Family-friendly events in Iowa
Upcoming community events for families in Iowa.
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Wed, Nov 11
· 1:00 PM CST
Tai Chi for Older Adults
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
- Community Event
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Wed, Nov 11
· 3:30 PM CST
ASAP Wednesdays: Let's Play Ukulele
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Performance
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Wed, Nov 11
· 4:30 PM CST
Dungeons & Dragons
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Wed, Nov 11
· 5:30 PM CST
Family Art Night: Fairy Dough
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Wed, Nov 11
· 5:30 PM CST
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Wed, Nov 11
· 6:00 PM CST
Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: A World Appears
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Adults (26+)
- Community Event
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Thu, Nov 12
· 9:30 AM CST
Music & Movement Story Time
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Thu, Nov 12
· 10:00 AM CST
Preschool Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Thu, Nov 12
· 4:00 PM CST
ASAP Days: Nature Drawing
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Thu, Nov 12
· 5:00 PM CST
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" Movie Showing
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Performance
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Thu, Nov 12
· 5:00 PM CST
Cricut Training
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Fri, Nov 13
· 9:30 AM CST
Early Learning Story Time
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Fri, Nov 13
· 10:00 AM CST
StoryLab 2026
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
- Community Event
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Fri, Nov 13
· 3:30 PM CST
Teen Anime Club
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Teens (13–17)
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Sat, Nov 14
· 10:00 AM CST
Drop-in Shrinky Dinks
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Sat, Nov 14
· 1:00 PM CST
Library Hunger Games
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Sat, Nov 14
· 1:00 PM CST
Socially Anxious Hangout Group
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Free Ages: Young Adults (18–25)
- Community Event
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Sat, Nov 14
· 1:00 PM CST
Russian Conversation Club
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Sat, Nov 14
· 2:00 PM CST
Blues Music & Stories with Scott Eggleston
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Performance
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Sat, Nov 14
· 2:00 PM CST
Craft & Movie Saturday!
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Performance
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Mon, Nov 16
· 12:00 AM CST
Library Scavenger Hunt
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Mon, Nov 16
· 9:30 AM CST
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Mon, Nov 16
· 10:00 AM CST
Preschool Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Mon, Nov 16
· 10:00 AM CST
Toddler Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- Performance
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