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Sunday Fun Day
<p>Sunday Fun Days are designed for children and their families to enjoy together. Stop by the Storytime Room anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sundays in November to make and take a fun craft.</p><p>Nov. 2: Dream Catchers</p><p>Nov. 10: Popsicle Stick Scarecrows</p><p>Nov. 17: Turkey Puppets</p><p>Nov. 24: Thankful Wreaths</p> 2019-11-24 16:00:00 -0600
11/24/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Storytime with The Iowa Children's Museum
<p>Join the Iowa Children's Museum for a fun and interactive family storytime!</p>
11/20/196:30 p.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
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Storytime with City Circle Theatre
<p>Come to a fun-filled introduction to Annie! City Circle Theatre will give a presentation of musical theatre, do a few musical numbers, read an Annie story, and guests will have a chance to take photos with the cast!</p>
11/23/1911:00 a.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
YouTube Try Not to Laugh Challenge
<p>Bring your friends and try not to laugh at seriously funny YouTube videos</p>
11/21/193:00 p.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty -
Friday Flick at ICPL
<p>We'll be showing a free family movie in the Storytime Room on Friday nights. Here's what will be screened in November:</p><p>Nov. 1: Pete's Dragon</p><p>Nov. 8: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh</p><p>Nov. 15: The Princess Diaries</p><p>Nov. 22: Ratatouille</p> 2019-11-22 19:30:00 -060011/22/195:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Family Workshops-- Glass Holiday Ornaments
<p>Glass Holiday Ornaments</p><p>We create HUNDREDS of glass ornaments in this ever popular series of workshops. Last year, these workshops sold out by September—-so secure your registration early.</p><p>Everyone in the workshops will create 2-3 handmade ornaments from glass, that you will cherish for many years to come.</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><h5> Saturday, November 23rd and Saturday, December 14th </h5><h5>10:30 AM—12:00 PM</h5><h5>Cost: $20</h5> 2019-01-17 12:00:00 -0600
11/23/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar 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> 2019-11-23 10:00:00 -0600
11/23/199:15 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> 2019-11-23 11:00:00 -0600
11/23/1910:15 a.m.Unity Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Vocal Concert: Song of love, triumph and hope
<p>Kirkwood Community College's select vocal ensembles present an evening of timeless melodies and poems, through contemporary choral and vocal jazz arrangements.</p>
11/22/197:30 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne AuditoriumCedar Rapids -
Family Workshops-- Glass Holiday Ornaments
<p>Glass Holiday Ornaments</p><p>We create HUNDREDS of glass ornaments in this ever popular series of workshops. Last year, these workshops sold out by September—-so secure your registration early.</p><p>Everyone in the workshops will create 2-3 handmade ornaments from glass, that you will cherish for many years to come.</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><h5>Saturday, November 23rd and Saturday, December 14th </h5><h5>2:00 PM—3:30 PM </h5><h5>Cost: $20</h5> 2019-01-17 15:30:00 -060011/23/192:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration
<p>This annual event draws more than 1,500 visitors to view the hundreds of nativity displays from all parts of the world. The centerpiece is the treasured Armstrong-Smulekoff Nativity, restored after the 2008 flood. Enjoy Christmas music performed by local musicians and a community sing-along on Saturday at 6pm. Family-friendly, free to attend. Visitors are welcome to bring a canned/boxed food donation to support Linn County Veterans Affairs.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.crnativity.info/">www.crnativity.info</a> for the music schedule. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p> 2018-12-01 21:00:00 -0600
12/06/1911:00 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCedar Rapids -
Tannebaum Forest
<p>SA forest of decorated trees, nativity, 15 ft German pyramid and Santa. </p><p>Nov 29-Dec 22 Weekends only</p><p>See festivalsinamana.com for dates and times</p><p><br></p> 2019-03-28 17:00:00 -0500
11/29/1910:00 a.m.Festhalle BarnAmana -
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Longbranch Karaoke
<p>Got a song you can't stop singing? Let it out every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9pm when we team up with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/starentertainment12/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARAyQGySFsiK-Khiw2uyEaJPV9brtdjUmq3sVVQhUab7KEfXGwJ8MJswpnf-jZE4-Su99Z-ygyvcvxM3">Star Entertainment</a> for a professional sound experience. Whether you sing or you don't sing, join us for an entertaining night of laughter and fun.</p><p><br></p> 2019-11-23 01:00:00 -0600
11/23/199:00 a.m.Longbranch RestaurantCedar Rapids -
Holiday Bazaar
<p><strong>SHOP LOCAL @ THE HISTORY CENTER</strong></p><p><strong>HOLIDAY BAZAAR</strong></p><p>WHEN: Saturday, November 30<sup>th</sup></p><p>TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.</p><p>WHERE: The History Center</p><p>Free Admission and Activities for kids!</p> 2019-09-03 14:00:00 -0500
11/30/1910:00 a.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
A Very Merry Christmas in Swisher
<div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><div data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><span data-offset-key="49q78-0-0"><span data-text="true">It’s going to be another fun-filled, festive evening in downtown Swisher at our annual holiday event - A Very Merry Christmas Celebration!!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3to48-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="69tdk-0-0"><span data-text="true">Join us for our Lighted Christmas Parade, *Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides*, Shop Local ‘n Social, Cookie Walk, Cookie Decorating, Holiday Tree Walk, Kids Crafts, Live Music & more! </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><div data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><span data-offset-key="21h10-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><div data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1c4qs-0-0"><span data-text="true">The Jefferson-Monroe Fire Department will bring Santa Claus through town in the Parade and make a stop at Kava House @ 6:30 for Hot Cocoa and to visit with the kiddos!