Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa City Public Library announced five years of support for its free snack program for children from the Walder-Christensen Charitable Fund, with funds set to expand daily snack distribution (the program runs between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.) and help ease food insecurity (it currently provides over 16,400 snacks each year).

The Iowa City Downtown District is hosting T4T Print Exchange: Trans Joy at 229 N.

Gilbert from October 31 to December 13, with a reception and zine-making event set for November 8 (4–6 p.m.). The show features 17 prints from trans artists, including local artist Vero Hernandez, that celebrate community and joy.

Nik Star Designs is hosting its first solo bridal fashion show—celebrating bold and unexpected styles.

The event will showcase creative bridal wear designs, and details on location and time have not been shared.

Eastern Iowa held its Halloween 2025 events with trick-or-treat times and local activities—organizers reported the events were safe and fun for all ages.

The Iowa City Fire Department urges residents to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as they set their clocks back on Sunday, November 2nd, to help prevent injuries—experts also recommend replacing alarms older than 10 years and verifying installation dates on sealed units.

Iowa HHS announced a new funding opportunity to cut opioid misuse by awarding up to $14 million—$7 million is available now and another $7 million will be distributed in spring to support community programs.

Iowa City Regina (10-0) beat Cascade (7-3) 52-13 to advance to the 1A State Quarterfinals.

Dharma Reading & Meditation

10:00-11:15 a.m. — Garchen Mila Buddhist Center — Free entry — Reflect on core Buddhist teachings and engage in compassion meditation together.

Concert Orchestra Performance

5:45-7:00 p.m. — Main Campus — Attendance details not provided — Experience a harmonious evening with the Concert Orchestra.

After School Sketching Club

4-5 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore different sketching themes each month with fun prompts for school-aged children.

Coffee + Connections

8:00 – 9:30 AM — Dodge Street Coffeehouse — Free coffee — Connect with local entrepreneurs over coffee and exchange ideas.

Restaging Trisha Brown & Merce Cunningham with Robert Rauschenberg

6-8 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Free entry — Engage in a conversation on the creative process and legacy of iconic collaborations in dance and art.

Aren't We Amphibians Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Gabe's — Average ticket price $56 — Experience a live performance from Aren't We Amphibians in Iowa City.

Poetry Exchange Workshop

4:30-6 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Engage in a supportive environment with fellow poets sharing and critiquing original work.

Intro to Letterpress Printing Workshop

12:30-4 p.m. — Iowa City Press Co-Op — Pay-what-you-can: $25-170 — Discover the art of letterpress printing with hands-on instruction and personalized projects.

Espressivo Rehearsals

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Free entry — Engage in focused music rehearsals fostering community talent and collaboration.

May + The Ladies with Basal Jones, Bre Senior, and Birdlabs

1-4 a.m. — Public Space One — $10 at the door — Enjoy a night of local music highlighting Bre Senior and Birdlabs supporting May + The Ladies.