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Saturday is packed with Easter fun including multiple community egg hunts, Bunny Bash at Bloomsbury Farm, scavenger hunts, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny, along with family activities, workshops, and creative classes throughout the day. You’ll also find markets, museum events, live music, theater, sports, and nightlife options like trivia, concerts, and improv. Sunday keeps the weekend going with Easter-themed activities, brunches across the city, bingo and markets, plus live music and a Kernels game, making it a full weekend of family-friendly fun, food, and entertainment.

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Friday offers a full lineup of events including wellness classes like GeriFit and Tai Chi, family-friendly activities such as story times, indoor play, and Jazz Appreciation Day, plus seasonal highlights like Bunny Bash and local flea markets. Throughout the day, you’ll find museum exhibits, community talks, and creative spaces, while the evening brings sports games, live theater, concerts, and events like Iowa’s Got Talent. The night wraps up with live music, trivia, karaoke, and themed parties, making it a packed day with something for everyone.

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Thursday features a full day of events including the Coe College History Forum, networking events, and wellness activities, along with family-friendly story times, STEAM programs, and Free Picture Book Day. The afternoon and evening bring workshops, lectures, art events like First Thursday in NewBo, and live performances including theater, music, and the Carden Circus. With additional options like trivia, bingo, game nights, and a Full Moon Hike, there’s something happening all day for every interest.

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Wednesday in Cedar Rapids is packed with activities for all ages, from family-friendly fun like April Fool’s crafts, story times, and teen crafternoons to senior-focused programs including GeriFit, caregiver coffee, and scam awareness. The day also features wellness options like yoga and meditation, creative classes and workshops, and educational opportunities such as resume building, genealogy, and entrepreneur networking. In the afternoon and evening, enjoy community groups, games like Dungeons & Dragons and chess, plus a lively lineup of trivia, music bingo, live music, and social events across the city—along with ongoing Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall.

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Tuesday in Cedar Rapids offers a full lineup of activities for all ages, from family-friendly fun like Move & Groove, Doodlebugs, and hands-on art programs to senior-focused events including caregiver coffee, Tai Chi, and dementia education. You’ll also find wellness options like yoga and meditation, creative outlets such as makerspaces, craft workshops, and writing sessions, plus educational talks and community events throughout the day. The evening brings plenty of entertainment with live music, comedy open mic, trivia (including Schitt’s Creek), music bingo, and social gatherings, along with unique options like a witches gathering, curling class, and discounted games at S...

Monday in Cedar Rapids is filled with a mix of wellness, family activities, and evening entertainment, featuring daytime options like GERI-FIT, yoga classes, multiple library story times for kids, and a career skills workshop, along with a 55+ movie screening in the afternoon and ongoing Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall. As the evening rolls in, you’ll find everything from bingo, yoga, and community meetings to creative classes like cork n canvas, needle felting, and stained glass, plus music bingo, live broadcasts, and meditation. The night wraps up with comedy at CSPS Hall and Shrek-themed trivia for a fun, la...

Saturday and Sunday in Cedar Rapids are packed with spring events, from all-day attractions like the Lindale Mall flea markets, Easter Bunny photos, and Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash to standout activities like the Maple Syrup Festival, Easter egg hunts, bike swap, and Maker Fest. You’ll also find a mix of wellness classes, workshops, markets, and family-friendly fun throughout the day, while evenings bring big entertainment including wrestling, concerts, trivia, live music, and late-night DJ events. Sunday continues the momentum with community events like bingo, a career fair, workshops, and live performances—making it a full weekend of activi...

Friday in Cedar Rapids is packed with events, including seasonal favorites like Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall and Neighborhood Nights at Big Grove Brewery, along with highlights like Enchanted Blooms, the RoughRiders hockey game, and the Linn-Mar Foundation’s Mane Event. The day also features wellness activities like GeriFit and Tai Chi, family-friendly story times and teen D&D, creative workshops and classes, and a variety of community events. In the evening, enjoy trivia, comedy, board games, or dive into a lively nightlife scene with live music, DJs, karaoke, EDM, and even Metal Yoga After Dark, plus classic Fr...

