Events for Saturday & Sunday, December 20th & 21st, 2025

Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!
Welcome to your ultimate guide to all the fun, festivities, and happenings around our vibrant city this weekend. Whether you’re looking for holiday cheer, live music, family adventures, or a taste of local culture, there’s something for everyone in Cedar Rapids!

🌤️ Weekend Weather Snapshot:

• Saturday: Partly cloudy, high of 40°F, low of 14°F.

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 31°F, low of 25°F.

Perfect weather to get out and enjoy the festivities!

🎄 Holiday Fun

Saturday, December 20th:

• Save CR Heritage 12 Days of Treasures
  All-day online event on Facebook.

• Saturdays in Holiday Playland
  9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lindale Sports Complex

• Made in Iowa Mary Market
  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Hawkeye Downs Expo Center

• Santa’s Elves Workshop
  10:30 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library

• Ugly Sweater Music Bingo Christmas Party
  11:00 a.m. | Goldfinch Tap and Eatery

• Winter Wonderland 2025
  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

• Santa’s Village
  1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Hawkeye Downs

• The Living Story Nativity
  5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Faith Life Church

• Christmas Gala
  5:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite

• Candlelight Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
  6:30 p.m. | Olympic South Side Theatre

• Pop’s Two Holiday Spectacular
  7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre

• A Christmas Carol
  7:30 p.m. | Giving Tree Theatre

• Disney’s Frozen
  7:30 p.m. | Theatre Cedar Rapids

Sunday, December 21st:

• Santa’s Village
  1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Hawkeye Downs

• A Christmas Carol
  2:00 p.m. | Giving Tree Theatre

• Disney’s Frozen
  2:30 p.m. | Theatre Cedar Rapids

🎨 Art & Culture

Saturday, December 20th:

• Handmade Craft Shows
  8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall

• The Painted Butterfly
  10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | The Painted Butterfly

• Lord of the Rings Screening & Costume Contest
  12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library

• Weekly Artist Forum
  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Art Galleries Classroom

Sunday, December 21st:

• Handmade Craft Shows
  11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall

• The Painted Butterfly
  12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The Painted Butterfly

🎶 Live Music

Saturday, December 20th:

• Saturday Music at Cedar Ridge Distillery
  5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Cedar Ridge Distillery

• Blake Jack and Jordan Beam
  6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Ideal Theater and Bar

• Jessica Ma and Dad
  6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | The Pines Pizza and Pub

• Winter’s Evening with Ryan Hood
  8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall

• Swamp Donkey Trio
  8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | North Point

• Dan Whitson
  8:00 p.m. | Buchan’s Sports Bar and Grill

• Karaoke at Mulligan’s Pub
  8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Mulligan’s Pub

• Not Offended
  9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Otis Tailgate or Sports Bar

Sunday, December 21st:

• Sunday Music at Cedar Ridge Distillery
  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cedar Ridge Distillery

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun

Saturday, December 20th:

• Alpaca Farm and Gift Shop
  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Rainbow Feathers Farm

• Hawkeye Nationals
  9:00 a.m. | Alliant Energy Powerhouse

• Theme Saturdays at Newbo City Market
  11:00 a.m. | Newbo City Market

• Bird Banding
  12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Indian Creek Nature Center

• December Pokémon Challenge Tournament
  12:00 p.m. | Turtle Power Games

• December CEDH 100% Proxy
  1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Coulee Cards and Gaming

• Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
  5:30 p.m. | Turtle Power Games

• Cedar Rapids Roller Girls Game
  6:00 p.m. | Elevate Sports

Sunday, December 21st:

• Alpaca Farm and Gift Shop
  11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Rainbow Feathers Farm

🤝 Community Events

Saturday, December 20th:

• English Practice Conversation Group
  10:00 a.m. | Ladd Library

• Women-Owned Business Market
  10:00 a.m. | NewBo City Market

• Saturday Brunch Music Bingo
  11:00 a.m. | Goldfinch Tap and Eatery

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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