What’s Happening at the Hub

  • Move It! Dig It! Do It!

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    Grab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! Our biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot. Please join us for games, activities, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Check back soon, […]

    Free
  • The Littlest Mermaid

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Mid-Autumn Festival

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Afterschool Studio

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Night

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Toddler Takeover at The Iowa Children’s Museum

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]

  • Toddler Takeover at The Iowa Children’s Museum

    The Iowa Children’s Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, Iowa, United States

    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 […]