Come meet, discuss and draw from observation the avian ambassadors of Raptology. Raptology is a raptor and wildlife education group based in Iowa City with the goal to educate the public by providing up close and unique experiences with birds of prey. Please meet us in Kent Park at the Whipporwill Shelter. Free for all…
Join us for singing and dancing in the park! We're extending part of our Summer Shorts programming to offer in-person Kinder Sing-Along at Coralville Central Park. Come sing with us! Special thanks to GreenState Credit Union for making this free program possible!
Giving all children opportunities to play, regardless of their background or ability to pay, is at the heart of our mission. We are thrilled to take these first steps toward once again offering free events in our space! PLEASE NOTE: To maintain our reduced capacity and make social distancing possible, we are only able to…
As we prepare for the autumnal equinox, we will be using the nature around us to build and learn through the power of play. Join the museum as we investigate shadows, sticks, in season fruits & vegetables and the other beauty of Kent Park. Please meet us in Kent Park at the Angler’s parking lot…
Bundle up and discover how earth gets ready for colder weather! In our last Nature Play event of the year, we'll discover how animals and plants adapt to the winter months. Ready or not, winter is coming! Please meet us at the Conservation Education Center (new location, due to rain in the forecast) Free for…
Join us for a full week of not-too-spooky fun! Creepy-crawly spiders and happy jack-o-lanterns have found their way into our exhibits, and we're excited to once again offer Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Join the event on Facebook All activities are included with museum admission: Costumes are encouraged all week! Our team…
Join us for a special Halloween-themed Super Hero Night! As part of our HalloWEEK activities, this free event offers sensory-friendly activities in a calmer environment and opportunities to collect treats in our museum exhibits. Costumes are encouraged (but not required!) as you look for our "treat stations" throughout the museum. In line with the Teal…
Don’t toss your jack-o-lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! Jack SPLAT IS BACK AND GOING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! Join us on Saturday, November 6th at 10 a.m. in Chauncey Swan Park as we give your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season! We will be throwing…
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing,…
Registration is required. Click here to learn more and sign up. Drop off your child at The ICM after school for a byte-sized adventure exploring the basics of coding, digital design, and tech-based careers! In this enrichment program, kids will create their own technology-based project from start to finish based on their interests. Tech Trek goes…
