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  • Toddler Takeover at The Iowa Children’s Museum

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Games in the Grove

    Plum Grove Historic Home 1030 Carroll Ct, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Toddler Takeover at The Iowa Children’s Museum

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Night

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Afterschool Studio

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Afterschool Studio—special activities designed for elementary-aged kids and their families. Each session features a new hands-on challenge that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Our museum educators will guide kids as they tinker, build, and create—while families learn and explore together. No registration […]

  • Mid-Autumn Festival

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at The Iowa Children’s Museum! Join us in celebrating the harvest moon, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Mid-Autumn traditions through hands-on art activities, a Jade Rabbit Scavenger Hunt, and mooncake tasting! At 2:30 pm, enjoy […]

  • The Littlest Mermaid

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Games in the Grove

    Plum Grove Historic Home 1030 Carroll Ct, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Halloween Trail

    Liberty Centre Pond 745 Community Drive, North Liberty, IA, United States

    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

    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 […]

  • Move It! Dig It! Do It!

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Trail of Treats

    Beyonder Getaway at Sleepy Hollow 3340 Black Hawk Ave NW, Oxford, IA, United States

    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. […]