Events for Wednesday, June 10th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Wednesday, June 10, we’re highlighting family fun, live music, wellness events, and community activities happening across Eastern Iowa. From reptile encounters, story times, and summer camps to trivia at NewBo City Market, yoga classes, the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert, and live music from Gunshine at The Ideal Theater & Bar, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer Wednesday in Cedar Rapids.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Forecast: Hot with strong to severe storms possible. High of 92° and low of 69°.
☀️ Health, Wellness & Support
GERIFIT
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 8–8:45 a.m. & 12–1 p.m.
💲 Free
Strength, balance, and mobility classes designed for adults 60+.
DAWN Method Strength-Based Dementia Care for Families
📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 10–11:30 a.m.
💲 Registration required
An eight-week virtual caregiving series focused on proactive dementia care and support strategies.
Memory Cafe
📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 2–4 p.m.
💲 Free
A welcoming space for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to connect and find support.
Chair Yoga with Jamie
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
⏰ 4–5 p.m.
💲 Drop-in pricing available
An accessible chair-based yoga class perfect for beginners, injury recovery, or anyone wanting gentle movement.
Soundness with Sayde Yoga
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
💲 $15
A therapeutic yoga session focused on breathwork, movement, and mindfulness.
Sound Bath
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
💲 Free / goodwill donation
Relax and recharge during this immersive meditative sound experience.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
Baby & Toddler Story Time
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and playtime designed for newborns through age three.
Music and Movement
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 10–10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
A fun and interactive music program for young children.
Crafts for Kids
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 10–10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Today’s featured project: Sun and Rainbow Sign Craft.
Game On: Greene Square
📍 Greene Square Park
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 Free
Hands-on games, crafts, and activities for kids ages 5–12.
Meet the Reptiles
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1–2 p.m. & 3–4 p.m.
💲 Free
Get up close with snakes, lizards, tortoises, and other fascinating creatures.
Joe’s Feathered Friends
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 2–2:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Kids can meet chickens, ducks, and other backyard animals in this hands-on experience.
Nature Discovery Day Camp
📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 $12
Outdoor exploration, hiking, and nature-based learning for ages 8–10.
🎨 Arts, Creativity & Learning
Makerspace Open Hours
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 Free
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, heat presses, and more.
Craft Your Perfect Resume
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 12:30–3:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Learn practical resume-building strategies to stand out in today’s job market.
Storybook Clay Summer Camp
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
⏰ 1–3 p.m.
💲 $75
A creative clay camp where stories inspire hands-on ceramic art projects for young artists.
Coding Cohort Experience for Teens
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Small-group coding sessions for teens with instructor Jerry Li.
Community ASL Class
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
A 10-week American Sign Language course focused on connection and inclusion.
Genealogy Junkies
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Research family history and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts.
🎲 Clubs, Games & Community
Dungeons & Dragons
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Adventure awaits at this all-ages tabletop gaming meetup.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Learn, play, or sharpen your chess skills with players of all experience levels.
Pokémon Night
📍 First Turn Games
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring your cards, console, or Pokémon GO account for a night of battles, trades, and community fun.
Weekly Free Trivia
📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
💲 Free
Test your knowledge with Trivia Mafia during this weekly community favorite.
Second Breakfast Book Club
📍 Sisters Books & Nooks
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Discuss Upon A Starlit Tide with fellow readers in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concert
📍 Kingston Yard
⏰ 7:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy a summer evening performance from the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band.
Gunshine | SaintSix
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
⏰ 8–11:30 p.m.
💲 $15 advance / $20 door
Florida swamp rock band Gunshine brings their high-energy Grand Rising tour to Cedar Rapids.
Wicked & Other Musicals Sing-a-long Bingo
📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Sing along to Broadway favorites while competing for prizes and free drinks.
🌽 Community Events
Farmers Market at Old MacDonald’s Farm
📍 Old MacDonald’s Farm
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Shop local produce, meats, handmade crafts, and more during this weekly community market.
HER Women of Achievement
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
The Gazette honors women making a meaningful impact across Eastern Iowa through leadership and service.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.
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
Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.
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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