What’s Happening at the Hub

  • ‘It’s the Season Downtown – Festive Fridays

    Downtown Iowa City 315 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    Celebrate the season with Festive Fridays—a new weekly holiday tradition in Downtown! From November 21 to December 19, enjoy carols, shopping, family-friendly fun, and special events like the Gingerbread House Competition and Living Windows. Hop on the Holly Trolley, running every Friday from 5-8 p.m., and visit a new store or restaurant each week. Downtown […]

  • Holiday Lights at the Lake – Drive Through Event

    West Overlook Campground 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    Embrace the festive spirit and make Holiday Lights at the Lake your treasured holiday tradition! As you drive through the enchanting West Overlook Campground, you'll be captivated by our fifth annual community celebration. A magical mile of dazzling animated light displays awaits, complete with a captivating animated tunnel and countless sparkling arches and holiday figures. […]

    $10
  • Small Business Saturday in West Branch

    Main Street West Branch 127 W. Main Street, West Branch, Iowa, United States

    #SmallBizSaturday is November 29th and it's the perfect time to eat, shop & explore the small businesses in historic West Branch. Grab your friends and enjoy holiday shopping at the eclectic mix of gift shops, boutiques, and specialty shops featuring home décor, vintage, antiques, toys, handmade items and gifts for everyone on your list! Top […]

  • Shop Small Saturday in Swisher

    Swisher, Iowa Swisher, Iowa, United States

    Spend the Saturday after Thanksgiving exploring small businesses in Downtown Swisher. Saturday, Nov. 29th. Tis the season for holiday shopping and you won't want to miss out on these good deals! Keep your dollars local and have a great time while doing it. Shopping• Vault Boutique 10am-2pm • Plum Creek Boutique 10am-2pm • AO 3D […]

  • Tractor Wagon Rides sponsored by Hills Bank

    Tractor Wagon Rides sponsored by Hills Bank

    Downtown Iowa City 315 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Tree Fest at Colony Acres

    Tree Fest at Colony Acres

    Colony Acres 1150 S. Front St., North Liberty, Iowa, United States

    Tree Fest at the Farm November 28–30 | 10 AM–5 PMKick off the holiday season at Colony Acres’ annual Tree Fest, with this year being bigger and better!Stroll through rows of freshly cut Christmas trees, sip on hot cocoa, and soak in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season. Enjoy a weekend full of […]

  • Hunt for the Elves – Downtown Iowa City

    Hunt for the Elves – Downtown Iowa City

    Downtown Iowa City 315 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Santa Saturdays – Downtown Iowa City

    Santa Saturdays – Downtown Iowa City

    FilmScene 404 E. College St., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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. […]

  • Holiday Lights at the Lake – Drive Through Event

    West Overlook Campground 4053 West Overlook RD NE, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    Embrace the festive spirit and make Holiday Lights at the Lake your treasured holiday tradition! As you drive through the enchanting West Overlook Campground, you'll be captivated by our fifth annual community celebration. A magical mile of dazzling animated light displays awaits, complete with a captivating animated tunnel and countless sparkling arches and holiday figures. […]

    $10
  • Sunday Morning Yin Yoga

    Sunday Morning Yin Yoga

    Anahata Wellness Co-op 2441 Coral Court, Suite 3, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    Sunday Morning Yin Yoga: A Soft Start to Your WeekEase into your Sunday with a gentle yin practice designed to open the body, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. This class invites you to slow down and soften through long-held, floor-based postures that support deep release and inner reflection. Each session offers a peaceful […]

    $15
  • Tree Fest at Colony Acres

    Tree Fest at Colony Acres

    Colony Acres 1150 S. Front St., North Liberty, Iowa, United States

    Tree Fest at the Farm November 28–30 | 10 AM–5 PMKick off the holiday season at Colony Acres’ annual Tree Fest, with this year being bigger and better!Stroll through rows of freshly cut Christmas trees, sip on hot cocoa, and soak in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season. Enjoy a weekend full of […]

  • Hunt for the Elves – Downtown Iowa City

    Hunt for the Elves – Downtown Iowa City

    Downtown Iowa City 315 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

    Free