Events for Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In this weekend edition for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, we're highlighting the biggest events across the Corridor. Discover the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market, Touch-A-Truck, Bluesmore at Brucemore, Blocktoberfest, Summer Harvest Fest at Bloomsbury Farm, Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball with postgame fireworks, and the Hiawatha Farmers Market. Plus, you'll find family activities, live music, wellness events, local shopping, and community festivals to help you make the most of your weekend. Whether you're looking for free family fun, outdoor adventures, or a great night out, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover the best events happening across Eastern Iowa—in five minutes or less.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Saturday, August 1
🌦️ Forecast
Showers early, then mostly sunny with a high of 79° and a low of 62°. A beautiful afternoon is ahead after a wet start, making it a perfect day to explore farmers markets, festivals, live music, family events, and outdoor fun.
🌽 Markets & Community
🛍️ Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
🕢 7:30 a.m.–Noon | Downtown Cedar Rapids
One of Cedar Rapids' biggest summer traditions featuring local produce, baked goods, artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment.
📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale
🕢 7:30 a.m.–Noon | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Browse thousands of gently used books while visiting the Downtown Farmers Market. Proceeds support library programs.
🥕 Marion Farmers Market
🕗 8–11 a.m. | Willowood Park
Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, local vendors, and Marion City Council office hours.
🎒 Back-to-School Supply & Clothing Drive
🕘 9–10 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Help local students by donating school supplies, clothing, and shoes.
🧩 Puzzle Swap
🕘 9–10 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Trade completed puzzles for new challenges.
👨👩👧 Family Fun
🚒 Touch-A-Truck
🕙 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Kirkwood Community College
FREE family event featuring more than 40 emergency, construction, military, agricultural, and service vehicles. Includes food, activities, music, and a sensory-friendly hour from 10–11 a.m.
🎉 Summer Jam
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Camp Tanager
Celebrate Camp Tanager's 100th anniversary with swimming, bounce houses, face painting, giveaways, and family fun. FREE.
🐸 Toadally Awesome Party
🕐 1–3 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Meet live frogs, toads, axolotls, enjoy crafts, games, and supervised animal encounters.
🎈 Family Fun in Ascension Park
🕐 1–4 p.m. | Marion
Bubble stations, popcorn, agility course, photo booth, and more—all free.
🧘 Little Hooves Yoga
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Old MacDonald's Farm at Bever Park
Family yoga with friendly goats for ages 6+.
🎨 Arts, Museums & Creativity
🏛️ Free Summer Admission
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Enjoy free admission to all galleries throughout July and August.
🇨🇿 Free First Saturday for Students
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Students of all ages receive free admission.
🛍️ Open Air Vendor Market
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Granger House Victorian Museum
Shop handmade goods, vintage treasures, food vendors, and tour the museum.
✍️ Author Signing: M.K. Milligan
1–3 p.m. | Swamp Fox Bookstore
Meet the author and get books signed.
🎨 Artist Forum
2–5 p.m. | DKW Art Gallery
An informal gathering for artists of every skill level to create, share ideas, and connect.
🎵 K-12 Art & Music Open Studio
10 a.m.–Noon | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Creative studio time for students interested in art and music.
📚 Learning & Community
💬 English Conversation Group
11 a.m.–Noon | Ladd Library
Practice English in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
🌍 Learn & Practice English
Noon–1 p.m. | Ladd Library
Conversation activities for all language levels.
💻 Computer Basics for English Learners
1–3 p.m. | Ladd Library
Build confidence using computers and the internet.
🤝 Socially Anxious Hangout Group
1–3 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
Board games and conversation for adults ages 18–40 in a welcoming environment.
🌿 Wellness
🌅 Sunrise Yoga
7:30–8:30 a.m. | Lowe Park
Free outdoor yoga for all experience levels.
🧘 Yoga & Brew
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Big Grove Brewery
Enjoy yoga followed by a beverage.
