Events for Friday, December 19th, 2025
Hey there, Cedar Rapids!
Welcome to your Friday, December 19th edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter! We’re excited to bring you the latest scoop on everything happening around town today. Whether you’re looking to get active, enjoy some live music, or soak up the holiday spirit, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive in!
🌤 Weather Update
Partly Cloudy: High of 28°F, Low of 25°F. Bundle up!
🏃♀️ Health & Wellness
GeriFit
For ages 60+
Ely Public Library | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PMAdult Pickleball
For ages 40+
Northwest Recreation Center | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMHot Vinyasa Flow Happier Hour
Toula Yoga | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
👨👩👧👦 Community & Family Events
Save CR Heritage 12 Days of Treasures
Online event
Facebook | All DayBaby and Toddler Storytime
Ladd Library | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMHoliday Express Makers Market
Cedar Rapids Public Library | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMExpressive Arts with Tanager
For Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Downtown Library | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDoodle Bugs
Hiawatha Public Library | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AMFriday Film Classics
Ely Public Library | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDungeons and Dragons
Hiawatha Public Library | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMFriday Bingo
Newbo City Market | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎄 Holiday Festivities
The Living Story (Live Drive-Through Nativity)
Faith Life Church | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM2025 Five Seasons Lights Display
Magrath Amphitheatre | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PMSanta’s Village
Hawkeye Downs Expo Center | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎭 Arts & Theater
Disney’s Frozen
Theatre Cedar Rapids | 7:30 PMA Christmas Carol
Giving Tree Theater | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMLiving Improverty (Comedy/ Improv)
CSPS Hall | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music
Maddie Poppe Christmas Show
Olympic Southside Theatre | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMFinally Friday Music: Billy Lee Janie and Johnson
KCRW | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMMidnight Smoker Barbecue and Chad and Layne
Pines Pizza and Pub | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLion Bridge Holiday Brass Ensemble
Lion Bridge Brewing Company | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMMisener and Lunsford Duo
Moscow Game Room and Hot Dog Bar | 8:00 PMFriday Night Karaoke
Cedar Rapids Eagles Number 2272 | 8:00 PM – MidnightSwamp Donkey Reunion
Otis Tailgators Sports Bar | 9:00 PM
🍷 Food, Drink & Nightlife
Wine Tasting
Benz Beverage Depot | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMChristmas Bar Crawl 7
Starts at Pianos, after-party at Ideal Theater
Pianos | 5:00 PM (After-party at Ideal Theater)Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Mulligan’s Pub | 8:00 PM
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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