Kids' Activities

Who needs a holiday weekend away? Especially when the Fourth of July falls smack-dab in the middle of the week on a Wednesday. Why travel? Stick around home and celebrate Independence Day in the Iowa City area.  Festivals 4thFest S.T. Morrison Park 1513 7th St.,...

While the craft stores have displayed their red and green since summer and the big box stores put out evergreens and jingle bells well before Halloween, many of us are just now starting to think about the upcoming holiday...

Is there anything more glorious than summertime in Iowa City?! From our world-renowned festivals and farmers' markets, to our bustling evenings of live music in the Ped Mall, there is a limitless supply of fun-in-the-sun for folks of all ages.  We...

It’s my lunch hour and I’m sitting at my computer, mindlessly perusing Facebook. Photo after photo, and status update after status update are all infused with summer fun–pool time, picnics, and summer vacations. My heart aches, and I long to...

We are so excited to bring you a new series on the blog, highlighting the amazing husband-wife team behind Robinson Family Wellness and Sweet Feet Yoga! Ron and Dana have been so supportive of the Iowa City Moms Blog...

Our community has many so opportunities for kids to participate in soccer! This guide will help you find the best soccer program for your family in the Iowa City area. From programs for preschoolers through teens, check out these...

Have you been thinking about doing more educational activities with your young kids at home? Maybe you now that you’ve got a preschooler or kindergartener you want to help them practice what they’re learning at home. Or maybe they’ll...

Summer is here! Moms tend to love it or dread it. If you're like me, I love certain things about it but kind of dread some things as well. As a mom of a child who thrives with routines...

A few weeks ago one of my daughters found a craft project she wanted to try.  The project was described in her American Girl Magazine and the title of the craft project was something along the lines of "No-Sew...

If you were following us last year, you may remember all of the ADORABLE little contestants in our "cutest little hawkeye" contest!  (If you need a reminder of their cuteness, check out our Facebook album by clicking here.) Well, it's...