Events for Thursday, June 11th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Thursday, June 11, we’re covering a packed day of events across Eastern Iowa, including Freedom FEASTival at Greene Square Park, Marion by Moonlight’s 90s-themed celebration, live music from Josh Turner at the Paramount Theatre, and outdoor fun like Flickering Fireflies at Indian Creek Nature Center. We’re also highlighting family story times, wellness classes, community bike rides, trivia nights, yoga events, local markets, theater performances, and creative workshops happening throughout Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for live entertainment, family activities, or ways to connect with the community, there’s something happening for everyone this Thursday.

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.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Forecast: Storms likely with a high of 80° and a low of 58°.

☀️ Health, Wellness & Support

Morning Stretch

📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 8–9 a.m.
💲 Free
A gentle yoga-inspired movement class adaptable to all mobility levels.

Metta Yoga – Gentle

📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
💲 Registration required
Beginner-friendly meditative yoga focused on strength, flexibility, and relaxation.

Metta Yoga – Chair

📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 10:45–11:45 a.m.
💲 Registration required
Accessible chair yoga designed for all experience and mobility levels.

Chair Yoga at Ladd Library

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 1–2 p.m.
💲 Free
A beginner-friendly yoga class using chairs for support and accessibility.

Meet Me at the Market

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 5:30–7:15 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy walks, runs, bike rides, dance fitness, and yoga during NewBo’s weekly wellness series.

Yoga at the Park

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Outdoor yoga focused on movement, breathing, and relaxation.

Rock & Roll Yoga

📍 Sisters Books & Nooks
⏰ 6:30–7:30 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
An energetic beginner-friendly yoga class set to a rock-inspired playlist.

Go Deeper Thursday

📍 Virtual via Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 4–5 p.m.
💲 Free-will offering
An online spiritual discussion group exploring personal growth and spirituality.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

Preschool Story Time

📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 10–11 a.m.
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children.

Early Learning Story Time

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 10–10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Interactive stories, songs, bubbles, and parachute play for ages 2–5.

Park Playdates

📍 Lowe Park Irish Drive Playground
⏰ 10–11 a.m.
💲 Free
Outdoor family fun with games, chalk, bubbles, and the library bookmobile.

Messy Play

📍 Brewed Imagination
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 $15+
Hands-on sensory play, painting, and creative exploration for toddlers and preschoolers.

Your Library at Redmond Park

📍 Redmond Park
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
💲 Free
Books, activities, story time, and mobile technology fun as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Build It! Challenge

📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 2–2:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Today’s challenge: build a bridge using pipe cleaners.

Tween & Teen Game Days: Big Board Games

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1–3 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy giant-sized versions of favorite board games.

My Teen Summer: Vision Board Collages

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 2–3 p.m.
💲 Free
A creative teen workshop focused on goals, self-care, and summer inspiration.

Teen Makers & Gamers

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
💲 Free
STEAM projects and mystery-themed games for teens.

Car Seat Check

📍 Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet with certified safety technicians to ensure your child’s car seat is properly installed.

Flickering Fireflies

📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
⏰ 7:30–9:30 p.m.
💲 $10 child / $5 adult
Learn about fireflies, enjoy a campfire, and participate in a catch-and-release adventure.

🎨 Arts, Creativity & Learning

Wheel Boot Camps at ICCGS

📍 Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
💲 $60
A two-day pottery wheel camp teaching the fundamentals of wheel throwing for ages 8–15.

Spirit Space Book Study

📍 Unity Center of Cedar Rapids
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 Free
A thoughtful group discussion exploring spirituality and Native American wisdom through literature.

Makerspace Open Hours

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 12–4 p.m.
💲 Free
Explore creative technology including Cricut machines, 3D printers, and more.

Scrabble Club

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 1–4 p.m.
💲 Free
A casual and friendly gathering for word game lovers.

Daytime Knit Wits

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1–3 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring your knitting or crochet projects for an afternoon of crafting and fellowship.

How to Impress at Your Job Interview

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 2–3 p.m.
💲 Free
Practice interview skills and receive a Goodwill voucher for interview attire.

