Events for Saturday & Sunday, January 3rd & 4th, 2026
Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!
Welcome to your latest edition of "Cedar Rapids Daily," your go-to source for everything happening in our vibrant city. This weekend, January 3rd and 4th, is bursting with activities for every interest—whether you’re looking for family fun, live music, creative workshops, or a little wellness. Here’s your complete guide to making the most of your weekend in Cedar Rapids!
🌤️ Weather
Saturday, Jan 3: Partly cloudy | High 31° / Low 18°
Sunday, Jan 4: Partly cloudy | High 34° / Low 30°
Saturday, January 3
🍽️ Food, Drink & Culinary
Butter Basics: From Scratch to Show-Stopping Creations
🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 📍 NewBo City Market
Hands-on class covering butter making, compound butters, butter candles, and butter boards—perfect for food lovers and entertainers.
Yoga & Brew
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. | 📍 Big Grove Brewery
50-minute yoga class followed by a beverage of your choice and social time.
🎬 Arts, Film & Creativity
“The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King” Movie & Craft
🕧 12:30–4 p.m. | 📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Movie screening with optional Tolkien-themed crafts; costumes encouraged.
Artist Forum
🕑 2–5 p.m. | 📍 DKW Art Gallery & Studio
Casual artist meetup for all ages and skill levels to create, share, and connect.
👨👩👧 Family & Youth
CoderDojo
🕐 1–3 p.m. | 📍 Marion Public Library
STEM activity stations for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.
🌿 Wellness, Mindfulness & Nature
The Power of Breath
🕘 9–11 a.m. | 📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Active breathwork workshop focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual release.
Forest Bathing with the Full Moon
🕓 4–6 p.m. | 📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Slow, sensory-guided walk designed to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Candlelight Yoga with Sayde
🕠 5:30–6:45 p.m. | 📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness to set intentions for the new year.
Full Moon Ritual
🕡 6:30–9 p.m. | 📍 Peoples Church UU
Community gathering honoring the January Wolf Moon and its symbolism.
🎲 Games & Social
Socially Anxious Hangout Group
🕐 1–3 p.m. | 📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Low-pressure board game meetup for young adults ages 18–40.
10-Week Euchre Tournament
🕛 Noon | 📍 Stadium Bar & Grill
Competitive euchre league with cash prizes; partner required.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Tournament
🕠 5:30 p.m. | 📍 Turtle Power Games (Lindale Mall)
Weekly Swiss-style card tournament for all skill levels.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
“I Invented Counting” – Celebration of Life Jam for Mike Serbousek
🕒 3–7 p.m. | 📍 Ideal Theater & Bar
Open jam honoring a beloved local drummer—bring an instrument or just listen.
Holiday Hangover Sing-Along with RetroMix
🕕 6–9 p.m. | 📍 Jersey’s Pub & Grub
Relaxed sing-along night to ease out of the holiday season.
Dueling Pianos (Free Show)
🕖 7 p.m. | 📍 Shuey’s Restaurant & Lounge
High-energy dueling piano show with optional goodwill donation.
January Social Dance
🕖 7–10 p.m. | 📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Beginner lesson followed by social swing dancing; no partner needed.
Outlaw @ North Point
🕗 8–11 p.m. | 📍 North Point
Live country hits from the ’80s to today—no cover.
Casey Klein
🕖 7–10 p.m. | 📍 Kickstand
One-man jam featuring a wide-ranging mix of music.
Glow Lab
🕗 8–11 p.m. | 📍 Play Lab Action Park
Black-light family fun with a live DJ; white or neon clothing required.
🤝 Community & Service
Saturday Love
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | 📍 Radiant Church
Community meal, clothing, haircuts, canned goods, and showers for those in need.
Sunday, January 4
🍳 Food & Community
El Kahir Shrine Omelet Breakfast
🕣 8:30–11:59 a.m. | 📍 El Kahir Shrine
Made-to-order omelets with full breakfast sides and drink options.
🎨 Arts & Learning
Watercolor Class: American Goldfinch
🕐 1–3 p.m. | 📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
Beginner-friendly watercolor class painting Iowa’s state bird.
Auditions: Silver Foxes
🕖 7–9 p.m. | 📍 Giving Tree Theater
Auditions for a heartfelt comedy about friendship and aging.
👨👩👧 Family & Recreation
Family Skate at the ImOn Ice Arena
🕜 1:30–6 p.m. | 📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Affordable family skating with rentals included.
Kayaking Session at Bender Pool
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m. | 📍 Bender Swimming Pool
Indoor pool practice for kayakers preparing for open-water season.
🌿 Wellness & Spirituality
Yoga for People of Color
🕚 11 a.m. | 📍 Breathing Room Yoga
Gentle hatha yoga and sound bath in a culturally affirming space.
Winter Drum Circle
🕑 2–4 p.m. | 📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Indoor drumming and guided meditation—no experience needed.
Relaxation with Yin Yoga
🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m. | 📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Slow, restorative yoga focused on deep relaxation.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
Epiphany Concert: Behold the Star
🕒 3–4:30 p.m. | 📍 St. Pius X Church
Free concert featuring choirs and musicians; donations benefit Metro Catholic Outreach.
Casey Klein
🕐 1 p.m. | 📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
Live music paired with Packers football and Sunday vibes.
🏡 Lifestyle & Leisure
Self-Guided House Tours by Skogman Homes
🕛 12–3 p.m. | 📍 Multiple Locations
Explore 20+ move-in-ready homes across the metro at your own pace.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Gutschmidt Properties, and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.
With convenient locations throughout the area, a deep commitment to relationship banking, and the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust is the bank of choice for Cedar Rapids locals. CRBT provides full service commercial and consumer banking as well as trust and asset management services, all while making your banking experience so much more than you expected. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust: The people you can bank on. Learn more at crbt.bank.
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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