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 […]
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 […]
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 for a holiday experience like no other in Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs in 2025! Sensory-Friendly Day with ChildServe at Santa Village will be held on Sunday, December 7th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM! This FREE holiday event series will run from December 5th through December 21st on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the […]
KidLit Pizzazz Festival Sunday, December 7 2 – 5 PM | Author Meet & Greet 2:30 - 4:30 PM Sidekick Coffee & Books | 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City FREE The KidLit Pizzazz Festival is back for its third year—and you’re invited! Join for an afternoon celebrating children’s, middle grade, and young adult literature […]
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 […]
Snuggle up in the Teddy Bear Room at the Hilton Garden Inn for Teddy Bear Story Time! In partnership with the Iowa City Public Library, this special morning event invites little ones to enjoy stories that bring these fluffy, traditional, and timeless companions to life. Featuring charming tales like "Teddy Bear Postman" and "The Case […]
Sidekick Storytime: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Join us for a heart-warming (literally!) Grinch-themed storytime, followed by a sweet craft inspired by the Grinch’s growing heart. Perfect for little Whos of all ages!
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 […]
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