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20th Anniversary Iowa SIDS Walk for the Future
<p>The 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary Iowa SIDS Walk for the Future will be August 24, 2019. The event includes a family walk, kids’ activities, memorial balloon release, raffle and refreshments. On line registration is available at <a href="http://www.iowasids.org/index.php/walk-for-the-future">http://www.iowasids.org/index.php/walk-for-the-future</a>. Before 8/13, adult registration is $25 and youth is $10. On walk day, on-site registration begins at 8:15 am and the Walk begins at 9:00 am. </p><p>Other statewide locations include Bettendorf, Johnston, Le Mars, Mason City, Washington, and What Cheer. For more information, email <a>info@iowasids.org</a> or call 515-965-7655. </p> 2019-07-16 11:30:00 -05008/24/198:15 a.m.Noelridge Park, northwest cornerCedar Rapids -
Forever Green's Fun Fair
<p>Come for a fun day of games, activities and food all for a great cause, to help area kids. FREE admission, lots of FREE games & activities, raffle prizes, Coralville Police and Fire, face painting, Iowa Children's Museum, balloon tying, and a visit from UI Air-care helicopter. Lunch on the grounds provided by Hy Vee. All proceeds from this event go to provide, school supplies, shoes, hygiene products and support services to local kids. Last years event had 1700 people attend raising $6200. for local kids.</p> 2019-08-07 16:00:00 -0500
8/24/1910:00 a.m.Forever GreenCoralville -
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Prima's Picks: Preschool Storytime, stories & activities for ages 3 to 6
<p>Preschool Storytime at M and M Bookstore from 11:00 am to 11:45 am. Stories and activities appropriate for ages 3 to 6.</p><p><br></p><p>Part of Prima's Picks Summer Reading Program, a summer reading program for preschool-age through teens. May 18 through August 24, 2019.</p><p><br></p><p>Please stop by our store for reading logs. Visit our website (mandmbookstore.com/for-readers) for special events including author visits for kids of all ages!</p> 2019-06-16 11:45:00 -0500
8/20/1911:00 a.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Sunday Funday: Watercolor Monarch Butterflies
<p>The yearly monarch migration is in full swing and next weekend you can celebrate monarch migration in Iowa at the annual City of Iowa City Monarch Fest at the Iowa City Airport. Today, create your own watercolor butterfly. Use orange and black to mimic a monarch, or use any colors you like to create a one-of-a-kind butterfly!</p><p>Sunday Fun Days are designed for children and their families to enjoy together.</p> 2019-08-05 16:00:00 -0500
8/18/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime and Activities Featuring Dog Breath and Where's Waldo?
<p>Join us for a special Storytime celebrating the 30th anniversary of Where's Waldo? and featuring a hilarious new book from Dav Pilkey, with activities to follow. Plus, get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only). </p> 2019-08-02 11:30:00 -0500
8/24/1911:00 a.m.Barnes and NobleCedar Rapids -
Three-Day (August 19, 20 and 21) Kid's Cooking and Baking Camp
<h2 align="left">Three-Day Kid’s Camp <a name="_Hlk12353124">(ages 6 to 13)</a></h5><h2 align="left">Day 1 – Biscuits and Muffins: Cheesy Herb Drop Biscuits, Monkey Bread, Berry Good Muffins, and Savory Double Corn and Cheese Muffins. Day 2 – Cookies and Bars: Everyday, Everyway Cookies, Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies. French Madeleine Cookies and Norwegian Kringla Cookies Day 3 – Pies and Cakes: Individual Pizza Pocket Pies, Fruit Pocket Pies, Ice Cream Cone Cakes. Tie-Dye Cup Cakes. $135.00</h5><h2 align="left"> August 19, 20, 21 (M-W) 1 to 4 p.m.</h5><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-27 16:00:00 -05008/19/191:00 p.m.Cooking with NinaRobins -
Healthy Hearing Event for Kids
<p>Elementary aged kids are invited to learn more about hearing and how to protect their ears in this interactive presentation by the UI Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center. Children will learn hearing science and ear anatomy, along with application of practicing healthy hearing habits that will last a lifetime!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-13 17:30:00 -0500
8/20/194:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Stop by the urban farm to buy our fresh produce from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday! We will have fresh produce, vendor items, movement activities and brick oven pizzas. There will be scavenger hunts for the kids as well as the playground and other things to do around the farm.</p><p><br></p><p>A walking group will depart the farm at 5:30 p.m. for a one-mile walk. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!</p><p><br></p><p>SNAP/EBT accepted. Produce is sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our Farm Fresh Friends program.</p><p><br></p><p>The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on both F and G Avenues.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-22 19:00:00 -0500
8/22/194:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Lord's Acre Festival
