Events for Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 2025

Hey there, Cedar Rapids community!

We’re excited to bring you the latest scoop on what’s happening around town this weekend, December 13th and 14th. Whether you’re looking for festive fun, family activities, creative workshops, or a night out, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to all the events happening this weekend—complete with start times and locations!

🌤️ Weekend Weather

• Saturday: Chilly with a chance of snow, high of 7°C, low of -11°C. Check with venues for updates!

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 4°C, low of -4°C. Bundle up and stay warm!

🎅 Holiday Highlights

• Meet Santa

  • Veterans Memorial Stadium
    Saturday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    950 Rockford Rd SW

  • PCI Pediatrics
    Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    411 10th St SE

  • Soko Outfitters
    Saturday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    41 16th Ave SW

  • Seibke Hoyt
    Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Lindale Mall
    Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    4444 1st Ave NE

• Five Seasons Lights
  Nightly, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  McGrath Amphitheater, 475 1st St SW

• Holiday Playland
  Saturday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Line Drive Sports Complex, 4501 6th St SW

• Holiday Onesie Party
  Saturday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  Basix, 5001 1st Ave SE

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Events

• Winterfest
  Saturday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Ely Public Library, 1595 Dows St, Ely

• Storytime with Miss Carly
  Saturday, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE

• Timeless Traditions - “An American Girl Christmas Celebration
  Saturday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Ave SE

• Grandma’s Storytime
  Sunday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE

• Christmas Concert
  Sunday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  Xavier High School, 6300 42nd St NE

• Holiday Night Self-Guided Tour
  Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE

🎨 Creative Workshops

• Willow Garden Tower Workshop
  Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Rd SE

• Kid in Canvas
  Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  Sweet Mercantile

• Pinecone Wreath Making
  Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  Usher’s Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE

• Holiday Cookie Decorating
  Sunday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  KC Cakes and Cajun

• Wreath Building
  Sunday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  Pickle Palace

🎭 Live Performances

• Disney’s Frozen
  Saturday, 7:30 PM
  Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE

• The Three Sisters
  Saturday, 7:30 PM
  Cornell’s Kimmel Theatre, 600 1st St SW, Mt Vernon

• A Christmas Carol
  Saturday, 7:00 PM
  Giving Tree Theater, 752 10th St, Marion

• Lynne Rothrock at Opus Concert Café
  Saturday, 7:30 PM
  119 3rd Ave SE

• Merry Tuba Christmas
  Saturday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE

• Michael Charles at CSPS Hall
  Saturday, 8:00 PM
  1103 3rd St SE

• Laugh Local Volume Three
  Saturday, 8:00 PM
  Ideal Theater and Bar, 213 16th Ave SE

• Amy Friedl’s Christmas at The Paramount
  Saturday, 7:00 PM
  Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Ave SE

🤝 Community & Charity

• Health Insurance Coverage Help
  Saturday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St SE

• Socially Anxious Hangout Group
  Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE

• Ugly Sweater Ride
  Saturday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  Kickstand, 203 14th Ave SE

• Annual Kids Bike Drive
  Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Chain Reaction Bike Hub, 207 2nd Ave SE

• Pet Adoptions with Adopt a Pal Animal Rescue
  Sunday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  PetSmart, 4810 First Ave NE

📚 Book Clubs & 🏒 Sports

• History Book Club
  Sunday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave, Marion

• Second Breakfast Club
  Sunday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  Sisters Books and Nooks

• Cedar Rapids Silent Book Club
  Sunday, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  Craft’d

• IMF Wrestling’s Winter Clash Three
  Saturday, 6:00 PM
  Backyard BBQ

• Youth Roughriders Hockey Club’s Tri Hockey for Free
  Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  ImOn Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd SW

• Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
  Saturday, 1:00 PM
  Turtle Power Games - Lindale Mall

• Pokémon Tournament
  Sunday, 1:00 PM
  Coulee Collectables

🧘 Wellness

• Yoga for People of Color
  Sunday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  Breathing Room Yoga

• Candlelight Restorative Yoga
  Sunday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Toula Yoga,

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. On December 18th, they’ll be holding an open house to celebrate the rebranding of their historic mansion, the Henderson House, to be The Smyth, in tribute to William Smyth, the civic leader who built the mansion in the mid-1800s. This rebrand is designed to recognize the mansion’s origins as a school and home for the community while also celebrating the change makers who shaped it. Learn about the future of The Smyth at the open house on December 18th from 4pm to 7pm, and remember: Every house has a story—write yours in a Gutschmidt home. 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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