Iowa City is bursting with activity this weekend, including the grand returns of the Iowa City Book Festival and Refocus Film Festival. There is still more to explore in town, from rolling up your sleeves to help clean the Iowa River to a reimagining of a classic story on stage.

Here are six weekend events to check out in the greater Iowa City corridor this weekend.

See the magic at the Makers Market

Saturday: Browse hundreds of items made by 30 local vendors at the North Liberty Makers Market, happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the North Liberty Community Center. The Makers Market is a free opportunity to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind treasures.

Leave the modern world at the Iowa Renaissance Fair

Saturday to Monday: Ahoy, the Iowa Renaissance

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