English Practice Conversation Group

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 4–5 p.m.
💲 Free
A relaxed conversational group for adults learning English.

Learn & Practice English at the Library

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
💲 Free
Improve communication skills through guided English practice activities.

Booked for Summer: Bird’s Nest Book Craft

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Repurpose old books into creative summer-inspired crafts.

Second Thursday Art Chat

📍 Tree of Liminality
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
💲 Suggested donation
Artists, writers, and creatives gather to share ideas and works in progress.

Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman

📍 Virtual Event hosted by Marion Public Library
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
💲 Free with registration
Join bestselling author Matt Dinniman for a discussion about his latest Dungeon Crawler Carl novel.

🌽 Community Events

Parking Lot Party

📍 DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
💲 Free
A community celebration featuring food, music, resources, and local organizations.

Freedom FEASTival

📍 Greene Square Park
⏰ 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Food trucks, local restaurants, live music, shopping, and family fun as part of Freedom Festival.

Farm Stand Thursdays

📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Shop fresh local produce and support sustainable community food access.

ImpactCR Volunteers: ColorBurst Community Project

📍 Big Grove Brewery
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Help create colorful public art while connecting with fellow young professionals.

Community Bike Ride

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 6 p.m.
💲 Free
A no-drop group bike ride exploring the Sac & Fox trail system.

Marion by Moonlight

📍 Central Plaza
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
💲 Free
A 90s-themed evening celebrating 30 years of this beloved summer concert series.

Was That Racist? with Evelyn Carter, Ph.D.

📍 African American Museum of Iowa
⏰ 6:30–8 p.m.
💲 Free with registration
A conversation exploring racial bias and everyday discrimination.

To The Rescue Bingo Night

📍 To The Rescue Iowa
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 Free entry
Pizza, prizes, bingo, and community fun supporting local members.

🎶 Live Music, Entertainment & Nightlife

Rock Academy Showcase

📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
⏰ 5 p.m.
💲 Free
Watch talented young musicians from Eastern Iowa Arts Academy perform live.

Fulldraw Wine Tasting

📍 Benz Beverage Depot
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Sample wines alongside Fulldraw’s assistant winemaker.

Disney Lorcana League Casual Play

📍 Turtle Power Games – Lindale Mall
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Weekly Disney Lorcana card game meetups for players of all experience levels.

Metro Motor Madness Bike Night – Ladies Night

📍 Metro Harley-Davidson
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Live music, food, drinks, and fundraising during this motorcycle-themed community night.

Palomino

📍 VFW Post 788
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 $10 cover
Country dancing and live music open to the public.

Golden Alexander

📍 Lion Bridge Brewing Company
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy local live music and summer vibes in Czech Village.

Palo in the Park

📍 Clymer Park
⏰ 6–8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Outdoor music, food vendors, and family-friendly fun.

Sammy’s East Side Jam

📍 Sammy’s Lounge
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
💲 Free
Live local music and community jam session vibes.

Bingo – Public Invited

📍 El Kahir Shrine
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
💲 Entry packets available
Weekly bingo night open to the public.

Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment

📍 Spare Time Entertainment
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Name That Tune night featuring prizes and team competition.

Five Seasons Water Ski Show

📍 Five Seasons Ski Team Show Site
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 Free
This year’s “Disco Fever” themed water ski performance promises fun for all ages.

Josh Turner – The Country Music Thing Tour

📍 Paramount Theatre
⏰ 7:30–10 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Country star Josh Turner brings his chart-topping hits to Cedar Rapids.

Noises Off

📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
A fast-paced backstage comedy packed with chaos, missed cues, and nonstop laughs.

Thirsty Thursday Trivia

📍 House Divided Brewery
⏰ 7:30–9 p.m.
💲 Free
Trivia night with prizes and a variety of fun topics.

Karaoke Night

📍 Buchona’s Sports Bar & Grill
⏰ 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
💲 Free entry
Sing your favorite songs and enjoy drink specials all night.

Cup Night

📍 Raging Ryno’s
⏰ 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
💲 21+
Late-night music, drinks, and Thursday night social vibes.

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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