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🎅 Dec. 19 - Dec. 22 | Your Johnson County Weekend Plans

🎅 Dec. 19 - Dec. 22 | Your Johnson County Weekend Plans

The JoCo Know
December 19, 2024

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We hope your to-do list is shrinking and your holiday cheer is keeping pace with your caffeine intake! Today, we’ve got you covered with:

Top Event Roundup 🤩
Holiday Happenings & Santa Sightings 🎅
Holiday Shopping 🛍️ & Giving Back ❤️
Live Music & Entertainment Roundups 🎭
New Year’s Celebrations 🥂
On Your Calendars for Next Week (and Next Year!) 🗓️

Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄

TOP EVENT ROUNDUP 🤩

Holiday Lights & Lively Nights

Sponsor Highlight

Winterland | Sat, Dec. 21 | 7:30pm | The Englert Theatre
Dont’ miss Winterland’s annual holiday concert! Specializing in the Grateful Dead’s 1969–70s catalog, Winterland authentically recreates their blend of folk, blues, and psychedelic rock. Experience the magic of their dynamic, collaborative performances that captures the Dead’s timeless artistry.

More things to look forward to:

Friday, 4:00pm: Pajama Party Beer Release (Field Day Brewing Co.)
Friday, 6:30pm: The Emerald Ball (The Englert Theatre)
Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00pm: Winter Solstice Party (Robert A. Lee Rec Center)
Saturday, 6:00pm: Iowa Heartlanders: Xmas in Coralville (Xtream Arena)
Sunday 4:00 - 7:00pm: A Very Merry Christmas Celebration (Swisher)
All Weekend, Times Vary: The Naughty List Holiday Cabaret (The James Theater)

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 🎄

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Hands Jewelers | Delivering the Unexpected |📍Iowa City
As Iowa’s oldest jeweler, Hands Jewelers has provided trustworthy, memorable service for 170+ years. From engagement rings and rare gems to watches and homeware gifts, discover the magic that has made Hands a trusted name for generations.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING 🛍️

Check-out these markets and the The JoCo Know Local Gifting Guide for last-minute local gifting this weekend 🎁

Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00pm: Black in Business Holiday Shop & Swap (NCJC Family Resource Center)
Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00pm: PS1 Holiday Market (Big Grove Iowa City)
Saturday, 3:00 - 7:00pm: Holiday Market (The Green House)
Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00pm: Johnson Co. Market (JoCo State Fairgrounds)
All Weekend: 11:00 - 7:00pm: Holiday Pop-Up Market (Ped Mall)

Need gifts wrapped? Visit Coral Ridge Mall and support Team Breast Friends or the JoCo Affordable Housing Coalition and let them take one thing of your list!

NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS 🥳

Let The Countdown Begin!

Sponsor Highlight

Swiftie Celebration | Sat, Jan. 4 | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Posy Bakery & Cakes
Calling all Swifties: we’re in our 2025 Era! Get ready to shake it off and join Enchanted Crown Celebrations for an unforgettable night of live performances, a themed photo booth, Swiftie trivia, pizza, and themed treats from Posy Bakery. There’s just 10 spots left! Get your tickets now and make this a night to remember!

Make your New Year’s Eve plans:

NYE Prix Fixe Menu | Field Day Brewing Co. | 4:00pm
NYE with Catfish Keith | The Black Angel | 5:00pm
Sip & Dine NYE Party | Sycamore 12 Theatre | 5:30pm
NYE / Nuevo Años Party | Rayo’s | 7:00pm
NYE Midnight in Paris | Vue Rooftop | 7:00pm
NYE with Dogs on Skis | The Highlander Hotel | 7:00pm
NYE Show Linc Henriksen & The Drifters | Wildwood | 8:00pm
NYE Party | First Avenue Club | 8:00pm
NYE Party | Solon American Legion | 8:00pm
NYE Celebration | Big Grove Iowa City | 9:00pm
NYE Party | The Heights Rooftop | 9:00pm
NYE with The Schmidt Brothers | Field Day Brewing Co. | 9:00pm

And for the kiddos:

Kids NYE Balloon Drop | Crosspark Rd. Hy-Vee | 9:00 - 12:00pm
Countdown Celebration | Iowa Children’s Museum | 10:00 - 4:00pm
Kids NYE Celebration | Big Grove Iowa City | 11:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm
Noon Year’s Eve | Field Day Brewing Co. | 11:00 - 1:00pm
Noon Year’s Eve | Mercer Park Aquatic Center | 11:30 - 12:30pm
Noon Year’s Eve | ICPL | 11:30 - 12:00pm

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 & ENTERTAINMENT 🎭

NEXT WEEK ⏩

Some pre- and post-holiday activities to look forward to:

Dec. 23: Holiday Crafting Hoopla | ICPL | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Dec. 23: Bingo Night | Big Grove Solon | 5:00 - 8:00pm
Dec. 23: Santa Visits Rayo’s | Rayo’s | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dec. 23: Hawk Talk (Jan Jensen) | Hyatt Regency | 6:00pm
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Cellar Sale | Field Day | 11:00 - 2:00pm
Dec. 24: Movie Crafternoon | ICPL | 1:00 - 2:30pm
Dec. 26: Winter Break Toy Time | Coralville Library | 10:30 - 12:00pm
Dec. 27: Toddler Takeover | Iowa Children’s Museum | 10:00 - 11:00am
Dec. 27: Family Free Friday | Coral Ridge Mall | 5:00 - 8:00pm

MARK YOUR CALENDERS 📅

Tapped out for the season? We feel you! Here’s a few things to mark on your calendars for next month:

Jan. 3, 6:00 - 7:30pm: Hello 2025! (North Liberty Library)
Jan. 4: 6:30pm: Motorcycle Racing on Ice! (Xtream Arena)
Jan. 4, 7:30pm: Steely Dan Tribute Band (CCPA)
Jan. 5, 10:00 0 4:00pm: Splish Splash Bash (Iowa Children’s Museum)
Jan. 9 - 11, 7:30pm: Mike Birbiglia (The Englert Theatre)
Jan. 10, 7:00pm: Dan Tedesco (The James Theater)
Jan. 11, 6:00pm: Heartlanders - Dash’s Birthday (Xtream Arena)
Jan. 12, 4:00pm: Sunday Supper Club Prix Fixe (Big Grove Solon)
Jan. 15, 6:00pm: Tamales Class (El Azul Mexican Restaurant)
Jan. 24, 2:00pm: North Liberty’s Fire & Ice (Penn Meadows Park)
Jan. 24 - 25, 7:30pm: Battle by the River Rodeo (Xtream Arena)
Jan. 25, 12:00pm: Coralville BrrrFest (Hyatt Regency)
Jan. 29, 7:00pm: Friends Trivia (Backpocket Brewing)
Jan. 31, 7:30pm: 80s Prom Murder Mystery Dinner (Walker Homestead)

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And Who Are We?
We’re Hayley and Andy, parents of two toddlers and lovers of Johnson County. We’re always planning our next outing and exploring what’s new locally. Living in the area for almost 20 years, The JoCo Know is a passion project for us and is truly an extension of what we love to do - plan, explore, enjoy, and repeat.

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