Events for Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Hello Cedar Rapids Community!

Welcome to your daily roundup of everything happening in and around our vibrant city! Whether you’re looking for holiday cheer, family fun, or a night out with friends, there’s something for everyone today. Here’s your guide to making the most of Wednesday, December 17th. Let’s dive in!

🌤️ Weather Forecast

• Partly Cloudy: High of 38°F, Low of 32°F

🎄 Holiday Events

• Save CR Heritage’s “12 Days of Treasures”
  All day on Facebook.

• Cedar Valley Christian School Caroling
  Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall

• KW Advantage Cedar Rapids Holiday Social and Grand Opening
  3:30 – 6:00 p.m. | 1200 Edgewood Rd SW, Suite 200

• Coulee Cards and Gaming Trade Night Happy Holidays Edition
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |

• 2025 Five Seasons Lights
  4:30 – 9:00 p.m. | McGrath Amphitheater, 475 1st St SW

• Self-Guided Holiday Night Tour at Brucemore
  5:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Brucemore Mansion, 2160 Linden Dr SE

• Pints with Santa
  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Lion Bridge Brewing Company, 59 16th Ave SW

• Jefferson High School’s 13th Annual Holiday Dinner
  5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Jefferson High School, 1243 20th St SW

• “Christmas in the Country” Cork and Canvas
  6:00 p.m. | 350 First Restaurant

• WineStyles’ Bubbly Bash
  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |

• Soup’s On Trivia and Holiday Show
  8:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Red Lion Lounge

🧠 Trivia and Game Nights

• NewBo City Market Free Trivia
  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | 1100 3rd St SE

• La Cantina Bar and Grill Christmas-Themed Trivia
  6:30 p.m.

• Lindale Neighborhood Pub Elf Trivia Night
  7:00 p.m. | 3801 1st Ave SE

• Peddlers Fork “Survey Says” Bar Game
  7:00 p.m. | 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and Kids Activities

• Marion Public Library Baby Storytime
  9:15 & 9:45 a.m. | 1101 6th Ave, Marion

• Downtown Library Baby Storytime
  10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | 450 5th Ave SE

• JSA Poetry Hour
  1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Craft’d, 219 2nd St SE

• Tween and Teen Afternoons
  3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave

🎶 Arts, Music, and Performance

• Eddie Piccard Jazz
  7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Opus Concert Cafe, 119 3rd Ave SE

• Midweek Film Club: “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas”
  7:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St SE

• “Hadestown”
  7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Ave SE

• Mid-Week Break and Beats
  8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. | First Ave Tap, 835 1st Ave NE

🤝 Community and Social Gatherings

• Cuppa and Conversations
  9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Ely Public Library, 1595 Dows St, Ely

• Mahjong
  2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha

• Dungeons and Dragons
  4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE

• Cedar Rapids Chess Club
  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Books on Tap Book Club
  6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | House Divided Brewery, Ely

• Genealogy Junkies
  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave

📚 Learning and Hobbies

• Future Forward Skills for Career Success
  11:00 a.m. – Noon | Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW

• English Practice Conversation Group
  4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW

• Learn and Practice English
  5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW

• Crochet Recovery Connection
  3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Human Services Campus, 317 7th Ave SE

• Winter Weeknight On-Road Racing
  6:00 p.m. – Midnight | Crash and Bash Hobbies, 4001 Center Point Rd NE

🥗 Health, Wellness, and Food

• National Maple Syrup Day
  Starting at 4:00 a.m. | 350 First - The DoubleTree By Hilton

• Adult Pickleball
  8:00 a.m. – Noon | Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th St NW

• Yoga Flow
  9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Illuminations

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Gutschmidt Properties and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.

Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. On December 18th, they’ll be holding an open house to celebrate the rebranding of their historic mansion, the Henderson House, to be The Smyth, in tribute to William Smyth, the civic leader who built the mansion in the mid-1800s. This rebrand is designed to recognize the mansion’s origins as a school and home for the community while also celebrating the change makers who shaped it. Learn about the future of The Smyth at the open house on December 18th from 4pm to 7pm, and remember: Every house has a story—write yours in a Gutschmidt home. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.

Whether it’s your first house, an investment property, or your dream home, Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans makes mortgage lending a home run. With competitive rates, great turnaround times, and programs for buyers, sellers, and those looking to refinance, Jean’s Team is ready to step up to the plate for you and make getting a home loan feel like pitching a perfect game, every time. Learn more at cmghomeloans.com/mysite/jean-sellnau. CMG Mortgage, Inc., CMG Home Loans, and CMG Financial, NMLS# 1820, as well as Jean Sellnau, NMLS# 6180, is an equal housing lender.

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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