Events for Saturday & Sunday, January 10th & 11th, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

From yoga and meditation to trivia, live music, crafting, and community gatherings, January 10th and 11th 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

Saturday Forecast: Chance of snow showers
High: 33°F | Low: 18°F

Sunday Forecast: Decreasing clouds
High: 30°F | Low: 25°F

🌦️ Weather

Saturday Forecast: Chance of snow showers High: 33°F | Low: 18°F
Sunday Forecast: Decreasing clouds High: 30°F | Low: 25°F

📅 SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
🌿 Workshops, Classes & Learning

Market Basket Workshop
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Indian Creek Nature Center
Price: $100 members / $110 nonmembers
Description: Adult basket-making workshop using cultivated willow.

Pantry Power: Dry Mixes From Scratch
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: NewBo City Market (Culinary Kitchen)
Price: Not listed
Description: Learn to create DIY pantry mixes with local food experts.

English Practice Conversation Group
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Ladd Library
Price: Free
Description: Casual English conversation practice for adults.

Learn & Practice English at the Library
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Ladd Library
Price: Free
Description: Guided English learning for all skill levels.

Laser-Cut DIY Dice Towers
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Price: Free (registration required)
Description: Paint and customize laser-cut dice towers.

Artist Forum
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: DKW Art Gallery & Studio
Price: Free
Description: Open artist gathering for all skill levels.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Kids

Saturday Story Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Price: Free
Description: Winter-themed stories and crafts for all ages.

Lego Build Day
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Ketelsen RV
Price: Free ($10/lb to take builds home)
Description: Build with over 800 pounds of LEGO.

Kid N Canvas: Snowman Slime
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Sweet Mercantile
Price: $20
Description: Slime-making art class for kids ages 8–16.

🌳 Nature & Science

Bird Banding at Amazing Space
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Indian Creek Nature Center
Price: Free (donations welcome)
Description: Live bird banding demonstration.

🧘 Health & Wellness

Yoga with Kimberly Jaeger Arjes
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Price: $28
Description: All-level yoga with a post-class drink.

Tap In Fitness Bootcamp
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Location: Big Grove Brewery
Price: Free
Description: Full-body interval workout.

Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Price: Not listed
Description: Gentle yoga with sound healing.

🎨 Arts, Music & Comedy

Good Ole’s Boys Comedy Tour
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Giving Tree Theater
Price: Not listed
Description: Midwest comedy featuring relatable humor.

Tom Garland Comedy Show
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: CSPS Hall
Price: $15 advance / $20 door
Description: High-energy stand-up comedy.

Drive-Ins (50s/60s Rock)
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Location: North Point
Price: Not listed
Description: Classic rock & roll performance.

Flock of Funk Reunion
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Sammy’s Lounge
Price: Not listed
Description: Reunion funk performance.

Four Day Creep Birthday Bash
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: JustCoz
Price: Not listed
Description: Live music birthday celebration.

Rise of Termigator (Metal Show)
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Otis’ Tailgators
Price: Not listed
Description: Local metal showcase.

🎮 Games & Hobbies

Whispers in the Well Set Championships
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: First Turn Games
Price: $25
Description: Trading card game championship.

Winter Waaagh! 40K RTT
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: First Turn Games
Price: $25
Description: Warhammer 40K tournament.

Glow Lab
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Location: Play Lab Action Park
Price: $19.99
Description: Blacklight family fun with DJ.

🍔 Food, Drink & Social

All-You-Can-Eat BBQ
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Up In Smoke BBQ
Price: $20
Description: Weekly BBQ buffet.

Music Bingo: Classic Rock
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: WineStyles Cedar Rapids
Price: Free
Description: Classic rock music bingo.

Pack Love for a Mission
Time: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Location: Old Neighborhood Pub
Price: Free (donation encouraged)
Description: Packers watch party & food drive.

🏒 Sports & Major Events

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Madison Capitols
Time: 7:05 PM
Location: ImOn Ice Arena
Price: Ticketed
Description: USHL hockey action.

Xtravaganza 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Xavier High School
Price: Not listed
Description: Annual show choir competition.

📅 SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
🌿 Workshops, Classes & Learning

Nose-to-Tail Cooking Class
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: NewBo City Market
Price: Not listed
Description: Hands-on traditional cooking class.

Linn Area Photo Club
Time: 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Location: IBEW Local 405
Price: Free (first two meetings)
Description: Photography club meeting.

Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons Class
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Valley Outfitters
Price: $100 / $150 for two
Description: Iowa concealed carry permit class.

2-Day Store Crop (Day 2)
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Scrapmania
Price: $35
Description: Crafting crop event with extended hours.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Community

Sunday Bingo at NewBo
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: NewBo City Market
Price: Free
Description: Weekly bingo with prizes.

January Friendship Force Meeting
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Marion Public Library
Price: Free
Description: Travel presentation and refreshments.

🎨 Arts, Music & Culture

Cozy Mystery Author: Clara McKenna
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Swamp Fox Books
Price: Free
Description: Author talk and book signing.

Miss Cedar Valley / Linn County Competition
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Whipple Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library
Price: $25 adults / $5 kids
Description: Scholarship pageant.

Chicken Waffle (Live Music)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Old Neighborhood Pub
Price: Free
Description: Live music Sunday show.

Large Midgets Acoustic Show
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Mr. B’s & Sam’s Pizza & Deli
Price: Free
Description: Acoustic Sunday music.

🎮 Games & Hobbies

Learn to Play Star Wars Unlimited TCG
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: RePlay Gaming
Price: Free
Description: Beginner-friendly trading card game event.

Second Weekend Crawler Competition
Time: Noon (Drivers meeting 1:00 PM)
Location: Crash’n Bash Hobbies
Price: Not listed
Description: RC crawler competition.

🏃 Sports & Fitness

Bend & Brunch
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 AM
Location: Cedar Ridge Winery
Price: $35
Description: Gentle yoga followed by brunch.

2026 Iowa/USA Kids State Championships
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Price: Registration required
Description: Youth wrestling state championships.

📚 Books & Clubs

Blood Bath & Beyond Book Club
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Sisters Books & Nooks
Price: Free
Description: Horror and true crime book club kickoff.

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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