Events for Wednesday, July 29th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode for Wednesday, July 29, we're sharing the best ways to spend your day—from a lunchtime Cedar Rapids Kernels game and free family programs to outdoor concerts, wellness classes, and community events. Cool off with free skate rentals at ImOn Ice, shop fresh local produce at the Old MacDonald's Farm Farmers Market, enjoy hands-on science shows, story times, and creative workshops, or end the evening with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band and a peaceful Forest Bathing Under the Full Moon experience. Whether you're looking for family fun, lifelong learning, outdoor recreation, or live entertainment, Cedar Rapids Daily has your guide to the best events happening across Eastern Iowa—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 29
🌤️ Forecast
Partly sunny with a high of 87° and a low of 66°. Enjoy another beautiful summer day with outdoor concerts, baseball, family activities, wellness classes, and community events across Eastern Iowa.
🌟 Featured Events
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs
🕛 12:05 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Tickets vary | $13 Lunch Combo available
Spend your lunch break at the ballpark as the Kernels host the Peoria Chiefs during their popular noon game featuring a special lunch combo.
🎵 Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert
🕢 7:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Kingston Yard
💲 Free
Enjoy a summer evening of live music from the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band in an outdoor setting.
🛍️ Farmers Market at Old MacDonald's Farm
🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Old MacDonald's Farm
💲 Free Admission
Shop fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors.
🧊 Beat the Heat at ImOn Ice
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
💲 Public skate admission | FREE skate rentals
Cool off on the ice with complimentary skate rentals during Wednesday public skating.
🌕 Forest Bathing with the Full Moon
🕖 7:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $25
Reconnect with nature during a guided mindfulness walk under the full moon.
💪 Health & Wellness
💪 GeriFit
🕗 8:00–8:45 a.m. & 12:00–12:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Strength, balance, and flexibility exercises designed for adults 60 and older.
🧘 Yoga Flow
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 See studio for pricing
A flowing yoga practice suitable for all experience levels.
🪑 Chair Yoga with Jamie
🕓 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
💲 Drop-in pricing
Accessible chair-based yoga designed for beginners and those recovering from injury.
🌕 Reiki-Infused Full Moon Guided Meditation
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Salveo
💲 $44
Relax in a yoga silk cocoon during a guided meditation centered around the energy of the full moon.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
🎲 Seniors in the Square
🕗 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Enjoy conversation, games, and light activities with fellow seniors.
🌱 Community Gardening
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park
💲 Free
Help care for one of Cedar Rapids' most beautiful community gardens.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕤 9:30 a.m.–Noon
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, and other creative technology.
🐸 Amphibian Adventures
🕤 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
💲 $12
Children ages 6–9 discover frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians through hands-on activities.
🎮 Game On: Greene Square
🕙 10:00 a.m.–Noon
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Games, crafts, and outdoor activities for children ages 5–12.
🎵 Music and Movement
🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A fun morning of songs and movement designed for young children.
📚 Baby & Toddler Story Time
🕙 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and playtime for children from birth through age three.
🎨 Crafts for Kids
🕙 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Children can create a fun craft to take home.
🎭 Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m. & 3:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
A high-energy blend of music, science experiments, storytelling, and comedy for the whole family.
💦 Absolute Science: Mega Foam Blaster
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
One of the summer's most popular programs returns with giant foam-filled fun—dress to get wet!
📚 Learning, Classes & Community
⚖️ Medicaid Q&A
🕙 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Free (Registration Required)
Learn Medicaid basics and have your questions answered by experts from Legal Aid and Mercy's Eligibility Team.
💼 Goodwill Career Services: World of Work Workshop
🕚 11:00 a.m.–Noon
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Build valuable job search skills, with participants eligible for a gift card after attending three sessions.
📄 Craft Your Perfect Resume
🕧 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Receive practical guidance for creating a polished resume that stands out to employers.
📖 Virtual Author Talk with Rachael DeVaux
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library (Virtual)
💲 Free (Registration Required)
Join bestselling author and registered dietitian Rachael DeVaux as she discusses healthy, high-protein meals and wellness.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Practice speaking English in a welcoming, informal group setting.
🌍 Learn & Practice English
🕔 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Improve your English skills through guided conversations and interactive activities.
🤟 Community ASL Class
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Learn American Sign Language while building communication skills and community connections.
🌳 Genealogy Junkies
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Research your family history alongside fellow genealogy enthusiasts using library resources.
🎲 Games, Hobbies & Clubs
🎲 Dungeons & Dragons
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
New and experienced adventurers are invited to join weekly tabletop campaigns.
💻 Coding Cohort Experience for Teens
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Teens can strengthen coding skills through collaborative projects.
♟️ Cedar Rapids Chess Club
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
💲 Free
Players of every skill level are welcome for casual games and instruction.
🧠 Weekly Trivia at NewBo City Market
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 Free
Gather your team for Trivia Mafia and compete for prizes every Wednesday.
🃏 Blood on the Clocktower
🕡 6:30–9:00 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 See organizer
Test your deduction skills in this thrilling social strategy game.
🃏 Modern Wednesday
🕕 6:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 First Turn Games
💲 See organizer
Magic: The Gathering players can compete in the Modern format during this weekly event.
⚡ Pokémon Night
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Turtle Power Games
💲 Free
Trade cards, battle, and meet fellow Pokémon fans of all ages.
🀄 Mahjong
🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Enjoy open American Mahjong play with fellow enthusiasts.
🌿 Nature & Outdoor Activities
🌕 Forest Bathing with the Full Moon
🕖 7:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $25
Experience a guided, mindful walk designed to reconnect participants with nature.
🌼 Community Gardening
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Shakespeare Garden at Ellis Park
💲 Free
Help maintain one of Cedar Rapids' treasured community gardens.
🎨 Arts, Creativity & Special Interest
⚗️ Alchemy: A Two-Part Workshop
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $40
Discover the philosophy of alchemy while creating your own botanical tincture during this hands-on workshop.
❤️ Community Resources
👶 Community Day at the Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
🕞 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
💲 Free
Eligible families can receive 50 free diapers for children ages 0–4 while supplies last.
🎳 Half-Off Wednesdays
🕚 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 50% Off
Enjoy half-price bowling, laser tag, and Game Zone attractions all day.
🖼️ Free Summer Admission
🕙 Museum Hours
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 Free
Explore all galleries free of charge through the museum's annual summer admission program.
👥 George Washington High School Class of 1958 Monthly Gathering
🕧 12:30–3:00 p.m.
📍 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
💲 Food Purchase
Reconnect with classmates during the group's monthly luncheon.
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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