Our Favorite Local Summer Activities
It’s been a hot start to the summer, but with proper hydration and sun protection you and your family can enjoy these local events all season long!
All Summer Long
- Music on the Move: Part of Iowa City’s Summer of the Arts series, this ongoing summer event series brings music to a variety of Iowa City neighborhoods! Check the schedule for more information.
- Backyard Abundance: These classes will enhance your mind, body, and spirit by finding harmony with nature and its role in your life. Iowa City.
- Summer Reading Programs: We’re proud to support summer reading programs at local libraries across our communities. Check with your library to see what they offer for your child!
- Lemon Boss: No summer would be complete without visiting a lemonade stand, and at Hills Bank we aim to give every child the chance to be their own Lemon Boss! Whether you help your child set up a lemonade stand for your neighborhood or visit a local Lemon Boss near you, sipping ice-cold lemonade is the perfect local summer activity.
June
- Freedom Festival: A three-week festival celebrating the 4th of July with fun, affordable, family-friendly events. June 14 – July 4, Cedar Rapids.
- Iowa City Downtown Block Party: This summer tradition brings music, activities, and more to downtown Iowa City. June 24.
- TrekFest: Held in the future birthplace of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, June 23 and 24, Riverside.
- Linn County Fair: Held at the Linn County Fairgrounds. June 28 – July 2.
July
- Moonlit Movie Series: Join us for “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” starting at dusk! July 7, Marion.
- Washington County Fair: Held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. July 16 – 21, Washington.
- Johnson County Fair: Held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. July 23 – 26, Iowa City.
- RAGBRAI: Coralville hosts the cross-state bike ride overnight on July 28, though it takes place across the state of Iowa from July 22 – 29.
August
- Hoover’s Hometown Days: Celebrate the hometown of the only U.S. President from Iowa with music, food trucks, and festive fun. August 4-5, West Branch.
- Courage Ride: An annual bike ride dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by sarcoma cancer. August 12 at Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City.
Other
- Shelter House Beat The Heat: Consider supporting the Shelter House’s mission to provide housing for individuals on some of the hottest days of the year.
- CommUnity Strike Out Hunger and Fan Club: Help local families with summer nutrition and temperature control by supporting CommUnity.
Hills Bank is proud to sponsor these and more family-friendly events and activities this summer throughout the Corridor!
