Events for Friday, October 24th, 2025

Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Happenings!

Hey there, Cedar Rapids!

Welcome to your daily roundup of everything happening in our vibrant community. From sunny weather to arts, music, wellness, and family fun, here’s your go-to guide for making the most of your day in Cedar Rapids. Dive in and discover what’s happening around town!

🌞 Weather Update

  • Sunny Skies Ahead: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 60°F and a low of 42°F.

🏋️‍♂️ Health & Wellness

  • Jerry Fit Class
    Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Location: Ely Public Library
    Free class for ages 60+ focusing on strength, balance, and mobility.

  • Meadow Yoga After Dark
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
    Join Miss Cable for an empowering yoga flow.

🎨 Arts & Culture

  • Grant Wood’s Memorial Window Gallery Talk
    Time: 12:00 p.m.
    Location: Veterans Memorial Building
    Explore the story behind Grant Wood’s Memorial Window.

  • Women in Abstraction Exhibit
    Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
    Discover the powerful works of women in abstract art.

  • Zines Workshop
    Time: 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
    Get creative and learn the art of zine-making.

🎃 Family & Halloween Fun

  • Baby and Toddler Storytime
    Time: 10:30 a.m.
    Location: Ladd Library
    Stories, songs, and fun for little ones and their caregivers.

  • Trunk or Treat
    Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Washington High School
    Safe and festive trick-or-treating for families.

  • Halloween Family Fun
    Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Location: The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
    Games, costumes, and spooky fun for all ages.

  • Scream Acres Haunted Attraction
    Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Location: Bloomsbury Farm
    For those seeking a spine-chilling haunted experience.

🎶 Music & Live Entertainment

  • The Front Lawn A/V Experiment with DJ Cotwal
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
    Location: Tree of Liminality
    An immersive audio-visual experience on the front lawn.

  • CR Sings the Music of Bob Dylan
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Opus Concert Café
    Local musicians pay tribute to Bob Dylan’s legendary catalog.

  • Bawdy Horror Burlesque Show
    Time: 8:00 p.m.
    Location: CSPS Hall
    A Halloween-themed burlesque show for adults.

🎲 Social & Gaming Events

  • Beaujolais Tasting
    Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Ben’s Beverage Depot
    Sample a selection of Beaujolais wines.

  • Trivia Night
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    Location: La Salle Catholic
    Gather your team for a fun night of trivia.

  • Halloween Movie Trivia Night
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Sisters Books and Nooks LLC
    Test your knowledge of spooky cinema classics.

🏠 Our Amazing Sponsors

  • Gutschmidt Properties
    Creating sustainable spaces with a community impact. Check out their historic Henderson House and Rainbow Road Project.

  • Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans
    Making mortgage lending a home run with competitive rates and great turnaround times.


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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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