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Kid N Canvas at Collins Rd Hy-Vee: Cork N Canvas Iowa
<p>Kid N Canvas classes are for kids 8 to 16. Join us at Hy-Vee (279 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402) cafe on Saturday Morning 10 am. $20 per painting, please only 1 painter per ticket. <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3tnDs4LtG4VMuSOnrWodIlVOO68PkW1w-0KTgR60ByHCa-d-XaQWK8i2Y&h=AT23iHpSiIehyNfQbEm55bU4-sBFAlitgYgN4GSFVIHJ40SybOQp9QjIqHyrh9dqzt2seStikbG9x9f9KgmDqhq0OfoWHjJO5v_92oNLFYpYP4haPt41WyJeZrxq6CJ-8g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</a> All supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you, but please on clothes that are ok to get paint on. Class lasts about 1.5 to 2 hrs. Hy-Vee is providing a $10 gift card (per ticket) to shop with while your kids are painting. Check in at 9:45 am, painting starts at 10 am. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy</p><p><br></p><p>Get your ticket today - <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR08BFLthPBzAokJvCcbgVvSbhuCBJts4IaqtNlHqDly-LNQeC5omM7nv6Y&h=AT23iHpSiIehyNfQbEm55bU4-sBFAlitgYgN4GSFVIHJ40SybOQp9QjIqHyrh9dqzt2seStikbG9x9f9KgmDqhq0OfoWHjJO5v_92oNLFYpYP4haPt41WyJeZrxq6CJ-8g" href="https://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd?fbclid=IwAR08BFLthPBzAokJvCcbgVvSbhuCBJts4IaqtNlHqDly-LNQeC5omM7nv6Y" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sip, Paint, Repeat!</p><p>Amanda Happel</p><p>Cork N Canvas Iowa</p><p>319-929-4300</p><p>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a></p><p>Website: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CorknCanvasIowa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2TjEyj2cWgnfddt1IAz32dNjH2SdPFdp4oRVrU8cDsAndOWpUF86cOeb8&h=AT031aR71T30LKQeWNwLNgXiC5ij2fYlVXiMvSTvq1zx6RjE6sRo-3b-XjFZ9D1fVXLw0a8DbnBy0n6Ak_sTMbXJmhvNJG4lHZDOkdyCw4LbVACjaFuRvVMB-EuhU10hsQ" href="http://www.corkncanvasiowa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2TjEyj2cWgnfddt1IAz32dNjH2SdPFdp4oRVrU8cDsAndOWpUF86cOeb8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>
3/09/1910:00 a.m.Collins Road Hy-VeeCedar Rapids -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 0-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-02-20 19:30:00 -06002/20/195:30 p.m.Mercy Medical CenterCedar Rapdis -
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Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-02-20 10:25:00 -0600
2/20/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Raising School-Ready Readers
<p>Research shows that good literacy skills have a long-term impact on your child’s development! Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Also, children who have good literacy skills are less likely to experience grade retention or school failure, drop out, or exhibit delinquent behavior. When they become adults, they are less likely to be unemployed or underemployed.! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child literacy activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 3-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-02-25 19:30:00 -06002/25/195:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Wickiup’s Wandering Woods Club
<p>The “Club” is a time set aside for play at Wickiup Hill where you know other children will be here to play and make new friends. There is no formal program, but a Naturalist will bring around a critter or two to meet while you are here. You can play inside the Learning Center or outside at the new nature playscape-Wickiup’s Wandering Woods. This program is FREE. No registration required.</p> 2019-01-03 11:00:00 -0600
2/21/1910:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 0-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-02-27 19:30:00 -06002/27/195:30 p.m.Mercy Medical CenterCedar Rapdis -
Open Mic at Groundswell
<p style="margin-bottom: 0px; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Come share with our supportive, caring and creative community at Groundswell.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 10px; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 10px; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Admission is free.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 10px; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></p><p><span data-slate-fragment="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"></span></p><p style="padding-top: 10px; color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-family: "Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">This event takes place on the first Friday of every month!</p> 2019-02-01 22:00:00 -0600
3/01/197:00 p.m.GroundswellCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-02-27 10:25:00 -0600
2/27/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Winter Wonderland
<p>February 21, 2019</p><p>8:00 PM - 12:00 AM</p><p>Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City </p><p><br></p><p>Want to experience the best parts of winter but none of the cold? Come join the University of Iowa's Campus Activities Board for FREE ice skating in the 2nd floor ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union on 2/21/19 from 8 PM to 12 AM! There will be fun and games for all!</p> 2019-01-30 00:00:00 -0600
2/21/198:00 p.m.Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)Iowa City -
Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly
<p>Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can’t wait to grow up and molt.</p><p>This production, based on the books <em>Diary of a Worm, Diary of a Spider</em>, and <em>Diary of a Fly</em>, by Doreen Cronin, promotes eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of others. You might just find that a bug’s life is not all that different from your own in this joyful, hip musical. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/diary-of-a-worm-a-spider-a-fly/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
4/05/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
8th Annual Nature Egg Hunt
<p>Get ready for our annual outdoor egg hunt adventure! Challenge your youngsters to find 12 different colored eggs and then turn them in for prizes! Be ready to look high and low for eggs hidden in the tallgrass prairie, playscape, the woodland and along the savanna hiking trail. This is an easygoing egg hunt that you can start as soon as you arrive! Aimed at ages 3 and up. No pre-registration required. $3/child</p> 2019-01-03 23:00:00 -0600
4/13/1910:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Gearing Up for Kindergarten