Thursday in Cedar Rapids brings a full lineup, with wellness options like Morning Stretch, Tai Chi, and Chair Yoga; family-friendly activities including multiple story times, LEGO Club, and Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall; educational opportunities like a reading forum, budgeting and interview workshops, and an Italian cooking class; creative outlets such as National Scribble Day, journaling, embroidery demos, and paint nights; plus plenty of community events, networking, and live entertainment—from comedy and metal shows to karaoke, trivia, bingo, and watch parties for Iowa basketball and MLB Opening Day.

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Wednesday in Cedar Rapids offers a full lineup of activities, from kids programs and storytimes at Cedar Rapids Public Library and Marion Public Library to wellness classes like GeriFit at Ely Public Library and yoga at Illuminations Cedar Rapids, plus networking and career events at NewBo City Market and workshops at Ladd Library, while the evening features creative classes, clubs, and trivia at spots like Goldfinch Tap + Eatery and Voodoo Brewing Co., along with ongoing exhibits at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and seasonal fun like Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall.

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Tuesday in Cedar Rapids brings a full day of family fun, learning, and evening entertainment, from story time at Stillwater Coffee and kids activities at Marion Public Library to wellness classes like Tai Chi at Ely Public Library and community programs at The History Center, while the afternoon and evening feature creative workshops, book clubs, and social events at Indian Creek Nature Center and Hiawatha Public Library, plus trivia, music bingo, and comedy around town, with seasonal highlights like Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall.

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Monday, March 23 in Cedar Rapids offers a mix of wellness, family fun, and evening entertainment, from fitness classes like GERIFIT at Ely Public Library and yoga at Illuminations Cedar Rapids to kid-friendly storytimes and a nature hike at Indian Creek Nature Center, along with community workshops and discussions, while the evening features creative classes, bingo, book clubs, and live comedy at CSPS Hall, plus music games and social events around town, with a festive touch from Easter Bunny pet photos at Lindale Mall.

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Saturday, March 21 in Cedar Rapids features a full day of creativity, family fun, and entertainment—from hands-on workshops at Indian Creek Nature Center and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to outdoor activities like fishing at Noelridge Park and community events including markets and brunch bingo at Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, while the evening brings live music, theater, and special events at venues like Paramount Theatre and Alliant Energy PowerHouse; Sunday, March 22 continues with family-friendly activities at Lindale Mall, wellness events at Breathing Room Yoga, tours at Brucemore, and entertainment at NewBo City Market and Paramount Theatre.

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Friday in Cedar Rapids brings warm, spring-like weather and a packed lineup of events, from morning wellness activities like GERIFIT, yoga, and an Aqua HIIT pool workout to family-friendly fun including story times, live animal encounters, and literary mini golf at the library. Throughout the day, you can explore creative workshops, makerspaces, and writing circles or stop by Brucemore for spring break mansion tours, while the evening features live music, gallery openings, Ideal Idol Finals, and a Spring Equinox ceremony. Wrap up the night with karaoke, local performances, or a classic Friday fish fry around town for the perfect...

Thursday in the Cedar Rapids area brings warmer weather and a packed lineup of events across the community. Families can enjoy spring break camps, story times, LEGO club, and a showing of Detective Pikachu, while adults can check out workshops on archaeology, seed starting, journaling, and job searching. Throughout the day there are wellness classes like Tai Chi and chair yoga, plus hands-on activities in local makerspaces and libraries. The evening brings plenty of entertainment with live music around town, a jam session fundraiser at The Study Hall, tango practice, trivia and game nights, and cultural events like the...

