Events for Friday, October 17th, 2025
Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter: Your Guide to Local Happenings!
Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!
Welcome to your Friday, October 17th edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily! Whether you’re looking for family fun, arts and culture, wellness activities, or live entertainment, there’s something for everyone happening around town today. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, Gutschmidt Properties and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans, for helping make this community connection possible.
Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening today:
Weather Watch
Friday Forecast: Slight chance of storms, high of 81°F, low of 58°F. Keep an umbrella handy!
Family Fun
Baby and Toddler Storytime
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Ladd Library
Perfect for newborns to three-year-olds and their caregivers.Pied Piper String Quartet
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | Whipple Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library
Free concerts introducing preschoolers to classical music.Children’s Consignment Sale
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Across from Iron Lotus, 1100 3rd St SE
Find winter essentials, toys, and more for kids.Iowa Fall Festival
1–5:30 p.m. | Bloomsbury Farm, 3260 69th St, Atkins
Pumpkins, hayrides, and attractions for all ages.Alice in Wonderland
5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Jefferson High School Auditorium
A magical, interactive puppet show for the whole family.
Art & Exhibits
Grant Wood’s Memorial Window Talk
11 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Building, 50 2nd Ave Bridge
Discover the story behind this iconic stained glass masterpiece.Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
12 p.m. | 410 3rd Ave SE
Explore “Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction” and Mata Ortiz ceramics.African American Museum of Iowa
12–4 p.m. | 55 12th Ave SE
“Rooted: Labor, Land, and Legacy” exhibit celebrating Black farmers.
Wellness & Fitness
Jerry Fit for Seniors
8 a.m. | Ely Public Library, 1595 Dows St, Ely
Focus on strength, balance, and flexibility for seniors.Adult Pickleball
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th St NW
Drop-in play for ages 40+.Gentle Yoga
10 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
All levels welcome.Teen Yoga
4–5 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga, 1203 3rd St SE
A supportive space for teens to stretch and relax.
Sales & Expos
Rummage Sale
8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Knoll Ridge Christian Church, 3207 1st Ave NE
Find treasures and support local missions.Cedar Rapids Lifestyle and Home Expo
12–4 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton, 350 1st Ave NE
Free admission to explore home improvement projects and local vendors.
Music & Live Entertainment
Finally Friday Music: Mike Moss Duo
4–7 p.m. | Midnight, 1202 3rd St SE
Unwind with live music to kick off your weekend.Smoker Barbecue J’s Halloween Party
6–10 p.m. | JW Pub and Grub, 2818 Mt Vernon Rd SE
Featuring the Abby Kay Band from Nashville. Costume prizes and barbecue!Live at the Pines with Kevin Moore
6–9 p.m. | The Pines Pizza and Pub, 3807 42nd St NE
Enjoy live acoustic music and great food.
Opus Concert Cafe: Global Consortium with Red Cedar Chamber Music
7:30 p.m. | Opus Concert Cafe, 119 3rd Ave SE
A unique chamber music experience.
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Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Gutschmidt Properties and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.
Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Henderson House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at GutschmidtProperties.com.
Whether it’s your first house, an investment property, or your dream home, Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans makes mortgage lending a home run. With competitive rates, great turnaround times, and programs for buyers, sellers, and those looking to refinance, Jean’s Team is ready to step up to the plate for you and make getting a home loan feel like pitching a perfect game, every time. Learn more at cmghomeloans.com/mysite/jean-sellnau. CMG Mortgage, Inc., CMG Home Loans, and CMG Financial, NMLS# 1820, as well as Jean Sellnau, NMLS# 6180, is an equal housing lender.
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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