🙏 Women's Retreat: Going Deeper
9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Prairiewoods
A day of reflection, spirituality, and renewal.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🎸 Bluesmore
4–10 p.m. | Brucemore
An evening of incredible blues featuring Selwyn Birchwood, The Janeys, and Cedar County Cobras with food trucks and beverages.
🎤 Blocktoberfest
5–10 p.m. | Cliff's Dive Bar
Live performances by Pork Tornados, Reggae Rapids, and School of Rock. All ages welcome.
🎵 Rude Punch
7–10 p.m. | Kingston Yard
Free reggae rock concert.
🎶 Redemption
9 p.m.–1 a.m. | Otis' Tailgators
Dance the night away with classic rock, pop, and today's hits.
⚾ Sports & Outdoor Fun
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball
6:35 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Stadium
Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs featuring Procter & Gamble Beauty Care Night and a spectacular post-game fireworks show.
🏁 200-Lap Enduro & Powder Puff
7 p.m. | Hawkeye Downs Speedway
One of Hawkeye Downs' most exciting racing events of the season.
🚴 HOPBRAI Night Ride
Starts 5 p.m. | Pickle Palace
A fun evening bike ride benefiting the American Diabetes Association.
🌻 Worth the Drive
🌽 Summer Harvest Fest
3–8 p.m. | Bloomsbury Farm
Fresh sweet corn, watermelon, flower picking, wine slushies, local beer, shopping, and beautiful summer photo opportunities.
☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Sunday, August 2
🌤️ Forecast
Mostly sunny with a high of 82° and a low of 63°. It's shaping up to be a beautiful summer Sunday—perfect for farmers markets, baseball, live music, and family fun.
🌿 Health & Wellness
🥋 Qigong with Gina Molby
🕗 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $20
Restore your mind and body through gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation in this beginner-friendly Qigong class.
💪 Strong Families Bootcamp
🕚 11 a.m.–Noon
📍 Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
💲 Free
Bring the whole family for a fun, energetic workout filled with games, obstacle challenges, and movement for kids ages 3–8 and their families.
💃 Ecstatic Dance
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 Olympic South Side Theater
💲 Suggested donation: $15
Experience a free-form movement session focused on mindfulness, music, and self-expression in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
🛍️ Community & Family Fun
🥞 El Kahir Shrine Omelet Breakfast
🕣 8:30 a.m.–Noon
📍 El Kahir Shrine
💲 $12
Enjoy made-to-order omelets with a full breakfast buffet including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, and more.
🧺 Hiawatha Farmers Market
🕙 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Guthridge Park
💲 Free
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, flowers, and more while supporting local vendors.
🍦 Sundae Sundays
🕚 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery
💲 Free ice cream for kids 12 & under
Treat the family to a free scoop of ice cream for every child all day Sunday.
🎲 Sunday Bingo
🕛 Noon–1:30 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Enjoy free bingo, prizes, and a lively afternoon at the Market.
🎨 Kids Club
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Michaels Westdale
💲 Free
Kids can experiment with Prismacolor pencils while creating colorful bookmarks.
🌽 Weekend Adventures
🌻 Summer Harvest Fest
🕛 Noon–5 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm
Celebrate Iowa summer with roasted sweet corn, watermelon, flower picking, local beverages, family activities, shopping, and live music.
⚾ Sports
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs
🕐 1:05 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
Community Savings Bank Back 2 School Day features special City Connect-style jerseys, kids eat free, player autographs, postgame base running, and more family fun.
🎶 Live Music
🎵 Full Circle Rocks
🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 House Divided Brewery
Enjoy an afternoon of classic rock favorites with great local brews.
🎺 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band
🕢 7:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Bever Park
💲 Free
Pack a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy one of Cedar Rapids' favorite summer traditions.
🖼️ Ongoing
🎨 Free Summer Admission
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 Free
Explore the museum's permanent collection and special exhibits with free admission through August.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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
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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