The CFJC hosts this Community Calendar to share the events and programs of our incredible Johnson County nonprofit organizations. Check out what’s going on in the nonprofit community right here in your backyard! Click the Event Name to be directed to the event webpages for details and registration information. If you’d like to add a nonprofit event, please email us!
Nonprofit Community Calendar
Nonprofit Community Calendar
October 1
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30–7:30pm | NAMI Johnson County, Iowa City
NAMI Johnson County
October 4
Writing Grief
10–11:30am | PorchLight Literary Arts Center, Iowa City
PorchLight Literary Arts Center
October 7
2026 Iowa City Puzzle Palooza
5:30–10:30pm | Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Iowa City
Children’s Cancer Connection
October 8
Home Sweet Home Happy Hour
5–7pm | Reunion Brewery, Iowa City
Houses Into Homes
October 8
Hammers & Hardhats
6–8pm | Courtyard by Marriott, Iowa City
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
October 8
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30–7:30pm | NAMI Johnson County, Iowa City
NAMI Johnson County
October 8
Hammers & Hardhats
6-8pm | The Courtyard by Marriott, Iowa City
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
October 9
Swing Fore Stead
9am–3pm | PinSeekers, Tiffin
University of Iowa Center for Advancement / UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
October 10
Bring It Home Donation Drive
1-12pm | Houses Into Homes Warehouse, Coralville
Houses Into Homes
October 10
Queer Writers’ Check In
1–3pm | PorchLight Literary Arts Center, Iowa City
PorchLight Literary Arts Center
October 15
Wave of Light
Time TBD | Location TBD
No Foot Too Small
October 17
13th Annual No Foot Too Small Gala
4-9pm | Hyatt Regency, Coralville
No Foot Too Small
October 17
Saturday Storytime: Kids Vote!
10:30–11:30am | Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
League of Women Voters of Johnson County / Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre / Iowa City Public Library
October 18
Run for the Schools
Time TBD | Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Iowa City
Iowa City Road Races / Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District / Regina Catholic Schools
October 18
Candlelight Tribute
Time TBD | Celebration Farm, Iowa City
Iowa Donor Network
October 19
Write Now – Community Supported Writing Group
10:30am | PorchLight Literary Arts Center, Iowa City
PorchLight Literary Arts Center
October 19–25
Iowa City Book Festival
Various Times & Locations | Iowa City
Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
October 22–25
Refocus Film Festival
Various Times | FilmScene & Downtown Iowa City venues
FilmScene
October 23
Literary Legends Featuring Yiyun Li
7:30pm | Location TBD, Iowa City
University of Iowa Center for Advancement / Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
October 25
CCAN-Con 2026 Workshops
12–5pm | Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
Community Climate Action Network
October 29
Grants Celebration
Time TBD | Centennial Park, North Liberty
Community Foundation of Johnson County
October 30
Hallowmas Nature Therapy
6–8pm | Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City
EarthMind
October 18
Run for the Schools
TBD | Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Iowa City
Iowa City Road Races & Foundation for Iowa City Community School District & Regina Catholic Schools
October 29
Grants Celebration
TBD | Centennial Park, North Liberty
Community Foundation of Johnson County
October 30
Hallowmas Nature Therapy
6-8pm | Oakland Cemetery: Main Entrance, Iowa City
EarthMind
November 5
4th Annual Inside Out Trivia Night
7–9 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Society, Coralville
Inside Out Reentry Community
November 5
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30–7:30 p.m. | NAMI Johnson County, Iowa City
NAMI Johnson County
November 5–7
Iowa City Songwriters Festival
Various Times & Locations, Iowa City
Iowa City Songwriters Festival
November 7
Miles in the Maize 5K & Maize Mile
9:30AM | Colony Acres Family Farm, North Liberty
November 7
2026 Sensory Walk & 5K
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City
Systems Unlimited
November 8
STEAM Discovery
1–2 p.m. | Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Iowa City
Community Youth Leadership Program
November 12
Girl Scouts: Candy Science
5:30–7 p.m. | Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
Girl Scouts
November 13
Bunkasai – Japanese Culture Festival
4–6:30 p.m. | Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
University of Iowa Japanese Program / Iowa City Public Library
November 15
4-H Awards Night
6 p.m. | Johnson County Fairgrounds, Building C, Iowa City
Johnson County 4-H / ISU Extension and Outreach
November 18
2026 Annual Meeting
4:30–7:30 p.m. | Iowa City Area Greater Iowa City, Inc.
November 18
Hudson’s Southside Tap Community Night
4–9 p.m. | Hudson’s Southside Tap, Iowa City
Inside Out Reentry Community
November 21
2026 Paws for a Cause Gala
6–9 p.m. | Johnson County Area
IOWA Service Dogs
November 26
Herky Turkey Tot Trot & 5k
9 a.m. | City Park, Iowa City
November 26–December 31
Holiday Lights at the Lake
Sunday–Thursday, 5:30–8:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 5–9 p.m. | West Overlook Campground, Iowa City
The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County
December 3
Micky’s Irish Pub Give Back Night
5–10 p.m. | Micky’s Irish Pub, Iowa City
Inside Out Reentry Community
December 3, 7, 10, 17 & 28
Holiday Lights at the Lake – Walk-Through Evenings
Evenings | West Overlook Campground, Iowa City
The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County
December 4–13
Shrek the Musical
Various Times | Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Coralville
City Circle Theatre Company
Performances: December 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:30pm; December 6 & 13 at 2pm
December 5
ICPL Friends Foundation Arts & Crafts Bazaar
10am–3pm | Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation
December 5–6
Holiday Thieves Market
10am | Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville
Summer of the Arts
December 8
AFP Eastern Iowa Education Session
11:30am–1pm | Location TBD
Association of Fundraising Professionals – Eastern Iowa Chapter
December 11
Community Leadership Program – Nonprofit Day
Time TBD | Various Locations, Johnson County
Greater Iowa City, Inc.
December 12
Queer Writers’ Check In
1–3pm | PorchLight Literary Arts Center, Iowa City
PorchLight Literary Arts Center
December 12
Project Holiday Kickoff
6–9 p.m. | Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City
CommUnity Crisis Services / Wildwood Saloon
December 13
Hawkeye Skating Club Winter Show
5pm | Coral Ridge Ice Arena, Coralville
Hawkeye Skating Club
December 13
Aisle of Lights – Open House at The Big White House
5–8pm | The Big White House, Coralville
Genesis Church
December 13
Aisle of Lights
5–9pm | Throughout Coralville
City of Coralville / Participating Community Organizations
December 16
AFP Eastern Iowa Midday Huddle
11am–12pm | Virtual
Association of Fundraising Professionals – Eastern Iowa Chapter
November 26–December 31
Holiday Lights at the Lake
Sunday–Thursday, 5:30–8:30pm; Friday–Saturday, 5–9pm | West Overlook Campground, Iowa City
The Bird House – Hospice Home of Johnson County
January 14
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30–7:30 p.m. | NAMI Johnson County
NAMI Johnson County
January 17
Teen Hangout (Iowa City)
3–5 p.m. | Location TBD, Iowa City
Children’s Cancer Connection
January 19
Community Night at The Vue Rooftop
5–7 p.m. | The Vue Rooftop, Iowa City
Inside Out Reentry Community
January 28
Better Together 2030 – Excellence in Action Awards 2027
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Location TBD
Greater Iowa City, Inc.
January 30
Backcountry Film Festival
6–9:30 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Iowa City
Indian Creek Nature Center
February 27–28
One Book Two Book Festival
Times TBD | Various Locations, Iowa City Iowa City
UNESCO City of Literature
