Events for Wednesday, August 12th, 2026.

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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today’s episode for Wednesday, August 12, we’re highlighting wellness activities, family fun, senior resources, arts and culture, creative workshops, learning opportunities, community events, games, trivia, music, and a night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Whether you’re looking to stay active, spend time with the family, explore your creative side, connect with the community, or enjoy some evening entertainment, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover what’s 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 | Wednesday, August 12

⛈️ Wednesday Forecast

Chance of storms with a high of 83° and a low of 68°. Keep an eye on the forecast as you enjoy a full day of wellness activities, family fun, arts, learning, community events and entertainment across Eastern Iowa.

Highlights:

🧓 Senior Resource Expo
⛸️ Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice
⚾ Kernels Baseball vs. Wisconsin
🧘 Yoga Flow
🎨 Seniors Create
🎮 Pokémon Night
🧠 Weekly Free Trivia at NewBo City Market
🎵 Music Bingo at Goldfinch
🎭 Blood on the Clocktower
🖼️ Music in the Courtyard: The Name Is Bond. James Bond.

🌿 Health, Wellness & Support

🧘 Yoga Flow
🕘 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💰 Cost varies
Move through a series of yoga postures connected with the breath in this all-level class designed to encourage movement, mindfulness and relaxation.

💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library
💰 FREE
A fitness program for adults 60+ designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and mobility.

👴 Seniors in the Square
🕗 8–10 a.m. | Greene Square Park
💰 FREE
Enjoy a morning of movement, conversation and outdoor activities while connecting with other seniors.

🧘 Chair Yoga with Jamie
🕓 4–5 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga
💰 Drop-in fee
An accessible yoga class using seated and modified poses, perfect for beginners or those returning to exercise after an injury.

🧘 Soundness with Sayde Yoga
🕕 6–7 p.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💰 $15
An all-level yoga therapy session emphasizing breath, movement and overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

🧘 Community Gardening in Shakespeare Garden
🕘 9–11 a.m. | Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park
💰 FREE
Help care for the historic garden while enjoying time outdoors and connecting with fellow community gardeners.

👵 Senior Resources & Community

🤝 Senior Resource Expo
🕛 Noon–3 p.m. | Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center
💰 FREE
Meet with more than 70 local businesses, organizations and community resources designed to help older adults and their families age successfully.

☕ Memory Cafe
🕑 2–4 p.m. | DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners featuring conversation, activities, education and support.

🎨 Seniors Create
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Explore painting in a fun, relaxing and no-pressure environment.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Learning

🎶 Music in the Courtyard: The Name Is Bond. James Bond.
🕖 Time listed as 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Brucemore
💰 Admission varies
Enjoy iconic music from James Bond films, performed outdoors in Brucemore's historic carriage house courtyard.

🎨 Rio Burritos – Spring Awakening: Cork N Canvas Iowa
🕕 6–8 p.m. | Rio Burritos, Cedar Rapids
💰 $35
Paint a 16×20-inch canvas while enjoying food and drinks available for purchase. No experience necessary; ages 18+.

📚 Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library
💰 FREE
Connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts, research family history and take advantage of library resources.

♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
💰 FREE
Learn chess, improve your skills or teach others at this welcoming club for all ages.

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
💰 FREE
Join weekly adventures with tables welcoming players of all ages and experience levels. New players can get help creating characters and learning the game.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

⚽ Little Sports Torts Fall Registration
🕖 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Line Drive Sports Complex
Sign up for fall T-ball, soccer, basketball and Ninja Gym programs designed to introduce young children to sports through fun and creative instruction.

⛸️ Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice!
🕧 12:30–3 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena
💰 FREE skate rental
Cool off with public skating and free skate rental. Rentals are first-come, first-served and sizes are limited.

🀄 Mahjong
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
💰 FREE
Join others for an afternoon of open American Mahjong play.

🃏 Pokémon Night
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Turtle Power Games
💰 FREE
Bring your cards, console or mobile device for casual Pokémon play, trading, battles and friendly competition. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

🛍️ Markets & Community

🥕 Farmers Market at Old MacDonald’s Farm
🕓 4–6 p.m. | Old MacDonald’s Farm
Shop local vendors offering fresh produce, meats and handmade crafts during this weekly summer farmers market.

🍽️ YOLO – Your Other Lunch Option
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💰 $15
Enjoy a fresh, made-from-scratch community lunch prepared by the Prairiewoods kitchen team. Registration is required.

🎲 Games & Entertainment

🧠 Weekly Free Trivia
🕕 6–8 p.m. | NewBo City Market
💰 FREE
Test your knowledge at Trivia Mafia's weekly Wednesday night trivia and compete for prizes.

🎮 Modern Wednesdays
🕕 6–10 p.m. | First Turn Games
Join fellow gamers for weekly Modern-format play.

🎵 Music Bingo
🕖 7 p.m. | Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
💰 FREE
Combine bingo and music trivia for a fun night of sing-alongs, prizes and friendly competition.

🎭 Blood on the Clocktower
🕡 6:30–9 p.m. | First Turn Games
Gather for a night of strategy, deception and social deduction in this popular multiplayer game.

⚽ Kernels Baseball vs. Wisconsin
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cheer on the Cedar Rapids Kernels as they take on Wisconsin. Check the Kernels for game and ticket details.

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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