Places to Go

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach.  Sun + sand + water = hours of fun for all.  Even though we are far from the coasts here in landlocked Iowa, we are lucky to have a number...

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...

Summer and baseball are synonymous. Hawkeye baseball and softball seasons typically end in May, but a family friendly day at the ballpark can still be found just 25 miles north of Iowa City on I-380 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, home...

There is something special about summer in Iowa City.  Throw your lawn chairs in the trunk, grab the sunblock, and enjoy a jam-packed season of festivals, farmers’ markets, and food.  There are just too many events to include them all, but...

Whether you are new in town or have been here for years but need some new ideas, we’d love to share a few of our favorite things to do and places to go in the Iowa City area with...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a safe place for their kids to learn, explore, make memories, and try new things. Of...

If you’re new to the area, I humbly suggest you locate the library first. Because once you’ve found the library, you have a gateway to everything else–not only books for the whole family, but also free WiFi; computer, printer,...

This winter I found a new favorite way to stay warm (like really, really warm), workout, and relax–and all in 60 to 90 minutes . . . Hot yoga! I've been a closet yogi for a while, meaning only doing yoga...

Did you know that 99.4% of Iowa City residents live within a half mile of a park or green space? The Iowa City area is an incredibly green place to live, and we are so lucky to have access...

{updated April 12, 2023} Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa...City. We truly believe that our beloved Iowa City is a magical gem hidden right smack in the middle of this country. There are endless things we love about it, but we...