From pumpkin patches to scenic drives, the QC offers plenty of fall activities. Here are ideas to help you plan autumn ...

From The Slaughterhouse to Adventureland's Phantom Fall Fest, there's something fun for everybody in the metro this spooky ...

The Iowa Cubs wrap up their 2025 season this weekend, facing the Toledo Mud Hens. This weekend is Fan Appreciation Weekend, so ICubs fans can enjoy giveaways, food packages and more in celebration of ...

From the return of the Northside Oktoberfest to the Kids' Market, Iowa City is buzzing with excitement. Check out these eight weekend events.

Iowa is often referred to as flyover country, but it has much more to offer. The Hawkeye State boasts four seasons with different things to do all year long. During the warmer months, corn fields and ...

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start plotting out your Iowa vacations and road trips. The Des Moines Register has gathered dozens of 2025 vacation ideas ranging from free ...

June 5: The Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, opens its newest exhibit, “Firelei Báez,” organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Firelei Báez, from the Dominican ...

It is a musical weekend in Iowa City with the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival taking downtown. From concerts to poetry readings, the festival offers a wide range of events to explore, along ...

Whether you want to run or sit back and watch a game, there are plenty of sports-related things to do in Iowa this summer. Here are some of our favorites to consider. Climb Iowa offers indoor climbing ...

over 20 years and will continue to work with the federal government to complete the designation. Red Bull is bringing its extreme soapbox race back to Des Moines this spring. Back in 2022, it drew ...

Looking for things to do in Iowa this summer? The state has a lot to offer. The Des Moines Register has gathered dozens of 2025 vacation ideas ranging from free activities, summer festivals, shopping ...