Events for Friday, July 10th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
🌤️ Friday looks like a great summer day with just a slight chance of storms and plenty to do. Families can enjoy story times, outdoor movies, Finding Nemo at Brucemore, and hands-on library activities, while adults can explore art classes, writers groups, wellness events, and community programs. The evening features live music across Eastern Iowa, Rock the Block at NewBo, Mount Vernon Heritage Days, Summer in the Square, Kernels baseball, theater performances, and a drone show to cap off a fun-filled Friday night.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
🌤️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Friday, July 10
Forecast: Slight chance of storms with a high of 84° and a low of 65°. It should be a beautiful summer day with just a small chance of an afternoon shower—perfect for getting outside before another busy weekend in Eastern Iowa.
🌿 Health & Wellness
GeriFit
🕗 8:00–8:45 a.m. & 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Adults 60+ can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility through this instructor-led exercise program.
Baby & Me Yoga Summer Series
🕚 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Toula Yoga
💲 $20 drop-in | $78 for six weeks
New moms and babies are invited for gentle postpartum yoga, breathwork, baby massage, and community.
Mini Explorer Hiking Club
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 $5 adults | $3 members | Children Free
Families with young children can enjoy an easy nature hike followed by an optional picnic.
👶 Kids & Family
Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Stories, songs, movement, and playtime designed for newborns through age three.
Your Library at Daniels Park
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Daniels Park
💲 Free
Enjoy story time, games, giveaways, summer reading activities, and the Mobile Technology Lab.
DIY Wire Keychains
🕓 4:00–5:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Create your own personalized wire keychain using beads, gems, and other decorative materials.
Moonlit Movie Series – How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
🕖 Activities begin at 7:00 p.m. | Movie at Dusk
📍 Lowe Park
💲 Free
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a family movie night complete with inflatables, glitter tattoos, Kona Ice, and food trucks.
Disney's Finding Nemo
🕖 Performance Times Available
📍 Brucemore
💲 $13–33
Theatre Cedar Rapids and Brucemore present this family-friendly outdoor musical adventure based on the Disney favorite.
📚 Libraries & Learning
Gallery Talk: Grant Wood's Memorial Window
🕚 11:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building
💲 Free
Learn about Grant Wood's famous stained-glass masterpiece during this informative half-hour presentation.
Encore Café
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Registration Required
Enjoy a healthy meal paired with wellness programming designed for older adults.
Makerspace Open Hours
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Explore Cricut machines, 3D printers, heat presses, and other creative technology.
Community Writers Circle
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Meet fellow writers and work on your latest project in a supportive environment.
Friday Afternoon Magic
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Play Magic: The Gathering or Pokémon, meet other players, and learn new strategies.
A Very Muppet Summer: The Muppet Christmas Carol
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Enjoy a summer movie featuring one of the Muppets' most beloved adventures.
Computer Basics for English Learners
🕒 3:00–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Build confidence using computers while strengthening English language skills.
🎨 Arts & Creative Events
Cork N Canvas – Sunrise Morning Glory
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Rio Burritos
💲 $35
Paint a guided canvas while enjoying dinner and drinks in a relaxed setting.
Stained Glass: One & Done
🕡 6:30–10:00 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
💲 $65
Create your own stained-glass artwork with guidance from experienced instructors.
⚾ Sports & Recreation
Kernels Baseball vs. South Bend
🕕 Game Time
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Admission Required
Spend your Friday evening cheering on the Cedar Rapids Kernels at the ballpark.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens & Tweens
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Young adventurers can join an ongoing tabletop campaign filled with fantasy and teamwork.
🎉 Community Events & Festivals
Mount Vernon Heritage Days
🕓 Begins at 4:00 p.m.
📍 Mount Vernon
💲 Free Admission
Celebrate Heritage Days with food, family activities, a Fun Run & 5K, live entertainment, and the start of a weekend honoring America's 250th birthday.
Summer in the Square – Ice Cream Social
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Cool off with free ice cream, lawn games, music, and family-friendly activities in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Pool Noodle Gecko Workshop
🕔 5:00 p.m.
📍 Make/Believe CR
💲 Registration Required
Create an oversized pony-bead gecko using colorful pool noodles in this fun, all-ages craft workshop.
Pop-Up Acts in the Artway
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Uptown Marion Artway
💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Tangle Creek in Marion's beautiful Uptown Artway.
🎭 Theatre & Movies
Disney's Finding Nemo
🕖 Performance
📍 Brucemore
💲 $13–33
Experience Theatre Cedar Rapids' outdoor production of the Disney favorite under the summer sky.
Little Women
🕖 7:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
💲 Admission Required
Enjoy the beloved musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless story of the March sisters.
Moonlit Movie Series – How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
🕖 Activities at 7:00 p.m. • Movie at Dusk
📍 Lowe Park
💲 Free
Bring the family for inflatables, food trucks, and an outdoor movie under the stars.
🎵 Live Music
Rock the Block 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Enjoy free live music featuring Star Trucker while dining and shopping in the Market Yard.
Collision Concert
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Marion City Square Park Depot
💲 Free
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor concert in Uptown Marion.
AirWaves
🕕 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Cedar Ridge Winery & Vineyard
💲 Free
Classic rock fills the vineyard during this popular Friday night concert series.
Sugar & Spice Trio
🕖 7:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Sag Wagon
💲 Free
Kick off the weekend with live local music and great food.
Party Plan
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kickstand
💲 Free
Enjoy an energetic mix of rock favorites from the '90s through today.
Sushi Roll
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Double Z Bar & Grill
💲 Free
Dance the night away with one of Eastern Iowa's favorite party bands.
Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights Party
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kingston's Steakhouse & Event Venue
💲 Free Admission
Celebrate summer with patriotic music by Adam Klett, drink specials, and festive red, white, and blue fun.
Scarlett Roxx Album Release Party
🕘 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
📍 Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar
💲 No Cover
Celebrate the band's new album alongside SaintSix and Knucklehead during this high-energy rock show.
Two-Bit Maniac
🕖 7:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 The Shack Tavern
💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of live rock music during the band's first appearance at The Shack.
⚾ Sports & Outdoor Fun
Kernels Baseball vs. South Bend
🕕 Game Time
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Admission Required
Spend your Friday evening cheering on the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Drone Show
🕣 8:45–9:45 p.m.
📍 Mount Vernon High School
💲 Free
End the evening with a spectacular drone light show as part of Heritage Days festivities.
🍔 Food & Community
El Kahir Basket Night
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine
💲 $10
Choose a hamburger, cheeseburger, or tenderloin basket while supporting the Shrine.
🏛️ Ongoing Attractions
Free Summer Admission
🕒 Museum Hours
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 Free
Explore sixteen galleries free of charge throughout July and August thanks to community sponsors.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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
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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