Kids, relatives, and easy yeses
Hands-on, outdoorsy, and low-friction plans for families and mixed-age groups.
May 2026 listings, checked May 22, 2026. Times, prices, and weather plans can change.
North Liberty opens its new outdoor entertainment season with a free Memorial Day weekend concert, food vendors, concessions, and a big party-band set.
Drop in to watch ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. Weather can affect banding, so check before heading out.
The Sunday family movie lineup lands on Moana, with Tavern Blue pairing the screening with food and a low-key dinner plan.
The 21st annual market season starts downtown with entertainment, food, and roughly 200 vendors spread through the core.
A full museum day with artmaking activities, tours for all ages, refreshments, and free parking for visitors.
Families join a summer naturalist for a hands-on outdoor activity such as pond dipping, sweep netting, a fossil dig, or a hike.