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A night of ice skating, snacks and music just for middle and high school students, no parents allowed. The five Ws Who: Anyone in 6th to 12th grade What: Friends, skates, snacks and music Where: Scheels Ice Rink on the…
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Illuminated ice sculptures and landscaping, fire performances, ice skating, fireworks and more, Fire & Ice presented by GreenState Credit Union will have it all — and perhaps charm you into loving winter. Running from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.…
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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…
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There’s always something fun — and free — to do in North Liberty. In 2023, the new tradition of the City Slate returns, and it’s going to be stuffed full of free fun events for everyone and you can get…
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Join us for activities, a dance party and an official count down at noon with our infamous balloon drop to celebrate the new year. The five Ws Who: Young kids and their families What: Drop in for activities, a dance…
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Get a jump on your holiday shopping by visiting local crafters, makers and vendors at the Community Center. The five Ws Who: Anyone with a list of gifts to give What: An opportunity to shop from local crafters and vendors…
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The jolly old elf descends on North Liberty for an early December breakfast with other fun in this annual tradition. The five Ws Who: Young kids and their families What: Santa Claus joins us for breakfast, activities and photos. Free…
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Go on a communitywide hunt for a plethora of prizes, with new prizes and clues each Tuesday in November, as part of the inaugural Golden Turkey Hunt. The five Ws Who: Anyone and everyone. What: Weekly clues lead to hidden…
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Join us for a celebration of stories and storytelling at the North Liberty Community Center. Here’s what you need to know: The five Ws Who: You! Adults and teens are invited to learn about different forms of storytelling from local…
Read MoreNorth Liberty’s City Slate is a collection of our largest special events planned by city staff. Every event on the slate is free to attend, and our team has tons of events in store every year. Upcoming events will be announced in waves throughout the year. Full details for each event will be linked below in the weeks leading up to each program.
We’re putting the finishing touches on the City Slate schedule for 2023, which will again offer some 40 free events throughout the year for all sorts of folks.
Jan. 29: Fire & Ice and Fireworks
Enjoy fire performances, ice sculptures, carriage rides, fireworks and more during Beat the Bitter’s free evening at Penn Meadows Park.
Feb. 3: Youth Night at Scheels Ice Rink
A special night of skating for junior high and high school students at Scheels Ice Rink with skates, music and snacks provided.
Feb. 4: Ice Fishing with TAKO
Try your luck catching some pan fish at Liberty Centre Pond with with Take A Kid Outdoors.
Feb. 18: Ride Around the Lights
Free pedicab rides around North Liberty Lights.
Feb. 23: Sip & Stroll
Sample wine and beer from local manufacturers as you stroll North Liberty Lights.
April 1: Bunny Clue Trail
Follow the bunny clue trail around to earn treasure at this spring-themed program packed with a scavenger hunt, photo opportunities and craft activities.
April 22: Kites for Kids Festival
Come play at this family-friendly kite festival raising awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
What happened in 2022? A lot including Fire & Ice, Ice Fishing, Snow Ball, North Liberty Lights, Kites for Kids Festival, Bunny Clue Trail, Shed Hunt, Free Comic Book Day, Remarkable Rigs, Playground Crawl, Free Fishing Weekend, Let Love Fly, Free Swimming Lesson, Swimming Storytime, Children’s Concert, Freedom Roll, Great American Campout, North Liberty Blues & BBQ, Swimming with Princesses, Tween Night at the Pool, Summer Reading Program, Ranshaw House Concert Series, Swimming Storytime, Summer Send-Off, Fairy Trail, Bethany C. Morrow Author Visit, Star Party, Floating Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Moonlight Walk, Community Pumpkin Display, Haunted Happenings, Embody | Embrace: Tell Your Story, Golden Turkey Hunt, Holiday Vendor Fair, Breakfast with Santa and Noon Year’s Eve.
We’re committed to providing our residents and visitors free access to play in North Liberty. Luckily, these local businesses agree and we’re proud to have their support to help cover program costs so you, your family and your neighbors can just have fun. You’ll have the chance to visit with these sponsors at upcoming events so please thank them for their support when you do.
Businesses interested in supporting North Liberty’s City Slate can contact Jillian Miller at [email protected] or (319) 626-5757 for information.
While the City Slate is a compilation of our free and largest city-produced events, it is not a schedule of all of our community’s programs. Visit our community calendar to view other recreation, library and area events. You can also explore events planned throughout Johnson County at thinkiowacity.com.
