Events for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! For Wednesday, August 26, we’re highlighting wellness classes, creative activities, community events, local history, family fun, trivia, games, and a special Cedar Rapids Kernels noon game. Whether you want to get moving, learn something new, connect with others, or simply get out and enjoy the day, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover what’s happening—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 26

🌤️ FORECAST

Mostly sunny with a high of 81° and a low of 62°. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful late-summer day filled with opportunities to get moving, explore your creativity, connect with others, enjoy local history, cheer on the Kernels, and have some fun around Eastern Iowa!

☀️ Wednesday, August 26 | Top 10 Highlights

⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels Noon Game
🩰 Morning of Movement: Barre
🌱 Community Gardening in the Shakespeare Garden
🧺 Farmers Market at Old MacDonald's Farm
🐕 National Dog Day Craft
🤖 Beginner Workshop: Intro to Generative AI
📖 The Real Laura Ingalls Wilder
🐶 Therapy Dog Storytime
🧠 Weekly Free Trivia at NewBo City Market
🖼️ Free Summer Admission at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

🌿 HEALTH & WELLNESS

💪 GeriFit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
A fitness program for adults 60 and older designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and overall wellness.

🩰 Morning of Movement: Barre
🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 FREE; optional donation for the instructor
Start your Wednesday with an energizing full-body Barre workout featuring controlled movement, strength-building, flexibility, balance, and endurance. New participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early.

🧘 Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Enjoy a dynamic yoga practice that moves from posture to posture with the breath. All experience levels are welcome.

🪑 Chair Yoga with Jamie
🕓 4–5 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
An accessible, welcoming yoga class with modifications designed for beginners, those returning after an injury, or anyone who prefers a chair-based practice. Equipment is provided.

🌳 OUTDOORS & COMMUNITY

🌱 Community Gardening in the Shakespeare Garden
🕘 9–11 a.m.
📍 Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park
💲 FREE
Spend the morning in nature helping care for the Shakespeare Garden. Bring your gardening tools and enjoy community and conversation.

🧺 Farmers Market at Old MacDonald's Farm
🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 Old MacDonald's Farm
Shop fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, handmade crafts, and other goods from local vendors during this weekly market.

🎨 ARTS, CREATIVITY & MAKER ACTIVITIES

🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕘 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Explore creative technology including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open to all ages.

🐕 National Dog Day Craft
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Celebrate National Dog Day by stopping by the library to create a fun dog-themed craft.

🧶 Prairiewoods Knitters and Stitchers
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 FREE
Knit, crochet, stitch, and socialize with fellow crafters while creating handmade items for charity. New participants and beginners are welcome.

⚾ SPORTS & OUTDOOR FUN

⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels Noon Game
🕛 12:05 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
The Kernels take on the Lake County Captains in the final noon game of the season. Enjoy a $13 Noon Game Lunch Combo or an All You Can Eat & Drink ticket package for $28.

🧠 GAMES & HOBBIES

🀄 Mahjong
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
Join fellow players for open play of American mahjong.

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 FREE
Bring your first-level character and your imagination for a weekly adventure. New players can receive help with character creation and game tutorials. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 FREE
Learn to play chess, sharpen your skills, or teach others in this club open to players of all ages.

🃏 Blood on the Clocktower
🕡 6:30–9 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
Put your deduction skills to the test during an evening of this popular social bluffing game. Reservation required.

🎴 Modern Wednesday
🕕 6–10 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
Gather with fellow players for weekly Modern-format gaming.

🎮 Pokémon Night – Free Play and Trade
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Turtle Power Games
Connect with other Pokémon fans for casual and competitive play, card trading, Pokémon GO activities, mini challenges, and more. All ages and experience levels are welcome. FREE.

📚 HISTORY, LEARNING & DISCUSSION

🤖 Beginner Workshop: Intro to Generative AI
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning
Learn the basics of generative AI, including how major AI tools work, effective prompting, responsible use, and practical workplace applications. Registration is required.

📖 The Real Laura Ingalls Wilder
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Learn about the life and legacy of the real Laura Ingalls Wilder through historical research and insights from enthusiast and researcher Eddie. Cake will be served in celebration of Laura and Almanzo Wilder's wedding anniversary.

🌳 Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Connect with others interested in family history and genealogy. Participants can bring their own devices or use library equipment to explore resources including Ancestry.com.

🤝 SUPPORT & CONNECTION

🧠 Memory Café
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A welcoming gathering for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy activities, discussion, education, and connection. Registration is requested.

👶 Community Day
🕞 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
Eligible families with children ages 0–4 can receive 50 free diapers, from newborn through size 5.

☕ Evening Caregiver Coffee
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Caregivers can gather in person or via Zoom to share stories, learn tips, and connect with others who understand the caregiving journey.

🎵 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE

🧠 Weekly Free Trivia
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 FREE
Put your knowledge to the test with Trivia Mafia, win prizes, and enjoy a fun Wednesday night at the Market.

⚗️ Alchemy: Two-Part Workshop
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $40 for the full workshop
Continue this two-part exploration of alchemical philosophy and the process of “solve et coagula” with instructor John Eiben. Registration is required.

💘 Speed Dating Night | Ages 30–45
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Martini Lounge
Meet new people during an evening designed for singles ages 30–45. Includes a drink ticket.

🎵 Name That Tune Trivia
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
💲 FREE
Listen to clips of popular songs and work with your team to name the song and artist. Teams of up to eight people are welcome, and the event is open to all ages.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & KIDS

🐕 Therapy Dog Storytime
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Young readers can practice their literacy skills by reading to trained and certified therapy dogs. Stay for dog tricks at 7 p.m.!

🛍️ REUNIONS & SOCIAL GATHERINGS

🏬 Armstrong's Department Store Reunion
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Tommy's Restaurant
Reconnect with former Armstrong's Department Store friends and colleagues during the annual reunion.

🎨 FREE SUMMER ADMISSION

🖼️ Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 FREE
Explore the museum's galleries for free as part of its seventeenth annual Free Summer Admission Program, continuing through August 30.

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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