EVENTS
OLD MACDONALD’S FARM
BEVER PARK
Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park is operated by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation.
Located on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids, it is a free petting farm
that is open to the public and features farm animals and North
American waterfowl. (The baby animals are only out during
warm weather.) This city landmark is over 100 years old
and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
(All Ages)
Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club
Old MacDonald’s Farm has teamed up
with Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club for a
farm opening launch party! This free
event has food, activities and, most
importantly, a BUTTERFLY release at
2:00 p.m. Come to the farm and see all
the new improvements courtesy of the
Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club including
new educational signage, a beautiful
chalkboard wall mural by Iowa Big,
more activities and events, and urban
gardens for programming and food
donation ready for Fall 2017.
Su
FREE
5/21
1-3pm
Old MacDonald’s Farm
MOVIE NIGHT
aAT*NEW*
THE FARM
(All Ages)
Sponsored by Hills Bank & Trust
Bring the whole family to the farm’s
amphitheater for a movie beginning
at sunset. Feel free to come early and
play with all the cute farm animals.
Popcorn and drinks will be available.
Secret Life of Pets F
5/26
Finding Nemo F
8/18
FREE
Old MacDonald’s Farm
(All Ages)
Have you ever wanted to take part in a
county fair, but didn’t have the time
or space for farm animals? Come to
the farm and experience a fair setting
with hayrack rides, booths, bounce
house, pie contest and fair foods. Kids
will learn how to show livestock and
much more.
Sa
7/29
10am-2pm
FREE*
Old MacDonald’s Farm
*A $1 donation at the entrance is
recommended
aHARVEST FEST
(All Ages)
Fall is a great season on the farm!
Learn about area businesses that
thrive this time of year. Enjoy hayrack
rides, apple bobbing, storytelling,
scarecrow making contest, bonfire,
bounce house, pumpkin painting and
many more activities. Pet and feed our
cute farm animals and end the day
with a smile on your face.
Sa
9/30
10am-2pm
FREE*
Old MacDonald’s Farm
*A $1 donation at the entrance is
recommended
8pm
8pm
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 71
OPEN DAILY:
April 24 - October 13
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A minimum donation of
$1 is recommended
*NEW* OLD MACDONALDS
FARM TOURS
Group tours of Old MacDonalds farm
are available by appointment only
for school groups and daycares. They
are free and available every day of
the week during regular hours. Call
Megan Lopata, Animal Exhibit
Coordinator, 319-286-5566, or email
[email protected] to
schedule your field trip.
YOUTH PROGRAMS AND BIRTHDAY
PARTIES AT THE FARM
See page 27-28 for more information
on the following programs:
(All Ages) Birthday Parties
(0-7 yrs.) Make & Take Story Time
(3-5 yrs.) Farm Prints
(5-7 yrs.) Animals on the Farm
(6-10 yrs.) Farmer for a Day
(8-11 yrs.) Creek Study and You
(8-11 yrs.) Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly
(8-11 yrs.) What’s Your Habitat?
PLAY!
a*NEW* OLD MACDONALD’S FARM aCOUNTY FAIR
SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY!
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FARM PRINTS
(3-5 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.
Be a print detective! Use clues to
match the tracks to the animal. Make
a craft that matches the theme. Wear
your old clothes. Parents welcome.
#113101-01 Tu 6/20-7/18*10:45-11:15am
$34 (R $27)
Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever
*No class 7/4
aIT’S A MESS!
(2-4 yrs. with Adult)
Get messy and explore textures and
mediums that you might not normally
experience at home. Wear your play
clothes and get messy!
#110104-01M 4/24-6/5 9:30-10:15am
$36 (R $29)
NW Rec
aMAKE & TAKE STORY TIME
(0-7 yrs. with Adult)
Take the Cedar Rapids Library Summer Dare! Attend most of the sessions
presented by library staff and receive
an award.
Tu
FREE
6/6-8/810-10:45am
Jacolyn Park Pavilion
F
FREE
6/9-8/1110-10:45am
Red Oak Pavilion, Bever Park
PLAY, MUSIC AND FUN
(1-3 yrs. with Adult)
Learn fun songs and finger plays with
your child. Introduce them to simple
rhythm instruments in a fun group
setting. This is a high-energy class with
concentration on motor skill activities.
#310102-03W 4/19-5/24 9:15-10am
#110402-01 W 6/14-7/26*9:15-10am
$36 (R $29)
NW Rec *No class 7/5
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
(3-5 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.
Get the wiggles out! Enjoy creative
movement with themed music, rhythmic
movement and gross motor skill activities. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Must be
able to separate from parent. Parents
may observe the last class.
#310401-03W 4/19-5/24 10-10:45am
#110401-01 W 6/14-7/26*10-10:45am
$36 (R $29)
NW Rec *No class 7/5
*NEW* OLD-FASHIONED
EASTER EGGS
TINY TOT NATURE
a*NEW*
WALKS
ACTIVITIES
a
Toddler and
Preschooler
(3-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3
by start date.
Explore different nature themes each
week with your child at Ellis Park. You
will enjoy stories, a craft or activity
and time to meander.
#103903-01 Tu 6/20-7/25*10-11am
$36 (R $29) Duck Pond Pavilion, Ellis Park
*No class 7/4
*NEW* TINY TOT SCIENCE
(3-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3
by start date.
(3-5 yrs. with Adult)
Celebrate spring and help the Easter
bunny! Decorate your own Easter
eggs with natural dyes and other fun
techniques. After the work is done,
play games and enjoy other old time
Easter fun.
