Enjoy a movie on Old Town Plaza — the lawn outside City Hall — at this new series presented by the Community Foundation of Johnson County. 9/12: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG) will start at 7:30 pm but attendees are welcome to arrive early for this free outdoor showing. 9/3: Honey I Shrunk the Kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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