Downtown Summer Shop Crawl

Friday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining – summer is around the corner! Join us for one of Downtown’s best shopping events on Friday, May 30th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Summer Shop Crawl is geared towards anyone who loves our downtown retailers. Sip and shop your way through Iowa City and enjoy the leisurely evening with friends, family, or your own company with drinks and deals at each stop. This shopping experience makes for the perfect time to visit your favorite stores and discover new ones along the way (while also imbibing in specialty beverages).

A $15 ticket includes:

☀️ A customized shop crawl glass
☀️ A surprise gift
☀️ An ICDD tote bag
☀️ Access to sales and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic will be available) at each participating shop
 
This event is for all ages. If you are under 21, you will still receive a customized glass and there will be non-alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy!

Check-in Information:

  • Location: MERGE Iowa City
  • Check-in Timeframe: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. (shoppers need at least one hour to fully enjoy this event!)
  • This event does not have a physical ticket. Attendees will check in with the ticket buyer’s last name.
Please Note: 
  • This is a rain-or-shine event. There will be no ticket refunds.
  • Participating shops, specialty drinks, and exclusive sales coming soon!

Participating Stores, Drinks, and Deals

223 Baby Co

  • Moscato Punch
  • 20% off storewide

AKAR

  • Iced Tea + Lemonade
  • 20% off storewide

Bartertown Toys and Collectibles 

  • Ansel’s Mead and Awesome Sauce tastings!

Blick Art Materials

  • Drink coming soon
  • 15% off non-sale items

Bread Garden Market

  • Rose Spritzer
  • $2 off all beer draughts, wine by the glass, and cheese bar food items

Catherine’s Boutique 

  • French Martini
  • Clearance up to 75% off

CIELO

  • Daydreamer
  • 10% off storewide including Everlasting Jewelry

Dulcinea

  • Summer Sangria
  • 20% off storewide,  50-75% off sale items

Glassando

  • Colorado Bulldog
  • 20% off storewide + 50% off selected jewelry

Hothouse Yoga

  • Infused lemonade and limeade
  • 20% off select items

Om Gifts for Body & Soul

  • Spiced Iced Chai

Pitaya

  • Dragonfruit (pitaya) Lemonade
  • BOGO 50% off sale merchandise

Revival

  • Margarita
  • 20% off storewide

Tspoons Coffee and Treats (Old Capitol)

  • Charged Lotus Mojito
  • $5 Dubai Cheesecake Cups
  • Every shopper will receive a card for a free drink on their return visit within one week of Shop Crawl.

Ten Thousand Villages

  • Sparkling Paloma
  • 20% off storewide

The Shop Iowa City

  • Vodka Lemonade
  • 20% off storewide

Underground Printing

  • Strawberry Infused Water
  • 20% off Storewide