Category: City Slate
(Canceled) Learn to Ice Fish on Liberty Centre Pond on Jan. 27
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to unsafe ice conditions. Ice fishing is a great way to get outside in winter, and North Liberty invites the public to fish in its stocked ponds year-round. Learn how to take advantage of this fun wintertime sport with this free event from Take a Kid Outdoors, North…
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Free Fun All Year Long with the City Slate
There’s always something fun — and free — to do in North Liberty. The new year will be stuffed full of free fun for everyone. We call it the City Slate, and you can get the information all in one place. Each year, we bring back some favorites, add some new events and host long-time…
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Celebrate 2024 with the After New Year’s Eve Celebration on Jan. 4
Get ready to GLOW up 2024 at this year’s New Year’s celebration. Join us for an After New Year’s Eve dance party with crafts, snacks and a balloon drop. The five Ws Who: Young kids and their families What: Drop in for activities, a dance party, and balloon drop at 7:30 p.m. Where: Jones Gym…
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Communitywide Treasure Hunt All November Long
Go on a communitywide hunt for a plethora of prizes, with new prizes and clues each Tuesday in November (plus a bonus drop on Black Friday), as part of the second Golden Turkey Hunt. The five Ws Who: Anyone and everyone. What: Weekly clues lead to hidden medallions unlocking treasure troves. Where: On public property…
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Celebrate Our 110th and Get a City Hall Sneak Peek on Nov. 10
Celebrate North Liberty’s 110th birthday with cake, ice cream and a sneak peek of future City Hall. The building has been in the plans for more than a decade and will create efficiencies by bringing together staff from several different buildings, including the current leased space that houses administration offices. The five Ws Who: North…
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Stroll with Friendly Ghosts on Oct. 20
Due to Weather, we’ve postponed this fun to Friday, Oct. 20, when Halloween spirits will gather around Liberty Centre for kids to hunt up some fun. This year’s Halloween Moonlight Walk will include two sessions. Costumes, as always, are encouraged. The five Ws Who: You! A free, all-ages event. What: Trick-or-treat your way around Liberty…
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We’re Looking for an Event Assistant to Help Take Us to the Next Stage
The City of North Liberty is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, self-starter to take on a new, full-time Event Assistant role. This new position, within the Community Relations Department, will help conceive, plan and execute events on the City Slate; contribute to Blues & BBQ and Beat the Bitter festivals; and attract and manage bookings for…
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Celebrate Welcoming Week with Neighbors & Flavors on Sept. 17
The City of North Liberty is celebrating Welcoming Week with a free concert and a community meal on Sunday, Sept. 17. Join us on the Ranshaw House lawn for live music from the band TURKANA, a free Mediterranean meal and connection with local organizations supporting immigrants in our community. The five Ws Who: You! Free…
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Cheer on the Hawkeyes or Cyclones at a Community Watch Party Sept. 9 at Colony Acres
Sport your favorite black, gold or cardinal attire and watch the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones face-off in the annual rivalry football game. The game is taking place in Ames, but we’re throwing a party at North Liberty’s Colony Acres Family Farm. Entry and all kids’ fun is free. Food and drink will be…
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Get Your Superhero Ready for School at the Summer Send-Off on Aug. 19
Say goodbye to summer and fuel up your super powers for the school year with agility courses (inflatables), power training (carnival games), costumes (face painting) and a meeting with superheroes on Saturday, Aug. 19. The five Ws Who: Designed for children heading back to preschool and elementary school, but all ages are welcome. What: Get…
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