The best things to do in Waterloo

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Grab a seat at Waterloo Riverfront Stadium this week for a night with the Waterloo Bucks, where summer ball meets Cedar Valley swagger.…

850 Park Rd

Grab a seat at Waterloo Riverfront Stadium this week for a night with the Waterloo Bucks, where summer ball meets Cedar Valley swagger. Rally the crew for the Budweiser Party Deck or Coors Light Lounge, let the kids rep the Bucks Kids Club, then keep tabs on the 2026 promo lineup.

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Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course is Waterloo’s oldest 18-hole regulation track with undulating fairways, great greens, and the kind of…

1000 Fletcher Ave

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course is Waterloo’s oldest 18-hole regulation track with undulating fairways, great greens, and the kind of unpredictable wind that keeps you honest. Two ponds add just enough drama while herons and ducks judge your short game from the gallery, so make it your round this week.

From the Waterloo newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Wide fairways and quick greens at a well-maintained public golf course that's good for beginners.

820 E Donald St

Wide fairways and quick greens at a well-maintained public golf course that's good for beginners.

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Young Arena

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Ice rink & stadium offering public skating & hockey, plus a track for running & walking.

125 Commercial St

Ice rink & stadium offering public skating & hockey, plus a track for running & walking.

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Public, well-maintained golf course with some history.

1409 Newell St

Public, well-maintained golf course with some history.

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Country club with a golf course hosting weddings and other events.

1600 Olympic Dr

Country club with a golf course hosting weddings and other events.

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Vibrant facility offering interactive educational exhibits for kids, including an artists' workshop.

225 Commercial St

Vibrant facility offering interactive educational exhibits for kids, including an artists' workshop.

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Antique Acres

Entertainment

Family-friendly venue hosting tractor shows, pulls and events.

7610 Waverly Rd (Cedar Falls)

Family-friendly venue hosting tractor shows, pulls and events.

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Cappella Magna

Entertainment

European food is served at this welcoming restaurant with a copy of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling.

622 Commercial St

European food is served at this welcoming restaurant with a copy of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling.

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Family-friendly 18-hole golf course with challenging roughs.

1830 E Shaulis Rd

Family-friendly 18-hole golf course with challenging roughs.

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Palmer's Family Fun

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Casual amusement center featuring go-karts, plus miniature golf and bouncy attractions.

1666 W Airline Hwy

Casual amusement center featuring go-karts, plus miniature golf and bouncy attractions.

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