Good morning, Waterloo.

Downtown venues + the McElroy Trust are hosting the World's Greatest Spring Break for Kids this week, drawing thousands of families to enjoy indoor activities despite the cool spring weather.

Waterloo’s three municipal golf courses (South Hills, Gates Park, and Irv Warren Memorial) will open Saturday at 10 a.m. weather permitting; season passes are available at the Leisure Services office on Campbell Ave.

Out of the Fire: Author Talk with Mark Dixon

3-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Book purchase available — Discover an inspiring true story of healing multiple sclerosis through ancient wisdom and frequency medicine.

Irvine Prairie Evening Walks

6:00 p.m. — Irvine Prairie — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Irvine Prairie with evening strolls and guest speakers on prairie topics.

2026 Black Hawk County 1st Cycle Grant Awards Ceremony

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — RSVP required — Celebrate local nonprofits making a difference in the community through grant funding.

Teen Writer's Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage with local authors and share your writing in a collaborative critique workshop.

Altered Reality Book Club: Graceling Discussion

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt — Free entry — Engage with fellow fantasy enthusiasts over a discussion of Graceling by Kristin Cashore.

Water Safety for Teens

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn essential water safety skills in a fun and engaging setting with the Cedar Valley Sportsplex.

Rush Cleveland Trio Performance

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a lively evening with the Rush Cleveland Trio at your friendly neighborhood bar.

Public Skate

1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $7, Skate Rental $5 — Enjoy a fun skating session with friends and family at the local rink.

ISU Gardening Series

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Learn innovative gardening techniques from expert Master Gardeners at Iowa State University.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Boys JV Soccer Match

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Hudson High School — Free entry — Watch the Hudson JV soccer team take on Gladbrook-Reinbeck in a non-conference match.