As the first pumpkin hit the ground with a loud splat, the air filled with a warm, slightly sweet smell. The crowd erupted into cheers. Bits of pumpkin flew all over, children cheerfully showed their ...

The Iowa Children’s Museum hosted their fifth annual ‘Jack Splat!’ at the Chauncey Swan Park location in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 1. Crowds gathered on the lawn to watch the ensuing ...

Halloween falls on a Friday this year, but the tricks and treats are happening all week. What to know about Halloween and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in STEM in Iowa 2025, an annual special section distributed in The Gazette ...

Since 2017, the Des Moines Children’s Museum has called Valley West Mall home. Next spring, the museum moves into a new space at 1200 12th St. in West Des Moines. The move takes the children's museum ...

The first weekend of October in Iowa City marks the return of highly anticipated traditions and festivals, as well as the start of the year's spookiest month. From fall favorites to one-weekend-only ...