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SUMMARY:Yuletide Tea Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into the magic of the season at our Yuletide Tea Party\, where twinkling lights\, holiday treats\, and cheerful company await. Celebrate winter’s warmth with a festive blend of tea\, tradition\, and holiday spirit. \nRegistration deadline: December 15 \nNext Tea Party: Valentines Tea on February 13
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/yuletide-tea-party-2026-2/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grout Museum Special Sunday Hours
DESCRIPTION:Explore the new Imaginarium Science Gallery and the Museum during special Sunday hours.
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/grout-museum-special-sunday-hours/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Break with the Grout Museum District
DESCRIPTION:Join us for winter break\, including special Monday hours! Explore the new Imaginarium Science Gallery and the Museum. Enjoy Planetarium Shows at 11AM\, 1:30PM\, and 3PM.
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/winter-break-with-the-grout-museum-district/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly Open Game Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Dark Vassal Gaming and the Friendly Meeples at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum for a monthly family friendly game night! \nDate: 1st Thursday of the Month\nTime: 5:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Mess Hall and Lobby at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum (under the Mustang P-51 plane) \nFree admission\, but donations appreciated. Concessions and cash bar available for purchase with proceeds supporting the Grout Museum District's Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veteran Museum. \nAvailable Games: Risk\, Iowaopoly\, Bingo\, Minecraft Builders and Biomes\, Scrabble\, Warhammer and more! \nGuests are also welcome to bring their own games to share!
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/family-friendly-open-game-nights-2/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diversity with the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley
DESCRIPTION:VCCV will host stations and activities. Scavenger hunt available for guests to explore the museum.
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/celebrate-diversity-with-the-volunteer-center-of-the-cedar-valley/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reforging Friendship: 85 Years After the Yanks in Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum\, the SBIVM will host a livestream of their event\, with staff introducing the 133rd regimental flag project and giving an exhibit update.
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/reforging-friendship-85-years-after-the-yanks-in-northern-ireland/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Voices of Iowa: Korean War Documentary Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $5\, Museum Members Free \nLocation: Waterloo Center for the Arts \nExperience the untold stories of courage\, sacrifice\, and survival through the eyes of Iowa veterans in the premiere of Voices of Iowa: Korean War. The powerful next installment in our Voices of Iowa documentary series brings their firsthand accounts to life. Through intimate interviews\, rare archival footage\, and cinematic reenactments\, discover the deeply personal stories of those who served in a war too often forgotten.  \nContent Advisory: This documentary contains depictions of combat violence and firsthand accounts of traumatic experiences that may be disturbing to some viewers. \nRated PG13
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/voices-of-iowa-korean-war-documentary-premiere/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly Open Game Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Dark Vassal Gaming and the Friendly Meeples at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum for a monthly family friendly game night! \nDate: 1st Thursday of the Month\nTime: 5:00-9:00 p.m.\nLocation: Mess Hall and Lobby at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum (under the Mustang P-51 plane) \nFree admission\, but donations appreciated. Concessions and cash bar available for purchase with proceeds supporting the Grout Museum District's Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veteran Museum. \nAvailable Games: Risk\, Iowaopoly\, Bingo\, Minecraft Builders and Biomes\, Scrabble\, Warhammer and more! \nGuests are also welcome to bring their own games to share!
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/family-friendly-open-game-nights-3/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime Under the Stars 26-27
DESCRIPTION:Storytime Under the Stars takes place on the first Saturday of the month. Enjoy a cozy story time just for toddlers in our planetarium. Snuggle up in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Listen to several delightful tales read by a museum educator beneath a sky full of twinkling stars. \nDoors open at 9:30AM. Stories begin at 10AM. Cost is $3 per person.
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/storytime-under-the-stars-26-27-6/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valentines Tea Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love and friendship at our Valentine’s Day Tea Party\, filled with sweet treats\, heartwarming tea\, and charming décor. Share a cozy afternoon with someone special or treat yourself to a little joy and connection. \nRegistration Deadline: February 9 \nNext Tea Party: Unbirthday Tea on April 24
URL:https://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/event/valentines-tea-party-2026/
LOCATION:Grout Museum District\, 503 South Street\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701\, United States
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