Guide to Holiday Events in the Iowa City Area

Celebrate the holiday season with many wonderful family-friendly events happening in the Iowa City area. From visits with Santa to kids events and local shopping—grab your calendar and start planning to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Many holiday events in the Iowa City area are recurring throughout this special season. Be sure to look for an “*” next to the name of the event to indicate that it is recurring or has multiple dates. Special thanks to our friends at The Bails Team Urban Acres Real Estate for making this holiday events guide possible.


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Guide to Holiday Events in the Iowa City Area

Saturday, November 20

What: Rural Road Trip: Holiday Open House*
Where: Various Locations
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Jump start your holiday shopping while supporting small business! A self-guided road trip featuring shops and stops in Kalona, Rural Wellman, Keota, Sigourney, North English, Williamsburg, Rural Marengo, and Oxford.

Sunday, November 21

What: Rural Road Trip: Holiday Open House*
Where: Various Locations
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details: Jump start your holiday shopping while supporting small business! A self-guided road trip featuring shops and stops in Kalona, Rural Wellman, Keota, Sigourney, North English, Williamsburg, Rural Marengo, and Oxford.

What: Holiday Open House
Where: West Liberty
When: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Enjoy shopping at  Shop 121, West Elle Salon + Boutique, Slightly Vintage, and Brick Street Gallery.

What: November [Mini] Makers Market
Where: Dan & Debbie’s Creamery
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Shop handmade artisan goods, score some amazing local goods, and sample products from featured vendors. Support local!

Monday, November 22

What: Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt*
Where: Various North Liberty Businesses
When: Nov. 22 – Dec. 22, business hours
Details: Grab an elf-hunt guide from the North Liberty Community Center, take it to local businesses, locate the little scamps and collect stamps from friendly clerks. Bring your completed guide back to the North Liberty Recreation Department to be rewarded with a prize from a grateful Santa Claus.

What: Downtown Holiday Kids Market*
Where: Black Hawk Mini Park, Ped Mall
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: The Kid’s Market is a chance for kids to shop for everyone on their holiday lists with the assistance of Santa’s helpers. Once their shopping is complete, children will have the opportunity to have the gifts wrapped and bundled before returning to their parents with their holiday shopping complete!

Tuesday, November 23

What: Downtown Holiday Kids Market*
Where: Black Hawk Mini Park, Ped Mall
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: The Kid’s Market is a chance for kids to shop for everyone on their holiday lists with the assistance of Santa’s helpers. Once their shopping is complete, children will have the opportunity to have the gifts wrapped and bundled before returning to their parents with their holiday shopping complete!

Wednesday, November 24

What: Downtown Holiday Kids Market*
Where: Black Hawk Mini Park, Ped Mall
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: The Kid’s Market is a chance for kids to shop for everyone on their holiday lists with the assistance of Santa’s helpers. Once their shopping is complete, children will have the opportunity to have the gifts wrapped and bundled before returning to their parents with their holiday shopping complete!

Thursday, November 25

What: Holiday Lights at the Lake – Drive Through*
Where: Coralville Lake
When: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (through New Year’s Eve)
Details: Come out for the inaugural Holiday Lights at the Lake Drive-Through, Holiday Light Show! Pack the car, enjoy the festivities, and support The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County at the same time. $10 per car/family van.
Related: Holiday Light Displays in the Iowa City Area

Friday, November 26

What: Tannenbaum Forrest
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Santa Claus Visits Colony Pumpkin Patch
Where: Colony Pumpkin Patch
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Santa will be there from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details: Come visit Santa Clause while picking out the perfect Christmas tree.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Alternate Black Friday
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Details: Instead of hitting the mall, come to the library and create some handmade gift items for the holidays. Self-guided, drop-in stations in the Storytime Room and Children’s Room will allow you to create watercolor bookmarks, tissue paper votive holders, and washi-tape-embellished pens.

Saturday, November 27

What: Small Business Saturday Downtown Iowa City
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Downtown Iowa City as a regional center of locally owned businesses once again will celebrate the importance of shopping local. Enjoy free photos with Santa at FilmScene, Tractor wagon rides, and a hunt for the elves in local businesses on Small Business Saturday and every Saturday in December.

What: Tractor Wagon Rides*
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a free whimsical ride in a decorated wagon pulled by an antique tractor provided by Bass Farms.

