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Weekly Fun Guide

November 1, 2013
These awesome events are happening every week! They are also listed by day in the Macaroni Kid Calendar.

For kids/teens:

Weekends
Saver Sunday at the Phelps Youth Pavilion
Take your family to Phelps Youth Pavilion on Sundays and save!
Phelps Youth Pavilion, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo
*1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Every Sunday
*$3/person
*291-4490

Phelps FunSpace Mini-Golf @ College Square
This fun mini-golf course also gives you the chance to learn about artists of the 20th century. You will navigate through optical illusions, the Eiffel Tower, bridges, a giant Campbell's soup can, sand traps, and other hazards.

*College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
*5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday
*$5.00/person (non-members); free for members. Includes same-day admission to Phelps Youth Pavilion
*291-4490

Flotation & Squirt Gun Afternoon at Holmes Pool
Grab your beach balls, frisbees, nerf footballs, noodles, soft throwable balls, inflatables and head to the pool.
*Holmes Pool, Holmes Jr. High School, 505 Holmes Drive, Cedar Falls
*1:00 PM - 3:45 PM Every Sunday afternoon
*Infant (2 & under) $3, Youth (3-17) & Adults $3.75
*273-8636

Penny-a-Pin @ Cadillac Lanes
Pay what you bowl (your score) at Cadillac Lanes!
*Cadillac Lanes: 650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
*11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Every Sunday
*Pay what your bowl. For example, if you score 84 cents you will pay 84 cents. Shoe rental $2/pair for kids 12 and under and $2.50/pair for ages 13+.
*234-6888

Family Quartermania @ Cadillac Lanes
Bowl with Galaxy Lights and a Sound Show!
*Cadillac Lanes: 650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
*8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Every Sunday
*For $6/person, you get 2 hours of bowling plus shoe rental. Food & beverages also available for 50 cents and $1.
*234-6888

Free ice skating
*Gateway Park:  Lincoln & East Main Street, Cedar Falls
*Anytime
*Bring your own skates

Weekdays
Storytimes @ Public Libraries

Swim at the Indoor Pools
*Peet Pool: 525 E Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls
Lap Swim Times (ages 16+): Mon, Wed, Fri 5:45-7:30am at Peet
Recreation Swim (all ages with supervision): Sat & Sun 1-3:45pm at Peet
Cost: Infants (2 and under) $3, Youth (ages 3-17) and Adults $3.75
Call 319-533-3012 or 319-533-3011 for more information.

*Holmes Pool: 505 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls
Lap Swim Times (ages 16+): Tues & Thurs 6:15-7pm & 8:55-9:50pm and Sun 6-6:50pm at Holmes
Recreation Swim (all ages with supervision): Tues, Thurs, Sun 7-8:45pm at Holmes
Cost: Infants (2 and under) $3, Youth (ages 3-17) and Adults $3.75
Call 319-533-3012 or 319-533-3011 for more information.

Play at the Indoor Park 
Kids will love this indoor park during the winter months. They can ride cars, roll around on the gym, climb equipment, and stay busy! 
*Cedar Falls Rec Center: 110 E 13th St., Cedar Falls
*9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 7-March 13 (except for holidays & days CF schools are not in session).
*For children not yet in kindergarten with an adult
*$3/visit or $40/entire session
*273-8636

Young Adult Craft @ Cedar Falls Library
Every Wednesday afternoon there is a new craft for teens to do at the Cedar Falls Public Library. Depending on to day, it can be something artsy or require serious braiding techniques. No matter what it is, come and enjoy some fun.
*Young Adult area, Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls
*12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesdays only
*For teens
*Craft materials will be provided until they run out or until 5:00 pm.
*Free
*273-8643

Messy Mornings @ Hearst Center
Introduce your child to early art instruction.  Children will explore a wide variety of materials and creative projects. 
*Rownd I and II Classrooms in the Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls
*10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wednesdays
*For 3-6 year olds with an adult (younger siblings welcome)
*Space is limited to 30 children, so registration is required by calling the Hearst Center for the Arts at 319-273-8641 or by registering through the website
*Members $4.50 per child each week; Non-Members $5.00 per child each week. 
*For additional information, please call Penny Azbill at the Hearst Center at 319-268-5504

Imagination Station @ Phelps
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of reading and hands-on art. 
*Phelps Youth Pavilion: 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo
*10:30 AM - 11:30 AM every Wednesday
*Ages 3 and up with an adult
*Come, no pre-registration required.
*Members are free. Non-members: $5/person - includes all-day admission to Phelps

Grout Museum
Exhibits, planetarium show, videos, and more! 
*Grout Museum of History and Science: 503 South Street, Waterloo
*Museum open Tuesday through Saturday at 9am-5pm
*Admission to Grout Museum: Adults $10.00, Children 4-13 $5.00, Veterans $2.50, Children 3 and under FREE.

Imaginarium Science Museum 
*322 Washington St., Waterloo

*Open Tuesday through Saturday 9am-5pm
*Admission: Adults & Children: $5, Children 3 and under FREE

Barnes & Noble Storytime
Barnes and Noble has storytime and a fun activity for ages 2 to 6 every Thursday in the Children's Department. Your kids will love it!
*Barnes & Noble, 1518 Flammang Drive, Waterloo
*11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Every Thursday
*Recommended for ages 2 to 6, but all ages welcome (with an adult)
*Free
*232-0475.

Fun Zone: Play Time for Kids at the W in Waverly
Kids can come to the W in Waverly to play with bicycles, scooters, hula hoops, tunnels, balance beams, big wheels, tumbling mats, and more!
*The W in Waverly: 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly
*9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
*For kids ages 0-6 with adult to supervise
*50 cents/child or free for members
*For more info call 319-352-8311 or see website

Hudson Library Events
Storytime, Crafts, Board Games, Wii, Book Club, and more!

*See website for times and details.

For adults:
  • Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Or want to learn how? Every other Monday at Plaid Peacock is knitting/crocheting night - 6-8pm
  • $5 Movies at Marcus Theatres - every Tuesday
  • Public Skating or Hockey at Young Arena - times vary daily... check out the skating times here. Also open to the whole family on weekends!
  • Sewing Clubs at Crazy to Quilt - Sit'n Sew every Friday at 5:30 pm with more clubs available at other days/times
  • Mall Walking - free exercise! at both Crossroads and College Square