Events for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Hello Cedar Rapids Community!
Welcome to your Wednesday edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter, proudly presented by Gutschmidt Properties. Here’s your complete guide to all the happenings around town for Wednesday, October 15th. Whether you’re looking for family fun, creative workshops, live music, or community engagement, there’s something for everyone today!
Weather Update
Rainy Day Alert: Expect showers with a high of 67°F and a low of 56°F. Don’t forget your umbrella!
Family Fun
Storytime Sessions
Marion Public Library, 9:15 & 9:45 a.m.
Cedar Rapids Public Library, 9:30 a.m.
STEM Activities for Tweens & Teens
Marion Public Library, 3:00 p.m.
Workshops & Learning
Genealogy Events
FamilySearch Center, 10:00 a.m.
Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library, 10:00 a.m.
Career Skills Workshops
“Future Forward Skills” at Ladd Library, 11:00 a.m.
“Craft Your Perfect Resume” at Ladd Library, 12:30 p.m.
Financial Management Workshop
Marion Public Library, 6:00 p.m.
Gardening Series
Ladd Library, 6:30 p.m.
Art & Creativity
Exhibits at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
“Mata Ortiz Ceramics” and “Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction”, Noon
Hand Crochet Workshop
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 6:30 p.m.
Painting Event
Zeppelin’s Bar and Grill, 6:00 p.m.
Music & Performances
Opera in the Courtyard
Kingston Yard, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Live Music: Bugs Benton
Kickstand, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Karaoke Night
The Pocket, 7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Break in Beats
First Avenue Tab, 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Games & Social Events
Mahjong
Hiawatha Public Library, 2:00 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons
Cedar Rapids Public Library, 4:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
Location TBA, 5:30 p.m.
Trivia Night
Nuvo City Market, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Bingo
Lucky’s on 16th, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Community & Civic Engagement
Linn County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Linn County Public Service Center, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Before Polls
Crafted, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Early Voting
Lindale Mall, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Food & Drink Specials
César for Cause
Pantera’s Mexican Grill, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting: Sonoma County Wines
Wine Style Cedar Rapids, 6:00 p.m.
Cubano Wednesday
Moist Food from the Streets, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
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Special Thanks
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Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.
Warm regards,
The Cedar Rapids Daily Team
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