Events for Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th, 2025

Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!

Welcome to your one-stop guide for everything happening in our vibrant city this weekend. Whether you’re looking for family fun, live music, spooky thrills, or creative workshops, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your detailed lineup, complete with start times and locations, so you can plan your perfect weekend!

🌦️ Weather Update

• Saturday: Slight chance of rain, high of 55°F, low of 46°F.

• Sunday: Warmer, high of 60°F, low of 45°F.

🎃 Saturday Highlights

Festivals & Family Fun

• Iowa Fall Festival
  10:00 a.m. | Bloomsbury Farm
  Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, and fall treats for all ages.

• Marion Monster Mash
  11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | City Square Park
  Family-friendly games, crafts, and costume contests.

• Uptown Marion Spooktacular
  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Uptown Marion District
  Trick-or-treating with local businesses and a festive atmosphere.

Trick-or-Treating

• Check Village & NewBo Trick-or-Treat
  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Czech Village & NewBo District
  Bring the kids for treats at local shops and vendors.

• CRBT Trunk or Treat
  1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
  Decorated trunks, candy, and fun activities.

Spooky Events

• Creepshow Carnival Halloween Parade
  6:30 p.m. | NewBo City Market
  Parade, costumes, and carnival fun.

• Post Parade Blacklight Bash
  8:00 p.m. | Hazzard County CR
  Dance party with blacklights and Halloween vibes.

• Fifth Realm Haunted House
  7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall
  Haunted house experience for thrill-seekers.

Arts & Culture

• Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction
  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  Explore groundbreaking works by women artists.

• Krasny Project Mural Series Dedication
  12:00 p.m. | 1029 3rd St SE
  Celebrate new public art in the city.

Live Music

• The Vandellas
  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall
  Classic Motown hits live on stage.

• Cover Me
  9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Otis Tailgaters Sports Bar
  Rock and pop covers to keep you dancing.

🎨 Sunday Highlights

Halloween Fun

• Trick or Treat Market
  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery
  Local vendors, treats, and family activities.

• Dog-O-Ween Costume Parade
  3:00 p.m. | NewBo City Market
  Dress up your pup and join the parade!

Evening Entertainment

• Monster Mash Murder Mystery
  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall
  Interactive whodunit with a spooky twist.

• Candlelight Halloween Classics
  3:45 p.m. | Olympic South Side Theatre
  Enjoy hauntingly beautiful music by candlelight.

Art & Music

• Motto Ortiz Ceramics Exhibit
  12:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  Explore stunning ceramic works.

• Serve Zombies
  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Old Neighborhood Pub
  Zombie-themed party and games.

Workshops & Hobbies

• Spooky Bug Creations
  10:30 a.m. | Iowa Ceramics Center
  Family-friendly ceramic workshop.

• Sumi Kashi Japanese Paper Marbling
  3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Tree of Liminality
  Learn traditional Japanese marbling techniques.

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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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