Events for Saturday, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today’s episode for Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, we’re highlighting farmers markets, family activities, arts and culture, free community events, live music, theater, festivals, wellness activities, and plenty of ways to enjoy the final weekend of summer. Whether you’re looking to shop local, get creative, spend time with family, catch a live performance, or discover something new, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you find 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 | Saturday, August 15
⛈️ Saturday Forecast
A chance of storms with a high of 86° and a low of 71°. Keep an eye on the sky and have a backup plan for outdoor activities.
☀️ Saturday, August 15 | Top 10 Highlights
🛍️ Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
🇺🇸 12th Annual WWII Remembered
🎨 Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🌈 Pride Picnic
🎭 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
🐾 STEAM Saturday at NewBo City Market
🎶 Music Under the Moon: Vegas McGraw
🎸 Sevendust
🎭 Defying Gravity
🎃 Victorian Summer'ween Party
🌅 Morning & Markets
🧘 Sunrise Yoga
🕢 7:30–8:30 a.m. | Lowe Park | FREE
Start the morning with an all-ages yoga session at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater. Bring a mat and water.
🛍️ Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
🕢 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Downtown Cedar Rapids
Shop local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts and more.
📚 Friends of the Cedar Rapids Library Farmers Market Book Sale
🕢 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | FREE
Browse new and gently used books while supporting local library and literacy programs.
🌽 Marion Farmers Market
🕗 8–11 a.m. | Willowood Park
Shop more than 30 vendors featuring produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, honey, crafts and more.
🚗 3rd Street Block Party
🕗 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | 3rd Street SE
Enjoy a full day of classic cars, live music from FunkDaddies and a kids' zone filled with hands-on art.
🇺🇸 12th Annual WWII Remembered
🕘 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Seminole Valley Farm Museum | FREE
See living-history displays, uniforms, artifacts and WWII-era vehicles while honoring the Greatest Generation.
🎒 Back-to-School Supply & Clothing Drive
🕘 9–10 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
Help local students prepare for the school year by donating school supplies, clothing and shoes.
🎨 Arts, Culture & Family Fun
🎭 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
🕤 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | $25 members / $30 non-members
Learn traditional Moravian techniques directly from visiting artists and create your own folk-art project.
🎨 Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | FREE
Explore all 16 galleries free of charge during the museum's summer admission program.
🎨 K-12 Art & Music Open Studio
🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | FREE members / $5 non-members
Kids and teens can explore art, music and creative projects in a relaxed, supportive environment.
📖 Have You Met My Friend Will?
🕙 10–11:30 a.m. | Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park | FREE
Introduce young children to Shakespeare through puppets, bubbles, photos with the Bard and Shakespeare cookies.
🐾 STEAM Saturday: Linn County Conservation Naturalists
🕚 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | NewBo City Market | FREE
Meet a live animal and explore hands-on nature activities while learning about local parks, trails and campgrounds.
💕 Spice Up Your Life at Bookstore Romance Day
🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Venue at Kingston's Steakhouse | $10–$20
Meet more than 20 romance authors at this special multi-author signing event.
🌈 Pride Picnic
🕛 12–3 p.m. | ITC Pavilion, Noelridge Park | FREE
Bring family and friends for an afternoon of food, connection and community. Allies are welcome.
🎭 Afternoon & Evening
🎨 Artist Forum
🕑 2–5 p.m. | DKW Art Gallery & Studios | FREE
Artists of all ages and skill levels can gather to create, share ideas, ask for feedback and connect.
☕ Afternoon Tea & Kroje Presentation
🕒 3–4:30 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | $10 members / $15 non-members
Enjoy tea and small bites while learning about the history and symbolism of traditional Czech and Slovak folk dress.
💘 Speed Dating — Ages 35–47
🕒 3–6 p.m. | Lion Bridge Brewing Company | $35
Meet other singles through a series of short, face-to-face dates in a casual setting.
🎃 Victorian Summer'ween Party
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Granger House Victorian Museum
Dress in a Halloween or 19th-century costume for this family-friendly Victorian-themed celebration. Ages 7+; preregistration required.
🎶 Music Under the Moon: Vegas McGraw
🕕 6–10 p.m. | Lowe Park
Bring a blanket, lawn chair and cooler for an evening of live music. Activities begin at 6 p.m.; music starts at 7.
