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Cedar Rapids has plenty of museums and local attractions to keep you busy. There are many places you can take your children or just go yourself. Whether it is historical, playtime, shopping or learning, we have a little bit of everything!
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African American Historical Museum
55 12th Ave SE 862-2101
blackiowa.org
New Exhibit
"No Roads Lead To Buxton"
This exhibit chronicles the history of a small Iowa coal town that was touted as a "black man's utopia" because of its integration and opportunity for African Americans in the early twentieth century
"Endless Possibilities"
Endless Possibilities is the African American Museum of Iowa’s permanent exhibit. It uses photos, objects, stories, and multimedia to trace the journey of Iowa’s African Americans. Visitors begin the exhibit experience in the beauty and diversity of West Africa, then continue through enslavement and the torturous Middle Passage, in which millions of African captives were shipped in chains to the New World. You then experience the desperate flight of freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad in Iowa, and share the trials and triumph of the Civil War and the end of slavery. You can join the struggle for integration in Iowa’s schools and workplaces, and see the tools and toys of African American mining families in turn-of-the-century Buxton. Next you can participate in a sit-in at the lunch counter of the Katz Drug Store in Des Moines and sign a petition demanding that the store’s owner respect everyone’s civil rights. Take time to honor heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Iowa, including Charles Toney of Davenport, Viola Gibson of Cedar Rapids, and Virginia Harper of Ft. Madison, and then listen to the voices of modern history makers as they speak about their lives in Iowa. Finally, you can stand behind President Barack Obama’s podium to celebrate his victory at the 2008 Iowa caucuses, and look forward to endless possibilities for Iowa’s African Americans.
"Strengthening The Black Family" Community Discussion
Aug 2 6 PM
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a community discussion titled, “Strengthening the Black Family.” A four member panel consisting of community leaders and subject specialists will lead the discussion on the topic of strengthening of families through preventing substance abuse among youth, strengthening parenting skills, building family relations, combating dropout rates and utilizing community resources.
Learning Safari: Wilma Unlimited
Aug 14 10:30 AM
Preschoolers will listen to a story about a courageous woman, then participate in their own Olympic races. Stop in for a chance to go for the gold!
Our Sister's Many Hats Guided Tour
Aug 14 Noon
Join us for an all-ages tour of the museum's latest temporary exhibit, Our Sisters' Many Hats. Visitors will see the many hats and many roles taken on by African American women in Iowa. All are welcome to stay for a guided tour of Endless Possibilities.
Endless Possibilities Guided Tour
Aug 14 2 PM
Join us for a free all-ages tour of Endless Possibilities, the museum's permanent exhibit. Our story will begin hundreds of years ago, in Africa, and move through space and time until we arrive in present day Iowa
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Bever Park Children's Zoo
2700 Bever Ave SE 319-286-5761
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Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St, Atkins, IA 319-446-7667
bloomsburyfarm.com
At Bloomsbury Farm we work hard to give your family an opportunity to laugh and learn, while engaging in a variety of fun activities.
We are also a great choice for private parties, groups, weddings and companies looking to have a fun-filled outing.
We are famous for our family farm. Our pumpkin patch and corn maze attract thousands of people every year.
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Brucemore 
brucemore.org
319-362-7375
Bluesmore
Aug 7 4-9:30 PM
Music lovers and blues enthusiasts alike will revel in the live performances on Brucemore’s First Avenue lawn at the 17th annual Bluesmore on Saturday, August 7 from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Presented by Brucemore and the Linn County Blues Society, Bluesmore will feature the Deanna Bogart Band, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, and the Avey Brothers.
Advance Bluesmore tickets are $13 per adult and $12 per student or Brucemore/Linn County Blues Society member. All tickets are $15 at the gate - no discounts are available the day of the event. Children age 10 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets must be purchased by August 6 and are available through Brucemore by calling (319) 362-7375 or at the following outlets: Brewed Awakenings, Chappy’s Safari, Checkers Tavern, Cooters, J.M. O’Malley’s, the Longbranch, Music Go Round, Music Loft, Parlor City Pub, Stars Guitars, and West Music (Cedar Rapids location). Tickets are non-refundable.
Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Bands will perform from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. on the First Avenue lawn at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Event may be canceled due to weather. No on-site parking is available. Handicap parking is available on-site, please enter the property from Dows Lane off of Forest Drive. No pets, coolers, or outside food is allowed during the event. Food and beverage vendors are available on-site, including the Jaycees beer tent. For further information on Bluesmore 2010, please visit www.lcbs.org, or call (319) 362-7375 or (319) 399-5105.
Cabaret in the Courtyard: Kevin Worley
Aug 12-14 7:30 PM
August is music month at Brucemore. From Bluesmore to Cabaret in the Courtyard, the estate will be alive with fresh sounds in gorgeous settings. The courtyard at the Visitor Center will be transformed with cocktail tables, chairs, and the special Brucemore ambience for stars in the sky and stars on stage.
Tickets on sale now. Advance tickets are $18/adult and $15 for Brucemore members. All tickets at the gate are $20, if available. To order tickets call - (319) 362-7375. Tickets may also be purchased in the Brucemore Museum Store Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Cabaret in the Courtyard: Orquesta Alto Maiz
Aug 19-21 7:30 PM
Dedicated to showcasing the finest professional talent with roots in Iowa, Cabaret in the Courtyard has featured professional musicians in all genres, from opera and jazz to Broadway and rock.
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
www.crma.org
Permanent Art In Roman Life
Permanent Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker
Midwestern Visions: Grant Wood, Marvin Cone and Beyond
Meet The Road Warrior
Jul 29 6:30 PM
Adults and teens are invited to meet CBS2’s Aaron Shaffer and tour the Road Warrior vehicle to find out what happens while Aaron’s chasing a storm. Learn about some of the cloud formations featured in our current exhibition The Sky’s the Limit: Marvin Cone’s Clouds, as well as weather patterns to watch out for.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program at the Hiawatha Public Library: The Artist In Overalls
Jul 30 10:30 AM
Grant Wood, a Cedar Rapidian artist famous for his painting American Gothic, teaches us to turn trash into art.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Art
Jul 31 10:30 AM
Clouds, clouds and more clouds! That’s what we’re studying in this special workshop with CBS2’s Mace Michaels. Inspired by our current exhibition of “cloudscapes” painted by Cedar Rapids artist Marvin Cone, we’ll learn how clouds form and what types of clouds there are.
Art Bites "Enrique Chagoya"
Aug 4 12:15 PM
Join us as CRMA Curator, Sean Ulmer provides a visual twist to the classic sound bite in a 15-minute discussion of one a work by Enrique Chagoya. This program is free!
Doodlebugs Preschool Program at the CR Public Library: Cloudy With A Chance Of Art
Aug 6 10:30 AM
Marvin Cone, a friend of Grant Wood, is the focus of a new exhibition at the CRMA. His cloud paintings inspire our own chalky cloudscapes.
SmArt Saturday: Get Smart About Art!
Aug 7 10:30 AM
Join us for a fun-filled Saturday at the CRMA! Start your day with a Creative Connections presentation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and then come back in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for SmArties!
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Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite Center
616 A Ave NE 364-2904
www.crscottishrite.org
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Coe College Permanent  Collection of Art
www.coe.edu
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Czech Village 
www.czechvillageiowa.com
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El Kahir Shrine Center
1400 Blairs Ferry Rd NE 319-395-0109
wlkahir.org
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Genealogical Society of Linn County
813 1st Ave SE 369-0022
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Granger House Museum
970 10th St, Marion
marion-historical-society.org
Open May through September; late November through early January
Thursday through Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment
The Granger House Museum is the only restored middle-class family home in the area, representing the American Victorian era. The house, built in the 1840s and occupied by a single family for nearly 100 years, showcases an extensive collection that includes many original furnishings. The 1879 brick carriage house, next to the family home, is a virtually untouched treasure and the only one of its design in the Midwest .
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Granger House represents the lifestyle of a middle-class family living in late 19th century Marion. The museum's guided tours, demonstrations, and seasonal activities bring our town's history to life.
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Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center
www.grantwoodstudio.org
Guided tours on the hour
Open Fri-Sun 12 PM-4 PM
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Hawkeye Downs 
www.hawkeyedownsspeedway.com
Bingo every Thur, Sat at 6:30 PM Sun at 5 PM
Jul 26 Horseshoe Pitchers, Kirkwood Dog Classes
Jul 27 Kirkwood Dog Classes
Jul 28 Kirkwood Dog Classes, Race Practice
Jul 29 Kirkwood Dog Classes
Jul 30 Kirkwood Dog Classes
Jul 31 Kirkwood Dog Classes
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The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
www.historycenter.org
Admission: $5 for families, $3 for adults and $1 for students and seniors.
"Chautauqua Movement Exhibit"
"Union Station Fireplace"
"Danceland Ballroom Exhibit"
Trivia Night
Jul 29 5:30-9 PM
(Networking and hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 – 6:30)
Where: African American Museum of Iowa, 55 – 12th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Paid Reservations Required - $10.00 Per Person
Trivia Format: There will be 10 rounds of questions. Each round of trivia will include 10 questions. Each table will work together to complete an answer sheet. At the end of each round, the answer sheet will be submitted for scoring. At the end of the night, the top three teams with the most correct answers will receive prize money.
Networking Opportunity: Make new friends and meet new potential business contacts! Individuals may choose to be placed at a Networking Table and get to know nine other people over the course of the evening.
Enjoy a Fun Evening Out with Family, Friends, and Colleagues: Form your own table and discover who from your circle knows the answers to questions big and small. You may also sign up individually to be placed at a networking table.
Contact: Glenda Taylor at 319-551-4763 or the History Center at 319-362-1501 x 11 or email history@historycenter.org.
Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Airplanes
Aug 21 10:30 AM
The History Center will highlight its collection of Alexander Lippisch artifacts. Lippisch worked for Collins Radio and developed many experimental aircrafts. Each child will create a toy airplane to take home. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.
Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter
Aug 28 1 PM
Join Mark on the fourth Saturday of each month between May and September. These tours will depart from the History Center. Join us as we walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.
"Corn County" Exhibit Opens
Aug 28
Memory Makers Workshop For Kids: Corn Husk Dolls
Sep 18 10:30 AM
The workshop will begin with a look at the many food and non-food items made from corn. Children will explore the History Center's temporary exhibit "Corn County" and then craft a cornhusk doll. Recommended for children ages 4 to 8 accompanied by an adult. Recommended donation is $3.00.
Downtown Walking Tour w/Mark Stoffer Hunter
Sep 24 1 PM
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join Mark on his FINAL TOUR of the season. It will depart promptly at 1:00 p.m. from the History Center. We will walk and listen to interesting and unforgettable stories about the people, area buildings, and events that took place in the earlier days of Cedar Rapids. Admission for each tour is $7 for adults, $6 for History Center members, and $5 for children ages 8 and up.
Iowa Vanguard Jazz Collective at the History Center First Tuesday of each month 7 p.m. Admission by Donation
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Indian Creek Nature  Center
6665 Otis Rd SE 319-362-0664
http://www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Youth Volunteer Day
Jul 26 9-3 PM
FREE ICNC invites youth ages 11 and older to participate in a summer solstice day of volunteering to help restore Nature Center habitats with staff. Learn about conservation work and its importance. Registration required by noon on Friday, July 23rd. Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Camp-Nature Camp: Wild Outdoors
Jul 27 9-3 PM
(for campers entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--Choose either Session I:Tuesday, July 6-Friday, July 9 or Session II:Tuesday, July 27-Friday, July 30. MEMBER:$80; NONMEMBER:$100--Hone your basic outdoor skills, learn about Iowa's unique animal and plant life and visit the Nature Center's back corners. Explore trails and discover Iowa's wildlife while developing observational skills in woodland, prairie and wetland habitats. Learn to read a map and use a GPS unit to discover the ancient bog Founders' Grove and Bena Brook. Learn the art of fire making, pocket knife use and care and basic outdoor cooking. Bring a sack lunch. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.
Toddler Tracks: We're Diggin' It!
Jul 31 10-Noon
for children 18-36 months accompanied by an adult)-10AM-12NOON-MEMBER CHILD:$4; NONMEMBER CHILD:$5; PARENT:FREE-Be prepared to get a little messy as you and your toddler explore soil, rocks and other natural materials. Find out what lives underground, make a tower with wooden blocks and investigate other self-guided stations. Enjoy a hike along our new Sense of Wonder Trail. Activities will be repeated so come and go as it works best for you and your toddler! Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors
Aug 2 9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
7 PM
Monday Nite Mini-Camp: Night Life at the Nature Center
(for children entering 1st-4th grades; parents may, but are not required to, attend with their children)--7PM-9PM--MEMBER:$5/CHILD, $3/PARENT; NONMEMBER:$8/CHILD, $4/PARENT--Explore the woods to discover the mammals, insects and amphibians that sing, howl, chirp or squeak in the night. Use sound, light and a secret bait to attract night life. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER BY 4 PM ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH CAMP.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Nocturnal Neighbors
Aug 3 9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Put on your pajamas and join us for fun "nightly" adventures! Find out which creatures are active in the night and what helps them survive while we are asleep. Listen to a story and become part of a nighttime chorus. (Program repeated on August 3rd). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
REAL (Retired Engaged Adult Learners) Walks: Summer Buzzing With Bees
Aug 4 9:30 AM
MEMBER:$3-NONMEMBER:$4-Visit our apiary and discover what's going on with the Nature Center's honeybees. Discuss issues facing all pollinators, including our native pollinators. Learn what you can do to help. Coffee and conversation afterwards. This class is for those individuals who are 50 years and better! Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Camp-New! Young Naturalists: Be An Amateur Archeologist
Aug 10 9 AM-3 PM
(for children entering 3rd-6th grades)--9AM-3PM--MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Spend the day discovering what an archeologist does! Practice your investigative techniques as you learn American Indian skills and how to recognize artifacts, play authentic games, participate in a dig and try your hand at crafts and hunting skills using an atlatl. Hike to nearby sites while learning about the cultures that lived along the Cedar River. Bring a sack lunch. (Program repeated on July 2nd) CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER.