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f5mo-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9gbk1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Schedule of Events:</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9a8um-0-0"><span data-text="true">—————————</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><div data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><span data-offset-key="el0ef-0-0"><span data-text="true">4:00-5:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d47md-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Kids Craft - Location TBD</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="df9o9-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><div data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><span data-offset-key="27g60-0-0"><span data-text="true">4:00-6:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9js8g-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><div data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><span data-offset-key="edc90-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Shop Local ‘n Social @ Vault Boutique & Plum Creek Boutique</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ch5ur-0-0"><span data-text="true">• WILOS Cookie Walk @ Library</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dtaoj-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Holiday Tree Walk - watch for details</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="da7d3-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Cookie Decorating @ Swisher Legion</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><div data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><span data-offset-key="483ps-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Jolly Jam Session & Activities @ DanceMor</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2http-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9uh85-0-0"><span data-text="true">5:30-7:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5ifk5-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Christmas Caroling </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4r8h3-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><div data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c8brf-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:00pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><div data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e01pm-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Lighted Christmas Parade on 2nd St.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ft7o7-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="enkb9-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f3p2-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Visit Santa Claus @ Kava House</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><div data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><span data-offset-key="as9ri-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b3cbk-0-0"><span data-text="true">6:30pm</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2beqc-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Live Music w/ Ace Jones @ Black Squirrel Tap and Ugly Sweater Contest (Winners announced @ 10pm - Ages 21+)</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8ehs-0-0"><span data-text="true">• Live Music & Cedar Ridge Samplings (Ages 21+) @ DanceMor </span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dh6m4-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fvd89-0-0"><span data-text="true">Have a business or organization that would like to enter a float in the Lighted Christmas Parade? It’s FREE to enter and your float just may be chosen as a winner in the contest! Line-up will start at 5:30 pm on the corner of Jefferson Ave/2nd St.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b8l03-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><div data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6h702-0-0"><span data-text="true">{*We kindly request no Santa characters/costumes on floats/entries to avoid any confusion when Santa makes his appearance in the parade!} Thank you!</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><div data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><span data-offset-key="898go-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="54got" data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7v5q7-0-0"><span data-text="true">**Some of these events will be located outside, please dress for the weather**</span></span></div></div> 2019-11-11 19:00:00 -0600
12/14/194:00 p.m.Vault BoutiqueSwisher -
Black Friday Lego Play & Crafts
<p>If your family is skipping shopping and football today, come to the library to play! Whether you’re a crafter or a builder, or both, we have you covered for all your Lego needs. From 2-4 today, stop by the Storytime Room to make a Lego-themed craft or just build to heart’s content! We will also be watching Lego movies as well!</p> 2019-11-04 16:00:00 -060011/29/192:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Picture Frame and Cocoa Mug
<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><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Cocoa Mugs and Glass Picture Frames</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>December 21st</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
12/21/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next performance in its Pied Piper series of musical, educational and fun activities for children age toddler through pre-school. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa percussion ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 12:15:00 -0500
2/13/2011:45 a.m.North Liberty Public LibraryNorth Liberty -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 10:00:00 -0500
2/14/209:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500
2/14/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Percussion Ensemble.</p> 2019-10-30 11:00:00 -0500
2/15/2010:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Family Workshops-- Clay Holiday Trees
<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><h5>Saturday, November 30th </h5><h5>10:30 AM—12:00 PM </h5><h5>Cost: $18</h5> 2019-01-17 15:30:00 -0600
11/30/192:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Cedar Rapids Nativity Celebration Celebration
<p>This annual event draws more than 1,500 visitors to view the hundreds of nativity displays from all parts of the world. The centerpiece is the treasured Armstrong-Smulekoff Nativity, restored after the 2008 flood. Enjoy Christmas music performed by local musicians and a community sing-along on Saturday at 6pm. Family-friendly, free to attend. Visitors are welcome to bring a canned/boxed food donation to support Linn County Veterans Affairs.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.crnativity.info/">www.crnativity.info</a> for the music schedule. </p> 2018-11-01 19:00:00 -0500
12/07/1911:00 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-12-07 12:00:00 -0600
12/07/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600
4/16/2010:30 a.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 12:15:00 -06004/16/2011:45 a.m.North Liberty Public LibraryNorth Liberty -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 10:00:00 -0600
4/17/209:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600
4/17/2010:30 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Woodwind Quintet.</p> 2019-11-12 11:00:00 -0600
4/18/2010:30 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Pied Piper
<p>Orchestra Iowa School presents the next in its Pied Piper series of free educational, kid friendly and fun musical performances. This performance features the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet.</p> 2019-11-15 12:15:00 -06005/07/2011:45 a.m.North Liberty Community LibraryNorth Liberty