summer

Themepark and waterpark season are here, and a couple of the best ones in Iowa are gearing up for an exciting year! We've got all the details you need for Lost Island's 2026 season!

New to the Minnesota Zoo this summer is the Wanderlight Trail, featuring beautiful, larger-than-life animal lanterns. There are special adult-only nights, too.

If you though May was a busy month, just wait until you see the calendar for June! We've put together a list of June events happening across Eastern Iowa, plus some exciting things happening in other areas that you may want to check out!

Nothing says "summer" quite like free, outdoor, live music! We've put together a list of concert series that are returning to the Corridor & Cedar Valley this year, with even more to be announced in the coming months.

Big things are happening over at Centennial Park in North Liberty! Check out some of the new additions to the park, the summer event lineup for the Hy-Vee Amphitheater, and what new features are on the way next year!

Imagine cruising down a sunlit path, the wind in your hair — that's summer biking in Iowa for you.

We're finally getting ready for swimming season!

Now that spring is here and summer is on the way, outdoor mini-golf courses all over Eastern Iowa are beginning to open for the season! Check out some of the courses that have already opened, and others that will be opening soon!

In 2026, there are less than 300 drive-in movie theaters left in the United States. Four of them are here in the state of Iowa! Check out all of the Hawkeye State's drive-ins that are still open in 2026!

USA Today ranks Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo, IA, as the 4th best in the U.S. Discover the nation's #1 wave pool and plan your visit with our full guide.