<p>Join in the fun as we celebrate our community.Events include, <u>Kid's Zone</u>, $5.00 wristband gets unlimited access to all games and events, dunk tank, obstacle bounce house, face painting and kids games. <u>Market</u> <u>Silent Auctions, Homemade Lunch, Cinnamon Rolls,</u> <u>Kolaches, Live Auction</u> including a balloon ride.</p> 2019-08-02 15:00:00 -05008/24/199:00 a.m.Shueyville United Methodist ChurchShueyville -
CANCELLED: Prima's Picks End of Summer Party for Kids and Families
<p>Join us on Saturday, August 24 from Noon to 2 pm to celebrate the end of summer and the end of our summer reading program.<br><br>Turn in your reading logs and pick a prize from our prize table.<br>Prima the Alpaca will be available for pictures.</p> 2019-08-04 14:00:00 -0500
8/24/1912:00 p.m.M & M BookstoreCedar Rapids -
Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-19 11:00:00 -0500
8/19/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Tykes Yoga Storytime
<p>This week will be sharing stories through the movements of our bodies! Learning and practicing yoga poses will help us with our storytelling. Not only will stretch our imaginations in this storytime, but our bodies as well! If you have a yoga mat, please bring as we have a limited number of mats.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-13 11:00:00 -0500
8/20/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-20 11:00:00 -0500
8/20/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
StoryJAM
<p>StoryJAM is a music, movement, and stories program for children and their families. Designed to develop singing and music making as an early literacy skill, come prepared to move, shake, and sing as we take "Joy in Action and Music".</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-21 11:00:00 -0500
8/21/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
AWANA Registration Night
<p>Register on August 28 at 6:30 pm for our AWANA Club for kids ages 3 years old up to 6th grade, weekly on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm during the school year.</p> 2019-08-15 19:30:00 -0500
8/28/196:30 p.m.Squaw Creek Baptist ChurchMarion -
Book Babies
<p>Rhymes, fingerplays, songs and short stories designed to stimulate your infant's language development. We ask that there be a lap for every baby.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-23 23:00:00 -05008/23/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-24 11:00:00 -0500
8/24/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Sunday Funday: Monster Bookmarks
<p>Celebrate back-to-school with a fun Book Buddy! These googly-eyed monsters can be used as a bookmark or as a pointer for little ones just learning to read.</p><p>Sunday Fun Days are designed for children and their families to enjoy together.</p> 2019-08-13 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Cultivate Hope Market
<p>Stop by the urban farm to buy our fresh produce from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday! We will have fresh produce, vendor items, movement activities and brick oven pizzas. There will be scavenger hunts for the kids as well as the playground and other things to do around the farm.</p><p><br></p><p>A walking group will depart the farm at 5:30 p.m. for a one-mile walk. Don't forget your reusable water bottle!</p><p><br></p><p>SNAP/EBT accepted. Produce is sold at half price for income qualified individuals through our Farm Fresh Friends program.</p><p><br></p><p>The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on both F and G Avenues.</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-29 19:00:00 -0500
8/29/194:00 p.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Family Music Class - 4th Saturday
<p>Join <a href="http://mymusiconthemove.com/"><strong>Music on the Move</strong></a> for 45 minutes of music and play! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn and bond with your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Lisa is a board-certified music therapist - all children are welcome!</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:15 AND 10:15 am</strong>. <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/">Register online</a> or call<span> </span><span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span><span> </span>to reserve your seat. </p><p dir="ltr">Drop in to any class for $12.50 or purchase a package of 4 classes/$41. Cash discount available. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2019-08-24 10:00:00 -0500
8/24/199:15 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Family Music Class - 4th Saturday
<p>Join <a href="http://mymusiconthemove.com/"><strong>Music on the Move</strong></a> for 45 minutes of music and play! Sing, play, listen, laugh, move, learn and bond with your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Lisa is a board-certified music therapist - all children are welcome!</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2nd & 4th Saturdays</strong> at<strong> 9:15 AND 10:15 am</strong>. <a href="https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MOTGNS/">Register online</a> or call<span> </span><span title="Call with Google Voice">(319) 849-8288</span><span> </span>to reserve your seat. </p><p dir="ltr">Drop in to any class for $12.50 or purchase a package of 4 classes/$41. Cash discount available. Siblings 1/2 off! Siblings under 8 months are free!</p> 2019-08-24 11:00:00 -0500
8/24/1910:15 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-26 11:00:00 -0500
8/26/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Game on!: Just Dance!
