Events for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Thursday features a full day of events including the Coe College History Forum, networking events, and wellness activities, along with family-friendly story times, STEAM programs, and Free Picture Book Day. The afternoon and evening bring workshops, lectures, art events like First Thursday in NewBo, and live performances including theater, music, and the Carden Circus. With additional options like trivia, bingo, game nights, and a Full Moon Hike, there’s something happening all day for every interest.

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.

🌩️ Thursday Forecast
Storms likely & windy — High: 69° | Low: 36°

🌅 Morning Events

Thursday Forum: Coe College History Series
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Coe College (Kesler Lecture Hall) ($)

Wake Up Marion
8 – 9 a.m. — Ohnward Bank
Networking + coffee ☕

Morning Stretch
8 – 9 a.m. — Ely Public Library

Day of Self Renewal
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Prairiewoods ($)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family

Free Picture Book Day
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Ely Public Library 📚

Preschool Story Time
10 – 11 a.m. — Ely Public Library

Sensory Story Time
10 – 10:30 a.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library

Symphony Kids
10:30 – 11 a.m. — Marion Public Library 🎶

Teen STEAM
4 – 5 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library

Lego Club
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Northwest Recreation Center

🎓 Learning, Classes & Workshops

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Marion Public Library

Together in Song Chorus
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — DeWolf Innovation Center

Tai Chi for Well-Being
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

Kirkwood Faculty Lecture (Slav Sharapov)
11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. — Kirkwood Community College

Art Bites: Director’s Choice
12:15 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Virtual Author Talk (Women Astronauts)
1 – 2 p.m. — Marion Public Library 🚀

Daytime Knit Wits
1 – 3 p.m. — Marion Public Library

Scrabble Club
1 – 4 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

55+ Game Day
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. — Bridge Senior Center

Mystery Book Club
2 – 3 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

Good Time Social (Caregivers)
2 – 3:30 p.m. — DeWolf Innovation Center

Job Search Workshop
2 – 3 p.m. — Ladd Library

🧘 Health & Wellness

Gentle Yoga
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. — Prairiewoods

Chair Yoga
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. — Prairiewoods

Healing Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. — Prairiewoods ($)

Full Moon Hike
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Indian Creek Nature Center ($) 🌕

🎨 Arts, Creative & Culture

First Thursday in NewBo
5 – 9 p.m. — NewBo District 🎨
(Galleries, Cherry Building, CSPS, Olympic Theater, more)

First Thursday – Cherry Building Exhibits
5 – 7 p.m. — The Cherry Building

Typewriter Night
6 – 9 p.m. — Tree of Liminality

MakerSpace Open Hours
3 – 6 p.m. — Marion Public Library

Creative Friends Art Night
5 – 8 p.m. — Make/Believe CR

🍪 Classes & Hands-On Events

Carrots & Cookies Decorating Class
6 p.m. — The Painted Butterfly ($)

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

🎭 Theatre, Music & Live Performances

“Almost, Maine”
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Kirkwood Community College

“In the Heights”
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Cornell College 🎶

YAGODY Live Performance
7 – 9 p.m. — CSPS Hall

Living Last Supper
7 p.m. — Lovely Lane UMC

Five Seasons Water Ski Show
7 p.m.

History Happy Hour (Live Music)
4 p.m. — The History Center

Sammy’s East Side Jam
6 – 9 p.m. — Sammy’s Lounge

Palomino (Live Country Music)
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. — VFW Post 788

🎪 Special Events

Carden Circus Spectacular
6:30 p.m. — Alliant Energy PowerHouse 🎪

Photos with the Easter Bunny
2 – 8 p.m. — Lindale Mall 🐰

Easter Dessert Pop-Up
3 – 6:30 p.m. — French Pastry by Sandrine 🍰

🎲 Games, Clubs & Social

Dungeons & Dragons (Adults)
5 – 8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library

English Practice Groups
4 – 6 p.m. — Ladd Library

Caregiver Support Group
6 – 7:30 p.m. — Marion Public Library

Tango Práctica
6 – 7:30 p.m. — Downtown Library

Bingo Night
6 – 9 p.m. — El Kahir Shrine

Pokémon Night
5 – 7 p.m. — Turtle Power Games

Disney Lorcana League
5 – 7 p.m. — Turtle Power Games

Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play
6 – 10 p.m. — RePlay Gaming

Survey Says Game Night
7 p.m. — Spare Time

Name That Tune
7 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn

Game Night (Spare Time)
7 p.m. — Spare Time Entertainment

Strikes & Slices (Bowling + Pizza)
9 – 11 p.m. — Spare Time ($)

Cup Night (21+)
8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Raging Ryno’s

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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