<p>Did you know that by age five 90% of your child’s brain will already be developed? Gearing up for Kindergarten focuses on different aspects of child development and empowers caregivers with resources to become their child’s first teacher and help children prepare to begin Kindergarten. Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare is provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop.</p> 2019-02-25 19:30:00 -06002/25/195:30 p.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Pajama Storytime at CRMA: Picasso’s Puppy
<p>Pajama Storytime: Picasso’s Puppy</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll read about Picasso’s dachshund Lump and make a silly doggie art project. It’s free for kids & their adult companions. Wear your PJ’s and bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with.</p><p><strong>Hosts for this Event: </strong></p><p>The CRMA</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
3/21/1912:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Pete the Cat
<p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
3/26/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Reading to Dogs
<p>Make new furry friends as you improve your reading skills! Trained, certified therapy dogs provide comfortable companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone welcome to read to the dogs.Then stay as the pups perform at 7 p.m.!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-02-21 19:15:00 -0600
2/21/196:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pajama Storytime at CRMA: Presidents in Pajamas
<p>Pajama Storytime: Presidents in Pajamas</p><p><br></p><p>What does bedtime at the White House look like? Celebrate Presidents’ Day the P.J.S. way—with some fun stories about past presidents and a patriotic project you can take home. It’s free for kids & their adult companions. Wear your PJ’s and bring a stuffed friend to cuddle with.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosts for this Event: </strong></p><p>The CRMA</p><p><br></p>
2/21/196:30 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Eulenspiegel Puppets presents Appleseed!
<p>Eulenspiegel Puppets performs a brand new story about Johnny Appleseed's true adventures and his relationships with the settlers, the Native Americans, and the animals and plants around him. The story goes on to tell about other apple heroes, including Henderson Luelling, who traveled across the US from Iowa with a wagon loaded with 300 growing apple trees! Watch hand puppets, tabletop puppets, and pop-ups and enjoy the whimsical live music of Ron Hillis! </p><p><br></p><p><em>Tickets to this event are non-refundable.</em></p> 2019-02-07 21:00:00 -0600
2/21/197:00 p.m.Coralville Center for the Performing ArtsCoralville -
Raising School-Ready Readers
<p>Research shows that good literacy skills have a long-term impact on your child’s development! Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Also, children who have good literacy skills are less likely to experience grade retention or school failure, drop out, or exhibit delinquent behavior. When they become adults, they are less likely to be unemployed or underemployed.! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child literacy activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 3-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-03-04 19:30:00 -06003/04/195:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Food Explorers Camp
<p>Does your kiddo love getting their hands dirty and experimenting outside? During Food Explorers Day Camp, your child will spend a day learning about food through nature exploration, outdoor crafts, and scavenger hunts. With a day on the Matthew 25 Urban Farm, your child will explore how food is grown and even make their own healthy snack using organic veggies from the farm. Food Explorers Camp focuses on food science and cultivating a love of the outdoors.</p> 2019-01-15 16:30:00 -06006/28/198:30 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 0-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-03-06 19:30:00 -06003/06/195:30 p.m.Mercy Medical CenterCedar Rapdis -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child ages 0-5 years, siblings welcome!</p> 2019-03-13 19:30:00 -05003/13/195:30 p.m.Mercy Medical CenterCedar Rapdis -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-02-25 10:30:00 -0600
2/25/199:30 a.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
School's Out: Parachute Games
<p>School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!). Today's School's Out program will feature a variety of games and activities using our 30 foot parachute!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-11-18 11:30:00 -0600
2/25/1910:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
School's Out: Parachute Games
<p>School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!). Today's School's Out program will feature a variety of games and activities using our 30 foot parachute!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-11-18 15:00:00 -0600
2/25/192:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Family Workshops-- Clay Holiday Trees
<p>Clay Holiday Trees</p><p>Make a holiday tree from clay to decorate your home. The decorative options are endless!</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><p><br></p> 2019-01-17 12:00:00 -060011/30/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs at Marion Public Library: Doodlebugs Flight School
<p> Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library: Flight School</p><p> We’re taking to the skies in today’s story about a helicopter, and then we’ll create artwork that’ll make your head spin! Doodlebugs is a <strong>free</strong> preschool series for families, but if you have a daycare or school group, contact us about setting up a private Doodlebugs class designed just for you! For more info, contact CRMA Education Director Erin Thomas at 319.366.7503 or <a href="mailto:ethomas@crma.org" target="_blank">ethomas@crma.org</a>.</p><p><strong>Hosts for this Event: </strong></p><p>Marion Public Library</p><p><br></p> 2018-12-20 11:15:00 -0600
2/26/1910:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Pete the Cat
<p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat-2/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>3/26/1912:30 p.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-06 10:25:00 -0600
3/06/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-13 10:25:00 -0500
3/13/199:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids