Events for Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Don’t let the cold fool you. Cedar Rapids is full of things to do today, Wednesday, January 28th. From story times and career help to yoga, crafts, game nights, trivia, and community resources, Wednesday is packed with ways to learn, play, and connect.

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

Partly Cloudy
High: 19°F | Low: 0°F

💪 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT

• Geri-Fit | 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m. | Ely Public Library
  Free strength, balance, and mobility classes for adults 60+.

• Yoga Flow | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids
  Breath-focused, all-levels flow yoga.

• Medicaid Q & A | 10–11:30 a.m. | DeWolf Innovation Center
  Learn Medicaid basics with Iowa Legal Aid & Mercy experts (registration required).

• Memory Café | 2–4 p.m. | DeWolf Innovation Center
  Supportive social time for those with dementia and care partners.

• Crochet Recovery Connection | 3–4 p.m. | Crush of Iowa Recovery Center
  Hands-on creative recovery group.

• Soulful Living with Anji | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Illuminations Cedar Rapids
  Vinyasa yoga, breathwork, and meditation ($15).

• MomCo Meeting (Mom’s Group) | 6–7:30 p.m. | Hillside Community Church
  Support, connection, childcare, and optional family meal.

• Advice for Future Corpses – Online Book Study | 7–8:30 p.m. | Zoom
  Thoughtful discussion on death, dying, and living fully ($25 series).

👶 FAMILY, KIDS & TEENS

• Kid Connect | 9:30–11 a.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
  Playgroup for young kids and caregivers.

• Baby & Toddler Story Time | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Cedar Rapids Public Library
  Stories, songs, and playtime for ages 0–3.

• Eco-Explorers: Snowflakes & Sparkles | 1–2:30 p.m. | Wickiup Hill Learning Center
  Nature exploration for ages 5–7 ($10).

• Teens: VR Headsets | 5–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
  Try VR games and travel apps.

• Kids Midweek | 6–7:30 p.m. | Hillside Community Church
  Elementary fun and Bible study.

📚 EDUCATION, CAREER & LANGUAGE

• Free Help to Build Your Family Tree | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | FamilySearch Center
  Genealogy help and resources.

• Future Forward: Skills for Career Success | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Ladd Library
  Resume, interviews, and networking skills.

• Craft Your Perfect Resume | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Ladd Library
  Hands-on resume building workshop.

• English Practice Conversation Group | 4–5 p.m. | Ladd Library
  Casual English speaking practice.

• Learn & Practice English | 5–6 p.m. | Ladd Library
  Guided language learning for all levels.

🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & LITERATURE

• Cedar Valley Woodcarvers | 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Hiawatha Community Center
  Open carving for all skill levels.

• Needle Felting Class | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
  Beginner-friendly fiber art class.

• Embroidery Class | 5–8 p.m. | Lion Bridge Brewing Company
  Includes supplies, drink, pizza ($40).

• Prairiewood Knitters & Stitchers | 6–8 p.m. | Prairiewoods
  Knit and crochet items for charity.

• Author Visit: Jaida Schupp | 6–7 p.m. | The History Center
  Reading and discussion (Doors 5:30 | $6–$8).

🎲 GAMES & SOCIAL FUN

• Cuppa & Conversations | 9–10 a.m. | Ely Public Library
  Coffee and casual conversation.

• Mahjong | 2–4 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
  Open American Mahjong play.

• Murder Mystery Club | 2–3 p.m. | Hiawatha Public Library
  Solve a self-guided mystery.

• Dungeons & Dragons | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | CR Public Library
  Weekly adventures for all experience levels.

• Play Catan with the Librarian | 6–7 p.m. | Ely Public Library
  Friendly game night for all ages.

• Board Game Night: Blastbots | 6:30 p.m. | First Turn Games
  Featured game of the week.

• Cedar Rapids Chess Club | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | CR Public Library
  Learn, play, and teach chess.

🍻 TRIVIA, BINGO & NIGHTLIFE

• Weekly Trivia | 6–8 p.m. | NewBo City Market
  Trivia Mafia with prizes.

• Trivia Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Voodoo Brewing Co.
  Weekly trivia with prizes.

• 3 Floyds 30th Anniversary Trivia | 7 p.m. | The Blind Pig
  Discounted beers and special prizes.

• Music Bingo Night | 7 p.m. | House Divided Brewery

• Old School Bingo | 7 p.m. | Lindale Neighborhood Pub

• Old School Bingo | 7–9 p.m. | Tailgators Sports Bar (Coralville)
  Free to play, cash blackout round.

🏃 SPORTS, OUTDOORS & WORKSHOPS

• Double Play Camp | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | D-BAT Marion
  Bat speed and performance training.

• NextGen Swing Clinic | 6–7 p.m. | D-BAT Marion
  Skill development with Dalton Shuffield.

• Moonlight Owl Hike | 5–6:30 p.m. | Buffalo Creek Park
  Guided nighttime nature hike.

• Community Workshop: Brakes 101 | 6–8 p.m. | Chain Reaction Bike Hub
  Hands-on bike brake maintenance.

🤝 COMMUNITY & RESOURCES

• Community Day (Free Diapers) | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
  50 free diapers per family (ages 0–4).

Special Thanks

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

With convenient locations throughout the area, a deep commitment to relationship banking, and the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust is the bank of choice for Cedar Rapids locals. CRBT provides full service commercial and consumer banking as well as trust and asset management services, all while making your banking experience so much more than you expected. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust: The people you can bank on. Learn more at crbt.bank.

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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