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Family Fun Night & Movie Night
Solon Recreation and Solon Public Library bring you a fun filled evening of yard games, refreshments, and more! We end the evening with popcorn and a movie. Movie will begin approximately 1-hour after games! Always held on the second Saturday of the month.
Winter months will be held indoors at the Solon Community Center. Summer months will be outside of the Solon Public Library.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside at the Solon Community Center.
Saturday, December 9th - Solon Community Center 6:00PM
- The Grinch
Saturday, January 13th - Solon Community Center 6:00PM
- Dependent on Voting
Saturday, February 10th - Solon Community Center 6:00PM
- Dependent on Voting
Annual Holiday Events
Monster Mash Bash
Join us for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat event at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area! This free family event invites children of all ages to enjoy decorated vehicles and trick-or-treat for tasty sweets!
Date - October 28th | Solon Recreation and Nature Area | Time 3PM-7PM
Annual Christmas Tree Walk & Festival
Come stroll through a fun winter wonderland of holiday trees and vote on your favorite! Enjoy bake sales, silent auctions, a soup supper, and a visit from Santa himself!
Date December 2nd | Methodist Family Life Center | Time 10AM-3PM
Annual Solon Holiday Decorating Contest
Holiday fanatics, it’s that time of year! Time for Holly Jolly Cheer!
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/RXsQWYpQXDLYZNVv6
DEADLINE TO ENTER: December 18th
Calling all Solon homes! The annual Holiday Decorating Contest has begun! Residents are encouraged to show their festive sprit by dusting off those holiday decorations and untangling those holiday lights. The holidays are made for celebrating!
Entries will be judged on the following categories:
- Merry & Bright - Bling it on! This category is all about the lights!
- Incredible Inflatables - Whose house has the most hot air? We'll be the judge!
- Best Overall Décor - This goes to the best overall decorated home!
Prizes donated by Bridge Bank will be awarded in all categories including an awesome yard sign to proudly display in front of your home! (bragging rights included)
Judging will take place on December 22
Let's get glowing!
Solon Parks & Rec Holiday Hunt
The Holiday Hunt is TBD depending on entries for holiday lights display
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Solon Parks and Recreation now gives you the option to register for programs at your convenience using our online registration system. This allows you the option to pay by credit card when registering for programs.
Register for programs online now!
Contact Us
Recreation Director
Email: recreation@solon-iowa.com
Phone: 319-624-2499
Recreation Office
Solon Community Center
313 S Iowa St
Solon, IA 52333
Phone: 319-624-2499
Rainout: 319-624-0400