Events for Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Cedar Rapids closes out the weekend with a packed mix of community events, from book sales, markets, and cultural workshops to family-friendly activities like story times, nature programs, and hands-on classes. Saturday highlights include outdoor adventures, local shopping, live music, and sports, while Sunday brings a more relaxed vibe with brunch events, yoga, markets, live performances, and unique experiences like raptor meet-and-greets and llama hikes—offering something for all ages to learn, explore, and unwind.
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.
🌤️ Saturday, April 25 Events
Slight chance of showers with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 40.
📚 Books, Learning & Community
Big Blowout Book Sale | Cherry Building | 9 AM – 4 PM | $1/book | Massive one-day sale featuring thousands of used books across all genres.
Independent Bookstore Day | Next Page Books | 10 AM – 6 PM | Free | Celebrate indie bookstores with specials, prizes, and in-store activities.
English Practice Conversation Group | Ladd Library | 11 AM – 12 PM | Free | Casual group to build English-speaking confidence through conversation.
Learn & Practice English | Ladd Library | 12 PM – 1 PM | Free | Guided session with activities to improve communication skills.
Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day | Cedar Rapids Public Library | 12 PM – 4 PM | Free | Play tabletop and role-playing games with others.
Community Spring Cleaning Swap | Hiawatha Public Library | 12 PM – 4 PM | Free | Trade gently used items and refresh your space sustainably.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
Dragon Story Time | Ladd Library | 10 – 10:30 AM | Free | Dragon-themed storytime to build early literacy and imagination.
Storybook Steps | Marion Public Library | 10:30 AM & 11 AM | Free | Interactive dance and story program for young children.
Family Discovery Day | Morgan Creek Park | 10 AM – 12:30 PM | Free | Hands-on music activities and performances for all ages.
The Princess Who Wouldn’t Wear Pink | Washington High School | 11 AM & 2 PM | $5 | Fun children’s theater production based on fairy tales.
🌱 Nature, Science & Outdoors
Bird Banding at the Barn | Indian Creek Nature Center | 9 AM – 12 PM | Free | Watch live bird banding and learn about conservation.
Wild Edibles Walk #1 | Indian Creek Nature Center | 1 – 2 PM | Likely free/donation | Guided walk identifying edible native plants.
Wild Edibles Walk #2 | Indian Creek Nature Center | 3 – 4 PM | Likely free/donation | Second session exploring edible plants in nature.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Markets
Pots, Plants & Prints Market | Iowa Ceramics Center / Cherry Building | 11 AM – 3 PM | Free | Artist market featuring plant-inspired handmade goods.
Artist Forum | DKW Art Gallery | 2 – 5 PM | Free | Open gathering for artists to collaborate and share work.
Upcycled Embroidery Class | Lion Bridge Brewing Company | 11 AM – 1 PM | Ticketed | Learn embroidery while upcycling clothing.
Odd Mama’s “Priced to Sell” Market | Odd Mama’s | 10 AM – 6 PM | Free (donation items encouraged) | Vendor market with discounted goods and community giving.
Friendship Bracelets | Make/Believe CR | 1 PM | $5 | Create custom bracelets using various techniques.
🛍️ Sales, Markets & Shopping
Save CR Heritage Home & Garden Sale | J.E. Halvorson House | 9 – 11 AM | Free entry | Shop plants, antiques, and garden décor.
Weetail Children’s Consignment Sale | Lindale Mall (Younkers Space) | 10 AM – 3 PM | Free | Shop affordable kids’ clothing, toys, and gear.
Thrift Saturday Parking Lot Sale | Central Furniture Rescue | 9 AM – 3 PM | Free | Community thrift sale supporting housing efforts.
Card Show + Bounce House + BBQ | 2020 Scotty Dr SW | 10 AM – 4 PM | Free entry | Large trading card show with family entertainment.
Rummage Sale | Marion Heritage Center | 8 AM – 5 PM | Free | Large variety of vintage and household items.
Cedar Rapids Spring Flower Kickoff Sale | NewBo City Market | 10 AM – 5 PM | Varies | Shop plants, produce starters, and garden supplies.
🎭 Culture, Education & Talks
National Faith + Climate Forum | Prairiewoods | 11 AM – 4:30 PM | Registration required | National event focused on faith-driven climate action.
Beginning Tarot Class | ReAlive Metaphysical Shop | 12 – 4 PM | $25 | Introductory workshop on tarot reading.
Oh My Stars! Workshop | Prairiewoods | 9 AM – Noon | Likely ticketed | Learn Moravian paper star-making techniques.
