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IFS Sanctuary Strolls
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Iowa Farm Sanctuary, 1696 250th St NW, Oxford, Iowa, 52322, United States
Join us at the farm each Sunday between May 25th and October 12th for a relaxing visit to our tranquil sanctuary. Meet our rescued farm animal residents and explore the gorgeous unpaved walking trail. Volunteers are on hand to share stories about the animals. Vegan picnics are encouraged! Advance tickets will be available online for each event, but tickets are also available at the door.

Games in the Grove
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Plum Grove Historic Home, 1030 Carroll Ct, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240, 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 Plum Grove Historic Home will be open for tours!

Event is weather permitting.

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.
