Elves are hiding throughout Downtown Iowa City shops and restaurants! Join the Downtown Hunt for the Elves, a FREE kid-friendly scavenger hunt in downtown Iowa City, starting Saturday, November 29th. Once you have found the elves in each participating store, find their name, use the stamp provided at each business, or write the name of […]
Join us as we raise one last pint together and celebrate all the memories we’ve made in Coralville! After years of great beer, great people, and countless unforgettable moments, we’re closing this chapter and moving production to Waterloo — but not without one final night of celebration. Beer SpecialsEnjoy $3 pours of select beers and […]
Celebrate the season with Festive Fridays—a new weekly holiday tradition in Downtown! From November 21 to December 19, enjoy carols, shopping, family-friendly fun, and special events like the Gingerbread House Competition and Living Windows. Hop on the Holly Trolley, running every Friday from 5-8 p.m., and visit a new store or restaurant each week. Downtown […]
Embrace the festive spirit and make Holiday Lights at the Lake your treasured holiday tradition! As you drive through the enchanting West Overlook Campground, you'll be captivated by our fifth annual community celebration. A magical mile of dazzling animated light displays awaits, complete with a captivating animated tunnel and countless sparkling arches and holiday figures. […]
Join us for PJ Storytime at Sidekick Coffee and Books! Bring the kiddos in their comfy PJs and we will cozy up and read the Holiday classic “The Polar Express” and write letters to Santa. Each kiddo will receive a sleigh bell (while supplies last.) This event is FREE and open to all.
Join us for a holiday experience like no other in Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs in 2025! This FREE holiday event series will run from December 5th through December 21st on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center North Expo Hall. All ages are welcome to this FREE community event. No ticket […]
Karaoke nights at Black Squirrel Tap with Central Iowa Sound are always a good time! 8pm-1am
There is no better way to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season than with a Tractor Wagon Ride through downtown. Enjoy a FREE whimsical ride in a decorated wagon pulled by a classic tractor from Bass Farms. Rides run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis, departing […]
Elves are hiding throughout Downtown Iowa City shops and restaurants! Join the Downtown Hunt for the Elves, a FREE kid-friendly scavenger hunt in downtown Iowa City, starting Saturday, November 29th. Once you have found the elves in each participating store, find their name, use the stamp provided at each business, or write the name of […]
Santa is making four special trips to Downtown Iowa City to meet the area’s good girls and boys. Families are invited to visit Santa as he makes his stops at FilmScene in the Chauncey. Kids are encouraged to drop off their letters and wishlists. Santa will be visiting FilmScene at the Chauncey from 11:30 a.m. […]
Join us for a holiday experience like no other in Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs in 2025! This FREE holiday event series will run from December 5th through December 21st on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center North Expo Hall. All ages are welcome to this FREE community event. No ticket […]
Embrace the festive spirit and make Holiday Lights at the Lake your treasured holiday tradition! As you drive through the enchanting West Overlook Campground, you'll be captivated by our fifth annual community celebration. A magical mile of dazzling animated light displays awaits, complete with a captivating animated tunnel and countless sparkling arches and holiday figures. […]
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