Fun Places to Take Your Kids This Winter in the Corridor

Fun Places to Take Your Kids This Winter in the Corridor

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Looking for some fun, family-friendly activities to beat the winter blues here in the Corridor? Look no further! Here are some of the places and events you can check out in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in January and February:

Trampoline Parks

Escape Rooms

Laser Tag

Arcades

Bowling

Play Areas

Ice Skating

Swimming

Axe Throwing

  • Hurling Hatchet
    • 576 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
    • No age restrictions, but ages 14 and under must have an adult present
  • Hatchet Jack’s
    • 101 Hwy 1 West, Iowa City
    • Ages 10 to 17 are allowed until 7 p.m. when accompanied by a parent/legally-appointed guardian

Movie Theatres

Other

  • Tavern Blue
    • 805 2nd St, Coralville
    • Featuring indoor mini-golf, foosball, table games, food, and drinks
  • Super Skate
    • 5100 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
    • Indoor Rollerskating

Winter Events/Shows

  • Iowa Heartlanders Hockey
    • See a full game schedule HERE
    • Xtream Arena, Coralville
  • RoughRiders Hockey
    • See a full game schedule HERE
    • ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
  • Friday Flix at the Market
    • NewBo City Market
    • Fridays in January & February
      • January 10th: Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Part I
      • January 17th: Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Part II
      • January 24th: Cheaper by the Dozen
      • January 31st: Luck
      • February 7th: Space Jam: A New Legacy
      • February 14th: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
      • February 21st: The Emperor's New Groove
      • February 28th: Smart House
    • "Be sure to bring a cozy blanket to sit on, treat yourself to delicious snacks from Market Shopkeepers, and quench your thirst with drinks from NewBo Beer & Wine. Every movie screening starts at 6pm—don't miss out on the free-to-attend fun!"
  • Kids Dream Family Film Series
    • Marcus Theatres (Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City)
    • January 24th through March 16
      • Kung Fu Panda 4: January 24th - 26th
      • Trolls Band Together: January 31st - February 2nd
      • IF: February 7th - 9th
      • Despicable Me 4: February 14th - 17th
      • Hitpig! - February 21st - 23rd
      • Abominable: February 28th - March 2nd
      • Transformers One: March 7th - 9th
      • Smallfoot: March 14th - 16th
    • $3 tickets, $3.50 sodas, $3.50 popcorn, and $3 hot dogs
    • Purchase tickets HERE
  • Battle by the River Rodeo
    • Xtream Arena, Coralville
    • January 24th & 25th at 7:30 p.m.
    • "This will be a fun family show and will be action packed from start to finish with Bare back bronc riding, Saddle bronc riding, Barrel racing and Bull Riding! We will also have mutton busting and junior riding events to showcase the future of Rodeo on the big stage, even a kids boot race!"
    • Purchase tickets HERE
  • Monster Truck Nitro Tour
    • Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids
    • Saturday, January 25th at 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
    • "See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party!"
    • Purchase tickets HERE
  • Fire & Ice Festival
    • Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty
    • Saturday, January 25th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Featuring the Snowzilla Slide, fire shows, ice skating, fireworks, ice sculptures, a glow playground, food vendors, games, and more
  • Winterfest
    • Amana Colonies
    • Saturday, January 25th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Featuring a 5K, games, competitions, chili, and more
  • Bulls, Bands, and Barrels
    • Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids
    • Saturday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m.
    • "We will have some of the rankest bulls and bull riders in the country as well as some of the fastest equine to ever go around a 3 barrel pattern PLUS freestyle bullfighting!! Following the bulls & barrels we will have a LIVE CONCERT featuring TREATY OAK REVIVAL with KOLBY COOPER to finish the night off with a bang!"
    • Purchase tickets HERE
  • Freeze Fest
    • Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City
    • Sunday, February 2nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    • "Freeze Fest is a fun, family friendly exploration for all ages. There will be indoor and outdoor activities including games, winter hiking, survival skills, crafts, birdwatching, and snowshoeing (weather permitting). All children must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration required and NO FEE"
  • WinterFest 2025
    • Iowa River Landing, Coralville
    • Sunday, February 2nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • "Celebrate the snowy season at this annual family-friendly event, where you’ll get the chance to participate in free indoor and outdoor activities, sample amazing food and drinks, and discover the reasons to look forward to winter—even if you hate the cold! Look for special activities and interactive booths hosted by the Johnson County Historical Society, Coralville Parks & Recreation, the Coralville Police Department and more."
  • Cat Cafe
    • Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library
    • Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • "Looking for your next feline friend or just need a kitty fix? Come meet adoptable cats and kittens and enjoy treats and fun activities."
  • Valentines Pancake Breakfast
    • Hiawatha Community Center, Hiawatha
    • Saturday, February 8th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    • "Celebrate Valentines Day with us on Feb. 8th, 8-11AM for pancakes, sausage, omelets, and drinks! Kids craft table for the kids to make Valentines for their family and friends. Free will donation."
  • Cedar Rapids Comic & Toy Show
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids
    • Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • "Join us for a day of geeky goodness! This is THE pop culture celebration for Eastern Iowa! Vendors, artists, and authors from 5 states selling comics, toys, posters, books, anime, video games, art, cards, as well as special guests. Video game tournaments, cosplay contest, and panel discussions."
    • Tickets are available at the door
  • Dragons & Mythical Beasts
    • Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
    • Wednesday, February 19th at 6 p.m.
    • "Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon…"
    • Purchase tickets HERE

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