Wednesday in the Cedar Rapids area brings mostly sunny skies and a full lineup of events across the community. Start the day with wellness activities like GERIFIT, yoga, or networking at 1 Million Cups, then explore workshops on resumes, DJing, or gardening throughout the afternoon. Families can enjoy story times, the Great Penny Hunt, and spring break play camps, while food lovers can stop by for the YOLO community lunch or the Florida strawberry truckload sale. In the evening, there’s plenty of entertainment with trivia at NewBo City Market, board games and Dungeons & Dragons, a chili cook-off fundraiser, art ev...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Cedar Rapids! ☘️ The day kicks off with the 51st annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown, followed by celebrations all across the city with live music, Irish food specials, and festive parties at spots like Big Grove, Whiskey River Grill, and Cliff’s Dive Bar. Beyond the holiday fun, there are plenty of activities including family story times, spring break events, art clubs, trivia nights, and wellness classes. Wrap up the evening with live music around town or catch The She Gees tribute concert at the Paramount Theatre for a night of classic hits.

Monday in the Cedar Rapids area will bring snow and strong winds with a blizzard warning in effect, so be sure to check with venues before heading out. If events are still on, there are plenty of spring break activities for families including story times, kids music programs, giant game day, and open swim at Bender Pool. Adults can find career workshops, computer training, watercolor painting classes, and community groups throughout the day. In the evening, options range from comedy at CSPS Hall and line dancing at Big Grove to trivia, bingo, music bingo, and a late-night St. Patrick’s...

It’s a packed weekend across the Cedar Rapids area with St. Patrick’s celebrations, family activities, and big performances. Saturday features the Made for Her Women’s Market, pancake breakfasts, nature programs at Indian Creek, and tons of family events, plus live music, trivia, a citywide St. Patrick’s bar crawl, and major shows like Jo Koy and the Almost Taylor tribute concert. Sunday slows things down with bingo at NewBo City Market, the Cedar Rapids Cards & Collectibles Show, creative workshops, maple syrup demonstrations, and theater performances like Guys and Dolls and Superior Donuts, before comedian Bert Kreischer wraps up...

Friday in the Cedar Rapids area will be mostly cloudy and windy, but there are still plenty of ways to start the weekend. Families can enjoy preschool concerts with Orchestra Iowa, story time at the library, or active play at The Shell. Throughout the day there are creative opportunities like open art studios, writing groups, and the Make/Believe CR open house, along with cultural experiences including Brucemore mansion tours and a Czech piano workshop at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. In the evening, the city comes alive with major performances like Guys and Dolls, Superior Donuts, and...

Thursday around Cedar Rapids brings a mix of learning, creativity, and community events under partly cloudy skies. You can start the day with wellness activities like Tai Chi, chair yoga, or morning stretch, or head to a lecture at Coe College or Kirkwood to learn about poetry or Iowa’s water quality. Families can enjoy story times, Lego Club, and kids’ crafts, while artists can check out gallery receptions, cookie decorating, painting nights, or art chats. As the evening rolls in, there’s plenty to choose from—storytelling at Parlor City Pub, live country music, trivia nights, bingo, karaoke, or even...

Wednesday in Cedar Rapids will be a chilly and windy one, but there are still plenty of ways to get out and stay active. Start the morning with GERIFIT, yoga, or networking at 1 Million Cups. Throughout the day you’ll find workshops on resumes, gardening, and bike maintenance, plus family programs like Baby & Toddler Story Time and maple syruping at Indian Creek Nature Center. In the evening, choose from trivia nights, chess club, Dungeons & Dragons, or a sound bath meditation. You can also check out the CRCSD High School Art Show opening at CSPS Hall or enjoy live music du...

Tuesday in Cedar Rapids brings a mix of creativity, community, and a little fun despite the chance of storms. Start the day with Tai Chi, watercolor painting, or a skywalk history tour downtown. Throughout the day you’ll find art workshops, caregiver support groups, and library programs for all ages. In the evening, grab dinner at the Kingston Yard Dinner Crawl, test your music knowledge at Name That Tune, try trivia or karaoke, or catch live performances from the Band of Blue or the Ambroš Duo. However you spend it, there’s plenty happening around the city.

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Monday in Cedar Rapids is packed with ways to recharge, learn, and have some fun. Start the day with wellness options like GERIFIT or chair yoga, or spend the day unplugging at Prairiewoods with meditation and nature. Libraries across the area are hosting story times, tech classes, and workshops, while creative folks can try watercolor art or a Cork N Canvas painting night. In the evening, choose your vibe—bingo, music bingo, Shrek trivia, live jazz at the Paramount, or improv comedy at CSPS Hall. However you spend it, it’s a great day to get out and connect with...

