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Celebration of History
2025-09-19 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Top Image
Let’s dance the night away!
Join the Johnson County Historical Society for our annual fundraiser Celebration of History!
Enjoy a brief overview about the history of the DanceMor Ballroom by owners Nick and Rebekah Neuendorf. There will be a silent auction provided by many local, generous donors. Line dancing lessons led by an instructor to get us started!

This is our only fundraiser of the year and we need your support to continue offering free programs for the public about Johnson County, IA history

Disco Ball
2025-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | First Avenue Club, 1550 S. 1st Ave, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
Get your groove on at our 2nd Annual Disco Ball!

Join us on Saturday, November 1st from 7-11 PM at First Avenue Club (1550 S. 1st Avenue, Iowa City) for a night of non-stop dancing with a focus on the legendary sounds of Motown.
Put on your dancing shoes and break out those groovy disco costumes – get ready to boogie down at Iowa City’s most anticipated dance party of the year! Your $25 ticket gets you in the door, includes one free beer/wine/soda, dancing, the best music of the disco era and more! Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the night.

Make someone’s night extra special by dedicating a disco or Motown song to a friend, family member, or fellow dancer! With a $20 donation (or more), choose from classic hits like “Super Freak,” “Let’s Get It On,” “Brick House,” and more. DJ Doctor E will give your dedication a shout-out when your song is played! Submit Your Disco Dedication HERE – https://bit.ly/3KWDW9z –

Want a sneak peek? Check out the Disco Dedications Playlist on our Spotify channel — curated by Eric Johnson, Development Director at Summer of the Arts! Listen here: Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3X61W3WxSbq0pZ2l46Lkz2…

Strike a pose at our disco-themed selfie station and share your memories with #SOTAIC. This event is 21+ only and the mirror ball is waiting to shine on you as we celebrate with classic hits, disco lights, and pure dancing joy. Come as you are and leave with memories that’ll last forever – this is THE party you don’t want to miss!

Holiday Lights at the Lake - OPENING NIGHT Walk Through!
2025-11-26 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | West Overlook Campground, 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
Join us in celebrating the holiday season at Holiday Lights at the Lake!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting light displays, stroll among the trees, and soak in the festive ambiance. We invite you to walk the event route, offering families and friends a memorable journey through a dazzling wonderland of lights and music. Our goal is to unite the community by creating cherished experiences for families and friends for years to come.

Enjoy music throughout the campground, cozy up at fire-pit warming stations, and explore our goodwill donation concessions.
Gates open at 5:30pm and close at 8:30pm. The average time to walk the full loop once is about 25-30 minutes and you’re welcome to stay as long as you wish! Well behaved dogs are welcome. Tickets are $5.00 per person (2 years old and under enter free). Cash, Credit, and Eventbrite vouchers are accepted at the gate.

Free Parking is available in the West Overlook Day Use Parking Lot.
All entrance fees support The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County, while proceeds from concessions benefit Friends of the Coralville Lake.

Holiday Lights at the Lake - Drive Through Event
2025-11-27 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 UTC and 12 more dates | West Overlook Campground, 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
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.

West Overlook Campground is transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland. Delight in the playful antics of dancing polar bears, be awed by the giant poinsettia pot and forest, and join in the fun as we take you “Under the Sea”- a display new for 2025!

Take a heartwarming journey down “Memory Lane,” where a vibrant collection of illuminated trees pays tribute to cherished loved ones.

Many beloved displays are making a delightful return, including the “Farming in Iowa” area featuring “Snowmerican Gothic,” a joyful twist on Grant Wood’s timeless “American Gothic.”

Drive Through tickets start at $10.00 for a family car or van. We accept cash or credit at the gate, or pre-purchased tickets via Eventbrite *extra fees apply.
Hours: 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday and Saturday*See Santa and Mrs. Claus every Wednesday and Sunday before Christmas!

This magical event shines brightly thanks to the incredible generosity of our community sponsors and the tireless dedication of volunteers. Guided by a passionate volunteer board of directors, every moment of the season is crafted with love.

All proceeds support The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

We invite you to explore the wonder at holidaylightsatthelake.com, where you can view a full list of cherished sponsors, find magical volunteer opportunities, and learn more about the heartwarming mission of The Bird House.

Holiday Lights at the Lake - GLOW Walk Through
2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | West Overlook Campground, 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
Join us for an EXTRA FESTIVE walking evening where you become part of the show! Each guest receives a free glow item at the gate, compliments of Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS! *Complimentary glow items while supplies last
holidaylightsatthelake.com

Immerse yourself in the enchanting light displays, stroll among the trees, and soak in the festive ambiance. We invite you to walk the event route, offering families and friends a memorable journey through a dazzling wonderland of lights and music. Our goal is to unite the community by creating cherished experiences for families and friends for years to come.

Enjoy music throughout the campground, cozy up at fire-pit warming stations, and explore our goodwill donation concessions.
Gates open at 5:30pm and close at 8:30pm. The average time to walk the full loop once is about 25-30 minutes and you’re welcome to stay as long as you wish! Well behaved dogs are welcome. Tickets are $5.00 per person (2 years old and under enter free). Cash, Credit, and Eventbrite vouchers are accepted at the gate. Free Parking is available in the West Overlook Day Use Parking Lot.

