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Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Notable Dates: September 20: Kid's MarketOctober 25: Halloween at the Market and Closing Day Visit www.icgov.org/farmersmarket for more information.
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 […]
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 […]
You asked and we listened! Many local businesses will be adding special hours to better accommodate local shoppers -- join us on the 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 for "West Branch Wednesdays" and enjoy extended hours until at least 7:00pm at participating businesses. Mark your calendars! Tell your friends! Begin a new routine to eat, […]
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 […]
Open-air market with fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, handicrafts, plants, and flowers. Enjoy live music and activities in the park each week. Notable Dates: September 20: Kid's MarketOctober 25: Halloween at the Market and Closing Day Visit www.icgov.org/farmersmarket for more information.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on the first Monday of every month for rock painting! Started by friend of the shop, Joy MacVey, and Press's own Hannah, the Iowa City Rocks! Facebook group came about during the pandemic as a way to spread good vibes through the community with color and kind words. Simply: paint a rock, seal […]
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