Events for Saturday, December 6th, and Sunday, December 7th 2025

Hey Cedar Rapids!

Welcome to your latest edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily newsletter. We’ve curated an exciting and comprehensive lineup of events happening this weekend, December 6th and 7th. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive in!

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Saturday: Slight chance of snow late in the day, high of 29°F, low of 16°F.

• Sunday: Early snow showers, mostly cloudy, high of 21°F, low dipping to -2°F.

Saturday, December 6th Highlights

Holiday Markets & Craft Fairs

• Very Cherry Holiday Book Sale
  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cherry Building

• Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair
  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Groundswell

• Old World Christmas Market
  9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

• Very Cherry Holiday Art Show
  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Live Music & Performances

• Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical
  11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. | Kennedy High School

• The Nutcracker
  2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre

• Fresh Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute Band)
  8:00 p.m. | Ideal Theater & Bar

Family-Friendly Activities

• Holiday Playland
  9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Line Drive Sports Complex

• Cookies and Cheer
  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall

• Happy Llama Days with Llama Santa
  11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Prairie Patch Farm

Arts & Culture

• Coffee Conversations
  8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | African American Museum of Iowa

• Free First Saturday
  All Day | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Community & Charity Events

• Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Event
  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

• Green Square Tree Lighting
  4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Green Square Park

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
  6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton

Sports & Recreation

• Bar Olympics
  2:00 p.m. | Hazzard County

• Iowa Raptors Indoor Soccer
  7:00 p.m. | Alliant Energy Powerhouse

• Global Fat Bike Day
  10:00 a.m. | Prairie Park

Sunday, December 7th Highlights

Food & Drink

• El Kahir Shrine’s Omelet Breakfast
  8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | El Kahir Shrine

• Shack Tavern Meat Raffle
  Starts at 12:00 p.m. | Shack Tavern

Family-Friendly Activities

• Sensory Friendly Santa Photos
  10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lindale Mall

• Santa at NewBo City Market
  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | NewBo City Market

Live Music & Performances

• RHCR Christmas Cabaret
  2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | CSPS Hall

• Rocky Mountain High Experience (John Denver Tribute)
  7:00 p.m. | Paramount Theatre

• Christmas with Chorale Midwest
  2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Christ Episcopal Church

Community & Arts

• Let’s Make a Blanket Workshop
  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

• Free Community Art Therapy
  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

Sports & Recreation

• Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Hockey
  4:05 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena

Health & Wellness

• Soulful Sunday Hot Yoga
  8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Toula Soul

• Candlelight Restorative Yoga
  5:30 p.m. | Toula Soul

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 Henderson 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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