Downtown Iowa City
December 2019
Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
There is no better way to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season than a Horse-Drawn Trolley Ride around downtown. Enjoy a FREE whimsical ride while singing carols to the tune of antique sleigh bells, nestled in the enclosed comfort provided by Country Gentleman’s Horse and Carriage. **“TICKETS” WILL BE HANDED OUT AT HILLS BANK AND TRUST IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY EACH SATURDAY STARTING AT 11:00AM. We recommend arriving early to reserve your spot!
Find out more »Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
There is no better way to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season than a Horse-Drawn Trolley Ride around downtown. Enjoy a FREE whimsical ride while singing carols to the tune of antique sleigh bells, nestled in the enclosed comfort provided by Country Gentleman’s Horse and Carriage. **“TICKETS” WILL BE HANDED OUT AT HILLS BANK AND TRUST IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY EACH SATURDAY STARTING AT 11:00AM. We recommend arriving early to reserve your spot!
Find out more »January 2020
Downtown Hot Cocoa Crawl 2020
The Hot Cocoa Crawl is back for its third year! One of our favorite Shop Crawls, the Downtown Hot Cocoa Crawl is for those who love shopping, tasty drinks, and exclusive deals. Join us for an evening of hot cocoa, hot toddies and other fun winter drinks, appetizers, and delightful sales from our wonderful downtown businesses on Friday, January 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Ticket purchase will include a customized hot cocoa mug, a small gift, an ICDD tote bag,…
Find out more »June 2020
Iowa Arts Festival
The Iowa Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration featuring over 110 local and national visual artists. On Saturday and Sunday, we feature high school and college artists in the Emerging Artist Pavilion. However, that’s not all: there are music performances, food vendors serving regional and ethnic dishes, and creative and educational activities and entertainment for children. The Iowa Arts Festival is the most anticipated art event of the summer!
Find out more »July 2020
Iowa City Jazz Festival
Come down for a three-day weekend of live jazz performances, delicious dishes, and cap off the weekend with a full-blown fireworks display over the University of Iowa Pentacrest. You’re sure to enjoy the music from all four stages, which showcase a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages. Bring a blanket, chair, or come sit in our beverage garden and get ready for a…
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