Events for Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Valentine’s weekend is going big in Cedar Rapids. Saturday, February 14th brings pancake breakfasts, chili cook-offs, five-course chef dinners, reggae bashes, jazz shows, comedy, dancing, skating, comic cons, husky kisses, llamas, and late-night parties everywhere you look. Then Sunday, February 15th keeps the momentum rolling with Titans football, the state’s biggest pillow fight, bingo at NewBo, brunch with mimosas, yoga flows, cornhole tournaments, and crafty cozy vibes. Whether you’re feeling romantic, rowdy, or just ready for fun—this weekend is stacked.

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.

💕 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Forecast: Mostly Cloudy | High 54° | Low 31°

🥞 FOOD & DRINK

Valentine’s Pancake & Omelet Breakfast
🕗 8–11am
📍 Hiawatha Community Center
Pancakes, omelets, sausage, drinks & kids Valentine crafts.
💲 Free-will donation

35th Annual Metro Chili Cook-Off
🕘 9am–2pm
📍 Metro Harley-Davidson Suzuki Can-Am
Enter chili 9–11am; all-you-can-eat after judging.
💲 $5 to eat

Linn County Tales of Love & Romance
🕕 6–9pm
📍 The History Center
Dinner + live storytelling with music.
💲 $60

Valentine’s Day 5-Course Chef Dinner
🕖 7pm
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
Five-course chef-curated dinner experience.
💲 $89.95+

Galentine’s Girl Dinner (Feb 12–15)
📍 LP Street Food
Special food & drink features all weekend.
💲 Menu pricing

143 V-Day Special: Love Sessions 4.1
🕖 7–11pm
📍 Midtown Station
Live Valentine’s vibe + special dinner menu (21+).
💲 Not listed

🎵 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

One Love: Bob Marley Birthday Bash
🕕 6–11:45pm
📍 The Olympic Southside Theater
Live reggae tribute celebration (all ages).
💲 Ticketed

Valentine’s w/ Carson Parker ft. Hannah Goodwin
🕢 7:30–11:45pm
📍 The Ideal Theatre & Bar
Jazz piano + powerhouse vocals.
💲 Ticketed

The Blue 60 Band Valentine Dance
🕕 6–9pm
📍 Elks Lodge 251
Live band + dancing.
💲 $10

Love is in the Air
🕕 6–9pm
📍 Elks Lodge 251
Love songs + classic rock.
💲 Not listed

Heartbeatz (Volume 2)
🕘 9pm–2am
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
House music Valentine’s party.
💲 $5

Never Miss a Sunday Show (Preview Weekend Event)
🕔 5–8pm
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
Reggae Valentine’s weekend show.
💲 $5

Viking Lounge Mardi Gras & Valentine’s Party
🕘 9pm–2am
📍 Viking Lounge
Beer, beads & karaoke.
💲 Not listed

The Bitter Ball
🕘 9pm
📍 Bricks Bar & Grill
Valentine’s party with high-energy hits.
💲 Not listed

🎭 THEATER & COMEDY

Guys and Dolls
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
Classic Broadway musical comedy.
💲 Ticketed

GTT Comedy Night w/ Nathan Timmel
🕖 7pm
📍 Giving Tree Theater
Stand-up comedy performance.
💲 Ticketed

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Dance Club Cardio AAMI Fundraiser
🕘 9–10am
📍 Big Grove Brewery
High-energy dance workout fundraiser.
💲 Donation

Galentine’s Small Group Workout
🕤 9:30–10:30am
📍 The MAC - Midwest Athletic Club
Strength + conditioning workout.
💲 Not listed

Orange Track Racing
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Grace Street Church
Hot Wheels & Matchbox races.
💲 25¢/car (max $5)

Cedar Rapids Comic & Toy Show
🕙 10am–5pm
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Comics, toys, collectibles & guests.
💲 Pay at door

Kernels Sweetheart Sale
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Cedar Rapids Kernels Team Store
BOGO apparel + giveaways.
💲 Varies

Hug A Husky
🕐 1–3pm
📍 Soko Outfitters
Husky kissing booth + bake sale.
💲 Donation

