Cedar Rapids Daily

☀️ It's a beautiful summer weekend across Eastern Iowa! Saturday is packed with farmers markets, festivals, family activities, outdoor fitness, live music, Kernels baseball, a free movie at McGrath Amphitheatre, and postgame fireworks. On Sunday, slow things down with local markets, Civil War reenactments, Sundae Sundays, RAGBRAI Day at the Kernels, hands-on workshops, live music, and the Cedar Ra...

🌤️ Friday looks like a great summer day with just a slight chance of storms and plenty to do. Families can enjoy story times, outdoor movies, Finding Nemo at Brucemore, and hands-on library activities, while adults can explore art classes, writers groups, wellness events, and community programs. The evening features live music across Eastern Iowa, Rock the Block at NewBo, Mount Vernon Heritage Day...

Thursday brings a chance of storms with a high of 85° and plenty of ways to stay active, creative, and connected. Start the day with wellness activities like Morning Stretch, Metta Yoga, and outdoor fitness at Meet Me at the Market. Families can enjoy story times, Picasso in the Park, library programs, and creative activities for kids and teens. Explore local arts and hobbies with MakerSpace Open...

Wednesday brings another great day of summer fun in Cedar Rapids, with wellness classes, family activities, and community events happening throughout the area. Enjoy dinosaur-themed programs, crafts, public skating, gardening, and library activities for all ages, or take advantage of learning opportunities like résumé workshops, entrepreneur networking, and English conversation groups. Wrap up the...

Today's forecast is mostly sunny with a high of 76 degrees, making it a perfect day to get out and enjoy everything our community has to offer. Start your morning with free Tai Chi classes, then check out caregiver coffee groups, senior socials, and creative crafting opportunities throughout the day. Families can enjoy story times, STEAM activities, Picasso in the Park, coding programs, dinosaur a...

Monday brings a perfect midsummer day to get back into your routine with sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and plenty to do around Cedar Rapids. Families can enjoy outdoor story times featuring an excavator, live jazz performances by the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra Sextet, reptile encounters at Hiawatha Public Library, games at Greene Square, and summer reading fun in Bever Park. Wellness takes...

Cedar Rapids kicks off Independence Day weekend with a packed lineup of community breakfasts, races, and classic car shows on Saturday morning, followed by a full day of festivals, markets, and outdoor celebrations including Fourth Fest at Kingston Yard, the House It Up! parking lot jam, and the Freedom Festival’s Celebration of Freedom at McGrath Amphitheatre featuring live entertainment and a ma...

The holiday weekend is officially here, and Cedar Rapids Daily is your guide to all the festive fun happening around Eastern Iowa. In today’s episode, we’re covering family-friendly favorites like the Kernels Ballpark Bash, Fireworks & Fireflies in Marion, and Freedom Freeze skating at ImOn Ice. We’ll also highlight art exhibits, community celebrations, and live music all across the area—from...

The holiday weekend is getting started in Cedar Rapids, and today’s episode of Cedar Rapids Daily is packed with ways to celebrate, stay active, and beat the heat. We’re highlighting wellness events like Morning Stretch, Meet Me at the Market, community bike rides, and a relaxing rooftop sound bath. Families will find plenty to enjoy with park playdates, Picasso in the Park, retro game day, and fr...

It’s another hot and humid day in Eastern Iowa, with temperatures reaching 93 degrees, but Cedar Rapids is packed with ways to stay active, creative, and entertained. In today’s episode of Cedar Rapids Daily , we’re highlighting everything from morning Pilates, yoga, and senior wellness programs to family-friendly fun like pirate adventures, reptile encounters, and patriotic crafts for kids. We’ll...

It’s a hot one in Eastern Iowa, with temperatures climbing to 93 degrees, but there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and entertained around Cedar Rapids. In today’s episode of Cedar Rapids Daily , we’re covering everything from morning Tai Chi and family story times to the Freedom Festival’s Tribute to Heroes ceremony. Kids can enjoy STEM projects, art programs, and NERF night, while adults ca...

Start your week with Cedar Rapids Daily as we round up the best events happening across Eastern Iowa on Monday, June 29. From wellness classes like yoga, Tai Chi, and moonlit hikes to family-friendly fun featuring science shows, magic, clay camps, and outdoor movie night, there’s plenty to enjoy despite the summer heat. Creative workshops, book clubs, crafting groups, and career-building opportuni...

