Community Events

There is no shortage of things to do in North Liberty.
Below are our city’s largest annual and ongoing events and programs.

For a full listing of events, visit the community calendar.

Something for Everyone

City Slate

Cardboard Boat RegattaNorth Liberty’s City Slate is a collection of special events planned by city staff. There’s always something free and fun to do in North Liberty.

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Library

Library BooksThe Library plans a wide variety of activities, classes and events with something for everyone including baby story times, teen events and senior programming.

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Recreation


The Rec Center offers a variety of events, classes and leagues, offering both free and low cost options.

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Senior Connections

Senior ConnectionsEach Friday of the month, North Liberty Senior Connections Lunch gives seniors (55+) a chance to get together for lunch and socialization. 

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Welcoming and Belonging

Summer Lunch & Fun

Summer Lunch and FunWeekdays All Summer Long
Providing a free, healthy meal for all North Liberty kids up to age 18 each weekday of the summer.

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Summer Reading

Summer
Reading challenges for all ages, all summer long. Coordinated by the North Liberty Library.

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Let Love Fly

June
Come for awe-inspiring views and LGBTQ information for a community celebration of love.

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Welcoming Week

September
A fun-filled afternoon with resources from community partners and activities!

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Seasonal Favorites

Fire & Ice

Fire & IceJanuary
Fall in love with winter again at Fire & Ice, a free festival including ice sculptures, fire performances, ice skating, fireworks and more.

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Street Dance

Street DanceAugust
We close down Dubuque Street for a community block party next to City Hall with live music, dancing, beverages, food trucks and games.

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Halloween Trail

Halloween TrailOctober
Start the season off right with Trick-or-Treating around Liberty Centre Pond to hunt up some free fun on a Halloween Trail.

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Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with SantaDecember
Enjoy a hot breakfast, share your Christmas wishes with Santa, and capture a holiday family photo at this family favorite event.

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Music and Entertainment

Blues & BBQ

Blues and BBQSecond Saturday in July
A day of live music, mouthwatering barbecue, Iowa craft beer and family fun.

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Ranshaw Concerts

Ranshaw HouseFriday’s in June and July
Local musicians performing on the front porch of North Liberty’s historic Ranshaw House.

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Movies on the Plaza

Movies on the Plaza1st Friday in Aug/Sept/Oct
Movies on the Plaza at City Hall, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Johnson County.

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Centennial Center

Centennial CenterStarting Spring 2026
Starting in Spring of 2026 check out a fun mix of free and ticketed events on the Amphitheatre Stage.

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Visit the North Liberty Events Calendar to plan your next adventure.

Interested in supporting events like these, check out our current Partnership Packet.

Looking for more? Visit Think Iowa City for a listing of events throughout
Johnson County.

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