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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...

In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Friday, June 12, we’re highlighting a huge lineup of events happening across Eastern Iowa, including Rock the Block at NewBo City Market, the St. Ludmila Kolach Festival, outdoor movie night at Lowe Park, and live comedy from Fortune Feimster and Nate Bargatze. Families can enjoy baby animals at Bloomsbury Farm, kayaking and fishing at Ushers Ferry, story times, h...

In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Thursday, June 11, we’re covering a packed day of events across Eastern Iowa, including Freedom FEASTival at Greene Square Park, Marion by Moonlight’s 90s-themed celebration, live music from Josh Turner at the Paramount Theatre, and outdoor fun like Flickering Fireflies at Indian Creek Nature Center. We’re also highlighting family story times, wellness classes, co...

In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Wednesday, June 10, we’re highlighting family fun, live music, wellness events, and community activities happening across Eastern Iowa. From reptile encounters, story times, and summer camps to trivia at NewBo City Market, yoga classes, the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert, and live music from Gunshine at The Ideal Theater & Bar, there’s something for every...

Join Cedar Rapids Daily as we highlight everything happening around Eastern Iowa for Tuesday’s community calendar. From family story times, STEM projects, outdoor wellness classes, and creative workshops to live music, trivia nights, community discussions, and caregiver support programs, there’s something for every age and interest happening across the Corridor. We’ll also preview fun family event...

Start your week with Cedar Rapids Daily for Monday, June 8th. We’re highlighting a full day of family activities, summer camps, fitness classes, creative workshops, community programs, live entertainment, and local events happening across Cedar Rapids and the Corridor. From magic shows and story times to yoga, art classes, movie nights, museum exhibits, and Pride celebrations, there’s something ha...

Join us for the Cedar Rapids Daily Weekend Guide for June 6th and 7th as we highlight some of the biggest events happening across Eastern Iowa. This weekend features the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market, Marion BBQ Rendezvous, the Iowa Women's Festival, live music throughout the corridor, family-friendly activities, local races and bike rides, outdoor adventures, arts and cultural events, and...