Events for Monday, July 27th, 2026.
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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode, we're highlighting the best events for Monday, July 27, including free family fun with award-winning children's musician Tom Pease, story times, summer camps, library programs, wellness classes, creative workshops, and activities for all ages. You'll also find opportunities to enjoy yoga, Qigong, senior programs, makerspaces, book clubs, food trucks, trivia, and live local music. Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids, a creative outlet, or a relaxing way to spend your Monday, Cedar Rapids Daily has you covered 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 27
🌤️ Forecast
Slight chance of storms with a high of 94° and a low of 71°. Expect hot and humid conditions, so pack water, dress for the heat, and keep an eye on the forecast if you're planning outdoor activities.
🌟 Featured Events
🎵 Children's Musician Tom Pease
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–2:00 p.m. (Downtown Library) & 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Ladd Library)
📍 Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library & Ladd Library
💲 Cost: Free
Award-winning children's entertainer Tom Pease brings energetic songs, laughter, and audience participation during three family-friendly performances.
🎨 Storybook Clay Camp
🕘 Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 Cost: $75
Young artists ages 5–8 will transform favorite storybook adventures into imaginative clay creations during this three-day summer camp.
🎨 Imaginative Illustrators Kids Summer Art Camp
🕘 Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: The Cherry Building
💲 Cost: Registration Required
Children ages 7–12 create their own illustrated stories while learning watercolor and drawing techniques in this weeklong creative camp.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
🚒 Hiawatha Firefighters in the House!
🕙 Time: 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Meet Hiawatha firefighters, learn about fire safety, and explore their equipment up close.
📚 Toddler Time
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Ely Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Little ones enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and interactive activities designed to build early literacy skills.
📖 Summer Storytime
🕥 Time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Books, songs, and hands-on activities help children ages 18 months to 6 years build early literacy while having fun.
🌳 Your Library at Bever Park
🕦 Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Bever Park
💲 Cost: Free
Enjoy storytime, games, technology activities, giveaways, and Summer Reading Challenge fun in the park.
🎬 Movie, Moving & Munchies
🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Ely Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Watch an interactive family movie complete with themed snacks and audience participation.
🎮 Game On: Greene Square
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Greene Square Park
💲 Cost: Free
Kids ages 5–12 can enjoy games, crafts, and creative outdoor activities all morning.
🧚 Fairy Houses & Stump Cities
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Wickiup Hill Learning Center
💲 Cost: $15 per child
Children ages 8–12 create magical fairy houses using clay and natural materials collected outdoors.
💪 Health & Wellness
💪 GeriFit
🕗 Time: 8:00–8:45 a.m.
📍 Location: Ely Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
This popular fitness class helps adults 60+ improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility.
🧘 Yoga Flow
🕤 Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 Cost: Contact organizer
Enjoy a flowing yoga practice that synchronizes movement and breath while welcoming all experience levels.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕤 Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 Cost: $15 drop-in (membership options available)
Relax and recharge with beginner-friendly yoga in a peaceful natural setting.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair Yoga
🕥 Time: 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 Cost: $15 drop-in (membership options available)
Chair yoga provides a gentle, accessible option for improving flexibility and overall wellness.
💪 GeriFit
🕛 Time: 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Ely Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
A second opportunity to participate in this strength and balance class designed specifically for older adults.
🪑 Chair Yoga with Tammy
🕐 Time: 1:00–1:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Learn gentle chair yoga designed for beginners and anyone with mobility limitations.
☯️ Qigong with Gina Molby
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 Cost: $20
Discover meditation in motion through this calming practice focused on breath, mindfulness, and restoring energy.
🎨 Arts, Creativity & Makers
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕐 Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, heat presses, and other creative technology during open studio hours.
🍩 Sweet Shop Donuts Clay Workshop
🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 Cost: $25
Campers ages 8–15 sculpt and glaze colorful clay donuts while learning hand-building techniques.
👵 Senior Programs
🍽️ Encore Café
🕦 Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Registration Required
Enjoy a nutritious lunch, social activities, and wellness programming designed to help older adults stay healthy and connected.
📚 Learning & Technology
💻 Computer Basics for English Learners
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Ladd Library
💲 Cost: Free
Adults learning English can build confidence using computers, keyboards, and the internet in this beginner-friendly class.
✍️ Community Writers Circle
🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Writers of all experience levels are invited to share ideas, receive encouragement, and build their creative skills together.
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🧵 Open Sewing Studio
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Bring your sewing projects, use library equipment, and connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts.
🎨 Adult Coloring & Crafts
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Relax and unwind with coloring pages, simple crafts, and creative conversation.
📖 Books & Discussion Groups
📚 Adult Book Club
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Ely Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Meet fellow readers for an engaging discussion about this month's featured book.
📖 Summer Reading Challenge
🕘 Time: All Day
📍 Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Keep reading, log your books, and earn prizes as part of the library's annual Summer Reading Challenge.
🎲 Games & Recreation
♟️ Open Chess Club
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Ladd Library
💲 Cost: Free
Players of every skill level are welcome to enjoy casual games of chess and sharpen their strategy.
🎮 Open Gaming Night
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Marion Public Library
💲 Cost: Free
Challenge friends to board games, card games, and video games during an evening of friendly competition.
🍔 Food & Community
🚚 Food Truck Monday
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: NewBo District
💲 Cost: Food purchases vary
Grab lunch from a variety of local food trucks while enjoying the lively atmosphere in the NewBo District.
🎶 Evening Entertainment
🎵 Live Music
🕕 Time: Evening
📍 Location: Local venues throughout Cedar Rapids
💲 Cost: Varies by venue
Wrap up your Monday with live local music and entertainment at venues across the Cedar Rapids area.
🍻 Trivia Night
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Local brewery
💲 Cost: Free to play
Gather your smartest friends and compete for prizes during a fun evening of trivia.
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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