Events for Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Saturday is packed with Easter fun including multiple community egg hunts, Bunny Bash at Bloomsbury Farm, scavenger hunts, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny, along with family activities, workshops, and creative classes throughout the day. You’ll also find markets, museum events, live music, theater, sports, and nightlife options like trivia, concerts, and improv. Sunday keeps the weekend going with Easter-themed activities, brunches across the city, bingo and markets, plus live music and a Kernels game, making it a full weekend of family-friendly fun, food, and entertainment.
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 4
Forecast: Slight chance of showers early with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 33
🌸 Easter & Family Events
Hiawatha Easter Egg Hunt
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Guthridge Park
💲 FREE
A fast-paced community egg hunt with thousands of eggs and Easter Bunny photo opportunities.
Ely Easter Egg Hunt
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Ely Community Center (behind)
💲 FREE
A fun, quick egg hunt with treats, photos, and snacks for families.
Robins Annual Easter Egg Hunt
🕤 9:30 a.m.
📍 East Knoll Park
💲 FREE
Enjoy a classic community egg hunt with prizes and a special Bunny arrival.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (LCR)
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
💲 FREE
A family-friendly indoor/outdoor scavenger hunt with prizes and photo ops.
St. Mark’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 St. Mark’s United Methodist
💲 FREE
Includes egg hunts by age group, crafts, games, and a story with the Easter Bunny.
Lovely Lane Easter Egg Hunt
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Lovely Lane United Methodist Church
💲 FREE
Kids enjoy crafts, games, and an organized egg hunt by age group.
Marion Christian Church Easter Egg Hunt
🕚 11:00 a.m.
📍 Marion Christian Church
💲 FREE
Children participate in age-based egg hunts and leave with treats and surprises.
Easter Egg Hunt & Meet the Titans
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Thomas Park
💲 FREE
Kids can hunt eggs, meet local football players, and receive free tickets.
2026 Easter Extravaganza
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Culver’s Garden Center
💲 FREE
Features an egg hunt, bunny photos, and hands-on animal interactions.
Bunny Ears Craft Day
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Lindale Mall
💲 FREE
Kids decorate bunny ears and celebrate the Easter season creatively.
Photos with the Easter Bunny
🕑 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Lindale Mall
💲 $19.99 – $59.99
Capture professional Easter photos with the Easter Bunny.
Bunny Bash at Bloomsbury Farm
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm
💲 $16.29
Enjoy spring attractions, baby animals, and Easter Bunny visits.
Easter Llama & His Peeps
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Prairie Patch Farms
💲 $13.95 – $16.95
Interact with llamas, goats, and other animals in a fun spring farm setting.
🎨 Classes, Workshops & Educational
Family History – Discover Who You Are
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 FamilySearch Center
💲 FREE
Learn how to research your ancestry using popular genealogy tools.
Let’s Get Hooked: Crocheting for Kids
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Cost not listed
Kids learn basic crochet skills and take home a starter kit.
Sleepyhead Sound Meditation & Massage
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
💲 Cost not listed
Relax with sound therapy and gentle massage in a calming session.
English Practice Conversation Group
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Practice English speaking skills in a casual group setting.
Learn & Practice English
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Build confidence in English through guided activities and conversations.
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
Learn how to create a character and play this popular tabletop game.
Promoting Peace: Cookbooks Against War
🕐 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 FREE
Explore how cookbooks have been used as tools for activism and social change.
Art is Magic: Vision Board Workshop
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Illuminations
💲 $30
Create a personalized vision board with guided intention-setting.
Coder Dojo (K–5)
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 NewBoCo
💲 FREE
Kids explore STEM and coding through hands-on activities.
Middle School Mindfulness
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Toula Yoga
💲 Cost not listed
Students learn tools to manage stress through movement and mindfulness.
Elementary Mindfulness
🕤 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Toula Yoga
💲 Cost not listed
Young kids learn emotional awareness through games and yoga.
🎭 Arts, Culture & Community
Vintage Estate Flea Market
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Elks Lodge #251
💲 FREE
Shop vintage goods, antiques, and handmade items from local vendors.
Cultivating a Place of Welcome
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Catherine McAuley Center
💲 FREE
Experience cultural storytelling, food, and community programs.
Signature Series: Rhonda Mumby
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Swamp Fox Bookstore
💲 FREE
Meet a local author and get books signed.
Artist Forum
🕑 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
📍 DKW Art Gallery
💲 FREE
Artists gather to share ideas, work, and inspiration.
