Events for Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, we’ve gathered a jam-packed lineup of events to make your celebration unforgettable. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, daytime excitement, cultural experiences, or late-night parties, there’s something for everyone in Cedar Rapids this year. Check out all the details below!
🌤️ Weather Forecast
Wednesday Forecast
Cedar Rapids
Chance of snow with a high of 32°F and a low of 10°F.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS EVENTS
Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Indian Creek Nature Center
Winter-themed nature camp with hands-on activities for K–3rd graders.
Kids NYE Party
1:00–2:00 PM | Big Grove Brewery
Snacks, face painting, and a balloon drop for kids.
Family NYE Parties
2:00–9:00 PM | Spare Time Entertainment
Bowling, arcade games, and family fun.
NYE Party at AirFX
5:00–9:00 PM | AirFX Trampoline Park
Evening family celebration with jumping and music.
New Year’s Balloon Bash with Rumi
2:15–5:00 PM | Brewed Imagination
Kid-friendly balloon drop and character appearance.
Tots Balloon Drop with Ms. Rachel
9:30 AM–12:30 PM | Brewed Imagination
Balloon drop and playtime for ages 4 and under.
Noon Year’s Eve at Holiday Play Land
9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Line Drive Sports Complex
Inflatables, games, and a noon countdown.
Noon Year’s Eve Glow Party
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Play Lab Action Park
Glow party with noon balloon drop.
Noon Year’s Eve – Glow Party
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Play Lab Action Park
Early NYE glow celebration with balloon drop.
NYE at The Fun Station
10:00 AM–9:00 PM | The Fun Station
Family games, balloon drops, and activities.
Winter Pioneers (Ages 9–12)
1:00–4:00 PM | Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Historic winter chores and games.
Winter Pioneers (Ages 6–8)
1:00–2:30 PM | Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Early-1900s winter activities for younger kids.
🏕️ COMMUNITY, EDUCATION & DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Cuppa & Conversations
9:00–10:00 AM | Ely Public Library
Casual morning conversation over coffee.
Craft Your Perfect Resume
12:30–3:30 PM | Ladd Library
Resume-building workshop for job seekers.
English Practice Conversation Group
4:00–5:00 PM | Ladd Library
Informal English-speaking practice for adults.
Adult Pickleball (40+)
8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Northwest Recreation Center
Open pickleball for ages 40+.
Mahjong Open Play
2:00–4:00 PM | Hiawatha Public Library
Open American Mahjong play.
Weekly Free Trivia
6:00–8:00 PM | NewBo City Market
Free Trivia Mafia night with prizes.
Trivia Night
6:00 PM | The Pines Pizza & Pub
NYE-themed trivia and pizza specials.
New Year’s Eve Self-Guided Tours
10:30 AM–1:00 PM | Granger House Victorian Museum
Holiday-decorated historic home tours.
LAMBA Noon Year’s Eve Ride
10:00 AM | Seminole Valley Park
Group bike ride and scavenger hunt.
🍽️ FOOD, DRINK & WATCH PARTIES
ReliaQuest Bowl Watch Party
10:30 AM | Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar
Iowa Hawkeyes bowl game viewing.
5th Annual NYE 5-Course Chef Dinner
7:00 PM | Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
Upscale New Orleans–inspired tasting menu.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Wylde Nept & Cliff’s Irish New Year
3:30 PM | Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill
Early Irish-style NYE celebration with live Celtic music.
Westwoods NYE Bash II
9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar
Live indie-pop band performance.
New Year’s Eve with Slap N’ Tickle
8:00 PM | Classic Event Center
21+ rock show and farewell performance.
New Year’s Eve with Star Trucker & Nassor Cooper Project
9:00 PM | Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar
Live music and champagne toast.
The Janeys NYE
8:00–11:00 PM | The Shack Tavern
Live band performance.
NYE at The OPN with The Whiskey Fund
10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Old Neighborhood Pub
Live band and champagne toast.
BarTini’s NYE with Dusty Baker
8:00 PM | BarTini’s Cedar Rapids
Live acoustic music and champagne toast.
D-Lew NYE Bash
7:00–10:00 PM | BarTini’s Marion
Acoustic covers and cocktails.
Palomino NYE
8:30 PM–12:30 AM | Cedar Rapids VFW
Country music and dancing.
REVIVAL – IowaTechno NYE
7:00 PM–2:00 AM | CSPS Hall
Two-stage electronic music event.
The Instagators NYE Reunion
5:30 PM | Checkers Tavern
Reunion performance.
Traveling Pillsbury’s
6:00–9:00 PM | Rumors Bar & Grill
Live music performance.
GIMIKK Battle of the Bands Champions NYE
7:00 PM | Backyard BBQ
Battle-of-the-bands live music event.
NYE with The Drive-Ins
8:00 PM–12:00 AM | Moose Lodge
Live band NYE party.
🎉 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS (21+)
The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Ball 2026
7:00–11:45 PM | Ideal Theater & Bar
Formal NYE celebration with jazz, champagne, and limousine service.
NYE @ Basix
9:00 PM | Basix
Drag show, DJ, giveaways, and NYE party.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Big Grove Brewery
DJ, charcuterie, photo booth, and midnight toast.
Rahlan Kay’s NYE Celebration
8:00 PM | Buchona’s Sports Bar & Grill
Dance party with champagne toast and party favors.
NYE Masquerade Party
7:00 PM–2:00 AM | Just Coz
Masked celebration with champagne toast.
NYE Masquerade Party
10:30 PM | 350 First
DJ, dessert bar, and midnight toast.
Viking Lounge NYE Party
7:00 PM–2:00 AM | Viking Lounge
Karaoke, drinks, and free champagne.
New Year’s Eve Late Night Bash
9:30 PM–12:00 AM | Spare Time Cedar Rapids
Late-night bowling celebration.
All That Glitters First Night Celebration
7:00 PM | DoubleTree by Hilton
Elegant NYE celebration.
NYE Celebration with Charcuterie & DJ
9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Big Grove CR
Music, dancing, and midnight toast.
NYE Party – Bowling
9:00 PM–1:00 AM | Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
Bowling and New Year’s celebration.
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. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. 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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