Events for Monday, April 6th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Monday features a mix of family fun, learning, and evening entertainment, including indoor play for kids, story time, and workshops like career training and an intro to ChatGPT. Wellness options range from yoga and mindfulness classes to meditation and sound baths, while the evening brings a free concert, improv comedy, community singing, bingo, trivia, and live music—offering a well-rounded day of activities for all ages.
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 6
🌤️ Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 50° and a low of 25°
👨👩👧 Family & Kids Activities
No School Day at The Shell (Indoor Play Space)
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Line Drive Sports Complex
💲 Cost not listed
A fun indoor play space with bounce houses, toys, and activities designed for kids ages 1–7.
Early Learning Story Time
🕙 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Young children enjoy stories, songs, and interactive play in a lively group setting.
🎓 Workshops, Classes & Learning
Goodwill WOW Workshop
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Learn job skills and career strategies with the chance to earn a gift card for attending sessions.
Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI
🕧 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
A beginner-friendly session explaining how AI tools like ChatGPT work and how to use them responsibly.
Linn County Master Gardeners Spring Series
🕡 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Weekly gardening classes covering topics like air plants, wildflowers, and sustainable growing tips.
🧘 Health, Wellness & Mindfulness
Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations
💲 Cost not listed
A dynamic yoga class that links breath with movement for a calming, meditative experience.
Metta Yoga – Gentle Yoga
🕤 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in (or punch card options)
A beginner-friendly yoga class focused on relaxation, strength, and flexibility.
Metta Yoga – Chair Yoga
🕥 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in (or punch card options)
A gentle, accessible yoga class performed with chair support for all ability levels.
Homeschool Mindfulness
🕝 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Toula Yoga
💲 Cost not listed
A flexible mindfulness and movement class designed for homeschool families to learn together.
Teen Mindfulness
🕟 4:15 p.m.
📍 Toula Yoga
💲 Cost not listed
Teens learn stress management and self-awareness through yoga and mindfulness practices.
Meditation at Prairiewoods
🕡 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $5 suggested donation
A welcoming group meditation session focused on silent practice and reflection.
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations
🕡 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15
Relax with a sound bath experience using singing bowls for deep rest and reflection.
🎶 Music, Arts & Entertainment
Collins Aerospace Concert Band
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Downtown Library
💲 FREE
Enjoy a free community concert performed by a volunteer concert band.
Monday Unscripted (Comedy/Improv)
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
💲 $5 advance / $10 door
A rotating lineup of improv and storytelling performances for a fun night out.
Singing Resistance Cedar Rapids
🕡 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
💲 FREE
Join a community sing-along focused on songs of peace, justice, and unity.
🎯 Games, Social & Community Events
Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
🕟 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Moose Lodge
💲 Starts at $10
Play bingo with prizes, food, and a welcoming social atmosphere.
Adam Sandler Movie Trivia Night
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 The Bar
💲 FREE
Test your knowledge of classic Adam Sandler movies in a fun team trivia competition.
LCBS Meeting + Live Music
🕠 5:45 – 8:45 p.m.
📍 Parlor City Pub & Eatery
💲 FREE (food/drinks extra)
Enjoy live blues music and connect with the local music community during this open meeting.
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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