Events for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Happy Wednesday, Cedar Rapids! 🎉 From yoga and meditation to trivia, live music, crafting, and community gatherings, January 7th is packed with great ways to get out, connect, and have fun around town—there’s truly something for everyone today.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, Gutschmidt Properties, and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans, for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
🌤️ Weather
Forecast: Mostly sunny | High 49° / Low 35°
🌿 Health, Wellness & Fitness
Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+, designed to support healthy aging and flexibility.
Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 Not listed
Breath-led, dynamic yoga flow encouraging mindfulness and present-moment awareness; all levels welcome.
Meditation
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Nassif Community Cancer Center
💲 Free
Guided meditation to reduce stress and calm the nervous system, supporting overall wellbeing.
Soulful Living Yoga with Anji
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $15
All-levels vinyasa yoga incorporating breathwork, meditation, and seasonal wellness themes.
👨👩👧 Family, Youth & Early Learning
Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and playtime for newborns to age 3, supporting early literacy skills.
Music & Movement
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Interactive music session with singing, dancing, and rhythm-based movement.
Science for Squirts: Snowflakes & Sparkles
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
💲 $3 per child
Hands-on exploration of winter science for ages 3–6 (siblings welcome).
Tween & Teen Crafternoons
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Weekly creative crafting session in partnership with the Makerspace.
Family Art Night
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free (registration required)
Family-friendly art exploration using different supplies and techniques.
📚 Libraries, Learning & Career Development
Cuppa & Conversations
🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Casual morning conversation—bring your favorite drink and chat with others.
Future Forward: Skills for Career Success
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Learn resume writing, interviewing, and networking skills; attend 3 sessions to earn a $25 gift card.
Craft Your Perfect Resume
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Hands-on help refining resumes to highlight skills and experience.
English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4–5 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Relaxed, guided conversation practice for adults learning English.
Learn & Practice English
🕔 5–6 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Facilitated English practice through discussion and interactive activities.
Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Share tips, tools, and research strategies for tracing family history.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creative Hobbies
Teens: VR Headsets
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Try out virtual reality games and travel experiences.
Crochet Recovery Connection
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Human Services Campus
💲 Free
Hands-on crochet group focused on creativity, healing, and community.
🎲 Games, Trivia & Social Activities
Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Weekly tabletop RPG sessions for all ages; beginners welcome.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Casual chess play for all skill levels.
Weekly Free Trivia
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Trivia Mafia hosts team trivia with prizes; no outside food or drinks allowed.
Board Game Night: Sheriff of Nottingham
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 Free
Weekly board game night featuring a new game each session.
80s Name That Tune
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 The Pedaler’s Fork
💲 Free
Guess the best—and worst—hits of the 1980s for prizes and house cash.
Step Brothers Trivia Night
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Lindale Neighborhood Pub
💲 Free
Movie-themed trivia night—arrive early for seating.
Free Monthly Bingo
🕐 1–2:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Community Center
💲 Free
All-ages bingo with fun prizes, held the first Wednesday of each month.
🎶 Music, Sports & Nightlife
Wednesday Bags League
🕕 Starts at 6:10 p.m.
📍 Hazzard County
💲 $80 per team
Weekly cornhole league with divisions for all skill levels and prizes.
Wess-side Jam ft. The Mandela Effect
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Double Z Bar & Grill
💲 Free
Live jam session featuring local musicians; all players welcome.
January One Particular Harbor
🕔 5–8 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
💲 Free
Monthly social gathering with happy hour specials.
Winter Weeknight On-Road Racing
🕕 6 p.m.–Midnight
📍 Crash’n Bash Hobbies
💲 Not listed
Indoor RC racing with qualifying rounds and mains.
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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