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Santa Saturdays*
Where: FilmScene
When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Details: Kids and families are invited to visit Santa as he visits downtown Iowa City at FilmScene in the Chauncey and drop off their letters and wishlists. Visit with Santa and take your own photos.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Downtown Hunt for the Elves*
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: Sat. Nov. 27 – Sat. Jan. 1
Details: Find the elves in each participating store, get a stamp on your card or write in the name of the elf on the card to show proof you found it. Turn in your completed cards after finding 10 of the elves to Iowa Book or the Iowa City Public Library to receive a small prize and to be entered to win a grand prize gift basket.

Sunday, November 28

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

Wednesday, December 1

What: Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping*
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Details: Use a Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping station available in the Digital Media Lab from December 1 – 23 (except during scheduled classes). Wrapping and supplies will be available or you can bring your own.

What: Magical Night 2021
Where: Mount Vernon
When: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Magical Night is a drive-through holiday magic event!

Thursday, December 2

What: Totally Tweets Crafting Bonanza
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Rotate through crafting stations and create some phenomenal pieces to give as gifts this holiday season or keep for yourself.

Friday, December 3

What: Christmas Past*
Where: Main Street West Branch
When: Various Times
Details: 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of West Branch’s traditional holiday festival. Enjoy beautiful decorations, horse drawn carriage and wagon rides, photos with Santa, and much more!
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Prelude to Christmas*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: Various Times
Details: Enjoy a weekend of special shopping, activities, and much more, including the annual Amana Church Christmas Cookie Walk and Holiday Bazaar. While you shop, eat, and sample, bundle up and visit the Tannenbaum Forest to see over 50 unique Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations.

What: The Nutcracker*
Where: The Englert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra.

What: Holiday Spectacular*
Where: Paramount Theater
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: Kick off the season with Maestro Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa with special guest, Amy Friedl Stoner. We hear Santa will make a jolly appearance, along with friends from the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, the Orchestra Iowa Discovery Chorus, and more.

Saturday, December 4

What: Breakfast with Santa
Where: North Liberty Community Center
When: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Details: Sign-up early for opportunity for photos with Santa. Tickets must be purchased early and cost $3/person (ages 3 and up) and must be in-hand before December 5. No tickets at the door.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Holiday Vendor Fair
Where: North Liberty Community Center
When: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Details: Local vendors, crafters, and sellers will offer their wares at the North Liberty Holiday Vendor Fair.

What: Holiday Retail Open House
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Each participating retailer will be hosting a holiday party at their store that includes snacks, drinks, or a small gift for you at each stop.

What: Tractor Wagon Rides*
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a free whimsical ride in a decorated wagon pulled by an antique tractor provided by Bass Farms.

What: Santa at the Farm
Where: Bass Farms, Mount Vernon
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: This free event gives you a chance to grab a photo with Santa (bring your own camera) and also shop local goodies like honey, jams, dressings, meats, wine, and more!

What: Holiday Thieves Market
Where: Hyatt Regency in Coralville (formerly the Marriott)
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Shop 100+ unique fine artisan vendors for holiday gifts.

What: Santa Saturdays*
Where: FilmScene
When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Details: Kids and families are invited to visit Santa as he visits downtown Iowa City at FilmScene in the Chauncey and drop off their letters and wishlists. Visit with Santa and take your own photos.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: The Nutcracker*
Where: The Englert
When: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Details: This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra.

What: Paper Snowflakes and Storytime with Katy
Where: Sidekick Coffee & Books
When: 4 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a winter story time and paper snowflake making! Come inspect snowflakes with magnifying glasses (if the weather cooperates).

What: Christmas Past*
Where: Main Street West Branch
When: Various times
Details: 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of West Branch’s traditional holiday festival. Enjoy beautiful decorations, horse drawn carriage and wagon rides, photos with Santa, and much more!
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Prelude to Christmas*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: Various times
Details: Enjoy a weekend of special shopping, activities, and much more, including the annual Amana Church Christmas Cookie Walk and Holiday Bazaar. While you shop, eat, and sample, bundle up and visit the Tannenbaum Forest to see over 50 unique Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations.

What: Christmas in Kalona
Where: Kalona
When: Various times
Details: Kalona is filled with holiday cheer! Shopping experiences, kids activities, photos with Santa, music, evening Christmas Tree Walk, and more.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Storm Large Holiday Ordeal
Where: Hancher Auditorium
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: “Storm” and “large” are not, generally speaking, words you want to hear together in early December. But you want to hear Storm Large take on the holidays in her third Hancher performance. An undeniable force of nature, she’ll light up the holidays with a tempest of seasonal favorites.

