Join The Iowa Children's Museum on Monday, January 16th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free museum admission and special activities to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is a National Day of Service, so we invite families to not only spend time […]

Stories, songs, and dancing for the toddler crowd.

Kids in grades 2-4 can learn more about Dr. King and his fight for equality. Then, we will do a craft that emphasizes our dreams.

Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit

The Parent Café program is a nationally recognized peer-to-peer learning process developed to bring families and caregivers together for support in a structured format; to learn relationship skills that help to strengthen their families. During Parent Café we focus on the 5 Protector Factors: They include: building parental resilience, increasing knowledge of parenting and child […]

Crafters are invited to bring your own crafts and socialize with other crafters. We'll provide the tea and coffee! Not currently working on a craft project? No problem! We will have colored pencils, coloring sheets, and other crafting supplies available

Join us after hours in our haunted soda fountain for our Mocktails & Mysteries Book Club! Next meeting: Jan 17th at 6:00pm SPECIAL GUEST Author Dave Rasdal will be here to discuss his novel 'Night Beat'! This month's title is "Ordeal by Innocence' by Agatha Christie Featured Mocktail - Hot Cider Floa

Ready to dance, drink, and have a rip-roaring good time in the wild world of social dancing? We're here for you and we *support* that decision! We're 5 Seasons Swing and we'll be teaching dance lessons EVERY TUESDAY in January 2023 at the Ideal Theater & Bar. *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY* *NO PARTNER REQUIRED* 7:00-8:00 - […]

Join us for our play time in a controlled environment! Our play space is designed so mom (and dad) can sit back and relax and know their little ones are safe and entertained. Our space has kids under 6 in mind but we welcome all ages. We also have a stash of board games if […]

Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Science for Squirts: Penguin Day Wednesday, January 18, 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme. Do penguins live in Iowa? Would they like it here? Find out! Ages 3-6, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Cost: $3/child. Note: Clicking "Going" or […]

Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.

Join us in the Community Room on Wednesday, January 18 to learn all about robotics! Members from the MISD Robotics Team will be holding live scrimmage matches to showcase what a robotics competition looks like and how the game works, along with a few hands-on activities. All ages are welcome!

Players of all experience levels are invited to join this after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club. Blank and pre-generated character sheets are provided, or bring your own Fifth Edition character. All characters begin at level 1, so as you learn and grow so does your character. Weekly participation not required; stop in any time.

The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. In this class, instructor Julie Parisi will lead a demonstration on four recipes to keep you healthy and sticking to your New Year resolution! Recipes will include a crostini […]

Walk in the Park Series: Almost New Moon Owl Walk, Pinicon Ridge Park, Central City Eagle View Shelter, 1864 Horseshoe Falls Rd Wednesday, January 18, 6 - 7:30 PM Something mysterious happens when the leaves drop off the trees. We are presented with wider views of the landscape around us. At night, our senses are […]

Join us for our play time in a controlled environment! Our play space is designed so mom (and dad) can sit back and relax and know their little ones are safe and entertained. Our space has kids under 6 in mind but we welcome all ages. We also have a stash of board games if […]

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!

Asher Lev is a Ladover Hasid who keeps kosher, prays three times a day and believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom, the Master of the Universe. He grows up in a cloistered Hasidic community in postwar Brooklyn, a world suffused by ritual and revolving around a charismatic Rebbe. He is torn between two identities, the […]

Campfire and S’mores Thursday, January 19, 4 - 5 p.m. Join us for a campfire gathering with s'more fixings and activities near the Wickiup Wandering Wood’s nature playscape. No cost for the program but remember to register so there are enough s'mores for everyone! Note: Clicking "Going" or "Interested" on a Facebook event does not […]

Mark your calendars for the year’s most anticipated networking event! Mix and mingle with the region’s most influential, and be among the first to receive a copy of the 2022 “Corridor Leaders 250.” This annual publication is an exhaustive year-long research initiative by the newsroom of the Corridor Business Journal, delivering a personal, engaging look […]

We are free every third Thursday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Come to the Museum and look at all of our exhibitions for free!

