Good morning, Waterloo.

On Friday, a ticket sold at Walmart on Flammang Drive won $2M in the Mega Millions drawing, coming one number shy of the $368M jackpot.

The store will get a $2,000 bonus when the prize is claimed at the Iowa Lottery office in Clive (appointments advised).

Photos from the 2026 My Waterloo Days Parade captured a festive community event as residents enjoyed colorful floats and live music on Friday, June 5 in Waterloo.

A Mega Millions ticket bought at Walmart in Waterloo won a $2 million prize on Friday — the winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — Engage your little ones with classic nursery rhymes and stories every Monday morning.

Summer at the Museum

10-11 a.m. — FFA Historical & Ag Museum — $5 admission — Engage in classic children's games for a fun-filled hour of nostalgic entertainment.

Create Your Own Terrarium

4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create a miniature terrarium and learn to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants and decorations.

Pipe Cleaner Flower Crafting for Adults

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create a charming floral bouquet using colorful pipe cleaners.

Waterloo East JV Softball Game at Waterloo West

9:00 – 10:45 AM — Waterloo West High School — Free entry — Cheer on the junior varsity teams as they face off in a local non-conference softball matchup.

Chroma 63 Art and Music Festival

12:00 – 11:59 PM — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free admission — Experience Midwest art and sound with live music, art demonstrations, and food trucks.

Anastasia Musical

2-5 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magic of the animated classic brought to life in a new musical adventure.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytelling session for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Summer of Celebrations: CF Municipal Band

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — Enjoy the sounds of Iowa's distinguished concert band in a beautiful park setting.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful hour of stories for preschoolers and their caregivers.