Phelps Youth Pavilion

08/28/2024

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for the new WCA schedule for fall!

We will have a wide variety of classes, events, children's activities, exhibition openings and receptions to keep the whole family busy for the season!

The schedule is set to drop within the next two weeks!

08/24/2024

Visit our staff to make a crown or ribbon at Cedar Valley Pride Fest until 5pm!

08/23/2024

Happy First Day of a New School Season!

The Phelps Youth Pavilion will operate under the regular season hours beginning Sunday, August 25.

Phelps Youth Pavilion Regular Season Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday | 1:00 - 4:00PM

Thank you for a great summer!

08/23/2024

Happy First Day of a New School Season!

The Phelps Youth Pavilion will operate under the regular season hours beginning Sunday, August 25.

Phelps Youth Pavilion Regular Season Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday | 1:00 - 4:00PM

Thank you for a great summer!

08/22/2024

We're open until 8pm tonight! See you soon!

08/19/2024

Celebrate Pride with the Waterloo Center for the Arts and Cedar Valley Pride Fest this Thursday, August 22!

Kick-off Pride celebrations early on Thursday, August 22! The Waterloo Center for the Arts will be hosting two incredible events to get you ready for a colorful weekend. Kids can engage in a fun free story time and crafts courtesy of Cedar Valley Pride Fest at 10:00AM at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

The Phelps Youth Pavilion will also offer extended hours on the same day, Thursday, August 22 from 10:00AM – 8:00PM with admission set for $5 or free for members of the WCA.

08/17/2024

Were you ever told not to play with your food? Well, you can with us! Visit our booth at the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market today to make your own corn print!

08/15/2024

Mark your calendars! One week from today, we'll be open late! Come see your favorite cow Bessie until 8pm on 8/22.

08/08/2024

Take advantage of our summer hours while they're still here! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 22! We will be open late, until 8pm.

08/03/2024

Come see us in the Family Fun Area at Iowa Irish Fest! Make a bracelet, paint a Blarney stone and fingerprint a shamrock☘️ 🍀.

08/02/2024

We're here at Iowa Irish Fest until 8 pm. Come say hi to our great staff!

07/27/2024

Top o' the morning to you! A week from today, visit us at Iowa Irish Fest. We'll have Blarney stones and bracelets to design. See you there! 🍀 ☘️

07/20/2024

It’s ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture time!!!

We have lots of great vendors out here with food, drinks and merchandise!

We have a wide variety of activities for children as well!

Meet you at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza!

07/19/2024

Lots of great children’s activities will be available at this fun festival!

07/18/2024

07/17/2024

All of these piñatas will soon be stuffed FULL of candy!!!

Join us this weekend for ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture to take a whack at these beauties!

The Phelps Youth Pavilion will be on site with some activities in addition to the rest of the awesome children’s activities available at the festival! Join us in the morning BEFORE ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture for TWO story times with Veridian Credit Union and Waterloo Public Library at 10:00AM and 10:30AM!

¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture
Saturday, July 20 | 1:00 - 9:30PM
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza
Free Admission!

Waterloo Center for the Arts

07/17/2024

Thank you to Preschool teacher, Katie Reed, and her husband! During a tour, she noticed we were missing one of our friends and offered to replace them. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and love our new handmade dino!

07/07/2024

If you’re out and about enjoying the Red, White & Loo the Mayor's Fireworks stop by and say hi to our amazing Phelps Youth Pavilion team.

They’ve got some fun activities set for littles!

07/04/2024

The Phelps Youth Pavilion is CLOSED today in observance of Independence Day!

We will see you tomorrow Friday, July 5!

07/03/2024

Join us at ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture on July 20! The Phelps Youth Pavilion will be there with some fun activities!

¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture
Saturday, July 20 | 1:00PM
Free Admission

06/18/2024

Heads Up!

The Waterloo Center for the Arts and the Phelps Youth Pavilion will be closed tomorrow June 19 in observance of Juneteenth!

We will see you again on Thursday!

12/28/2021