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6.1 mi

STEM Family Free Night

Friday · 5 PM – 8 PM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

<p>Join us for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace. This month, join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween-themed STEM challenge! Be sure to check out our other Halloween events, too! View all of our Halloween events!</p>\n

6.1 mi

Member Hour

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 10 AM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.</p>\n

6.1 mi

Member Hour

Thursday · 9 AM – 10 AM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.</p>\n

6.1 mi

Afterschool Studio: Printmaking

Thursday · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>What is STEAM? It stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It’s an approach to learning that brings these subjects together through creating, experimenting, innovating, and problem-solving. This October, join ICM educators every Thursday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. for a hands-on spooky STEAM activity inspired by the season. Drop in, experiment, create, and see what […]</p>\n

6.1 mi

Toddler Takeover

Friday · 9 AM – 12 PM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

<p>Join us for a celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each month, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the party room […]</p>\n

6.1 mi

Member Hour

Friday · 9 AM – 10 AM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.</p>\n

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6.1 mi

STEM Family Free Night

Saturday · 9 AM – 10 AM

The Iowa Children's Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
6.1 mi

Member Hour

Saturday · 9 AM – 10 AM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums
6.1 mi

Pumpkin Palooza

Saturday · 10 AM – 12 PM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Free this week

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6.1 mi

STEM Family Free Night

Friday · 5 PM – 8 PM

Iowa Children’s Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
6.1 mi

STEM Family Free Night

Saturday · 9 AM – 10 AM

The Iowa Children's Museum · Coralville · 6.1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Places to go near Iowa City

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