WELCOME WEEKEND
September 12th-14th, 2025
Is your business located in the Towncrest area? Please take a few minutes to participate in the Eastside Rock the Block questionnaire
Help make Welcome Weekend a success!
National Welcoming Week is an annual celebration of the people, organizations and businesses that create welcoming communities, including immigrants.
Welcoming Week 2025 - September 12th-21st
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Join IC Compassion and The Church of the Nazarene in celebrating our vibrant and diverse community as we kick off Welcoming Week in the Towncrest area
Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th
Rock the Block!
Towncrest Block Party
Friday, September 12th 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Welcome Weekend kicks off with a lively block party in the Towncrest area featuring live music, information booths with giveaways, and a "Tour the World" scavenger hung. We aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for both long-time residents and newcomers.
Towncrest Neighborhood Garage Sale ​​
Saturday, September 13th 8:00AM - 2:00PM
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Post a sign and enjoy meeting your neighbors, who will give you money for your unwanted things! Bring household donations to the Iowa City Church of the Nazarene.
Intercultural Interfaith Community Services
​Iowa City Church of the Nazarene​
Sunday, September 14th 11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Join us for a celebration of unity and diversity. This interfaith service will emphasize our shared values and commitment to welcoming all. Individual blessing and appreciations for each of our Welcome Weekend volunteers will be conferred.
Welcome Festival Intercultural Celebration
Mercer Park
Sunday, September 15th 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Following our interfaith service, we invite everyone to Mercer Park just up the street for a multicultural celebration that includes live music, a free meal and a variety of foods to sample, children's activities and cultural displays that highlight the richness of our community.
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