Ephemeral: Group Fashion Show
🕕 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Cherry Building
💲 Cost not listed
A fashion show featuring sustainable local designers and live music.
$1 Day – African American Museum of Iowa
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 African American Museum of Iowa
💲 $1
Explore exhibits highlighting African American history in Iowa.
🎶 Live Music, Nightlife & Entertainment
Name That Tune!
🕓 4:00 p.m.
📍 WineStyles
💲 FREE
A fun, team-based music trivia game.
Midtown Connection (Live Music)
🕖 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
📍 Midtown Station
💲 Cost not listed
Enjoy live music and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Matthew Kane & The Band
🕗 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
📍 North Point
💲 Cost not listed
Live music performance featuring classic and modern hits.
D-Lew Frogtacular
🕗 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
📍 The Red Frog
💲 Cost not listed
Enjoy a lively night of music spanning multiple decades.
2026 Aries Bash
🕗 8:00 p.m.
📍 Olympic South Side Theater
💲 $30.10
A high-energy birthday celebration with live performances and DJs.
Spare Time After Dark
🕙 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 $15.99
Late-night bowling party with music, lights, and unlimited play.
🎭 Theater & Performances
Kirkwood Spring Play: Almost, Maine
🕢 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community College
💲 Free for students (others not listed)
A romantic comedy exploring love through interconnected stories.
In the Heights – Cornell College
🕢 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Cornell College
💲 Cost not listed
A vibrant musical celebrating culture, dreams, and community.
A Night of Improv
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
💲 $23
Enjoy fast-paced improv comedy and audience interaction.
⚾ Sports & Games
3-on-3 Soccer League (Kids)
🕖 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
📍 South Troy Park, Robins
💲 Cost not listed
Kids practice and play games in a beginner-friendly soccer league.
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs Peoria
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Cost not listed
Watch a live minor league baseball game.
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Hockey
🕖 7:05 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
💲 Cost not listed
Catch exciting junior hockey action.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Turtle Power Games
💲 Cost not listed
Weekly card tournament open to all skill levels.
MTG Standard Showdown
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 RePlay Gaming
💲 FREE
Competitive Magic: The Gathering gameplay event.
🛍️ Shopping & Community Events
Grand Opening of Odd Mama’s
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Odd Mama’s
💲 FREE
Celebrate a major shop expansion with vendors and refreshments.
Sunday, April 5
Forecast: Partly Cloudy with a high of 53 degrees and a low of 35.
🌸 Family & Community
Bunny Bash at Bloomsbury Farm
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm
💲 $16.29
Enjoy Easter-themed farm fun and spring attractions.
Noelridge Greenhouse Easter Showcase
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Noelridge Greenhouse
💲 FREE
Explore plants, fairy gardens, and seasonal displays.
🍳 Food & Brunch
El Kahir Shrine Omelet Breakfast
🕣 8:30 – 11:59 a.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine
💲 $12
Enjoy a full breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets.
Goldfinch Easter Brunch Buffet
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
💲 $39.95 adults | $12.95 kids
A large brunch buffet featuring carving stations, seafood, and desserts.
Pedaler’s Fork Easter Brunch
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Pedaler’s Fork
💲 $30 adults | $12 kids
All-you-can-eat brunch with breakfast and lunch favorites.
Mr. B’s Easter Brunch
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Mr. B’s
💲 Cost not listed
Celebrate Easter with food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
🎲 Games, Activities & Markets
Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
🕛 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 FREE
Play bingo with prizes in a lively market setting.
Cards & Collectibles Show
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree Convention Complex
💲 Cost not listed
Browse sports cards, collectibles, and family-friendly vendors.
Sundae Sundays – Big Grove Brewery
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery
💲 Free for kids (with purchase likely)
Kids receive a free scoop of ice cream with a meal.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Mike, Ken & Steve Acoustic Show
🕑 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Mr. B’s
💲 Cost not listed
Enjoy a laid-back afternoon of live acoustic music.
Never Miss a Sunday Show
🕔 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
💲 Cost not listed
Live music featuring unique covers and mashups.
Sammy’s Easter Jam
🕓 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sammy’s Lounge
💲 Cost not listed
A festive Easter party with live music and community vibes.
Basix Bingo
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Basix
💲 Cost not listed
End your weekend with an entertaining bingo night.
⚾ Sports
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs Peoria
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Cost not listed
Catch another game in this weekend baseball series.
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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