Top 5 Things to Do in the New Year

New Experiences in January

Waterloo is off to a spectacular start this new year! January is filled with experiences for families, sports fans, fiancés, and more! Start off 2025 right and attend one of the many events in Waterloo.

Hunks at Waterloo Convention Center

January 17th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Must be 21+

Looking for a girls night out? Come see the Hunks perform at the Waterloo Convention center. Known for creating immersive experiences for the audience, the Hunks will make your next night out an electrifying time. Buy TICKETS here. Must be 21+.

Big Cube Battle of Waterloo 2025 at Waterloo Convention Center

January 18th @ 8:00-7:00 PM

The Midwest Cubing Association is coming to Waterloo for their next cubing competition! Watch some of the midwest’s most talented speedcubers compete (some even blind folded!). The event is free to attend so whether you’re a fellow cuber or just curious to see what the world of cubing is all about- come to the Waterloo Convention Center.

46th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet at Waterloo Convention Center

January 19th @ 5:30-8:30 PM

RSVP by January 13th

Reservations are still available for the 46th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet. The theme is “Achieving the Dream Against All Odds” and ReShonda Young, a widely successful entrepreneur and business development coach and a Waterloo native, will be the keynote speaker. Click HERE for more info and to make reservations.

Cedar Valley Classic at Waterloo Convention Center

January 24th – 26th @ 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The Cedar Valley Classic returns to the Waterloo Convention Center! Come watch three whole days of high flying gymnastics. Click HERE for the schedules and info.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Hope Martin Theatre

January 24th-26th and January 30th-February 2nd

Take your family to a show everyone can enjoy! This production of The Lightning Thief is adapted for younger audiences while still telling the adventurous and gripping story of the first Percy Jackson novel. Tickets are available HERE.

Waterloo Black Hawks

The hockey season continues all month long! Click HERE for tickets! Go Black Hawks!

We hope this got you excited for all the fun things to do and see in Waterloo! The fun doesn’t end with this list, though! Check out cedarvalley365.com for more events and info!

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