All entrance fees support The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County, while proceeds from concessions benefit Friends of the Coralville Lake.

100+ Women Who Care Q4 Giving Event
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Centennial Park, 1565 St. Andrews Drive, North Liberty, Iowa, 52317, United States
Please join while we make an impact on our community during our Q4 giving event of 2025 on Thursday, Dec. 4, inside the new Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty.

𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.→ Networking, complimentary drinks and appetizers (provided by Hy-Vee)𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.→ Hear from Q3 winner, I’m Glad You Stayed Project→ Q4 Nominations𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.→ Stick around for a tour of Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater and more networking.
Building North Liberty’s Next Stage — the capital campaign that helped support building the new event hall and outdoor stage in Centennial Park — was the beneficiary of the Chapter’s Q4 2024 donations, so come see what your donation helped bring to fruition!

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:→Members may nominate any 501(c)3 in Johnson County. You can join the night of the event by donating $100 and signing up for our emails.→The event sponsor or a board member will randomly draw (3) nominations.→Each person drawn has (3) minutes to pitch why the 501(c)3 they nominated should be selected. Only the member called from the nomination slip may make the pitch.→Members anonymously vote on nominations.→The organization with the majority of votes will be the recipient of every member’s $100 donation for that quarter.

Holiday Cookie Walk
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | North Liberty Library, 520 W. Cherry St, North Liberty, Iowa, 52317, United States
Just in time for the holidays, let us do your baking for you! Get your homemade holiday cookies and candies here in the library meeting rooms. $10 per pre-packaged dozen. Proceeds benefit the FRIENDS of the North Liberty Library.

We appreciate our generous volunteers who bake for us! Sign up to bake for this year’s sale! Decorated cookies are the most popular, but a variety that can be used to build a cookie gift tray is perfect. Contact Jennie Garner at the library or email Friends of the Library at friendsnorthlibertylibrary@gmail.com to volunteer to bake cookies this year.

Holiday Lights at the Lake - Walk Through Event
2025-12-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | West Overlook Campground, 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
Join us in celebrating the holiday season at Holiday Lights at the Lake!
Holidaylightsatthelake.com

Immerse yourself in the enchanting light displays, stroll among the trees, and soak in the festive ambiance. We invite you to walk the event route, offering families and friends a memorable journey through a dazzling wonderland of lights and music. Our goal is to unite the community by creating cherished experiences for families and friends for years to come.

Enjoy music throughout the campground, cozy up at fire-pit warming stations, and explore our goodwill donation concessions.
Gates open at 5:30pm and close at 8:30pm. The average time to walk the full loop once is about 25-30 minutes and you’re welcome to stay as long as you wish! Well behaved dogs are welcome. Tickets are $5.00 per person (2 years old and under enter free). Cash, Credit, and Eventbrite vouchers are accepted at the gate. Free Parking is available in the West Overlook Day Use Parking Lot.

All entrance fees support The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County, while proceeds from concessions benefit Friends of the Coralville Lake.

BBBS Night @ The Heartlanders!
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Xtream Arena, 200 E 9th St. Suite 100, Coralville, Iowa, 52241, United States
Join the Iowa Heartlanders and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County for an evening of hockey, fun, and community spirit. A portion of every ticket purchased will directly support the Big Brothers Big Sisters. Go Landers!

THANK YOU TO TICKET SPONSOR HARNEY OIL!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The Englert Ball
2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:30 UTC | The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, United States
The Englert Ball is back by popular demand! Enjoy live performances by James Tutson & The Rollback and Dan Padley & friends. We’ll have specialty drinks, light snacks + dessert, surprise grab bags, silent auction, and late-night pizza. Let’s celebrate art in style with our music community!

All proceeds from the evening will support our annual year-end fundraiser, helping to sustain local arts for many years to come.

Sponsored by: Ulysses Modern, Hands Jewelers, Underground Printing and Willow & Stock

Ticket Options:
$240 – Duo Package:Includes two tickets, two Neon Level Memberships, and access to the Pre-Ball Lounge Gathering featuring music by Dan Padley playing songs from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, charcuterie boards from New Pioneer Co-op, and an Englert Ball toast.

$130 – Full Price Ticket:Includes performances by James Tutson + The Rollback, light snacks + dessert, surprise grab bags, silent auction, and late-night pizza, and an Annual Neon Level Membership.

$50 – Under 30 / Student Ticket:Includes performances by James Tutson + The Rollback, light snacks + dessert, surprise grab bags, silent auction, and late-night pizza, and an Annual Neon Level Membership.

$65 – Friends of the Englert (Our Members):for our current members! Includes performances by James Tutson & The Rollback, light snacks & dessert, surprise grab bags, silent auction, and late-night pizza
Need the ticket link? Please email us at membership@englert.org and Sarah or Paige will get back to you ASAP
