Events for Thursday, July 23rd, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Summer is in full swing, and Thursday, July 23 is packed with great events across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode, we highlight free admission to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the excitement of the IHSAA State Baseball Tournament at Veterans Memorial Stadium, and one of the community's favorite weekly traditions—Meet Me at the Market. Families can enjoy Picasso in the Park, library story times, hands-on crafts, and movie night, while adults can explore local markets, wellness classes, author talks, live music, trivia, and evening entertainment. Whether you're looking for outdoor fun, creative activities, or a relaxing summer evening, 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 | Thursday, July 23
🌤️ Forecast
Partly cloudy with a high of 77° and a low of 60°. A comfortable summer day makes it the perfect time to enjoy outdoor concerts, markets, wellness activities, and family fun around Eastern Iowa.
🌟 Today's Highlights
🎨 Free Summer Admission at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | 12:15–8 p.m. | FREE
Explore sixteen galleries featuring incredible artwork with free admission all summer long.
⚾ IHSAA State Baseball Tournament
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium | Times Vary
Watch Iowa's top Class 3A and 4A high school baseball teams compete for state championships.
🏃 Meet Me at the Market
📍 NewBo City Market | 5:30–7:15 p.m. | FREE
Walk, run, bike, dance, or enjoy outdoor yoga during one of Cedar Rapids' most popular weekly community wellness events.
🎭 Five Seasons Water Ski Show – Disco Fever
📍 Ellis Park | 7–8 p.m. | FREE
Enjoy an entertaining evening of water skiing, music, and family fun on the Cedar River.
🎺 Marion Big Band Summer Concert
📍 City Square Park, Marion | 7–8 p.m. | FREE
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy classic big band favorites under the summer sky.
👨👩👧 Family Fun
🎨 Picasso in the Park
📍 Greene Square Park | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | FREE
Kids can paint, create, and explore hands-on art projects outdoors.
📚 Your Library at Cleveland Park
📍 Cleveland Park | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | FREE
Storytime, games, technology activities, giveaways, and Summer Reading fun.
🌳 Picnic & Pages @ the Park
📍 Robins | 12–12:30 p.m. | FREE
Enjoy stories and outdoor fun with Hiawatha Public Library.
🧩 Build It! Challenge
📍 Ely Public Library | 2–2:30 p.m. | FREE
This week's challenge: build the longest paper chain.
🎬 "Hoppers" Movie & Craft
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | FREE
Watch the family-friendly movie while creating fun crafts.
💪 Health & Wellness
🧘 Morning Stretch
📍 Ely Public Library | 8–9 a.m. | FREE
🧘 Gentle Yoga
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 11 a.m.–Noon
🌿 Meet Me at the Market
📍 NewBo City Market | 5:30–7:15 p.m. | FREE
Fitness classes, walking, biking, running, and yoga for all ability levels.
🌱 Farm Stand Thursdays
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm | 4–7 p.m.
Shop locally grown produce while supporting sustainable agriculture.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Learning
🧵 Embroiderers' Guild Demonstrations
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum | 1–3 p.m.
🪴 Trinket Stepping Stones
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 2–4 p.m.
📖 Author Visit with Gin Griffith
📍 Ely Public Library | 6 p.m.
Meet local fantasy romance author Gin Griffith and learn about her writing process.
🌲 Woodland Scenes Craft
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 6–7:30 p.m.
🎨 Mosaic Bird Bath Workshop
📍 The Painted Butterfly | 6 p.m. (Registration required.)
🎮 Teens & Kids
🏺 2-Day Wheel Boot Camp
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center | 9–11 a.m. | $60
🕳️ Kids Adventure Trip: Underground Iowa
📍 Ushers Ferry Historic Village | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎮 Teen Makers & Gamers
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | FREE
💼 Career & Community
💼 How to Impress at Your Job Interview
📍 Ladd Library | 2–3 p.m.
Learn interview skills and receive a $10 Goodwill voucher for interview attire.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
📍 Ladd Library | 4–5 p.m.
📚 Learn & Practice English
📍 Ladd Library | 5–6 p.m.
🎵 Evening Entertainment
🎶 Summer in the Square
📍 Greene Square | 5–8 p.m.
🎤 Sips & Tunes
📍 Kingston's Steakhouse | 6–8 p.m.
🎼 Marion Big Band Concert
📍 City Square Park | 7–8 p.m.
🧠 Thursday Night Trivia
📍 House Divided Brewery | 7:30–9 p.m.
🎵 2010s Music Bingo
📍 Spare Time | 7 p.m.
🎲 Game Night
📍 Spare Time | 7 p.m.
🎤 Karaoke Night
📍 Buchona's Sports Bar | 8 p.m.–Midnight
🎸 Zeus Rebel Waters – Ghetto Cowboy Tour
📍 North Point | 8 p.m.
🤠 Palomino Live
📍 VFW Post 788 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
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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