Events for Thursday, July 30th, 2026.
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Welcome to Cedar Rapids Daily, your quick guide to everything happening across Eastern Iowa! In today's episode for Thursday, July 30, we're covering a full day of family fun, outdoor wellness, community markets, and evening entertainment. Highlights include Toy Story Night with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, Meet Me at the Market, the Cultivate Community Market, the Five Seasons Water Ski Show, plus story times, art activities, pottery classes, live music, comedy, trivia, and karaoke. Whether you're looking for free family activities, ways to get active, or a fun night out, Cedar Rapids Daily helps you discover 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 | Thursday, July 30
🌤️ Forecast
Partly cloudy with a high of 86° and a low of 67°. Another beautiful summer day to enjoy outdoor concerts, farmers markets, baseball, family activities, wellness classes, and community events across Eastern Iowa.
🌟 Featured Events
⚾ Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Peoria Chiefs – Toy Story Night
🕡 6:35 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
💲 Tickets vary
Buzz, Woody, and the gang take over the ballpark during "To Infinity & the Ballpark" night, featuring special Toy Story jerseys, jersey auction, and Money Machine Madness.
🎨 Cultivate Community Market – Midsummer Art Market
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
💲 FREE
Enjoy local artists, fresh produce, food, live music, pizza, vendors, and family-friendly activities at this monthly community celebration.
🏃 Meet Me at the Market
🕠 5:30–7:15 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 FREE
Join guided walks, runs, bike rides, dance fitness, yoga, and special Family Night activities for all ages.
🎭 Final Thursdays Comedy
🕡 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 $14.44
Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy featuring a rotating lineup of regional comedians.
🎿 Five Seasons Water Ski Show – Disco Fever
🕖 7:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Ellis Park
💲 FREE
Watch one of Cedar Rapids' favorite summer traditions featuring thrilling water ski performances and a food truck.
🌿 Health & Wellness
💪 Morning Stretch
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Gentle stretching and yoga-inspired movement for all mobility levels.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods
💲 $15 drop-in
Beginner-friendly yoga in a peaceful natural setting.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair Yoga
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods
💲 $15 drop-in
Accessible yoga designed for all abilities.
🤖 55+ Tech Advice: Discover the Power of AI
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
💲 FREE
Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT can simplify everyday life.
🚶 English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Practice conversational English in a relaxed environment.
💬 Learn & Practice English
🕔 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Improve your English through guided discussions and activities.
🌐 Go Deeper Thursday (Zoom)
🕓 4:00–5:00 p.m.
💲 Free-will donation
Weekly online spiritual conversation and reflection.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
📚 Preschool Story Time
🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
Stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers.
📖 Early Learning Story Time
🕙 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 FREE
Interactive story time with bubbles, songs, and parachute play.
🎨 Picasso in the Park
🕙 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 FREE
Young artists can paint, color, and create take-home masterpieces.
🐞 Doodlebugs
🕥 10:30–11:15 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
Art program presented by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
📖 Your Library at Redmond Park
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Redmond Park
💲 FREE
Story time, games, giveaways, and the Mobile Technology Lab.
🛠️ Build It! Challenge
🕑 2:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 FREE
This week's challenge: Build a floating boat using only tin foil.
🌊 Creek Stomp & Study
🕙 10:00 a.m.–Noon
📍 Morgan Creek Park
💲 $10
Kids ages 8–12 explore aquatic life with nets and microscopes.
🏺 2-Day Wheel Boot Camp
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
💲 $60
Learn pottery wheel basics while creating functional ceramics.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Learning
🖨️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕛 Noon–4:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, and creative technology.
🧶 Daytime Knit Wits
🕐 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 FREE
Bring your knitting or crochet projects and craft together.
🎲 Scrabble Club
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
Friendly games for word lovers.
🪟 Frame Your View
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 FREE
Create a rustic decorative window using natural materials.
🍄 Solar Toadstools Craft Night
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
💲 Registration required
Paint recycled globes and turn them into glowing garden mushrooms.
🛍️ Markets & Community
🥕 Farm Stand Thursdays
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
Shop fresh, locally grown produce every Thursday.
🚚 Food Truck Thursday
🕚 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Enjoy lunch from Wescott BBQ and That's So Cheesy.
🎵 Live Music & Entertainment
🎶 Summer in the Square
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
FREE live music and a relaxing downtown atmosphere.
🎤 Sips & Tunes
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Kingston's Steakhouse
Enjoy live local singer-songwriters on the patio.
🎭 The Threshold
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Olympic South Side Theater
An immersive storytelling experience featuring honest conversations and powerful personal stories.
🎲 Game Night
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
FREE weekly games and prizes.
🍺 Thirsty Thursday Trivia
🕢 7:30–10:30 p.m.
📍 House Divided Brewery
Trivia returns for another fun evening.
🎤 Karaoke Night
🕗 8:00 p.m.–Midnight
📍 Buchona's Sports Bar & Grill
Sing your favorite songs and enjoy drink specials.
🎟️ Ongoing
🖼️ Free Summer Admission
🕛 12:15–8:00 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 FREE
Explore all museum galleries with complimentary admission through August 30.
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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