Events for Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Hey Cedar Rapids Community!

Welcome to your Cedar Rapids Daily newsletter, presented by Gutschmidt Properties. Here’s your comprehensive guide to all the exciting events and activities happening around town on Thursday, October 9th. Whether you’re looking for family fun, arts and culture, wellness, or a night out, there’s something for everyone!

🌤 Weather Forecast

• Clear skies with a high of 60°F and a low of 40°F. Perfect for outdoor activities!

🧘‍♀️ Wellness & Fitness

• Morning Stretch Session
  8:00 a.m. | Ely Public Library

• Chair Yoga
  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Library Annex Building

🏘 Community Meetings & Support Groups

• TOPS AIA 030
  5:09 a.m. | Kenwood Park United Methodist Church

• TOPS AIA 025
  9:08 a.m. | Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church

• Caregivers Support Session
  1:30 p.m. | Chris and Susie DeWolfe Family Innovation Center

• Driven by Hope Volunteer Event
  6:30 p.m. | Hope Center

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family Events

• Preschool Storytime
  10:00 a.m. | Ely Public Library

• Sensory Storytime
  10:00 a.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Fire Prevention Week Storytime
  10:30 a.m. | Marion Public Library

• Teen Art Session
  4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Monster Mash Event
  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (October 10th) | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

🎨 Arts & Exhibits

• Paper Engineering Exhibit
  9:00 a.m. | University of Iowa Libraries

• Karen Cubby Showcase
  10:00 a.m. | Biology Iowa

• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Exhibits
  Starting at 12:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  • "Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon"

  • "Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction"

  • Mata Ortiz Ceramics

• Artist Reception with Barbara Schultz Hetrick
  3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Kirkwood Community College

• Open Studio Session
  4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Tanager Expressive Arts

• Second Thursday Art Chat
  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Tree of Liminality and Farmhouse Art Collective

• Haunted Garden Core Chem Canvas Event
  6:00 p.m. | Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery

🎶 Music & Entertainment

• Together in Song
  9:30 a.m. | Chris and Susie DeWolfe Family Innovation Center

• Paleo Performance
  5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Kre VFW

• Crystal Bowersox
  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | CSPS

• Trivia Night
  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment

• Karaoke
  8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Persona Sports and Bar

• Strikes and Slices
  9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment

📚 Workshops & Learning

• Job Interview Workshop
  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ladd Library

• Virtual Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo
  6:00 p.m. | Marion Public Library

🍽 Social & Food Events

• Scrabble Club
  1:00 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

• Good Time Social
  2:00 p.m. | Chris and Susie DeWolfe Family Innovation Center

• Playtime Poppy Dine-to-Donate
  3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Texas Roadhouse Cedar Rapids

• Porktober Celebration
  4:00 p.m. | Riverside Casino and Golf Resort

• Feeling Groovy? Dine-to-Donate Event
  5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Horizons

• Wine and Cheese Pairing
  6:00 p.m. | Wine Style Cedar Rapids

🚴 Outdoor & Recreational Activities

• Community Ride Kent South
  5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Tait Commons Memorial Park

• Nooks and Crannies Tour
  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dan and Debbie’s Creamery and Ely

• Tongo Practica
  6:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

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Have a fantastic day exploring Cedar Rapids!

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