Events for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

It's another beautiful summer day across Eastern Iowa, and we've rounded up the best events happening on Wednesday, July 22! Today's episode includes family favorites like the Blank Park Zoo Live Animal Visit at Ely Public Library, the Bounce Party at Butterfield Park, and Beat the Heat public skating at ImOn Ice. You'll also find wellness classes, community gardening, career workshops, book clubs, trivia, live music from the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, and Theatre Cedar Rapids Youth Theatre's outdoor production of Disney's Finding Nemo at Brucemore. Whether you're looking for free family fun, ways to stay active, or an evening out, Cedar Rapids Daily has everything you need to plan your day 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 | Wednesday, July 22

🌤️ Forecast
Partly cloudy with a high of 76° and a low of 55°. It’s a beautiful summer day to get outside, enjoy local parks, attend a community event, or spend the evening with live music and theater.

🌟 Today's Highlights

🦁 Blank Park Zoo Live Animals at Ely Library
🎭 Disney's Finding Nemo at Brucemore
🎶 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert
🧩 Bounce Party at Butterfield Park
❄️ Beat the Heat Free Skate at ImOn Ice

🌿 Health & Wellness

💪 GeriFit

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

🧘 Yoga Glow

⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 Admission varies
A flowing yoga practice suitable for all experience levels.

🧘 Chair Yoga with Jamie

⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
💲 Drop-in fee
Accessible chair-based yoga designed for beginners, seniors, and those recovering from injury.

🧘 Pilates in the Park

⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Central Plaza at City Square Park
💲 Free
Outdoor mat Pilates for all fitness levels. Bring a mat and water.

👵 Senior & Caregiver Programs

☕ DAWN Method Dementia Care

⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Registration required
Eight-week caregiver education series focused on dementia care strategies.

🧠 Memory Café

⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Free (Registration requested)
Supportive conversations and activities for individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers.

☕ Evening Caregiver Coffee

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Free
Monthly caregiver support group available in person and via Zoom.

🌳 Seniors in the Square

⏰ 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Enjoy movement, conversation, and outdoor activities with fellow seniors.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours

⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, and other creative technology.

🌱 Community Gardening

⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Shakespeare Garden, Ellis Park
💲 Free
Help care for this beautiful community garden while enjoying nature.

🎮 Game On!

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

🌳 Eco-Explorers: Tree Detectives

⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
💲 $12
Hands-on woodland adventure for children ages 5–7.

✂️ Crafts for Kids

⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Simple take-home craft project.

📚 Baby & Toddler Story Time

⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library – Downtown
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and playtime for little learners.

🎉 Bounce Party

⏰ 12:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Butterfield Park, Marion
💲 Free
Inflatables, games, music, and outdoor fun.

📖 Picnic & Pages @ The Pad

⏰ 12:00–12:30 p.m.
📍 Guthridge Park
💲 Free
Storytime in the park.

❄️ Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice

⏰ 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
💲 Public skate admission (FREE skate rentals)
Cool off with public skating and complimentary skate rentals.

🎬 All Ages Movie

⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Family movie featuring Hoppers (PG) with popcorn provided.

🦁 Blank Park Zoo Live Animal Visit

⏰ 2:00 & 2:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Meet live animals during this popular educational presentation.

📚 Learning & Community

💼 Goodwill World of Work Workshop

⏰ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Career readiness workshop with gift card incentive for attendees completing multiple sessions.

📄 Craft Your Perfect Resume

⏰ 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Learn how to create an effective, professional resume.

🇺🇸 English Practice Conversation Group

⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Practice conversational English in a welcoming environment.

🗣️ Learn & Practice English

⏰ 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Interactive English practice for all skill levels.

♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club

⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Players of every age and skill level are welcome.

✋ Community ASL Class

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Learn American Sign Language in this community class.

🌳 Genealogy Junkies

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Research your family history with fellow genealogy enthusiasts.

🎲 Games, Clubs & Hobbies

🀄 Mahjong

⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Open American Mahjong play.

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons

⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Weekly adventures for players of all experience levels.

💻 Coding Cohort for Teens

⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Small group coding experience with instructor Jerry Li.

🎮 Pokémon Night

⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Turtle Power Games
💲 Free
Bring your cards, Switch, or Pokémon GO and connect with fellow trainers.

🧶 Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers

⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 Free
Knitting and crochet group creating handmade items for charity.

❓ Weekly Trivia

⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Trivia Mafia returns for another evening of friendly competition.

🎵 Name That Tune Trivia

⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
💲 Free
Identify songs and artists for a chance to win house cash.

🎨 Arts & Entertainment

🎨 Free Summer Admission

📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 Free through August 30
Explore sixteen galleries at no cost all summer long.

🎄 Ceramic Christmas Tree Class

⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 Registration required
Paint one of the classic ceramic holiday trees to take home.

📚 Second Breakfast Book Club

⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Sisters Books & Nooks
Discuss Half City by Kate Golden with fellow fantasy readers.

🐠 Disney's Finding Nemo

⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Brucemore Amphitheatre
💲 Ticketed event
Theatre Cedar Rapids Youth Theatre presents the beloved Disney musical under the stars.

🎶 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band

⏰ 7:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Kingston Yard
💲 Free
Enjoy a relaxing evening of live concert band music.

🌈 LGBTQ+ Singles Mixer

⏰ 7:00–9:30 p.m.
📍 Cliff's Dive Bar
💲 $25
Meet and mingle with local LGBTQ+ singles ages 25–55.

🛍️ Markets

🥕 Farmers Market at Old MacDonald's Farm

⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Old MacDonald's Farm
💲 Free admission
Browse fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and handmade crafts from local vendors.

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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