summer

The Minnesota State Fair has announced new things to see and do while at the 2026 fair, including The America Wheel and Ultimate Dinosaurs.

Severe weather and unexpected technical glitches plagued Rochester's 4th of July fireworks. Read the city's full explanation and make-up date status.

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but here quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months! Check out 20 waterfront bars and restaurants here in Iowa.

Summer is officially here and there's so much to see and do here in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of big events happening this July!

Here are the Iowa county fairs that are bringing national acts to their stages in the summer of 2026, as well as the acts that have been announced for the Iowa State Fair!

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.

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.