<p>Tuesdays are for all kinds of games! From video games to trivia, stop by the Storytime Room on Tuesdays at 1:00 to find out what we're playing! Elementary age kids are welcome.</p><p>Now's your chance to show of your Just Dance moves as we dance along with our favorite Just Dance songs! Not a great dancer? No worries, you will learn some great moves from the game!</p> 2019-08-13 14:00:00 -05008/20/191:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Aliens and Clay Pinch Pot Monsters
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><p><br></p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Glass Aliens and Pinch Pot Monsters</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>October 19th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
10/19/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wish Upon an Apple Tree
<p>Tickets Available: <a href="https://hooplatix.com/events/wish">https://hooplatix.com/events/wish</a></p><p>If you could make a child's wish come true, would you? Join Make-A-Wish Iowa's Iowa City Committee on Sunday, September 22nd for a silent auction, refreshments, and fun in support of local Iowa wish kids! Enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while you hear stories from local wish families. Kids can enjoy special children's activity stations.</p><p>All proceeds from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish Iowa.</p><p>Read some of our amazing wish stories and <a href="http://iowa.wish.org/" target="_blank">learn more about Make-A-Wish Iowa </a>today. </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/makeawish.iowa" target="_blank">Follow Make-A-Wish Iowa on Facebook</a>.</p><p><a href="https://hooplatix.com/events/wish" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.corridorcareers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GetTixButtons.png" alt="get tickets to Pints and Politics"></a></p> 2019-08-01 16:00:00 -0500
9/22/191:00 p.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
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Storytime
<p>This interactive storytime for all ages and stages combines books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Join us for fun and early literacy enrichment!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-27 11:00:00 -0500
8/27/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
t. Matthew 5k Fun Run / Walk & Kid’s Obstacle Course
<p>Join us at the St. Matthew 5k Fun Run / Walk & Kid’s Obstacle Course on Saturday, August 24! Whether you are racing for a PR or just want to start your morning with a leisurely stroll, this 5k is for everyone! Bring the whole family and take advantage of the family discount (and increase your chances of someone winning 1 of 3 gift cards drawn after the race)! While you are enjoying your post-race refreshments, kick back and relax while the kids do all the work; hopping, skipping and jumping their way through the Kids Obstacle Course! Registration for both can be found at: http://getmeregistered.com/StMatts5kRun. Sign up today!!</p><p><br></p><p>8:00 AM - Same day registration</p><p>9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk</p><p>10:00 AM - Kid's Obstacle course</p><p><br></p><p>Shirts are only available when you register before Aug 1, 2019. No shirt if you register after Aug 1, 2019.</p><p><br></p><p>Children in strollers are free.</p><p><br></p><p>Entry fees include hydration stations on course, post-race refreshments, a finishers celebration, and free childcare for 5K participants! After Aug 1 entry fees increase $5. Race apparel can be added on to your registration if not included in registration pricing.</p><p><br></p><p>Stay after the race for the Festival! Full schedule for the day: <a href="http://www.stmatthewcr.org/parish/2019/06/19/2019stmatthewfest/">http://www.stmatthewcr.org/parish/2019/06/19/2019stmatthewfest/</a></p> 2019-07-26 10:30:00 -0500
8/24/199:00 a.m.St. Matthew Catholic ChurchCedar Rapids -
StoryJAM
<p>StoryJAM is a music, movement, and stories program for children and their families. Designed to develop singing and music making as an early literacy skill, come prepared to move, shake, and sing as we take "Joy in Action and Music".</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-28 11:00:00 -0500
8/28/1910:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library / Picasso’s Blue Period
<p>Many famous artists have gone through a “blue period” when they mostly used blue colors. We’ll look at some of these monochromatic works and create one of our</p><p>own.</p> 2019-07-19 11:45:00 -0500
8/27/1910:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
"Lights, Cameras, Movies" Series
<p>Grab your popcorn and take a seat because our "Lights, Cameras, Movies" series is almost here! With a variety of movies selected just for you, we've got a ton of fun in store! We'll have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CRFacePainting/" target="_blank">CR Face Painting</a> at each night, along with various themed crafts/activities for the kids. <br>Saturday, September 7th - Lego 2 <br>Saturday, September 14th - Coco<br>Saturday, September 21st - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PixarFindingNemo/" target="_blank">Finding Nemo</a><br>Saturday, September 28th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WrinkleInTimeMovie/" target="_blank">A Wrinkle In Time</a> </p>
9/07/196:00 p.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids