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The Iowa Children’s Museum kicks off a summer of playing in the park
Free, hands on play opportunities available outside throughout the summer at parks across the Corridor
CORALVILLE — The Iowa Children’s Museum is bringing play outdoors and creating fun in local parks all summer long with free, hands-on play opportunities.
Museum educators and PLAYologists will facilitate various hands-on activities for children to learn through play throughout June, July and August.
On Mondays from June 12-Aug. 7, the Iowa Children’s Museum will be at Central Park, 501 6th St, Coralville, from 9:30-11 a.m.
From June 26 to Aug. 3, the Iowa Children’s Museum 2 Go (ICM2Go) will host events in Iowa City parks on select Tuesday nights and in Cedar Rapids parks on select Thursday afternoons.
Families can find the Iowa Children’s Museum at the following parks throughout the summer on these days from 6:30-8 p.m. in Iowa City:
- June 27, at Fairmeadows Park, 2451 Miami Dr.
- July 11, at Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St.
- July 25, at Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr.
- Aug. 1, at Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Dr.
The Iowa Children’s Museum will be at the following parks on these days from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids:
- June 22, at Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr. NW
- Aug. 3, at Cleveland Park, 1600 Ninth Ave. SW
These play dates in the park will make the entire family smile and inspire play all summer long! View the full schedule and learn more about ICM2Go by visiting theicm.org/icm2go.
In addition to events hosted by The Iowa Children’s Museum, the museum participates in other festivals, farmers markets, and events throughout the summer. The team can be found:
- June 22, from 3-7 p.m. at the South District Diversity Market
- June 24, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. at the downtown Iowa City Block Party
- June 25, from 4-6 p.m. at the Iowa City Community Band at Upper City Park
- Aug. 19, from 3-7 p.m. at the South District Diversity Market.
The Iowa Children's Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children with hands-on, interactive learning experiences. Located in Coralville, the museum offers exhibits, programs, and events designed to spark imagination, curiosity and a love of learning.
The museum's exhibits focus on a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, engineering, art and math, and are designed to be educational, engaging and fun.
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