Events

June 19th is Juneteenth, known as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Texas to deliver news that the Civil War had ended and that...

The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and football season is here. Fall has arrived and with it comes autumn-themed, family-friendly events and activities! Start planning with this Guide to Fall Family Events in the...

Plans are well underway for our 10th (yes, TENTH!) annual Bloom: A Mini Conference for Moms, and as always we are so excited to share this event with you.  We hope you can join us for an amazing afternoon...

As with everything else in this crazy year that is 2020, holiday events – and therefore this Iowa City Area Guide to Family Holiday Activities looks a bit different this year. While there are still events that will be...

Every mom deserves a “me day" every once in a while, right? One of my favorite ways to spend a solo weekend afternoon is by taking a trip to a vintage market or craft show. The perfect activity for...

I’ve seen several recent posts on some of the local Facebook groups from moms who are struggling to meet and form friendships with other moms. This is a problem I think about a lot. Lately, though, I’ve been wondering...

Inauguration Day is January 20, which falls on a Wednesday in 2021. This can be a great opportunity to learn about our nation, watch history in-the-making, and celebrate together as a family. Here is a list of fun and...

Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to help promote the importance of shopping local during this holidays. This year, it falls on Saturday, Nov. 27. Of course, there are many ways to participate and support local...

Christmas time is right around the corner, and one of my favorite memories to make each year is a great picture of my kids with the big man in the red suit. We at Iowa City Moms are good...

  The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) has been serving victim-survivors of intimate partner violence in the Iowa City area for more than 40 years. Like many non-profits, the ongoing pandemic has added many challenges to DVIP's work in the community. Iowa...