Enjoy a weekly science theme that
includes a story, an experiment and
ideas to take home. Weekly themes
are Intro to Science (6/16), Wacky
Weather (6/23), Investigating Insects
(6/30), Crazy Creatures (7/14) and
#314803-01Sa 4/1
10-11am
$9 (R $8) /child Ushers Ferry
#103904-01F
#103904-02F
#103904-03F
#103904-04 F #103904-05F
$11 (R $10)
Messy Mysteries (7/21).
6/16
6/23
6/30
7/14
7/21
NW Rec
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
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The first hour of your party will be a guided farm tour with a party host. In this
hour, you will have hands-on contact with the animals and will be able to feed
them as well. The second hour will be free time at the pavilion near the duck
exhibit. The birthday child will receive a gift. Bring your own cake, snacks and
beverages.
Two-hour reservations are available April 30-October 8 and can be scheduled
between 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Call 319-286-5566 to set up your party.
Reservations are required two weeks in advance. Fee is $108 per 2 hour period
and includes pavilion reservation and farm tour. Non-refundable.
PLAY!
Old MacDonalds Farm Birthday Parties
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 71
ACTIVITIES
HOME SCHOOL DAY
(5+ yrs.)
Spend half a day in the school house
studying and learning just as country school students would have in
1910. Bring a sack lunch to eat on the
grounds, then take a tour of the entire
village with an Ushers Ferry guide. Call
319-286-5763 for more information.
#314602-01Th 4/20
9:30am-1:30pm
$9.50 (R $8.50) Ushers Ferry
Youth
FARMER FOR A DAY
ALIENS VS. MONSTERS & ROBOTS
(5-10 yrs.)
Paint, sculpt, draw, and print aliens,
monsters and robots, then make one
of your creatures out of polymer clay.
#103807-01 Tu/Th7/11-7/27 10:30-11:45am
$45 (R $38) NW Rec
#113102-01Th 6/15
8-10am
#113102-02Th 6/22
8-10am
#113102-03Th 6/29
8-10am
#113102-04Th 7/6
8-10am
#113102-05Th 7/13
8-10am
#113102-06Th 7/20
8-10am
#113102-07Th 7/27
8-10am
#113102-08Th 8/3
8-10am
#113102-09Th 8/10
8-10am
$13 (R $12)
Old MacDonald’s Farm
*NEW* ANIMALS ON THE FARM
(5-7 yrs.)
Get creative while learning the types
of animals on the farm. Study a new
animal each week and make a craft
resembling the theme. Songs, sounds
and activities will be a part of each
class. Wear your old clothes! Parents
welcome.
FUN WITH ART
#113107-01W 6/21-7/12 10:45-11:45am
$32 (R $25) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever Park
CHILDREN’S PAINTING
(5-9 yrs.)
Let’s have some fun! Using tempura
and watercolor, you’ll try your hand at
color mixing, brush techniques, use of
resist materials and more.
(8-11 yrs.)
Learn about plant and critter life and
practice fishing. This program is cosponsored by CR Parks & Rec and Linn
County Conservation. Bring a lunch
not needing refrigeration and water.
#113106-01Th 6/8 10am-1pm
$13 (R $12) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever
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(5-9 yrs.)
Have fun exploring the madness of
mixing multiple media together. Painting, drawing, chalk, charcoal, gooey
substances and found objects will be
used to create fun and imaginative
forms, constructions and paintings.
#103205-01 Tu/Th7/11-7/27 9-10:15 am
$45 (R $38) NW Rec
#103805-01 Tu/Th 6/13-6/2910:30-11:45am
$45 (R $38)
NW Rec
CREEK STUDY AND YOU
(6-10 yrs.)
Put on old clothes, tennis shoes or
boots and find out more about the
animals at Old MacDonald’s Farm.
Learn how to care for them and what
goes on at the farm each day with
hands-on activities. Pick a day or sign
up for multiple sessions.
FUZZY, FURRY, SLIMY, SCALY
(8-11 yrs.)
Explore the group of animals called
vertebrates, comparing birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes and amphibians.
Live creatures and many hands-on
examples. This program is sponsored
by CR Parks & Rec and Linn County
Conservation. Bring a lunch not needing refrigeration and water.
#113103-01Th 6/15 10am-1pm
$13 (R $12) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever
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KIDS’ DRAWING
(7-11 yrs.)
Expand your drawing abilities through
guided experiences with a variety of
media including pencils, pastels, felt
tip and charcoal. Go through specific
exercises aimed at developing your
“seeing” skills.
#103811-01 Tu/Th6/13-6/29 9-10:15am
$45 (R $38)
NW Rec
*NEW* NATURE ADVENTURES
(6-9 yrs.)
Ready for a nature adventure? Meet
us at the park and participate in fun
activities like scavenger hunts and
animal tracking.
Ellis Park (Register by 6/23)
#103901-01Th 6/29
9-11am
$19 (R $15) Duck Pond Pavilion, Ellis Park
Seminole Valley Park (Register by 7/14)
#103901-02Th 7/20
9-11am
$19 (R $15)
Valley View Pavilion,
Seminole Valley Park
*NEW* SILLY SCIENCE
(6-8 yrs.)
Science is fun! Try different science
experiments and projects each week.
Prepare to get messy!
#103902-01 M 6/19-7/24*9:30-10:30am
$43 (R $36)
NW Rec *No class 7/3
*NEW* WHAT’S YOUR HABITAT?
(8-11 yrs.)
Kids! Explore habitats, wind, water,
trees and more with hands-on fun.
This program is a great introduction
to the concepts of ecology, habitat
care and species identification.
#113108-01M 6/12-8/7 10:45-11:45am
$55 (R $48) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever Park