Kids' Activities

Thousands of bicyclists will "Book it" to Iowa City on Friday, July 27 for the first overnight RAGBRAI stop in more than 40 years. Fun is planned for visiting cyclists and community members–and many of the activities are great...

One of the simplest and most nostalgic traditions of summer is the classic red, white, and blue Bomb Pop. While we are reminded daily of the divisiveness in our nation, most of us can come together and agree that the...

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.,...

School is out for the summer. If you are like me, you are always trying to think of creative ways to keep your kids engaged all while being able to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. One of the things...

This summer, there are nearly 100 opportunities in and around Iowa City for you to take your kids or your favorite grown-ups to the movies for free or really, really cheap. Check out this printable with movies and showtimes...

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...

There is so much to love about summer! The freedom of slower-paced days, the opportunities that come with warm weather, the delight of fresh-grown food–yes, summer is nearly perfection. But. There is one oft-repeated sentence that threatens to ruin it all....

It seemed entirely silly. That’s how I felt as I checked the box and paid the fee to reserve our spaces for a four-week mommy-and-me yoga session at our community recreation center. Yoga, to me, is supposed to be a...

Playing with a purpose is especially important when it comes to developing fine motor skills. For preschoolers, consistent integration of this type of play can increase dexterity development, as well as hand-eye coordination. It's easy to add fine motor...

I don't know how this year is going for you, but it hasn't been too great over here. There's been plenty of illnesses and some of the general blahs that come after the holidays. Luckily for me, I grew...