Events for Monday, November 17th, 2025.
Hello Cedar Rapids friends!
Welcome to your daily roundup of everything happening around town on Monday, November 17th. Whether you’re looking for family fun, creative workshops, wellness activities, or a night out, there’s something for everyone today. This newsletter is brought to you by Gutschmidt Properties and Jeans Team with CMG Home Loans.
Weather Forecast
Chance of Showers: High of 51°F, Low of 39°F. Don’t forget your umbrella!
Family Fun
Creature Feature: Snakes of Iowa
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Indian Creek Nature Center
Learn about Iowa’s native snakes with hands-on activities and displays.Hike Baby
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Indian Creek Nature Center
A gentle hike designed for parents and their little ones.Storytime
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Hiawatha Public Library
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Ladd Library
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Marion Public Library
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun for young children at your local library.
Teen Activities
Teen Zone
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Ladd Library
Hang out, play games, and connect with friends after school.Waffles and Warlocks
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Hiawatha Public Library
Dungeons & Dragons and waffles—what more could you want?
Community & Education
America Recycles Day Pledge
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Ely Public Library
Take the pledge and learn about recycling in your community.Grief Group Meeting
10:00 AM | Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church
Support and resources for those experiencing loss.Future Forward Skills for Career Success
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ladd Library
Build your career skills with this practical workshop.2025 Orloj Closing Ceremony
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Celebrate the conclusion of this special exhibit.Check Out Book Club
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Ladd Library
Join fellow readers for lively book discussions.Computer Skills Training
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ladd Library
Improve your computer literacy with hands-on help.Considered Kennedy Night
6:00 PM | John F. Kennedy High School
Learn more about Kennedy High School and its programs.Read With Pride LGBTQ Book Club
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Hiawatha Public Library
A welcoming space for LGBTQ readers and allies.
Health & Wellness
Rise and Shine Heated Hatha Yoga
7:15 AM | Toula Yoga
Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session.Yoga Flow
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Illumination Cedar Rapids
All-levels yoga to energize your morning.GeriFit
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Ely Public Library
Fitness class for all ages and abilities.Stretch and Restore Monday
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Toula Yoga
Unwind and restore with gentle stretching.
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Purl Jam: A Sip and Stitch Social
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Enjoy crafting and conversation with fellow makers.Needle Felting Class & Stitch Kit Felt Sewing Kit
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Learn needle felting and felt sewing in a fun, supportive environment.Bubble Wrap Tree Painting
6:00 PM | Moco Game Room and Hot Dog Bar
Get creative with this unique painting class.Knit Witz Group
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Marion Public Library
Knit, crochet, and craft with friends.
Games, Movies & Social Events
Monday Matinee Movie
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Hiawatha Public Library
Enjoy a free movie screening.Mahjong
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ladd Library
Play and learn this classic game.55 Plus Bingo
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | The Bridge Senior Center
Bingo fun for ages 55 and up.Bingo
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Moose Lodge 304
Evening bingo with prizes.Murder Mystery Club Evening Edition
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Hiawatha Public Library
Solve a mystery with fellow sleuths.Hot Streak Game Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Big Grove Brewery
Board games, trivia, and more.
Live Entertainment
OnIowa Live
6:30 PM | Pickle Palace
Live music and entertainment.Monday Unscripted
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CSPS Hall
An evening of improv and unscripted performances.Liz Hogg with Jake Stack
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CSPS Hall
Enjoy live music from local artists.
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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.
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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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