Summer

Hancher is a beloved icon of Iowa City culture, originally built in 1972. The original auditorium was destroyed by the massive flood of 2008 and the new, gorgeous, state-of-the-art building opened in 2016. The new building is simply incredible...

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...

School is out, the beaches and pools are open, which can only mean one thing. It’s swimming suit season. I don’t know about you, but to me, those words strike fear deep down into my core. Well, at least what used...

Summer is almost here! Take your kids to a local pool or splash pad and have them burn off all of their energy! Check out some of the pool and splash pads in the Iowa City area. Double check...

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.,...

This year was, in all likelihood, the only summer I will ever spend at home with my kids.  I wish I had been able to fully enjoy it. I hope, in hazy memories, my kids will think of these three...

It's hot, it's sunny, your kids are restless...IT'S TIME TO MAKE A SPLASH! The Iowa City area has some great pools and splash pads where you can cool off, but each has its own pros and cons, depending on the...

A couple of years ago I read this awesome post on another City Mom's Blog site. Just to give you a quick summary, the author described a decision she made with her husband to eschew the traditional gauntlet of...

Ahhh . . . summer in Iowa City.  Time for sun, fun, and more!  Get to the pools and splash pads, parks, or farmers' markets and get ready for a whole host of festivals, activities, and fairs to attend. ...

Celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks in the Iowa City area and surrounding communities. Grab a blanket and some chairs, pack up the bug spray and your family, and get ready to say, "oooh . . . ...