Events for Monday, July 20th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily for Monday, July 20! Today's forecast calls for a chance of storms with a high of 90° and a low of 70°, so keep an umbrella nearby as you head out to enjoy another busy day across Eastern Iowa. In today's episode, we'll share the best family activities, library programs, wellness classes, creative workshops, museum experiences, and community events happening throughout the Corridor. From meeting an animatronic baby dragon and enjoying outdoor movies to yoga, pottery camps, makerspaces, and evening craft workshops, we've rounded up the day's top events so you can make the most of your Monday in five minutes or less.

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 20

🌤️ Forecast

Chance of storms with a high of 90° and a low of 70°. Keep an umbrella handy and stay hydrated as you enjoy another full day of family activities, wellness classes, creative workshops, library programs, and community events across Eastern Iowa.

🌿 Health & Wellness

💪 GeriFit

🕗 8:00–8:45 a.m. & 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A strength and balance fitness class designed for adults 60+ to improve mobility, flexibility, and overall wellness.

🧘 Yoga Flow

🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 See studio pricing
Flow through breath-centered yoga suitable for all experience levels.

🌿 Metta Yoga – Gentle

🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in (punch cards available)
Enjoy a relaxing beginner-friendly yoga class in a peaceful natural setting.

🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair

🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 drop-in
A supportive chair yoga class designed for all abilities.

👵 55+ Wisdom Circle: Aging in Place Healthcare Options

🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
💲 Free
Learn about healthcare services that help older adults remain independent at home.

☯️ Qigong with Gina Molby

🕔 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $20
Experience gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation designed to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

🐉 Dragon Training Academy

🕙 10–11 a.m. | 🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown)

🕞 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Meet an animatronic baby dragon after this exciting interactive science adventure featuring dragons and medieval inventions.

🐐 Goat Story Time

🕙 10:00–10:45 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Meet Dash the goat while enjoying stories and fun activities.

👶 Toddler Time

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

💃 Let's Get Moving!

🕥 10:30–11:00 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Dance and movement fun hosted with Prestige Dance Studio.

📚 Your Library at Bever Park

🕦 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Bever Park
💲 Free
Books, story time, games, technology activities and Summer Reading fun in the park.

🎬 Movie, Moving & Munchies

🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Enjoy an interactive screening of the family favorite Shrek complete with themed audience participation and snacks.

🎥 Monday Movies: Hercules

🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Yard
💲 Free
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of Disney's Hercules.

🎨 Gold Greene Square

🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Kids ages 5–12 can enjoy crafts, games and hands-on activities.

🎲 Game On: Greene Square

🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Morning games and activities designed for children and families.

🎨 Kids Craft Club Week

🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 The Crescent House
💲 $30/day or $100/week
Four mornings filled with crafts, cooking, creativity and confidence-building activities for teens.

🎨 Arts, Museums & Creative Workshops

🏺 Storybook Clay Camp

🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 $75
Young artists create story-inspired clay projects during this three-day camp.

🏺 Studio Experience Clay Camp

🕐 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 $140
Older campers spend the week exploring hand-building and pottery wheel techniques.

🇨🇿 National Czech & Slovak Museum Summer Camp

🕛 12:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
💲 $50 members | $60 non-members
Discover Czech and Slovak history through STEAM projects, art and hands-on learning.

🎨 MakerSpace Open Hours

🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Experiment with Cricut machines, 3D printers, heat presses and more.

🌞 Stained Glass Mosaic Suncatchers

🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 Registration required
Create your own colorful stained glass mosaic suncatcher.

🎭 Family Fun Ceramic Art Buddies

🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
💲 $40 per adult/child pair
Work together to create an animal pinch-pot keepsake.

🖼️ Free Summer Admission

Museum Hours
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 Free
Enjoy all museum galleries at no admission charge through August 30.

📚 Libraries, Learning & Community

🌈 Rainbow Cloud Drop-In Craft

🕘 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Create a colorful rainbow cloud craft.

📦 Booked for the Summer – July Edition

🕘 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Pick up a specially curated summer crate for teens.

🍄 Mario Mushroom Trinket Box

🕘 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Take-home craft kit for teens.

💻 Computer Skills Training

🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Improve digital skills while working toward a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.

🪴 Macrame Plant Hangers

🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Learn to make your own decorative plant hanger.

🌈 Read With Pride Book Club

🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature in a welcoming community discussion.

🧶 Knit Wits

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

🧠 Summer Reading Trivia Night

🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Test your knowledge during this Summer Reading trivia event.

🚀 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Discussion & Workshop

🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Explore storytelling techniques with fellow science fiction and fantasy writers.

🎲 Games & Entertainment

🎱 Bingo at Moose Lodge 304

🕟 4:30–10:00 p.m.
📍 Moose Lodge 304
💲 Games begin at $10
Open-to-the-public bingo with food, prizes and plenty of fun.

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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