Events for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!
We’re excited to bring you the latest scoop on what’s happening around town on Tuesday, December 23rd. Whether you’re looking for festive fun, a chance to connect, or something new to learn, there’s something for everyone today. Presented by Gooch Schmidt Properties and Jeans Team with CMG Home Loans—let’s dive into the highlights!
🌤️ Weather Update
Partly cloudy skies
High: 41°F Low: 29°F
Perfect weather to get out and enjoy the day!
🤝 Community Gatherings & Learning Opportunities
Caregiver Coffee Meetups
Chris and Susie DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging and DementiaMen: 8:00–9:30 AM & 10:00–11:30 AM
Women: 1:30–3:00 PM
Senior Social Hour
Marion Public Library
10:00–11:00 AMPreschool Play Day
Marion Public Library
10:30–11:30 AMSocial Meetup - Friends of the Lodge
Jones Park Lodge
1:00–3:00 PMFeed the Hungry
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
4:00 PMCedar Rapids Chess Club
Downtown Library
5:30 PMFantasy and Sci-Fi Book Club
Hiawatha Public Library
6:00–7:30 PM
Discussing The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
🎄 Holiday Festivities
Five Seasons Lights Display
McGrath Amphitheater
4:30–9:00 PMUgly Sweater Party
Big Grove Brewery
5:00 PM (Judging at 7:00 PM)Holiday in the Heights
Redmond Park
5:00–7:00 PMSpecial Christmas Shopping Hours
French Pastry by Sandrine
3:00–7:00 PMHoliday Classics at Paramount Theater
Paramount TheaterNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: 2:00 PM
Elf: 7:00 PM
Christmas Vacation Trivia Night
Mulligan’s Club
7:00 PMThe Price is Right Christmas Show
Sammy’s Lounge
7:00–9:00 PMChristmas Movie Trivia Show
Jerseys Pub and Grub
7:00–8:30 PM
🎲 Trivia & Game Nights
Adult Game Night
Marion Public Library
6:00–9:00 PMPoker Bingo
Club Basix
6:00 PMName These Tunes
Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza and Deli
7:00–9:00 PMTrivia Night
Scores on 33rd
7:00–9:00 PMTrivia
Raging Rynos
7:00 PM
🎤 Entertainment & Nightlife
Comedy Open Mic Night
Old Neighborhood Pub
7:00–9:00 PMKaraoke
Cliff’s Dive Bar and Otis’s Tailgaters
9:00 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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