The weekend is packed in Cedar Rapids. Saturday brings everything from art exhibits at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and creative workshops at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, to family fun at NewBo City Market and maple syrup season at Indian Creek Nature Center. The night lights up with live performances like Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony at Paramount Theatre, and concerts at CSPS Hall and Opus Concert Café. Sunday keeps the momentum going with theater, the wrestling finals at Alliant Energy PowerHouse, and more chances to get out and explore the c...

Showers and storms with a high of 70°, but Friday is stacked across Cedar Rapids. Start your day with GeriFit at Ely Public Library or Tai Chi at Cedar Rapids Public Library, then gear up for a huge night. Catch Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, experience audience-powered D&D at Brucemore, or cheer on the RoughRiders at ImOn Ice Arena. Add live music all over town, fish fries everywhere from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788 to St. Jude Catholic Church, plus late-night karaoke and dance floors — and you’ve got a Friday that refuses to stay home.

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Chance of showers and a high of 56°, but Thursday is absolutely packed in Cedar Rapids. Start your morning stretching at Ely Public Library or diving into poetry at Coe College, then explore art openings during First Thursday in New Bohemia. Catch live music with Leslie Mendelson at CSPS Hall, raise a glass for Bourbon & Bowties at Mercury Diner & Drinks, or cheer on the finals at The Ideal Theater & Bar. From wellness and workshops to gallery walks and late-night karaoke — Thursday’s bringing the energy, rain or shine.

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Storm chances and a high of 51° set the tone for a high-energy Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. Kick things off with GeriFit at Ely Public Library or an early ride at The MAC - Midwest Athletic Club, then plug into startups at NewBoCo. Spend the afternoon leveling up at Ladd Library or rolling dice at Cedar Rapids Public Library. After dark, choose your vibe: paint at The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, catch live storytelling at Groundswell Cafe, test your knowledge at NewBo City Market, or celebrate anniversary week at Lion Bridge Brewing Company. Storms or not — this Wednesday is stacked.

Showers in the forecast and a high of 45°, but the day is packed across Cedar Rapids. Start with Tai Chi at Ely Public Library or caregiver support at the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, then explore native plants, backyard chickens, or book club at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Embrace the full moon with forest bathing at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center or a guided night hike at Indian Creek Nature Center. After dark, it’s your pick: trivia at Mulligan's Pub, comedy at Old Neighborhood Pub, or anniversary week fun at Lion Bridge Brewing Com...

Mostly cloudy and 43° means Monday is made for getting out in Cedar Rapids. Start strong with GeriFit at Ely Public Library, watercolor at the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, or story time at Hiawatha Public Library and Ladd Library. Level up your skills with a ChatGPT workshop at Ladd Library, then wind down with sound meditation at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center. Cap the night with comedy at CSPS Hall, trivia at The Bar, or bingo at Moose Lodge 304 — Monday is anything but boring.

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It’s a wintry-but-packed weekend in Cedar Rapids. Saturday brings snow chances and nonstop options — browse the Home Show at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center, meet adoptable pets at Cedar Rapids Public Library, prune trees at Indian Creek Nature Center, or catch Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Saturday night turns up with The Pork Tornadoes at Alliant Energy PowerHouse and DJ Slugo at The Olympic South Side Theater.

Sunday keeps it cozy with birdwatching at Indian Creek Nature Center, brunch at Big Grove Brewery, art at CSPS Hall, and one more chance to see Guys...

Friday in Cedar Rapids is bringing sunshine and a high of 55° — and the energy matches. Start strong with GERI-FIT at Ely Public Library or Tai Chi at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, then explore the Home Show at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center or dive into creativity at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center. Nightfall turns it up with Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, sketch comedy at CSPS Hall, live music at Cedar Ridge Distillery, and EDM at The Ideal Theater & Bar. Add in fish fries, gaming tournaments, and Restaurant Week specials, and Friday’s officially stacked.

