Events for Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Wednesday, February 11th in Cedar Rapids is packed with ways to connect, give back, and have some fun. Start the day networking at Business Breakfasts and 1 Million Cups, then jump into fitness classes, resume workshops, tax help, and family-friendly Valentine activities throughout the afternoon. As evening rolls in, choose from yoga and sound baths, trivia and game nights all over town, live student music, owl hiking at Pinicon Ridge, or fundraisers like Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Whether you’re building community, boosting your career, or just looking for a great night out, Wednesday’s lineup delivers.

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.

🌤️ WEATHER

Mostly Sunny | High 45° | Low 29°

📅 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 — CEDAR RAPIDS AREA EVENTS

🤝 COMMUNITY, FUNDRAISERS & NETWORKING

Bowl for Kids’ Sake — Pricing varies
🕒 Starts 3 p.m.
📍 265 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Fundraiser supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Multiple sessions over 2.5 weeks.
🔗 bigcr.org

Business Breakfast: Collaboration in Business & Education — $5 + fees
🕢 7:30–9 a.m. (Program 8–9 a.m.)
📍 NewBo City Market
Panel discussion on workforce collaboration. Season passes available.

1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids (ft. Kingfisher Data) — FREE
🕣 8:30–10 a.m.
📍 Location not listed
Weekly entrepreneur meetup with coffee, networking, and a featured presentation.

Fair Housing Tester Training — FREE + $150 stipend
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Auditorium B)
Learn to help uncover housing discrimination. Food provided. RSVP required.

💙 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT

Geri-Fit — FREE
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 🕐 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Strength and balance training for adults 60+.

Memory Café — FREE
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Supportive social gathering for those living with dementia and care partners.

Sound Meditation for Self Love — Pricing not listed
🕖 7–8 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
Sound healing session focused on self-compassion and reflection.

Monthly Sound Bath — Love donation
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
Relaxing sound bath—bring mats and blankets.

Yoga Flow — Pricing not listed
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
All-levels dynamic yoga flow.

Soundness with Sayde Yoga — $15
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Group yoga therapy with breath and movement focus.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY, KIDS & TEENS

Make Valentine’s Day Buttons — FREE
🕘 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Drop-in button making for all ages.

Kid Connect — FREE
🕤 9:30–11 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Playgroup for young kids and caregivers.

Baby & Toddler Story Time — FREE
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
Story, songs, and playtime for ages 0–3.

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Feet Beat — $5
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
Outdoor tracking walk and craft for preschoolers.

Teens: VR Headsets — FREE
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Try VR games and travel apps.

Sweet & Crunchy Valentine’s Party Mix (Teens) — FREE
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Make a no-bake Valentine’s treat.

Xavier Catholic Schools Band Festival — FREE
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Xavier High School
Performance featuring 350+ student musicians.

🎓 EDUCATION, CAREER & LEARNING

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success — FREE
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Resume building, interviews, and networking tips. Attend 3 sessions to earn a $25 gift card.

Craft Your Perfect Resume — FREE
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Hands-on resume workshop.

Free Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) — FREE
🕛 12–8 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Help with tax prep and filing.

Learn & Practice English — FREE
🕔 5–6 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
Conversation-based English practice for all levels.

Cedar Rapids Chess Club — FREE
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
All-ages chess learning and play.

🎨 ART, CRAFTS & SOCIAL

Bubbles & Brushes — Pricing not listed
🕟 4:30–7 p.m.
📍 RISE Skin Rejuvenation & Body Sculpting
Sip, paint, and enjoy special deals.

Galentine’s Flower Bar: Pretty in Pink — $50
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Roots in Bloom
Create a pink bouquet with guided floral design. Pre-purchase required.

🎶 MUSIC, GAMES & NIGHTLIFE

Weekly Trivia at NewBo City Market — FREE
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Trivia Mafia with prizes.

Trivia Night — FREE
🕡 6:30–9 p.m.
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Hosted by On Tap Entertainment.

Trivia Wednesday — FREE
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Voodoo Brewing Co.
Weekly trivia with prizes.

Survey Says: Friendly Feud Bar Game — FREE
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Lindale Neighborhood Pub
Team-based survey trivia with house cash.

2 Jams 1 Cup — FREE entry | $10 cup
🕖 7–10 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar & Olympic Southside Theater
Open jam night across two venues.

Music Bingo — FREE
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery (Marion)

Love Stinks Music Bingo — FREE
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Lindale Neighborhood Pub
Anti-Valentine’s music bingo.

Lucky’s Bingo for LAMBA — FREE
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lucky’s on 16th
Fundraiser bingo night supporting LAMBA.

Board Game Night: Of Popes & Plagues — FREE
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
Learn and play a featured board game.

🌲 OUTDOORS & NATURE

Owl Hike — $5 adults | $2 kids
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Pinicon Ridge Park
Learn about Iowa owls and try calling one in the wild.

👩‍👩‍👦 COMMUNITY & FAITH

MomCo Meeting (Moms Group) — FREE
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hillside Community Church
Support, connection, and conversation for moms. Childcare available.

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.

With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC

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.

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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