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Move it! Dig it! Do it!

October 12   |   10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free

Grab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! Our biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot.

Please join us for games, activities, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Check back soon, as more details and event activities will be added as the day approaches.

Outdoor activities are FREE of charge. To play in our indoor exhibits, tickets must be purchased at the door.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Presenting Sponsors

 

Mover Sponsors

 

Digger Sponsors

The Children’s Dental Center

Don Hummer Trucking

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Woodruff Construction

 

Doer Sponsors

Blake Hershberger Enterprises

Hodge Construction

ImOn Communications

The Learning Grove Academy

Lionheart Early Learning

Maxwell Construction

Sylvan Learning Center of Coralville

To learn more about how to be a sponsor or display equipment, contact Jackie McCall at jmccall@theicm.org.

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Venue

Other

Age Range
All Ages Welcome!

Shape the Future of Play!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us keep the museum’s exhibits and programs fun, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

Give the gift of play

This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!

Closed August 25th-29th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 25th, through Friday, August 29th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. This includes STEM Family Free Night. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!

Due to Winter Weather

We will be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!