Events for Monday, April 13th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Warm Monday ahead with a high near 80 and plenty to do—from morning fitness like GERIFIT and yoga to family story times and hands-on workshops. Enjoy live music at Kirkwood, a chamber performance downtown, or powerful speakers throughout the day, then wrap up your evening with trivia, bingo, or a live show at the Paramount.
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.
🌤️ Monday, April 13th Events
Forecast: Warm with slight chance of storms (High: 80° / Low: 63°)
🧘 Health, Wellness & Fitness
GERIFIT
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. & 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A low-impact fitness class designed for adults 60+ to improve strength, balance, and mobility.
Yoga Flow
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Cost: Varies
About: A dynamic yoga class that links breath and movement to create a calming, meditative experience.
Metta Yoga – Gentle
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $15 drop-in or pass options
About: A beginner-friendly yoga class focused on relaxation, flexibility, and breathwork.
Metta Yoga – Chair
Time: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $15 drop-in or pass options
About: A gentle, accessible yoga class using chairs for support and mobility needs.
Chair Yoga with Tammy
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Marion Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A beginner-friendly yoga session designed for those with mobility limitations.
Yoga for Grief
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Murdoch-Linwood Legacy Center
Cost: Free
About: A supportive, chair-based yoga session focused on healing and processing grief.
Nature & Forest Therapy Experience
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $20
About: A guided, slow-paced nature immersion designed to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Day of Self Renewal
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $100–$115
About: A full-day retreat offering relaxation services, meditation, and personal wellness experiences.
📚 Education, Workshops & Talks
National Scrabble Day
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
About: Drop in and play Scrabble with friends or family throughout the day.
Goodwill Career Services WOW Workshop
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
About: A career-building workshop focused on job readiness and essential workplace skills.
55+ Data Wipe & Tech Recycle Workshop
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bridge Senior Center
Cost: Free
About: Learn how to safely erase personal data and prepare devices for recycling.
Computer Skills Training
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
About: Improve digital literacy skills and work toward a NorthStar certification.
Linn County Master Gardeners Spring Series
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
About: A gardening workshop focused on lifelong wellness through gardening.
Volunteer Information Session
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: Free
About: Learn about volunteer opportunities while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
🎶 Arts, Culture & Performances
Red Cedar Chamber Music: Reunion Redux
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A live chamber music performance featuring a diverse and dynamic string trio program.
Jazz Jam Session
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Location: Kirkwood Community College
Cost: Free
About: A live student-led jazz performance showcasing talent and creativity.
CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Paramount Theatre
Cost: Ticketed (varies)
About: A high-energy tribute concert celebrating iconic female soul artists.
The Joes on Unscripted
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: CSPS Hall
Cost: Varies
About: A live improv-style performance wrapping up the season with unscripted entertainment.
🧠 Community, Support & Speakers
Dr. Alex Kor Presentation
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Kirkwood Community College, Ballantyne Auditorium
Cost: Free
About: A powerful talk on resilience, survival, and forgiveness rooted in Holocaust history.
The Thaler Holocaust Education Speaker: Alex Kor
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Coe College Sinclair Auditorium
Cost: Free
About: An evening presentation sharing deeply impactful stories of survival and healing.
Sister Helen Prejean – Dead Man Walking
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Mercy University
Cost: Free
About: A lecture and book signing discussing justice, the death penalty, and human dignity.
👨👩👧 Kids, Family & Youth
Monday Morning Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A storytime session designed to engage young children with reading and songs.
Toddler Time
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
About: Interactive stories and activities for toddlers and caregivers.
Early Learning Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
About: A literacy-focused program with stories, songs, and play for young children.
Preschool Storytime
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Marion Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A structured early learning experience for preschool-aged children.
Waffles and Warlocks for Teens
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: (Library program)
Cost: Free
About: A fun, interactive program teaching teens basic cooking and life skills.
🎲 Games, Hobbies & Social
Scrabble Club
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A casual monthly gathering for Scrabble lovers of all skill levels.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Workshop
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A creative writing group exploring storytelling through sci-fi and fantasy.
Knit Wits
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Marion Public Library
Cost: Free
About: A social knitting and crocheting group for all experience levels.
SWU: Eternal – No Jango Fandango
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: First Turn Games
Cost: Free
About: A casual card game night with a unique deck-building twist.
🎉 Entertainment & Nightlife
Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
Time: 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Moose Lodge 304
Cost: Starting at $10
About: A lively bingo night with prizes, food, and a social atmosphere.
Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Bar
Cost: Free
About: A team-based trivia game with prizes and multiple rounds of questions.
AirFX Sensory Night
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: AirFX Trampoline Park
Cost: Varies
About: A quieter, sensory-friendly jumping experience for individuals with special needs.
🎨 Creative Workshops
Sea Glass Succulents
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Painted Butterfly
Cost: Ticketed (varies)
About: A hands-on class where participants create decorative succulent art pieces.
🚴 Community Activities
FTWN: History Bike Tour
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chain Reaction Bike Hub
Cost: Free
About: A community bike ride exploring local history with guided stops.
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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