Events for Wednesday, August 5th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode for Wednesday, August 5, we're highlighting a full day of family activities, wellness, community events, and evening entertainment. Featured events include Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice, Sports Discovery Day at Dick's House of Sport, NASCAR Weekly Racing & Backpack Night, Flow & Flowers, Trivia at NewBo City Market, GeriFit, Story Time, Dungeons & Dragons, Community Gardening, Chess Club, Cork N Canvas, and Name That Tune Trivia. Whether you're looking for free family fun, creative workshops, outdoor activities, 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 | Wednesday, August 5

🌦️ Forecast

Storms likely with a high of 74° and a low of 59°. Keep an umbrella nearby, but don't let the weather stop you—there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities happening across Eastern Iowa today.

🌟 Today's Highlights

⛸️ Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice

🕧 12:30–2:30 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena | FREE skate rental
Cool off during public skate with complimentary skate rentals while supplies last.

⚽ Dick's House of Sport: Sports Discovery Day

🕔 5–7 p.m. | Dick's House of Sport | FREE
Try basketball, soccer, football, and baseball with interactive activities for all ages led by Little Sports Tots.

🏁 NASCAR Weekly Racing + Backpack Night

🕖 7:05 p.m. | Hawkeye Downs
Experience exciting local racing while helping local students by donating school supplies during Backpack Night.

🧠 Weekly Trivia at NewBo City Market

🕕 6–8 p.m. | NewBo City Market | FREE
Gather your smartest friends for Trivia Mafia and compete for prizes during one of Cedar Rapids' favorite weekly traditions.

🎨 Flow & Flowers

🕕 6 p.m. | Nassau & Blake Urban Flowers
Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga followed by building your own fresh flower bouquet to take home.

🌿 Health & Wellness

💪 GeriFit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library | FREE
Low-impact strength and balance exercises designed for adults 60+.

🧘 Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids

🪑 Chair Yoga with Jamie
🕓 4–5 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga

🌸 Flow & Flowers
🕕 6 p.m. | Nassau & Blake Urban Flowers

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun

👶 Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕙 10–10:30 a.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | FREE

🎈 Bounce Party at Gill Park
🕘 9–11 a.m. | Gill Park | FREE
Inflatables, music, and outdoor fun for kids.

⚽ Sports Discovery Day
🕔 5–7 p.m. | Dick's House of Sport | FREE

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | FREE
Adventure awaits for players of all experience levels.

🎨 Arts, Crafts & Learning

🍩 Did You Know & Donuts
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m. | The History Center | $5
Enjoy coffee, donuts, and fascinating stories from Linn County history.

🚀 Mars Landing Anniversary Craft
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library | FREE

🖨️ Makerspace Open Hours
🕘 9 a.m.–Noon | Marion Public Library | FREE

📄 Craft Your Perfect Resume
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Ladd Library | FREE

🌳 Community Gardening
🕘 9–11 a.m. | Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park | FREE

🎲 Games, Clubs & Community

♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library | FREE

🧬 Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library | FREE

🤟 Community ASL Class
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

🀄 Mahjong
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library | FREE

🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4–5 p.m. | Ladd Library | FREE

🎉 Evening Entertainment

🎨 Cork N Canvas at Mercury
🕕 6 p.m. | Mercury Diner & Drinks | $35

📚 Bloodbath & Beyond Book Club
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | Sisters Books & Nooks

🎵 Name That Tune Trivia
🕖 7 p.m. | Pedaler's Fork | FREE

🚜 Ongoing Specials

🎨 FREE Summer Admission
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Explore all galleries FREE through August 30.

🌽 Farmers Market at Old MacDonald's Farm
🕓 4–6 p.m.
Fresh produce, local vendors, meats, and handmade goods.

🎳 Half-Off Wednesdays
Spare Time Cedar Rapids
Enjoy 50% off bowling, laser tag, and Game Zone attractions all day.

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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