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Friday
⚽ World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Australia | Cheer on Team USA on giant outdoor screens with soccer bingo, giveaways, yard games, kids' activities and $2 pizza slices. | 1pm | Fong's Pizza
🎶 Sips & Songs featuring Day Ashworth + Jeni Grouws Band | Enjoy a free outdoor concert and stick around for a silent disco after the show. | Gates open 5:30pm | The District at Prairie Trail | Free!
Saturday
✊ Juneteenth Neighbors Day Celebration | Celebrate freedom, culture, and community with live entertainment, food vendors, shopping, youth activities, and more. | Noon–6pm | Western Gateway Park | Free!
🦞 Cajun Fest: Boil & Brew | Feast on all-you-can-eat crawfish, seafood boils, and Cajun favorites while enjoying live music and Mardi Gras-style entertainment. | Noon–8pm | Meridian Event Center | Tickets: $55+
☕ Happy Home Coffee Grand Opening | Be among the first to visit this new downtown coffee shop and celebrate its official opening. | 8am–2pm | 606 Walnut St.
🗑️ Landfill Tour | Take a rare behind-the-scenes look at Iowa's largest landfill and learn how waste, recycling, and compost are managed. | 3–5pm | Metro Park East Landfill | Free!
Sunday
🌞 Inger-Solstice at the Woodland Realm | Celebrate the summer solstice with family activities, music, food, and a puppet performance in an urban garden setting. | 1–4pm | The Woodland Realm | Free!