All New Things this April!
With warmer weather on the way, April in Waterloo offers families and friends so many new ways to get out and reconnect through food, music, and even MURDER (not actually though we promise.) Here’s our list of five things you should do and see this April!
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR
Opens April 4th @ 7 PM | Various Dates | Hope Martin Theater at Waterloo Center for the Arts
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This show is perfect for an afternoon or evening out with the kids! Click HERE for showtimes and tickets!


Iowa Eats Festival
April 5th @ 11 am – 5 pm | Waterloo Convention Center
$10 tickets and children under 5 FREE
No need for lunch plans…or even dinner for that matter! Instead, buy yourself a ticket to the Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival and celebrate all the deliciousness that Iowa has to offer! The festival is the first and only event in Eastern Iowa to feature all Iowa food and drink products, chefs, artisans and agriculture-related products. Proceeds from the event benefit Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The $10 ticket covers entry fee and samples from vendors. Anything beyond a sample must be paid directly to the vendor. For more information on vendors, speakers, and tickets click HERE.
Pork Tornadoes Concert
April 11th @ 7 PM – 11:30 PM Waterloo Convention Center
Tickets Available online
The Pork Tornadoes, the Midwest’s most popular and beloved party band, return to Waterloo for another night of head boppin’ hits! Covering all your favorite artists from Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 to Morgan Wallen and Phil Collins, the Pork Tornadoes will have all music fans dancing and singing along. Table reservations are full, but VIP and general admission tickets are still available HERE!


1980s High School Reunion Murder Mystery Dinner
April 19th @ 6:00 PM | The Weis Mansion B&B
Tickets Available Online
Did you grow up in the 80s? Looking for a unique date night? Big Madonna fan? The Weis Mansion B&B invites you to an evening filled with mystery, betrayal, murder, and plenty of hairspray for their 1980s High School Reunion Murder Mystery Dinner. Ticket packages are available for adults looking for those just wanting the murder mystery dinner experience and for those looking to stay the night! Info about dinner, tickets, and the Weis Mansion can be found HERE.
Waterloo Black Hawks
The hockey season continues all month long! Click HERE for tickets! Go Black Hawks!