This weekend in Eastern Iowa is packed with summer fun as Cedar Rapids celebrates festivals, Pride, music, markets, and outdoor adventure. Saturday brings the Freedom Festival Parade, Pride festivities at NewBo City Market, farmers markets, family activities, wellness events, and live performances including Old Crow Medicine Show at the Paramount Theatre. Sunday keeps the momentum going with yoga,...

Kick off your Friday with Cedar Rapids Daily as we highlight the best events happening around Eastern Iowa on June 26. From family-friendly fun like story times, guided hikes, and outdoor adventures to creative workshops, community gatherings, and Freedom Festival favorites like DockDogs and the Drone Show, there’s something for everyone today. Tonight brings an exciting lineup of live music, thea...

Spend your Thursday with Cedar Rapids Daily as we highlight the best events happening across Eastern Iowa on June 25, 2026 . With sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the forecast, it’s a perfect day to get out and explore. Start with wellness activities like yoga, stretching, or Meet Me at the Market, then enjoy family-friendly fun with story times, park playdates, hands-on STEM challenges, a...

Happy Wednesday, Eastern Iowa! We’re looking at warm summer temperatures today with a chance of storms, so keep that umbrella nearby if you’re heading out. In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily, we’re highlighting wellness opportunities like GeriFit, yoga, and senior activities, along with plenty of family-friendly fun including story time, crafts, inflatables, a movie screening, and a special visit from...

Happy Tuesday, Eastern Iowa! Today brings partly cloudy skies and comfortable summer temperatures, making it a great day to get out and explore. In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily, we’re highlighting wellness opportunities like Tai Chi, caregiver coffee groups, and outdoor yoga in the prairie, along with plenty of family-friendly fun including story time, STEM projects, LEGO building, slime-making, and...

Happy Monday, Eastern Iowa! Today’s shaping up to be a beautiful summer day with partly cloudy skies and a high of 76 degrees—perfect for getting out and enjoying the community. In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily, we’re highlighting wellness classes like yoga, Geri-Fit, and even llama yoga, plus plenty of family-friendly fun including story times, kids camps, outdoor games, and a free screening of The...

It’s a packed summer weekend across Eastern Iowa with something for everyone to enjoy! Saturday brings farmers markets, festivals, family fun, outdoor adventures, live music, Juneteenth celebrations, and exciting nightlife throughout the Corridor. Then on Sunday, celebrate Father’s Day with brunch, Make Music Day performances, community events, live entertainment, and a special Toy Story-themed Ce...

Kick off the weekend with an exciting lineup of events happening across Eastern Iowa this Friday, June 19! From Juneteenth celebrations and family-friendly festivals to live music, outdoor adventures, baseball, racing, and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Meet baby animals at Bloomsbury Farm, cheer on Team USA at World Cup watch parties, explore local art and culture,...

Summer fun continues across Eastern Iowa this Thursday with a packed lineup of community events, family activities, wellness programs, live music, outdoor recreation, and local entertainment. From story times, park programs, and hands-on learning opportunities for kids to yoga classes, caregiver support groups, networking events, trivia nights, and live performances, there’s something for everyone...

Happy Wednesday, Eastern Iowa! With sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, it's the perfect day to get out and enjoy everything our communities have to offer. Today's lineup includes family story times, science programs, caregiver support groups, career development workshops, coding and ASL classes, local farmers markets, live music, trivia nights, baseball, and plenty of opportunities to conne...

Eastern Iowa is packed with summer fun this Tuesday, June 16, with everything from outdoor concerts and trivia nights to family activities, wellness classes, and creative workshops happening across the Corridor. Enjoy beautiful weather while exploring library programs, community events, live music, BMX camps, watercolor classes, baseball at the ballpark, and hands-on STEM fun for kids. Whether you...

Spend your Monday exploring everything happening around Eastern Iowa! From family-friendly library programs and hands-on crafts to wellness classes, creative workshops, trivia nights, and community gatherings, there’s something for every age and interest across the Corridor. Enjoy a beautiful summer day with highs in the mid-70s while discovering story times, yoga sessions, stained glass art, bing...

It's a packed weekend in Cedar Rapids! Saturday, June 13th is loaded with options — highlights include the CANA Community Safety & Wellness Fair at Cleveland Park, the Baby Animal Festival at Bloomsbury Farm, the Chroma Art Mart at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, Ballet Des Moines at Brucemore, and a big evening of live music, racing at Hawkeye Downs, Movies on the Riverbank, and Adult Prom 2026. S...