Rocks! Facebook group came about during the pandemic as a way to spread good vibes through the community with color and kind words. Simply: paint a rock, seal it […]
Kirk Ferentz and Gary Dolphin (the play by play voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes) will discuss the current season, while responding to emailed and social media questions. The show is open to all fans. Fans can submit questions by via X or Facebook using the hashtag #HawkTalk, or by commenting on the show post each […]
In this program, children will learn and play in The Iowa Children’s Museum’s one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. They offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. They also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child […]
Local Legend, J. Knight hosts a Thursday night open mic each week through October at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm. Visit Wilson’s Orchard for these free Farm Sessions and contact J. To join the roster.
This is a virtual, peer-led support group for any family or friend with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. The support group is free and confidential. Individuals can share their concerns and gain support from others about dealing with issues surrounding their loved one.
Dragons love tacos & so do we! Join Big Picture for a morning of painting dragons and making taco trinket dishes at this 3 hour camp based on the book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin. The day camp will be October 11th 9am-12pm. Open to students k-6th grade
