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.
Blues & BBQ
Second Saturday Each July
A day of live music, mouthwatering barbecue, Iowa craft beer and family fun.
Beat the Bitter
January
Forget hibernating and embrace winter with a week full of activities to get you out of the house.
Placemates
Various Dates
Meet new people over good food and good conversation with assigned potlucks.
Porchfest
August
A twist on traditional musical festivals where neighborhood porches become stages.
Summer Lunch & Fun
Weekdays All Summer Long
Providing a free, healthy meal for all North Liberty kids up to age 18 each weekday of the summer.
Senior Connections
Every Friday
Providing seniors (55 years+) a chance to get together for lunch and socialization.
Kites for Kids
April
A free kite festival in honor of all the children in Johnson County impacted by child abuse.
Just Tri
July
Ages 6 to 11 have the chance to try swimming, running and biking in a fun, supervised environment.
Free Fishing Weekend
First Full Weekend in June
Spend the day outdoors and fish without a license at Liberty Centre Pond.
Noon Year's Eve
December
Kick off the New Year family style with the library, complete with a balloon drop at noon.
Breakfast with Santa
December
Enjoy a hot breakfast, share your Christmas wishes with Santa, and capture a holiday family photo.
Holiday Vendor Fair
December
Pick out perfectly crafted gifts for your friends and family from local vendors, crafters and sellers.
Stork Storytime
August
An initiative encouraging expecting families to develop a reading routine before baby.
Summer Reading
Summer
Reading challenges for all ages, all summer long. Coordinated by the North Liberty Community Library.
Trunk or Treat
October
Bring your tots in costume to trick or treat with City of North Liberty departments and local non-profits.
Haunted Happenings
October
Tunnel, mazes, carnival games and more. Come in costume and have a fun, frightful time.
Looking for more? Visit Think Iowa City for a listing of events throughout Johnson County.
