From the Victorian House Museum to the Ice House Museum and Little Red Schoolhouse, Cedar Falls Historical Society links five local gems…
308 W 3rd St (Cedar Falls)
“From the Victorian House Museum to the Ice House Museum and Little Red Schoolhouse, Cedar Falls Historical Society links five local gems into one hometown time machine, with special exhibitions, guided tours, and education programs that make Cedar Falls history feel personal, neighborly, and actually pretty fun.”
From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 8, 2026
Hearst Center For the Arts is serving up fresh local creativity, from Jan Drake’s work on view in August and September to a playful…
304 W Seerley Blvd (Cedar Falls)
“Hearst Center For the Arts is serving up fresh local creativity, from Jan Drake’s work on view in August and September to a playful Roundabout Cedar Falls mobile art tour with selfie challenges and quizzes. Peek upcoming exhibits, snag a spot in fall classes, or just wander and get inspired.”
From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 16, 2026
Tour Little Red Schoolhouse, a 1909 one-room gem with a slate blackboard and potbellied stove, then picture brothers and sisters reciting…
205 W 1st St (Cedar Falls)
“Tour Little Red Schoolhouse, a 1909 one-room gem with a slate blackboard and potbellied stove, then picture brothers and sisters reciting lessons like it's Tuesday in 1910. Quick, charming, and part of a long Iowa tradition, it turns a random afternoon into a low-key time warp.”
Whether your kid is twirling at 18 months or you're eyeing a hip-hop class after work, Fusion Dance & Performing Arts keeps it fun and…
148 Provision Pkwy
“Whether your kid is twirling at 18 months or you're eyeing a hip-hop class after work, Fusion Dance & Performing Arts keeps it fun and legit with certified instructors, an age-appropriate curriculum, and a sleek 10,000 square foot space. Move your body, boost confidence, and shake off that Midwest monotony.”
Swap the usual routine this week for Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science, where you can catch…
503 South St
“Swap the usual routine this week for Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science, where you can catch planetarium shows, tinker with science, then get real with Iowa veterans’ first-person stories from the Voices of Iowa archive.”
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and often cited as Iowa's finest example of Italianate architecture, Rensselaer Russell…
520 W 3rd St
“Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and often cited as Iowa's finest example of Italianate architecture, Rensselaer Russell House Museum is a quick hit of hometown pride. Drop by this week, soak up the craftsmanship, then feel smug about living in a place with real architectural chops.”
With classes for dancers ages 2 to 18, top-notch faculty, and two marley-floored studios, Aspire Dance Studio keeps the Cedar Valley moving…
3551 University Ave
“With classes for dancers ages 2 to 18, top-notch faculty, and two marley-floored studios, Aspire Dance Studio keeps the Cedar Valley moving with confidence and clean technique. They’re currently enrolling for the 2026-2027 season, and open houses on August 18 and 20 make it easy to check them out.”
Named for Waterloo legend Dan Gable, the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum packs interactive exhibits, the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of…
303 Jefferson St
“Named for Waterloo legend Dan Gable, the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum packs interactive exhibits, the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.”
Need a venue for a shower, birthday, or meeting this week that actually feels special? Snowden House, part of the Grout Museum District, is…
306 Washington St
“Need a venue for a shower, birthday, or meeting this week that actually feels special? Snowden House, part of the Grout Museum District, is available for rent and pairs culturally rich history with a charming Victorian Italianate vibe so your get-together looks thoughtfully curated without you going full DIY tornado.”
Waterloo Center for the Arts quietly flexes with the world’s largest public collection of Haitian art, plus Midwest and Mexican folk gems…
225 Commercial St
“Waterloo Center for the Arts quietly flexes with the world’s largest public collection of Haitian art, plus Midwest and Mexican folk gems and rotating exhibits that actually rotate. Galleries are free, and the Phelps Youth Pavilion keeps the kids happy while you pretend to be a curator.”
If you’ve ever wondered how Cedar Valley kept things cool pre-fridge, Ice House Museum packs a 1921 round, riverfront ice house with the…
121 Center St (Cedar Falls)
“If you’ve ever wondered how Cedar Valley kept things cool pre-fridge, Ice House Museum packs a 1921 round, riverfront ice house with the tools and stories of cutting blocks from the Cedar. S. museum telling ice harvesting inside an original ice house, and it’s a Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area site.”
From the Cedar Falls newsletter, September 2, 2026