In this four part series, instructor Damia Cungtion will teach accessible international cuisine that won't break the bank! Register for all four classes and receive a basket with ingredients to take home and a certificate of completion! Register for singular classes for $20/class or the entire series for $75! Each week of the class will […]

Thursday Night Trivia is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events! Join Christopher's Bar Exam & NewBo City Market for two hours of the highest quality trivia! This weekly event will take place every Thursday night from September 8th, 2022 to April 27th, 2023 from 7-9pm. Winners will receive prizes of their choice […]

Brucemore and SPT Theatre are excited to bring A Modern Salon back to the Great Hall of the mansion for the first time since 2020! This year’s show theme, reunion, will bring us together for an evening of music and stories with SPT Founders – Janelle Lauer, Jane Pini, and Gerard Estella – and special […]

Join us for our play time in a controlled environment! Our play space is designed so mom (and dad) can sit back and relax and know their little ones are safe and entertained. Our space has kids under 6 in mind but we welcome all ages. We also have a stash of board games if […]

11:00 am - Bring your lunch (optional) 11:30 am - Music Class with Lisa from Music on the Move ** Every 1st & 3rd Friday! ** This event is $15 per child. Click tickets or visit https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/WQbtnTLg Join us for 45 minutes of music and play while we explore songs, instruments, games, rhythms, chants, pitch, movement, […]

Let's build a snowman that will not melt...a perfect addition to any child's room. This project is suitable for children 3-9 years of age

Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]

This cooking class is the perfect Friday night activity for you and a loved one! Your kit will include everything you need to make a perfect pizza - plus on-site instruction from Carol from Aroma Artisan Pizza! Start with your own prepared dough ball, learn to shape it on a pizza peel, and add your […]

Amana Colonies Winterfest Variety of Activities https://amanacolonies.com/event/winterfest/2023-01-21/  

Join us for some winter fun at Ackerman Winery! January 21, bring the family in for our Snowflake Scavenger Hunt! Find all the snowflakes hidden around the store to be entered into a drawing for an Ackerman prize! Try our featured WINE Cocktail LET IT SNOW - it's sweet and frosty deliciousness! Available by the […]

We are throwing a birthday party in Dolly Parton’s honor and you are invited to help us celebrate! The Library Foundation is the Cedar Rapids affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We are proud to reach our 5-year milestone and to mail our 300,000th book to a Cedar Rapids child. What: Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party […]

Join others in the community to create a Martin Luther King, Jr. mosaic at the library. Meet in the Commons for the project, and then make a social justice button to commemorate the day.

If you enjoy the paranormal or haunted investigations you won't want to miss this program by the Spectre Group of Iowa. View clips of their investigations of Edinburgh Manor, Villisca Axe Murder house and Malvern Manor. Then join them after their presentation for a mini investigation of the library

Enjoy A Dinner Worth Killing Over At Goldfinch Tap + Eatery Be Sure To Keep Your Guard Up As You Enjoy Dessert With The Cast Before Heading To Giving Tree Theater For The Main Event! Dinner begins at 5:30pm, Dessert and Mingling with the cast at 6:30pm & then grab your comfy chair at 7:30pm! […]

In their NewBo City Market debut Saturday, January 21, TellersBridge, accompanied by musicians Dale and Emily Beeks, will present humorous stories and tall tales. (You won't want to miss Ben's account of Iowa seed-spitting prowess) These contest-winning storytellers are all connected to Iowa by birth or address. Their mission is to make live storytelling a […]

Join Everybody Bend Yoga for a beginner-friendly gentle yoga flow to start your Sunday off right before enjoying mimosas and brunch at Cedar Ridge. Gentle vinyasa connects breath with movement, but if laying there and enjoying the music is more your speed, Everybody Bend Yoga supports that too! Participants may enjoy our Sunday brunch buffet, […]

Bring the family to celebrate our favorite snowman! Included in this celebration: - Pancake Breakfast - Indoor playground - Meet and greet with Arendelle Snowman and Princess - Goody Bag Cost is $20 per child, $30 per adult Not a drop-off event. Responsible adult required to stay with child(ren) for the entire event.Grip socks are […]

Get outside with John Donner and enjoy nature's winter wonders on this relaxing guided hike focusing on winter tree identification. Learn an identification process that will sharpen your observational skills and enhance your appreciation of tree characteristics. He'll start the program with a 20-minute introductory presentation in the Amazing Space Auditorium followed by a hike […]

Learn how to use wood burning to make a fun and free winter wall art piece.

Kayaking Session at Bender Pool, Cedar Rapids Sunday, January 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. A pool is a good substitute to practice for the open water season during the winter to refine skills. In partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation, drop in pool sessions for kayakers are being offered from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. […]

Musicians, join John Lage and his merry band of jammers at the weekly Log Jam!! This jam session is open to all musicians of all skill levels...just get up there and jam! A house drum kit is provided, but please bring your own guitars, basses, harmonicas, bassoons, French horns, didgeridoos, or whatever else it is […]