Events for Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

It’s a wintry-but-packed weekend in Cedar Rapids. Saturday brings snow chances and nonstop options — browse the Home Show at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center, meet adoptable pets at Cedar Rapids Public Library, prune trees at Indian Creek Nature Center, or catch Guys and Dolls at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Saturday night turns up with The Pork Tornadoes at Alliant Energy PowerHouse and DJ Slugo at The Olympic South Side Theater.

Sunday keeps it cozy with birdwatching at Indian Creek Nature Center, brunch at Big Grove Brewery, art at CSPS Hall, and one more chance to see Guys and Dolls. Plus, it’s the final day of Restaurant Week — so make those reservations count.

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 28

Forecast: Chance of snow showers | High 34° | Low 17°

🏡 Home, Garden & Lifestyle

2026 Cedar Rapids Home Show | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center
💲 $5 | Kids 12 & under FREE
Connect with local builders, remodelers, and designers. Family Fun Day includes free kids activities and hot dogs. Enter to win a Gozney Roccbox pizza oven.

Drinks in the Dirt | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse
💲 Free (RSVP requested)
Greenhouse tours, drinks, light appetizers, and a sneak peek at spring plants.

Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale | 10–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
💲 $30 (8 lb strawberries)
Fresh Florida strawberries, pecans, and honey—first come, first served.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family

Friends of Hiawatha Library Kids Book Sale | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 $1 per bag
Stock up on children’s books at unbeatable prices.

Cat Café | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free
Meet adoptable cats, make toys, and enjoy feline-themed crafts with SAINT Rescue.

Saturday Open Studio | 10 a.m.–Noon
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
💲 $5 non-members | Free members
Drop-in creative time for K–12 students with artists and musicians.

Kid n Canvas – Polar Bear | 1–2 p.m.
📍 Sweet Mercantile
💲 $20
Guided painting class for ages 8–16. All supplies included.

Be Mine Adoption Event | 12–4 p.m.
📍 Fleet Farm Cedar Rapids
💲 Free
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies, enjoy raffles and a puppy kissing booth.

🌿 Nature, Outdoors & Learning

Orchard Pruning Workshop | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center (Etzel Sugar Grove Farm)
💲 $12 non-members | $7 members
Hands-on tree pruning basics and best practices.

Deer Antler Shed Hunt | 10–11 a.m.
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
💲 $3
Indoor intro to shed hunting followed by a guided outdoor search.

English Practice Conversation Group | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Casual guided English conversation practice for adults.

Learn & Practice English | 12–1 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Structured and informal activities to build English skills.

Traveling Trunk Tour: School Days | 1–3 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library
💲 Free
Interactive history presentation exploring school life of the past.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creativity

STEAM Saturday: Iowa Art Glass Studio | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math fun for kids.

Artist Forum | 2–5 p.m.
📍 DKW Art Gallery & Studios
💲 Free
Open gathering for artists of all levels to create, share, and connect.

11th Annual Healing & Psychic Fair | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids
💲 $5
Psychic readings, energy healers, crystals, workshops, and raffle prizes.

Quiet Power: Intro to Meditation | 10 a.m.–Noon
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $35
Workshop exploring meditation basics and guided practice.

Introduction to Runes | 2–4 p.m.
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
💲 $20
Learn rune history, alphabets, and divination techniques.

🎲 Games, Sports & Tournaments

MTG Standard RCQ | 10 a.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 $30
Regional qualifier tournament.

MTG TMNT Pre-Release | 12 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 $50
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe Beyond set launch.

PSA Grading Event | 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming
💲 $32 per card
On-site PSA submission event.

Yard Pong Tournament | 2 p.m.
📍 Backyard BBQ Iowa
💲 $20 per team
Indoor oversized beer pong-style tournament (18+).

Coldlympics | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Kickstand
💲 $125 team | $25 individual
Winter games including stein holding, keg toss, and tug-of-war.

IMF Wrestling: Kings of Cedar Rapids | 6 p.m.
📍 Backyard BBQ Iowa
💲 Ticketed
Seven-match card featuring the King of CR main event.

🎭 Theatre & Live Performance

Guys and Dolls | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
💲 Ticketed
Classic Broadway musical comedy of luck and love.

Silver Foxes | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
💲 $30
Contemporary comedy exploring aging and chosen family in the LGBTQ+ community.

Author Event: C.J. Box & Heather Gudenkauf | 1–2 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
💲 Ticketed
Bestselling authors in conversation.

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Brandon Gibbs & Friends | 7–10 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 $15 (cash)
Acoustic rock performance with special guests.

The Pork Tornadoes | 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse
💲 Tiered ticket pricing
High-energy party band celebrating 18 years.

How U Juke That?! feat. DJ Slugo | 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
📍 The Olympic South Side Theater
💲 $28.01
Chicago juke legend DJ Slugo brings fast, bass-heavy dance music.

D-Lew Shacktackular | 8–11 p.m.
📍 The Shack Tavern
💲 Free
Acoustic singalongs and throwbacks.

Redemption | 8 p.m.–Midnight
📍 North Point
💲 Free
Live band covering rock favorites.

🍽️ Food & Fundraisers

Pancakes & Bingo Fundraiser | 4–7 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building
💲 Ticketed
Breakfast-for-dinner fundraiser with bingo fun.

Grill & Groove for Good | 5:30–9 p.m.
📍 Camp Tanager
💲 $75
BBQ and live music fundraiser supporting Tanager programs.

🍴 Ongoing

Restaurant Week | Feb 26–Mar 1
📍 Cedar Rapids Region
💲 Varies by restaurant
Special menus at 20+ local restaurants with prize drawings.

🌤️ Sunday, March 1

Forecast: Mostly cloudy | High 31° | Low 18°

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family

Open Gym Sunday | 9–11 a.m.
📍 AirFX Trampoline Park
💲 $12–$18 (by age)
High-energy jump time with trampolines, foam pits, and ninja courses.

Family Open Swim | 1–4 p.m.
📍 Bender Pool
💲 $4 youth | $5 adults
Indoor swimming with lifeguards on duty.

Kids Craft Hour | 2–3 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Drop-in afternoon craft project for elementary-aged kids.

🌿 Nature & Learning

Winter Hike at Wanatee | 1–2:30 p.m.
📍 Wanatee Park
💲 Free
Guided winter trail hike exploring local wildlife and cold-weather ecology.

Intro to Birdwatching | 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 $5 members | $8 non-members
Learn bird ID basics and spotting techniques indoors and outdoors.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit: Winter Reflections (Final Day) | 12–4 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
💲 Free
Regional artists explore winter themes through mixed media.

Community Drum Circle | 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $10 suggested donation
Open, guided rhythm circle—no experience needed.

🎭 Theatre & Film

Guys and Dolls | 2:30 p.m.
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
💲 Ticketed
Final weekend performance of the classic Broadway musical.

Sunday Classic Film Series | 1 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 $5
Vintage film screening with themed cocktails available.

🎲 Games & Hobbies

Board Game Meetup | 1–4 p.m.
📍 Turtle Power Games
💲 Free
Casual afternoon of modern board games—bring your favorite or learn something new.

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot | 5–8 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 $10
Single-session adventure welcoming new and experienced players.

🍽️ Food & Drink

Sunday Brunch | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery
💲 Menu pricing
Brunch specials, craft beer, and cocktails.

Restaurant Week (Final Day)
📍 Cedar Rapids Metro
💲 Varies by restaurant
Last chance to enjoy limited-time menus and enter prize drawings.

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Acoustic Sunday Sessions | 4–6 p.m.
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing Company
💲 Free
Laid-back live acoustic music with local craft brews.

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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