Events for Monday, July 13th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Today on Cedar Rapids Daily, we're highlighting a hot summer Monday packed with family fun, wellness activities, and community events. Meet live reptiles, explore Shark Week at the Ocean Odyssey Touch Tank, enjoy storytimes, art camps, and outdoor games for kids, or catch a free showing of Finding Nemo at The Yard tonight. Adults can take advantage of yoga, GeriFit, career workshops, book clubs, Makerspace activities, trivia, bingo, and creative classes. Whether you're looking to learn something new, stay active, or spend time with family, there's something happening across Eastern Iowa today.

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 | Monday, July 13

Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high of 90° and a low of 69°. It's shaping up to be a hot summer day, so stay hydrated and enjoy one of the many family activities, workshops, fitness classes, and community events happening across Eastern Iowa.

🌿 Health & Wellness

GeriFit

⏰ 8:00–8:45 a.m. & 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Strength, balance, and mobility fitness classes designed for adults ages 60+.

Yoga Flow

⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 See organizer
A dynamic, breath-centered yoga class welcoming all experience levels.

Metta Yoga – Gentle

⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in or punch card
Enjoy a beginner-friendly hatha yoga class in a peaceful natural setting.

Metta Yoga – Chair

⏰ 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in or punch card
A gentle chair yoga class designed for all abilities.

Chair Yoga with Tammy

⏰ 1:00–1:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
A beginner-friendly seated yoga class ideal for those with mobility limitations.

55+ Beginner Line Dancing

⏰ 1:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center (First Presbyterian Church)
💲 Free
Learn easy line dances while improving balance, coordination, and fitness.

Qigong & Tai Chi with Gina Molby

⏰ 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $20
Meditation in motion through gentle Qigong and Tai Chi exercises.

New Moon Manifestation Ceremony

⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Salveo
💲 $22
Set intentions and connect with others during this guided manifestation experience.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

Drop-In: Plate Butterflies

⏰ 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Create your own colorful butterfly craft throughout the day.

Imaginative Illustrators Kid Summer Art Camp

⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Cherry Building
💲 Registration required
Young artists create original stories while learning illustration techniques.

Studio Experience Clay Camp (ICCGS)

⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 $140
Five-day pottery camp featuring hand-building and wheel throwing.

Summer Art Camp

⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 $250 week / $75 daily
Kids complete mixed-media art projects, STEM activities, and more.

Young Leaders Camp

⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 St. Paul's United Methodist Church
💲 Registration required
Leadership, teamwork, service projects, and creative activities for students entering grades 3–5.

Meet Reptiles with the Cold-Blooded Redhead

⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)
💲 Free
Interactive reptile presentation featuring snakes, lizards, arachnids, and more.

Life on a Dairy Farm Story Time

⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Storytime featuring Dan and Debbie's Creamery.

Toddler Time

⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and caregivers.

Summer Storytime

⏰ 10:30–11:00 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Interactive literacy program for young children and caregivers.

Game On: Greene Square

⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Games, crafts, and outdoor activities for children ages 5–12.

Your Library at Bever Park

⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Bever Park
💲 Free
Books, storytime, games, technology activities, and Summer Reading fun.

Ocean Odyssey Touch Tank

⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Celebrate Shark Week with hands-on marine animal encounters.

Create by Hand Clay Camp

⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 $75
Three-day clay camp teaching pinch pots, slab building, and coils.

Magician Rick Eugene

⏰ 2:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A family-friendly magic show full of laughs and audience participation.

Meet Reptiles with the Cold-Blooded Redhead

⏰ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Another opportunity to meet reptiles up close during this educational program.

Iowa Raptor Project

⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 Fairfax Public Library
💲 Free
Learn about Iowa's birds of prey through live educational programming.

Monday Movies: Finding Nemo

⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Yard
💲 Free
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor family movie.

💼 Learning & Community

Goodwill Career Services WOW Workshop

⏰ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Develop valuable job search and career readiness skills.

Computer Skills Training

⏰ 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Improve digital literacy while working toward a NorthStar certificate.

Scrabble Club

⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Enjoy friendly competition with fellow word lovers.

Makerspace Open Hours

⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Explore 3D printing, Cricut machines, sublimation printing, and more.

🎨 Arts & Creative

Zeppelins – Astilbe Vase Painting

⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Zeppelins / Cork N Canvas Iowa
💲 $35
Paint a guided canvas while enjoying food and drinks.

Glow & Grow: Light-Up Mushroom Art

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Create a whimsical glowing mushroom art project.

Intimacy Writing Discussion & Workshop

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Explore writing believable and emotionally engaging character relationships.

Knit Wits

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Bring your knitting or crochet project for an evening of crafting and conversation.

📚 Books & Clubs

Beach Read Book Club

⏰ 6:00–7:15 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Discuss books by bestselling summer author Elin Hilderbrand.

Mossy Meetups Book Club

⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Cultivate Hope Corner Store
💲 $20 membership
Join fellow readers for snacks, discussion, and community.

🎯 Games & Recreation

CROJGA Tournament

⏰ 8:00 a.m.
📍 Twin Pines Golf Course
💲 Tournament fees apply
Junior golfers compete in a regional tournament.

Bingo at Moose Lodge 304

⏰ Doors 4:30 p.m.; Bingo begins 6:00 p.m.
📍 Moose Lodge 304
💲 Starts at $10
Open-to-the-public bingo with food, prizes, and fun.

Trivia Night

⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
💲 Free to play
Gather your team for trivia, cocktails, and weekly prizes.

Monday Take Over

⏰ 9:00 p.m.
📍 Mr. B's & Sam's Pizza & Deli
💲 Varies
End the evening with music, dancing, and karaoke entertainment.

Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.

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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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