🎶 Music, Shows & Nightlife
Cedar Rapids Titans vs West Michigan Ironmen | Alliant Energy PowerHouse | 7 PM | $14+ | Indoor football game with high-energy action.
Echo Pilot & Eastland | Ideal Theater | 8 PM | ~$14 | Live alternative rock performance.
Dining with the Divas | Groundswell Café | 5 – 8 PM | $20–30 | Drag show with music, food, and entertainment.
Crazy Delicious (Live Music) | North Point | 8 PM – Midnight | Likely free/cover | Night of live music and social atmosphere.
Spencer Ammons Live | The Red Frog | 8 – 11 PM | Free/cover | Local live music performance.
Up in Smoke Mic Night | Up In Smoke BBQ | 7 PM | $25 buffet | Comedy open mic paired with BBQ buffet.
🎮 Games, Hobbies & Sports
Cedar Valley Woodcarvers | Marion Public Library | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Free | Watch and learn woodcarving techniques.
First Turn Games: Kill Team Day | First Turn Games | Noon – 6 PM | Free | Casual tabletop gaming meetup.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament | Turtle Power Games | 5:30 PM | Varies | Weekly competitive card tournament.
Dart Tournament | Checkers Tavern | 1 PM | Varies | Community dart competition.
NASCAR Weekly Racing Opening Day | Hawkeye Downs Speedway | 2 PM | $10–15 | Local stock car racing season kickoff.
☁️ Sunday, April 26 Events
Mostly Cloudy with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 42
🍳 Community & Family
Palo Fire Association Breakfast | Palo Fire Station | 8 AM – 12 PM | Donation | Pancake breakfast fundraiser for fire department equipment.
Sunday Bingo | NewBo City Market | 12 – 1:30 PM | Free | Weekly bingo with prizes.
🛍️ Markets & Shopping
Lindale Mall Card Show | Lindale Mall | 11 AM – 4 PM | Free | Trading card marketplace for collectors.
Bring in Spring Market | The Yard | 11 AM – 3 PM | Free | Vendor market with crafts and kids’ activities.
Purseapalooza | Odd Mama’s | 1 – 4 PM | Free | Vintage and designer handbag sale.
🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Meeting Live Raptors | Indian Creek Nature Center | 1 – 1:45 PM | Free | Meet rescued birds of prey and learn about conservation.
Ride Electric Demo Day | South Troy Park | 12 – 3 PM | Free | Test ride e-bikes and trikes.
Hike with Llamas | Prairie Patch Farm | 12 – 1 PM | Ticketed | Guided nature hike alongside llamas.
🎶 Music & Performances
Aba Diop & Jason Hosier w/ John Medeski | CSPS Hall | 7 PM | $25–30 | Cross-cultural live music blending jazz and West African traditions.
Sunday Music: Jonas Magram | Cedar Ridge Distillery | 1 – 4 PM | Free | Live folk-rock performance.
🧠 Workshops & Classes
Puzzle Exchange | Marion Public Library | 2 – 4 PM | Free | Trade puzzles with other community members.
Ukulele Club | Marion Public Library | 2 – 4 PM | Free | Jam session for all skill levels.
Tarot Workshop (Session 2) | Illuminations | 1:30 – 3:30 PM | $50 total | Deep dive into tarot symbolism systems.
Bubble Terrarium Workshop | Moss Plant Shop | 11 AM – Noon | $55 | Build your own self-sustaining terrarium.
Soundness Yoga | Illuminations | 10 – 11:15 AM | $15 | Therapeutic yoga session focused on mind-body balance.
🧘 Health & Wellness
Dance Club Cardio | Big Grove Brewery | 9 – 10 AM | Free | High-energy dance fitness class.
Bend & Brunch | Cedar Ridge Distillery | 8 – 8:45 AM | Class + brunch cost | Gentle yoga followed by brunch.
Return Yoga (POC Space) | Breathing Room Yoga | 11 AM | Donation | Inclusive yoga class for people of color.
🎉 Unique & Social Events
Little Heroes Training Day with Spidey | Brewed Imagination | 10 AM – 12:30 PM | $25 | Kids’ superhero-themed activity and meet-and-greet.
Survey Says Game Night | TapHaus (Atkins) | 3 PM | Free | Team-based trivia-style game show.
Folx of the Purple Kettle Gathering | Breathing Room Yoga | 1 – 3 PM | Free | Inclusive social gathering with games and crafts.
Plant Bingo | BarTini’s (Marion) | 2 PM | Varies | Bingo with plant prizes.
Spirits Revisited Tour | Granger House Museum | 1 – 4 PM | $5–10 | Historical and paranormal-themed house tour.
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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