Events for Wednesday, April 29th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Wednesday brings a mix of fitness, learning, and community connection across Cedar Rapids, with morning yoga, cycling, and senior fitness classes alongside kids’ story times and STEAM activities. Throughout the day, you’ll find career workshops, networking events, and creative classes, plus clubs for chess, gaming, and genealogy. The evening wraps up with nature hikes, live music, trivia, and a Kernels baseball game—offering plenty of ways to stay active, social, and engaged.
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
Partly Cloudy | High: 61° | Low: 41°
🏃 Health, Wellness & Fitness
GERIFIT
Location: Ely Public Library
Time: 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A low-impact fitness class for adults 60+ focused on improving strength, balance, and mobility.
Cycle Class Wednesday Morning
Location: The MAC - Midwest Athletic Club
Time: 5:45 a.m.
Cost: Varies (membership/drop-in)
Description: A high-energy cycling class designed to build endurance and start your day strong.
Gentle Yoga w/ Cynthia Dennis
Location: Hands in Harmony
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $20 drop-in or pass options
Description: An all-levels yoga class focusing on mindful movement, breath, and relaxation.
Yoga Flow
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: A dynamic, breath-connected yoga flow designed to create a meditative, present-moment experience.
Chair Yoga with Jamie
Location: Breathing Room Yoga
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Cost: Drop-in (varies)
Description: A beginner-friendly yoga class using a chair to make poses accessible and supportive.
Somatic Slow Yoga
Location: Rootspace Wellness
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: A slow-paced yoga class combining breathwork and gentle movement to release tension and restore calm.
👶 Kids, Family & Youth
Baby & Toddler Story Time at the Downtown Library
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A short story and song session followed by playtime to build early literacy skills for young children.
STEAM Week
Location: Marion Public Library
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A hands-on learning program with rotating science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for kids.
💼 Education, Career & Networking
Goodwill Career Services WOW Workshop
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A workshop offering job readiness skills with an incentive gift card for attending multiple sessions.
Craft Your Perfect Resume
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A hands-on session teaching how to build a strong, tailored resume for job applications.
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
Location: NewBoCo
Time: 8:30–10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A weekly networking event where entrepreneurs share ideas, learn, and connect over coffee.
Local Business Mixer
Location: Kingston’s Steakhouse and Event Venue
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Cost: Free (food/drinks extra)
Description: A casual networking event for local professionals to connect and build relationships.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creativity
Expressive Arts: The Art of Music
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: An exploration of music genres and what makes each style unique.
Pour Your Own Epoxy Workshop
Location: Cedar Ridge Distillery
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Paid (varies)
Description: A guided workshop where participants create custom epoxy wood pieces like charcuterie boards.
Vocal Artists of Iowa – Iowa Choral Showcase
Location: Coe College
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $12
Description: A concert featuring top choirs from across Iowa in a collaborative choral performance.
🧠 Clubs, Hobbies & Games
Mahjong
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Open play sessions for those interested in learning or playing American mahjong.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A welcoming club for all skill levels to learn, play, and improve at chess.
Genealogy Junkies
Location: Marion Public Library
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A group for researching and sharing family history using library tools like Ancestry.
Riftbound Organized Play
Location: RePlay Gaming
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: A weekly organized gaming session for players to participate in structured tabletop play.
🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Spring Wildflower Hike at Harold Ennis Preserve
Location: Indian Creek Nature Center
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Cost: Free / $10 members ($5 nonmembers for alt listing)
Description: A guided hike highlighting spring wildflowers and native plant ecology.
🗣️ Language & Learning
English Practice Conversation Group
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A casual group for practicing English speaking skills through conversation.
Learn & Practice English at the Library
Location: Ladd Library
Time: 5–6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A guided session to build English skills through activities and discussion.
🍻 Entertainment, Trivia & Social
Weekly Free Trivia at NewBo City Market
Location: NewBo City Market
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A lively trivia night with prizes and rotating categories for teams.
Trivia Night
Location: Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A multi-round trivia event with chances to win prizes and enjoy food and drinks.
Trivia Wednesday
Location: Voodoo Brewing Co.
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A relaxed trivia night with team play and prizes in a casual brewery setting.
90’s Music Bingo
Location: Mulligan's Pub
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A fun bingo-style game using 90s music clips with prizes for winners.
☕ Social, Community & Misc.
Tea Social
Location: Anh’s Bread Therapy
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: A small-group tea gathering focused on conversation and connection.
Community Day (Diaper Bank)
Location: Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Families can receive free diapers during this monthly community support event.
Community Workshop: Introduction to Bike Commuting
Location: Chain Reaction Bike Hub
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A beginner-friendly workshop covering bike commuting basics and gear.
City-Wide Garage Sale Registration
Location: City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
Time: Deadline-based
Cost: Registration varies
Description: Register to participate in the upcoming city-wide garage sales event.
⚾ Sports
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Cost: Ticketed
Description: A minor league baseball game featuring the Kernels taking on the Whitecaps.
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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