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Thursday in Cedar Rapids starts cloudy but fills up fast. Ease into the morning with stretch at Ely Public Library or dive into the AI forum at Coe College. The day rolls on with yoga at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, story times and teen STEAM at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, and cultural talks at the African American Museum of Iowa. By night, catch Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, a rom-com throwback at Lion Bridge Brewing Company, live music around town, trivia, karaoke, and Restaurant Week specials everywhere you look. From mindful mornings to packed nightlife, Thursday’s...

Wednesday in Cedar Rapids brings a wintry mix and a high of 33°, but there’s plenty happening indoors. Start with GERI-FIT at Ely Public Library or gentle flow at Hands in Harmony, then connect at Memory Café at the Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia. Kids and teens can dive into story time or D&D at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, while entrepreneurs gather at NewBoCo. The evening stacks up with trivia at NewBo City Market, a documentary screening at Coe College, live music, board games, and more. Rain or snow, Wednesday’s covered.

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Tuesday in Cedar Rapids brings mostly cloudy skies and a high of 42°, but the calendar is full. Caregivers connect at the Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, while early risers ease into the day with Tai Chi at Ely Public Library. Families can create together at Ladd Library or explore winter wildlife at Wickiup Hill Learning Center, and book lovers have options from fantasy discussions at Hiawatha Public Library to nature reads at Indian Creek Nature Center. The evening heats up with live music, comedy open mic, wine tastings, curling lessons at ImOn Ice Arena, and t...

Monday in Cedar Rapids may be chilly with a high of 23°, but the lineup is anything but slow. We’re talking morning fitness at Ely Public Library, peaceful yoga and meditation at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, outdoor adventure camp for kids at Indian Creek Nature Center, and career-building workshops at Ladd Library. Then Monday night turns it up with blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa lighting up the stage at the Paramount Theatre, plus trivia, bingo, and music games across town. Cold outside, full calendar inside — here’s your Monday rundown.

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Saturday is stacked — from bird banding and maple syrup previews at Indian Creek Nature Center, creative workshops at NewBo City Market, and gardening inspiration at Kirkwood Community College, to big night energy with Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids, PetRock at the Paramount Theatre, dueling pianos at Cedar Ridge Distillery, and RoughRiders hockey at ImOn Ice Arena.

Sunday keeps it rolling with bingo and cake decorating at NewBo City Market, maple syruping back at Indian Creek Nature Center, theatre matinees, live music, yoga + brunch, and even a melting cheese party. However you weekend — artsy, outdoorsy, foodie, or f...

Snow early, high of 35—but Friday in Cedar Rapids is bringing the heat. In this episode, we run through everything from morning wellness at Ely Public Library and movement at Cedar Rapids Public Library to big-stage energy with the RoughRiders facing the Chicago Steel at ImOn Ice Arena. We’ve got live jazz, country, chamber music, drag, theatre, karaoke, fish fries everywhere, Restaurant Week kick-off, and late-night dance floors. Cold outside, packed inside—Friday’s stacked.

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Chance of showers and a high of 51—but Thursday in Cedar Rapids is stacked. In this episode, we cover everything from morning yoga at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center and AI conversations at Hickok Hall to hands-on workshops at the African American Museum of Iowa. We’ll hit family favorites at Cedar Rapids Public Library, community connections at the DeWolf Center, and a huge night lineup—live jazz, chamber music, country dancing, karaoke, and even The Wall performed live at the Paramount Theatre. Learning, live music, late-night energy—Thursday’s bringing it.

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Mostly sunny, windy, and 61—midweek is looking good in Cedar Rapids. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything happening around town, from morning yoga at Illuminations Cedar Rapids and career-building workshops at Ladd Library to wildlife programs at Wickiup Hill Learning Center. Then we dive into a packed evening lineup featuring trivia at NewBo City Market, painting classes, karaoke, tabletop games, and a classic film screening at CSPS Hall. Productive by day, playful by night—here’s your guide to making the most of Wednesday in the Corridor.

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