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Discover your moment

CEDAR FALLS

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Explore things to do
in Cedar Falls Iowa

Fall Trails Annual Events

Home to the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls brings it all together in one easy place. Explore 130+ miles of trails, a walkable historic downtown, year-round events, independent shops, restaurants, and unique experiences you won't find anywhere else.

ITINERARIES

Spend a few easy days or a adventurous weekend in Cedar Falls.

A Spooky Fall Weekend in Cedar Falls

Couples, Friends, Solo, Families

Panther Sports Weekend

Couples, Friends, Solo

The Book Lover's Getaway

Couples, Friends, Solo

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FEATURED EVENTS

Plan your visit around Cedar Falls’ signature annual events

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Part of the Gallagher Bluedorn Artist Series, A Charlie Brown Christmas brings the beloved Peanuts classic to the stage, with a sensory-friendly ARTccessible performance at 5 p.m.

Dec 19, 2026

Mannheim Steamroller

Part of the Gallagher Bluedorn Artist Series, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas brings beloved holiday classics to life with 15 musicians and dazzling multimedia effects.

Dec 13, 2026

The Nutcracker

Part of the Gallagher Bluedorn Artist Series, The Nutcracker brings Northeast Iowa dancers and the Minnesota Ballet together for a magical holiday performance, with $1 tickets for guests age 18 and under.

Nov 20 - 22, 2026

More Annual Events

Outline of the state of Iowa with a purple heart in the location of Cedar Falls

While you were here

A few of our favorite moments, seen through your eyes. From quiet trail mornings to family adventures and your favorite shops and bites. Thanks for sharing your Cedar Falls with us.

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STORIES

Halloween & Spooky Things to Do in Cedar Falls

Barn Quilts of Black Hawk County

Meet the Brewmaster Second State Brewing

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Local at Heart

Independently owned spots and one-of-a-kind places that give Cedar Falls its character. Real people, real stories, and places you won’t find anywhere else.

Grassy park area featuring three disc golf baskets

Island Park Disc Golf Course

Outdoors

Large indoor wrestling event

FIT Courts

Sports Facility

Exterior of a brick building with green awning over a large window, a yellow chair and table set sit on the sidewalk in front of the window

The Bing Ladies

Restaurant

A permanent sign shows a map of the Paw Park, there is a fox metal scultpure and a small bathroom facility connected to a parking lot with one visible car in the background.

Paw Park

Outdoors

two story house with a business sign that first floor that says Cottonwood Canyon. Red bush plant out front and wooden fence leading up to the house with an exterior yard sign that says Cottonwood Canyon

Cottonwood Canyon - The House

Coffee Shop

Brick building with awning. Real Deals lettering above the awning, UNI watertower in the background

Real Deals

Clothing & Boutique

More locally owned spots

Only in Cedar Falls

TRIP IDEAS

Halloween & Spooky Things to Do in Cedar Falls

Barn Quilts of Black Hawk County

Meet the Brewmaster Second State Brewing

Front cover of the Cedar Falls Visitor Guide with custom artwork titled History Illuminated that containes images of UNI along with people on bicycles and other elements

Plan Your Trip
With The Visitor Guide

Come for a lively weekend. Come for a few quiet weekdays. Either way, you’ll probably start planning your next trip before you leave.

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