What: Holiday Spectacular*
Where: Paramount Theater
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: Kick off the season with Maestro Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa with special guest, Amy Friedl Stoner. We hear Santa will make a jolly appearance, along with friends from the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, the Orchestra Iowa Discovery Chorus, and more.

Sunday, December 5

What: Brunch with Santa*
Where: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a brunch buffet featuring Santa Claus! Reservations required. Call 319-857-4300 for reservations and pricing.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Holiday Thieves Market
Where: Hyatt Regency in Coralville (formerly the Marriott)
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Shop 100+ unique fine artisan vendors for holiday gifts.

What: Sunday Fun Day: Snow Man Making Craft
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Create your own winter card featuring a snowman.

What: Holiday Spectacular*
Where: Paramount Theater
When: 2:30 p.m.
Details: Kick off the season with Maestro Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa with special guest, Amy Friedl Stoner. We hear Santa will make a jolly appearance, along with friends from the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, the Orchestra Iowa Discovery Chorus, and more.

What: The Nutcracker*
Where: The Englert
When: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Details: This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra.

Friday, December 10

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Corridor Market: Holiday Edition
Where: Hyatt Regency (formerly Coralville Marriott)
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Details: Handmade. Vintage. Repurposed. Homemade. Collected. Homegrown. The best of the best businesses from around the Midwest.

Saturday, December 11

What: Corridor Market: Holiday Edition
Where: Hyatt Regency (formerly Coralville Marriott)
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Handmade. Vintage. Repurposed. Homemade. Collected. Homegrown. The best of the best businesses from around the Midwest.

What: Tractor Wagon Rides*
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a free whimsical ride in a decorated wagon pulled by an antique tractor provided by Bass Farms.

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees. This date includes a visit from a live reindeer (weather dependent) from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

What: Winterfest Sleigh Rides
Where: Dan & Debbie’s Creamery
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a free horse drawn sleigh ride courtesy of downtown Ely businesses and organizations. Staging for rides will take place at Dan & Debbie’s Creamery.

What: Santa Saturdays*
Where: FilmScene
When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Details: Kids and families are invited to visit Santa as he visits downtown Iowa City at FilmScene in the Chauncey and drop off their letters and wishlists. Visit with Santa and take your own photos.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Holiday Crafting Hoopla
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: From Snowflakes to Stars of David, come create cute ornaments!

Sunday, December 12

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Sunday Fun Day: Tea Light Snowman Necklace
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Come have fun making this cute tea light snowman necklace!

What: Aisle of Lights
Where: Coralville
When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Details: See how thousands of white paper sacks, each filled with sand and a votive candle, create a magical scene on a winter evening! Miles of luminarias are available for viewing by foot or car. Check out the website for associated events and festivities.
Related: Holiday Lights in the Iowa City Area

Tuesday, December 14

What: Let’s Talk Holiday Books
Where: Zoom
When: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Details: Not all Holiday Fiction has a Christmas tree on the front. Join the Iowa City Public Library as staff and community members share their favorite old or new holiday reads.

Thursday, December 16

What: Dance Me a Story: The Nutcracker with Ballet Quad Cities
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Details: Check out this special holiday storytelling of The Nutcracker.

Friday, December 17

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: The Muppet Christmas Carol*
Where: FilmScene
When: 2 p.m.
Details: Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

What: Elf*
Where: FilmScene
When: 4:30 p.m.
Details: One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole.

What: It’s A Wonderful Life*
Where: FilmScene
When: 7 p.m.
Details: Frank Capra’s paean to small-town values and the ordinary guy who does the right thing is a classic story of redemption and second chances, with James Stewart as a man who’s come to the end of his rope one Christmas Eve, and Iowa native Donna Reed as the high-school sweetheart who became his wife.

Saturday, December 18

What: Iowa City Holiday Market
Where: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details: Farmers Market vendors and artists will have homemade, handcrafted, seasonal gifts, and food available for purchase.

What: Tractor Wagon Rides*
Where: Downtown Iowa City
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a free whimsical ride in a decorated wagon pulled by an antique tractor provided by Bass Farms.

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Santa Saturdays*
Where: FilmScene
When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Details: Kids and families are invited to visit Santa as he visits downtown Iowa City at FilmScene in the Chauncey and drop off their letters and wishlists. Visit with Santa and take your own photos.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Elf*
Where: FilmScene
When: 1:30 p.m.
Details: One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole.