Llama Be Your Valentine
🕐 1–2pm
📍 Czech Village Association
Meet & greet with llamas.
💲 Not listed

Reece Vander Zee Meet & Greet
🕓 4–5:30pm
📍 Big Grove Brewery
Meet Iowa WR + watch Iowa vs Purdue.
💲 Free

Yappy Hour Valentine’s
🕓 4–9pm
📍 Dog Paws Boarding Resort, LLC.
Doggy date-night event (clients only).
💲 Not listed

Valentine’s Day at the Ice Loop
🕛 12–10pm
📍 Marion Parks and Recreation
BOGO skating + crafts.
💲 BOGO admission

Valentine’s Day at ImOn Ice Arena
🕧 12:15–1:45pm
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Skate, decorate cookies & crafts.
💲 $15

🎨 ARTS, CLASSES & SPECIAL INTEREST

Valentine’s Day Salvage Sale
🕘 9–11am
📍 J.E. Halvorson House
Vintage architectural salvage sale.
💲 Cash/check

Pied Piper Concert for Young Children
🕘 9:15–9:45am
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Meet the Percussion Family.
💲 Free

Free Class: New Family History Methods
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Cedar Rapids FamilySearch Center
Genealogy learning session.
💲 Free

Open Studio
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Art + music exploration (K–12).
💲 $5 / Free members

Intuitive Medium Readings
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
30-min intuitive reading.
💲 $45

Curator-Guided Tour: Spotlight on Slovakia
🕙 10am
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Guided Slovak collection tour.
💲 $5–$15

Valentine’s Day Origin Presentation
🕐 1pm
📍 The Granger House Victorian Museum
History of Valentine’s Day + tour.
💲 $10 / $2.50 members

Terra Divina
🕑 2–3:30pm
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
Outdoor reflective gathering.
💲 Registration required

Lorwyn Eclipsed Booster Draft
🕛 12pm
📍 RePlay Gaming
Trading card booster draft event.
💲 $25

Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Tournament
🕠 5:30–8:30pm
📍 Turtle Power Games
Advanced Constructed tournament.
💲 Not listed

☀️ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Forecast: Mostly Sunny | High 58° | Low 36°

🏈 SPORTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Cedar Rapids Titans vs Midwest Raptors
🕔 5pm
📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Indoor football home opener.
💲 $14+

Official Titans Tailgate Party
🕜 1:30pm
📍 The Kingston Yard
Food, DJs & giveaways.
💲 Free

Iowa’s Largest Pillow Fight
🕔 Halftime
📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Donate a pillow + join the fun.
💲 Free w/donation

🎨 COMMUNITY, CLASSES & EVENTS

Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
🕛 12–1:30pm
📍 NewBo City Market
Free weekly bingo.
💲 Free

Cozy Crafternoon: Nature Trinket Dishes
🕐 1–2:30pm
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
Create pressed-flower trinket dish.
💲 $25

Creative Class – Film & Digital SLR Photography
🕐 1–3:30pm
📍 Tree of Liminality
Learn camera controls & composition.
💲 Ticketed

Grandma’s Storytime
🕑 2–3:30pm
📍 Lindale Mall
Stories, crafts & snacks (ages 2–8).
💲 Free

Adult Cornhole Tournament
🕐 1–5pm
📍 Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Indoor tournament with prizes.
💲 $30/team

Sensory Night
🕔 5–7pm
📍 Play Lab Action Park
Low-sensory play experience.
💲 $10

Yoga for People with Color
🕚 11am
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
Gentle flow + sound bath.
💲 Donation-based ($20 suggested)

Relaxation & Yin Yoga
🕟 4:30–5:30pm
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Breath-focused deep relaxation class.
💲 Not listed

Desert Terrarium Workshop
🕚 11am–12:15pm
📍 Moss Plant Shop
Build a cactus/succulent terrarium.
💲 $65

Galentine’s Brunch
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 BarTini's
Brunch + mimosas + sing-along vibes.
💲 $30 (+$15 bottomless)

Mardi Gras Party
🕦 11:30am–1pm
📍 St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Potluck + celebration.
💲 Free

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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