Black-Lighting For Bugs
Aug 13 8 PM
MEMBER ADULT:$4; NONMEMBER ADULT:$6; MEMBER CHILD:$2; NONMEMBER CHILD:$4--Explore the world of night-flying insects, many of which are rarely seen in daytime. Particpants will learn how to set up and use a black light to attract moths, beetles and various aquatic insects. Learn about lifecycles and insects'importance in the overal environment. All ages welcome. Call 362-0664 to register.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders
Aug 16 9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
Summer Nature Camp Preschool: Polliwogs & Parents-Water Wonders
Aug 17 9 AM or 11 AM
(for children aged 3-6)-(two sessions)9AM-10AM or 11AM-12N--MEMBER:$4; NONMEMBER:$5; SERIES:MEMBER:$20; NONMEMBER:$25--Finish off the summer series with a wild and wet adventure as we explore the Lynch Wetland. Learn about water plants and animals. Come prepared to get wet (and a little muddy) as we use nets to find out what makes this habitat their home. (Program repeated on August 17th). Call 362-0664 to register. Each session limited to 14 children.
Beat The Heat
Aug 21 7 AM
MEMBER ADULT:$5; NONMEMBER ADULT:$7--The prairie in August is beautiful but HOT! Join us for an early morning stroll to enjoy flowers, birds, and fast-growing, heat-loving prairie grasses while they are in their prime. Coffee and bagels served afterwards. Registration required by 4PM on Friday, Aug 20th. Call 362-0664 to register.
Creekside Concert-Reunion
Aug 27 7:30 PM
Enjoy a mix of fiddle tunes, original compositions and traditional songs with Deb Hunemuller on fiddle and Pete Kies on guitar. This acoustic duo create a dynamic and enjoyable blend of familiar and not-so-familiar songs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket with your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the lawn for an old fashioned hoedown. Tickets are $5/M, $8/NM, $1 Children 5-12. Gates open at 7pm. Call 362-0664 for more information. Program moved inside to auditorium in case of inclement weather
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Iowa Islamic Heritage & Cultural Center
1335 9th St SW 319-366-3150
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Iowa Masonic Library &  Museums
www.gl-iowa.org
Free tours Mon-Fri
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Lindale Mall
4444 1st Ave NE 319-393-9393
lindalemall.com
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 
www.ncsml.org
4444 1st Avenue NE, in the corridor next to Younkers and behind Holley’s Store for Men 319-294-5354
Permanent Exhibitions
"Homelands: The Story of the Czech & Slovak People"
"Pack Your Bags:Journey To America"
Family Heritage Tea Party
Aug 14 3 PM
Maria's Tea Room 59 Sixteenth Ave. SW
Museum Guild members of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will host this “Family Heritage Tea Party." School age children (ages five and up) and their parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandparents, are invited to share a unique family experience. Families are encouraged to bring an item of significance to their own family’s heritage. The wearing of any ethnic clothing, a kroj and hats of any type is encouraged. After tea, Guild members will lead youngsters and adults in a program discussion for sharing stories and information about their objects, clothing and cultural heritage.
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Noelridge Park
4900 Council St NE
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Paul Engle Center
1600 4th Ave SE 360-5119
Named after a Cedar Rapids native and renowned writer, the Paul Engle Center for Neighborhood Arts provides accommodating space for men, women and children to interact, create, discover, express, explore and broaden the cultural and artistic talents of Wellington Heights and greater Cedar Rapids.
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Science Station
sciencestation.org
 Main Level Lindale Mall
We're pleased to announce that our lower level location off Center Court has been converted into our Education Center and will soon be remodeled into classrooms for summer camp. This space will also be used for school groups and special programming.
Exhibit Gallery
Real World Robots is no longer with us, and we wish to thank St. Luke's Hospital for sponsoring this engaging exhibit and the Linn County Solid Waste Management Agency for partnering with programs. Now in that space in the changing gallery are 14 hands-on exhibits from our downtown location. Come and check them out sometime.
The "new" exhibits explore magnetism, electricity, weather, and several other physical science concepts, so we've restocked our bookshelves with new books on those subjects, along with other fun books filled with science experiments you can try at home. Other new merchandise will be arriving soon.
Throughout the school year, we will be closed on Mondays. Regular hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. (The office will still be open, in case you're trying to reach us.)
Every Thursday morning from 10-11 AM in our upstairs gallery, we feature Pre-School Power Hour, free with museum admission. The first and third Thursdays brings the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Story Hour our way. The second Thursday, we welcome the Edgar Wibble Puppet Theater. Other Thursdays, our education staff will entertain and inform the little ones with a hands-on program.
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Seminole Valley Farm Museum
1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE 319-378-9240
seminolevalleyfarm.net
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Tree of Five Seasons
1st Ave & 1st St NE
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village
www.cedar-rapids.org/ushers
Hills Bank Night at the Ferry
Aug 9 6-9 PM $5 Age 11+years 10yrs. & under free
Young, old, singles, families- Join us for an evening of fun under the stars featuring live music from 6:15-9pm at the Ushers Ferry Gazebo and family friendly, old-fashioned games, songs, and stories in the children's activity zone.
August 9 Country/ Gospel Music
Motorcycles and Music
Jul 31 4-8 PM
Enjoy Ushers Ferry's first ever motorcycle show. Learn about the history of the motorcycle, vote for your favorite bike, listen to great music, and enjoy outdoor family games. Admission is $8/adult, $4/child (3-14 yrs.) and free for ages 2 yrs. & under.
Bonfire Storytelling
Aug 4 9:30 PM
Spend a lazy summer evening around a campfire with the Ushers Ferry Storytellers. Hear their favorite old stories and maybe some you've never heard before. Perhaps you'll even bring one of your own to tell! Pack a picnic to eat on the grounds before the program starts at 7:00 p.m. Grounds open at 6:00 p.m. Roast marshmallows, have pop and popcorn, and take a short hayrack ride around the Village. Admission is free for children ages 2 & under. Pre-registration is required! Go to www.crrec.org or call 286-5731. Cost for residents: Adult $8, Child (3-14) $3; for non-residents: Adult $11, Child (3-14) $4
Folk Festival
Aug 7 5-10 PM
August at Ushers Ferry means Folk Music! Join us beneath the shade trees on the beautiful Gazebo Square for the 8th Annual Ushers Ferry Folk Festival. A great program is in the works with a line up of great performances. The grounds open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets in advance to avoid lines at the gate!
Admission: $12 Adults, $6 Child
Schedule:
5:00 Jeffrey C. Capps
6:00 The Simple Folk
7:00 The Riverbottom Ramblers
8:00 The Murphy, Black & Wilson Project
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Westdale Mall
2600 Edgewood Rd SW 319-390-4759
shopwestdale.com
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Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center 
10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville 892-6485
linncountyparks.com
Every Sunday 1-4 PM Learning Center Exhibits
Are We Alone? Searching For Life In The Universe
Aug 7 8:30 AM
Professor Robert Mutel, Univ. of IA, will discuss the scientific foundations of this question as well as the technology behind current and planned searches for extraterrestrial life in the solar system and on extra-solar planets. The program will also briefly summarize the history of life's evolution on Earth, and the likelihood that such conditions may exist elsewhere in the universe, and what are the possible cultural consequences of detection. Weather permitting, the presentation will be followed by telescope viewing. Donations welcome.
Science for Squirts: Rainbow Ramble
Aug 18 10 AM
Register at least 3 days in advance by calling 892-6485
Wickiup Hill Scavenger Hunt
Aug 21 & 22 10 AM-4 PM
Explore the exhibits and trails at Wickiup while completing a scavenger hunt. Find everything on your list and win a prize! You can pick up your scavenger hunt list and redeem it for your prize during normal exhibit hours at the reception desk inside the building.
Monarch Migration and Tagging
Aug 28 9 AM
Come and participate in tagging monarchs collected at this site. We will place an I.D. tag on the wings and then release the butterflies. Unlike most other insects in temperate climates, monarch butterflies cannot survive a long cold winter. Instead, they spend the winter in roosting spots in Mexican mountains; will one of these monarchs make it to Mexico? Also, learn more about these winter roosting sites.
Cost: $2.50/ adult, $1/child 16 and under or $5/family.
 
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