Events for Wednesday, April 1st 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Wednesday in Cedar Rapids is packed with activities for all ages, from family-friendly fun like April Fool’s crafts, story times, and teen crafternoons to senior-focused programs including GeriFit, caregiver coffee, and scam awareness. The day also features wellness options like yoga and meditation, creative classes and workshops, and educational opportunities such as resume building, genealogy, and entrepreneur networking. In the afternoon and evening, enjoy community groups, games like Dungeons & Dragons and chess, plus a lively lineup of trivia, music bingo, live music, and social events across the city—along with ongoing Easter Bunny photos at Lindale Mall.

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.

🌦️ Forecast

Chance of showers — High: 46° | Low: 34°

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Kids

• April Fool’s Fun
  9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Ely Public Library
  Make your own pranks to take home (all ages)

• Baby & Toddler Story Time
  9:30 – 10:30 a.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Tween & Teen Crafternoons
  3 – 4 p.m. — Marion Public Library

👵 Seniors & Caregiving

• GeriFit
  8 – 8:45 a.m. & 1 – 1:45 p.m. — Ely Public Library

• Fighting Scams & Fraud
  10 – 11:30 a.m. — DeWolf Family Innovation Center

• Wednesday Caregiver Coffee
  1:30 – 3 p.m. — DeWolf Family Innovation Center

🧘 Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Gentle Yoga with Cynthia Dennis
  8:30 a.m. — Hands in Harmony

• Yoga Flow
  9:30 – 10:30 a.m. — Illuminations Cedar Rapids

• Reiki-Infused Full Moon Meditation
  5:30 p.m. — Salveo

🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creative

• Makerspace Open Hours
  11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Marion Public Library

• 2-Part Ceramic Dog or Cat Workshop
  5:30 – 8:30 p.m. — Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

• Intro to DJing
  6 – 7 p.m. — Northwest Recreation Center

🎓 Educational & Career

• Family History: Discover Who You Are
  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — FamilySearch Center

• Craft Your Perfect Resume
  12:30 – 3:30 p.m. — Ladd Library

• 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
  8:30 – 10 a.m. — NewBoCo
  Networking + entrepreneur presentations

• Career Catalysts: Mentorship in Action
  8 – 9:30 a.m. — Groundswell Cafe

🌍 Community & Clubs

• Free Volunteer Tax Assistance
  12 – 8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

• Mahjong
  2 – 4 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

• English Practice Conversation Group
  4 – 5 p.m. — Ladd Library

• Learn & Practice English
  5 – 6 p.m. — Ladd Library

• Cedar Rapids Chess Club
  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Genealogy Junkies
  6 – 7:30 p.m. — Marion Public Library

🎲 Games, Hobbies & Activities

• Dungeons & Dragons
  4:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Winter Weeknight On-Road Racing
  6 p.m. – Midnight — Crash’n Bash Hobbies

🎶 Music, Trivia & Nightlife

• Weekly Trivia Night
  6 – 8 p.m. — NewBo City Market

• Music Bingo
  6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — The TapHaus

• Game Night (Think & Drink Entertainment)
  7 p.m. — Lindale Neighborhood Pub

• Music Bingo (Monthly)
  7 p.m. — Lindale Neighborhood Pub

• Name That Tune Trivia
  7 p.m. — The Pedaler’s Fork

• Trivia Wednesdays
  6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — Voodoo Brewing Co.

• Tournament of Champions (Trivia Finals)
  8 – 9:30 p.m. — The Red Lion Lounge

• Wess-side Jam (Live Music)
  6 – 9 p.m. — The Double Z Bar & Grill

• One Particular Harbor Night
  5 – 8 p.m. — Boulder Tap House

🛍️ Food, Business & Special Events

• Soft Opening – Madamchef Delicacy
  10 a.m. — NewBo City Market

🐰 Seasonal / Ongoing

• Photos with the Easter Bunny
  2 – 8 p.m. — Lindale Mall
  March 30 – April 4
  Admission: $19.99 – $59.99

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.

With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC

Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth 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.

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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