What: The Muppet Christmas Carol*
Where: FilmScene
When: 4:30 p.m.
Details: Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

What: Die Hard*
Where: FilmScene
When: 9:30 p.m.
Details: It’s Christmas Eve, and New York Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is in L.A. visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and children. At her holiday office party the festivities are interrupted by a group of German terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise and begin taking hostages. McClane is the only one who can save them.

Sunday, December 19

What: Brunch with Santa*
Where: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a brunch buffet featuring Santa Claus! Reservations required. Call 319-857-4300 for reservations and pricing.
Related: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area

What: Tannenbaum Forrest*
Where: Amana Colonies
When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Step into a winter wonderland when you visit us at the Tannenbaum Forest in the Amana Colonies! Visit the Festhalle Barn to see over 50 unique Christmas Trees.

What: Sunday Fun Day: Cozy Winter Town
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Make a 3D winter town with little buildings and snow!

What: The Muppet Christmas Carol*
Where: FilmScene
When: 1:30 p.m.
Details: Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

What: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation*
Where: FilmScene
When: 7 p.m.
Details: The laughs never stop in this John Hughes scripted comedy classic that captures the special chaos of everyone coming home for the holidays and lays bare the failings of capitalism to shine a light on what really brings a family together.

Monday, December 20

What: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation*
Where: FilmScene
When: 1:30 p.m.
Details: The laughs never stop in this John Hughes scripted comedy classic that captures the special chaos of everyone coming home for the holidays and lays bare the failings of capitalism to shine a light on what really brings a family together.

What: Die Hard*
Where: FilmScene
When: 4:30 p.m.
Details: It’s Christmas Eve, and New York Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is in L.A. visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and children. At her holiday office party the festivities are interrupted by a group of German terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise and begin taking hostages. McClane is the only one who can save them.

What: Elf*
Where: FilmScene
When: 7 p.m.
Details: One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf–and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole.

Tuesday, December 21

What: Elf*
Where: FilmScene
When: 1:30 p.m.
Details: One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf–and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole.

What: Winter Solstice Celebration: Cozy Crafts & Storytime
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Celebrate the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. Pajamas and cozy clothes are encouraged as we read stories, sing songs, watch movie shorts and fun winter crafts!

What: The Muppet Christmas Carol*
Where: FilmScene
When: 7 p.m.
Details: Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

What: It’s A Wonderful Life*
Where: FilmScene
When: 4 p.m.
Details: Frank Capra’s paean to small-town values and the ordinary guy who does the right thing is a classic story of redemption and second chances, with James Stewart as a man who’s come to the end of his rope one Christmas Eve, and Iowa native Donna Reed as the high-school sweetheart who became his wife.

Wednesday, December 22

What: Gingerbread Fun Storytime
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Details: Enjoy a special gingerbread-themed storytime, and then stay for gingerbread decorating, holiday crafts, and winter stories on the big screen. All ages are welcome! Gingerbread men to decorate and craft supplies for a fun wintry morning provided.

What: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation*
Where: FilmScene
When: 4:30 p.m.
Details: The laughs never stop in this John Hughes scripted comedy classic that captures the special chaos of everyone coming home for the holidays and lays bare the failings of capitalism to shine a light on what really brings a family together.

What: Die Hard*
Where: FilmScene
When: 7 p.m.
Details: It’s Christmas Eve, and New York Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is in L.A. visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and children. At her holiday office party the festivities are interrupted by a group of German terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise and begin taking hostages. McClane is the only one who can save them.

Sunday, December 26

What: Sunday Fun Day: Firecracker Sparkler Craft
Where: Iowa City Public Library
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Are you looking for a fun craft to make to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here’s a fun and easy firework craft so your children can make their own safe ‘sparklers’ to enjoy.


Did we miss any of your favorite events? Let us know in the comments. We hope you’ll enjoy many of these special holiday events in the Iowa City area!

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Katie
Katie is a spouse, mother, and professional communicator. She became acquainted with Iowa City as a student at the University of Iowa, earning degrees in Journalism, Political Science, and most recently her MA in Strategic Communication. Katie and her husband met and fell in love in Iowa City, deciding to never leave. Their family can often be found eating their way through downtown, walking their dog in City Park, or cheering on their beloved Hawkeyes at live sporting events.

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