PLAYing in the Park

Overview

Get ready to dance, play, and read at this one-of-a-kind music festival! Families can stroll through the brand-new Book Walk, dance along to live performances and take part in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and exploration. With nature all around and plenty of space to run, climb, and play, this festival is the perfect way to kick off a summer of fun!

Live Performances: Enjoy an incredible lineup of musicians, including Kevin Burt, Blake Shaw, and Swampland Jewels! Plus, catch performances from local favorites like Young Footliters Youth Theatre and Tippi Toes Dance.

New Book Walk: Stroll through North Ridge Park’s newest interactive reading experience! Installed in partnership with the Coralville Public Library, The Iowa Children’s Museum, and Coralville Parks & Recreation, this permanent addition to the park brings stories to life along the walking trail.

Play, Perform, & Explore: Keep the fun going all afternoon with museum-led play, pop-up activities, and plenty of space to play on the park’s playground equipment. Activity stations will be hosted by The Iowa Children’s Museum, West Music, the Coralville Public Library Book Bike, Young Footliters, and Tippi Toes.

Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious pizza from Stone Wall Pizza and fresh-brewed coffee from Timber Grove Coffee Co.

Parking is available at Community of Christ (right next to the park) or in the Coral Ridge Mall lot near Best Buy.

This event kicks off a summer of free, outdoor programs from The Iowa Children’s Museum! Every summer, ICM2Go brings hands-on activities to parks throughout the Corridor. This year, all ICM2Go events in Coralville will take place at North Ridge Park, a fantastic outdoor space just a short walk from the museum.

From music to movement to magical story moments, we invite you to PLAY in the Park with us as we welcome warmer days!