🎸 Music at the Yard — Kat Blue & The True Believers
🕖 7–10 p.m. | The Yard | FREE
Enjoy powerhouse blues-rock from this Cedar Rapids band.
🎵 Music in the Courtyard: The Name Is Bond. James Bond.
🕖 7 p.m. | Brucemore | Ticketed
Enjoy iconic James Bond music reimagined by Gerard Estella and performed by Stephanie Goff and Allison Yoder under the stars.
🎤 Sevendust
🕖 | Alliant Energy PowerHouse | Ticketed
Catch the rock band Sevendust live in Cedar Rapids.
🎭 Defying Gravity
🕢 7:30–10 p.m. | First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre
Jane Anderson's play explores the aftermath of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster through multiple perspectives.
🎸 Iowa Metal Underground Fest
🕛 12–10 p.m. | CSPS Hall | Ticketed
The two-day festival continues with a full lineup of metal bands from across North America.
💃 Latin Dance Night with DJ Edwin Valladares
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | The Ideal Theater & Bar | 21+ / Ticketed
Dance the night away to salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and other Latin favorites. Doors open at 8 p.m.
🎳 Spare Time After Dark
🕙 10 p.m.–midnight | Spare Time Cedar Rapids | $15.99
Enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, music and a light show.
☀️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Sunday, August 16
⛈️ Sunday Forecast
A chance of storms with a high of 81° and a low of 61°. A cooler evening makes this a great day for indoor activities, markets and outdoor plans with a weather backup.
☀️ Sunday, August 16 | Top 10 Highlights
🌽 Hiawatha Farmers Market
🎨 Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🃏 Card & Collectibles Show
🎨 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
🏄 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga
🎱 Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
🌱 Community Plant Exchange
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen
🎶 An Evening with Goldpine
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin
🌅 Morning
🧘 Bend & Brunch
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. | Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery | $35 + tax/fees
Enjoy a gentle beginner-friendly yoga flow followed by complimentary Sunday brunch.
☯️ Qigong with Gina Molby
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids | $20
Try an entry-level practice combining gentle movement, breath and mindfulness.
🧘 Sunday Morning Hatha Yoga
🕘 9–10 a.m. | Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
A gentle, grounding yoga class focusing on breath, mobility and mindful movement.
🃏 Card & Collectibles Show
🕘 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | FREE
Browse sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, collectibles, artwork and hobby supplies.
🎨 Moravian Folk Art Workshop
🕤 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | $25 members / $30 non-members
Learn traditional Moravian folk-art techniques from visiting artists and create your own project.
🌽 Hiawatha Farmers Market
🕙 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Guthridge Park
Shop local vendors offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and ready-to-eat favorites.
🎨 Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🕙 | Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | FREE
Take advantage of free admission and explore the museum's galleries during its summer program.
🌿 Afternoon
🎳 Sundae Sundays at Big Grove
🕚 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery
Spend Sunday enjoying food, drinks and a relaxed community atmosphere.
🏄 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Pleasant Creek State Park | $25–$40
Combine yoga and paddleboarding for a fun balance and core workout on the water.
🎱 Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
🕛 12–1:30 p.m. | NewBo City Market | FREE
Grab a bingo card and compete for prizes during this weekly Sunday tradition.
🌱 Community Plant Exchange
🕑 2–3:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library | FREE
Bring a healthy, pest-free plant or rooted cutting and trade it for a new leafy friend.
🌙 Evening
🎤 The Spoken Pint — Poetry & Prose Night
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Bricks Bar & Grill
Hear featured poets and writers before the evening opens up for an open mic.
🎶 An Evening with Nashville Americana Duo Goldpine
🕖 7–9 p.m. | CSPS Hall | $20
Hear the acclaimed husband-and-wife Americana duo known for their rich harmonies and emotionally driven songwriting.
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen
🕐 | Theatre Cedar Rapids | Ticketed
Catch the Tony Award-winning musical about identity, belonging and the complicated ways we connect with one another during its final weekend.
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin
🕐 | Veterans Memorial Stadium | Ticketed
Head to the ballpark for Sunday baseball as the Kernels take on Wisconsin.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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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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