Events for Sunday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
The weekend in Cedar Rapids is absolutely loaded. Saturday brings hands-on fun with free museum admission, art workshops, LEGO build day, Princess Day, trivia, tournaments, live theater, and everything from dueling pianos to a rodeo-style concert and RoughRiders hockey. You can paint, play, learn about stars with local astronomers, or dance the night away at pop-up parties across town. Then Sunday keeps it rolling with family bingo, skating, art pop-ups, live music jams, and plenty of Super Bowl watch parties and Souper Bowl cook-offs—proof that winter weekends here are anything but quiet.
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 7
Forecast: Partly Cloudy | High 33° | Low 24°
🌌 SCIENCE, EDUCATION & LEARNING
Cedar Amateur Astronomers – Public Night (Virtual) – FREE
🕢 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Online
Professor Brent Studer discusses what happens inside stars and how astronomers study stellar interiors.
Cedar Amateur Astronomers – Public Night (In-Person) – FREE
🕢 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. | In-person (see cedar-astronomers.org)
Learn & Practice English – FREE
🕛 12–1 p.m. | Ladd Library
Conversation-based English practice for all proficiency levels.
CoderDojo: Creative Clay for Kids – FREE (registration required)
🕐 1–3 p.m. | NewBoCo
Hands-on STEM + clay workshop for kids K–5 (capped at 40).
🎨 ART, CREATIVITY & WORKSHOPS
Free Admission Day at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art – FREE
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | CRMA
Explore all 16 galleries and enjoy scavenger hunts and the Museum Store.
CRMA Museum Store Trunk Show – FREE to attend
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | CRMA
Shop handmade jewelry and wearable art by local artists.
Winter Wonderland Watercolor Workshop – FREE (registration required)
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Ladd Library
Beginner-friendly, self-guided watercolor painting session.
Artist Forum – FREE
🕑 2–5 p.m. | DKW Art Gallery & Studios
Open artist meetup for all mediums and experience levels.
Pick Your Project Workshop – Pricing varies
🕙 10 a.m. | The Painted Butterfly (Fairfax)
DIY art projects with guided instruction.
Saturday Open Studios – $5 non-members | Free for members
🕙 10 a.m.–Noon | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Creative open studio time for kids K–12.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS
Cedar Rapids Princess Day – Ticketed
🕙 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. | DoubleTree Convention Complex
Princess performances, crafts, meet & greets (90-minute sessions).
LEGO Build Day – FREE
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Ashton Hill Farm
Build with 1,000+ lbs of LEGO; take builds home for $10/lb.
🎮 GAMES, TRIVIA & TOURNAMENTS
Nature-Themed Trivia Night – $20/person
🕕 6–8:30 p.m. | Indian Creek Nature Center
Includes one drink; prizes for top teams (pre-registration required).
Adult Snow Kickball Tournament – $127/team
🕘 9 a.m. | Noelridge Park
Co-ed winter kickball tournament (ages 17+).
Magic: The Gathering – Standard Showdown – $10 entry
🕛 Noon | RePlay Gaming
MTG Commander Saturday – FREE
🕔 5–8 p.m. | RePlay Gaming
Music Trivia Night – FREE
🕖 7 p.m. | The Martini Lounge
Interactive trivia played on your phone.
Euchre Tournament – $5 entry
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m. | American Legion Post 298 (Marion)
🎭 THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
InstaPLAY! 24-Hour Play Festival – FREE to attend
🕢 7:30 p.m. | Ballantyne Auditorium, Kirkwood
Original short plays written and performed in 24 hours.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Bulls, Bands & Barrels ft. Hudson Westbrook – Ticketed
🕢 7:30–9 p.m. | Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Rodeo action + live country concert (VIP add-on $110).
Cedar Ridge presents Brandon Gibbs & Friends – FREE
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Cedar Ridge Distillery
Acoustic rock performance.
Dueling Pianos – FREE (donations welcome)
🕖 7 p.m. | Shuey’s Restaurant & Lounge
Party Plans – Debut Show – FREE
🕗 8 p.m. | North Point
D-Lew Saturday Night Shacktacular – FREE
🕗 8–11 p.m. | The Shack Tavern
Sugar & Spice Live Music – FREE
🕖 7–10 p.m. | Nick’s Bar & Grill
Rahlan Kay Pop-Up Party – FREE
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | Mr. B’s (21+)
🏒 SPORTS
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints – Ticketed
🕖 7:05 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena
Heavy Hitters Pro Boxing & Kickboxing – Ticketed
🕓 4–8 p.m. | Teamsters Union Hall
Tickets via NitroTickets.com.
💃 SOCIAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Gala-ish 2026 – Ticketed
🕕 Evening | Veterans Memorial Building
Dueling pianos, food, drinks, and silent auction benefitting Iowa Giving Crew.
Galentine’s Day Out: Brunch, Books & Local Love – FREE
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Bistro at Blooms
Galentine’s Party – FREE
🕚 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Siebke Hoyt
Shopping specials, charm bar, and bouquet building.
🌤️ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Forecast: Partly Cloudy | High 41° | Low 27°
🎉 FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market – FREE
🕛 12–1:30 p.m.
Kids Valentine’s Party – FREE
🕐 1–3 p.m. | Big Grove Cedar Rapids
Family Skate – $45 per family
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m. | ImOn Ice Arena
🎨 ART & CREATIVE CLASSES
Stamp Carving for Valentine’s Cards – Ticketed
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Tree of Liminality
Bubble Terrarium Workshop – $55
🕚 11 a.m.–Noon | Moss Plant Shop
Cynthia Lee Art Pop-Up – FREE
🕛 12–4 p.m. | HEA Book Boutique
🎶 MUSIC & SOCIAL
Brook’s Acoustic Guitar Jam – FREE (donations welcome)
🕑 2–4 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
🏈 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EVENTS
Super Bowl Parties – FREE entry
📍 Moco Game Room | Spinal Taproom | Pitcher’s Sports Bar | El Kahir Shrine | Basix | Mr. B’s
Food & drink specials, potlucks, raffles, and watch parties throughout the evening.
Souper Bowl Cook-Off – $10 tasting
🕚 11 a.m. | Old Neighborhood Pub
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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