Events for Thursday, June 25th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Spend your Thursday with Cedar Rapids Daily as we highlight the best events happening across Eastern Iowa on June 25, 2026. With sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the forecast, it’s a perfect day to get out and explore. Start with wellness activities like yoga, stretching, or Meet Me at the Market, then enjoy family-friendly fun with story times, park playdates, hands-on STEM challenges, and laser tag. We’ll also cover creative workshops, local markets, community gatherings, and a packed evening lineup featuring live music, trivia, DockDogs, and national wrestling competition at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse. Tune in for your quick, community-focused guide to everything happening in Cedar Rapids today.
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.
🌤️ Cedar Rapids Daily | Thursday Guide
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 79°F and a low of 57°F — a beautiful day to enjoy outdoor events, markets, and live music.
☀️ Morning Wellness & Active Living
Morning Stretch
📍 Ely Public Library
🕒 8–9 a.m.
💲 Free
Start your morning with gentle movement and stretching designed for all mobility levels, with yoga-inspired exercises.
Metta Yoga – Gentle
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
🕒 9:30–10:30 a.m.
💲 $15 drop-in
A calming beginner-friendly yoga session focused on breath, flexibility, and mindful movement.
Metta Yoga – Chair Yoga
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
🕒 10:45–11:45 a.m.
💲 $15 drop-in
An accessible yoga class using chairs for added support and comfort.
Gentle Yoga at the Library
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
🕒 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
💲 Free
Relax with gentle stretching, balance work, and mindful breathing.
Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
🕒 1–2 p.m.
💲 Free
A beginner-friendly yoga class adapted for all mobility levels.
Meet Me at the Market
📍 NewBo City Market
🕒 5:30–7:15 p.m.
💲 Free
Walk, run, bike, dance, or flow through yoga during Cedar Rapids’ favorite weekly wellness event.
👨👩👧 Family Fun & Kids Activities
Preschool Story Time
📍 Ely Public Library
🕒 10–11 a.m.
💲 Free
Stories, songs, and crafts designed for preschool-aged kids.
Early Learning Story Time
📍 Ladd Library
🕒 10–10:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Stories, bubbles, songs, and parachute play for ages 2–5.
Picasso in the Park
📍 Greene Square Park
🕒 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
💲 Free
Young artists can paint, color, and create their own masterpieces.
Park Playdates: Taube Park
📍 Taube Park
🕒 10–11 a.m.
💲 Free
Books, bubbles, games, and outdoor play for little ones.
Your Library at Redmond Park
📍 Redmond Park
🕒 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
💲 Free
Books, activities, giveaways, and summer reading fun in the park.
Build It! Challenge
📍 Ely Public Library
🕒 2–2:30 p.m.
💲 Free
This week’s challenge: build the tallest spaghetti-and-marshmallow tower.
Teen Makers & Gamers
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
🕒 3:30–5:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Teens can get creative making adorable felt pocket animals.
Ninja Gym Open Play
📍 The Shell - Little Sports Torts Indoor Play Space
🕒 4–7 p.m.
💲 Registration required
Kids can run, jump, climb, and conquer obstacle courses.
Family Night
📍 Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
🕒 6 p.m.
💲 $20 cash / $22 card
A family-friendly tactical laser tag experience packed with action.
🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Events
Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations
📍 National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
🕒 1–3 p.m.
💲 Included with admission
Watch skilled artisans demonstrate embroidery techniques.
Watercolor & Ink Greeting Cards
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
🕒 1:30–3:30 p.m.
💲 Registration required
Experiment with watercolor and ink while creating beautiful handmade cards.
Candle Class
📍 Big Grove Brewery
🕒 6:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 $45
Craft your own custom-scented soy candle in this relaxing workshop.
Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk
📍 Brucemore
🕒 6–9 p.m.
💲 Ticketed
Explore Brucemore after hours while learning about tiki culture and the mansion’s iconic Tahitian Room.
🛍️ Markets, Food & Community
Food Truck Thursday
📍 Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.
🕒 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
💲 Pay per item
Grab lunch from local favorites including 319 Drink Co., The Outside Scoop, and Back 40 BBQ.
Tea Social
📍 Anh's Bread Therapy
🕒 1–2 p.m.
💲 Varies
Slow down with pu’er, oolong, and green tea in a cozy social setting.
Cultivate Community Market
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
🕒 4–7 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Fresh produce, vendors, music, art, and community connection.
Farm Stand Thursdays
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
🕒 4–7 p.m.
💲 Pay per item
Shop locally grown produce and support sustainable food access.
CMC Community Picnic
📍 Bever Park
🕒 4–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring family and friends for a laid-back community picnic.
🎵 Live Music & Entertainment
Marion by Moonlight
📍 Central Plaza
🕒 6–9 p.m.
💲 Free
Celebrate summer with live music from Lonesome Road, food vendors, kids activities, and community fun.
Sips & Tunes
📍 Kingston's Steakhouse and Event Venue
🕒 6–8 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Enjoy live singer-songwriter performances on the patio.
Barb Francisco Live
📍 Kingston's Steakhouse and Event Venue
🕒 6–8 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Live local music paired with great food and drinks.
Five Seasons Waterski Show
📍 Five Seasons Ski Team
🕒 7 p.m.
💲 Free
This year’s waterski spectacular brings disco-themed fun to the water.
Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival Concert
📍 Ballantyne Auditorium
🕒 Evening
💲 Ticketed
An inspiring concert featuring world-class chamber musicians.
WONTEN
📍 CSPS Hall
🕒 7–9 p.m.
💲 Ticketed
Soulful vocals, Afro rhythms, and a powerful hometown performance.
🎲 Games, Trivia & Nightlife
Disney Lorcana League
📍 Turtle Power Games
🕒 5–7 p.m.
💲 Free
Trade, battle, and play with fellow Disney Lorcana fans.
Trivia Night
📍 House Divided Brewery
🕒 7:30–9 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring a team for prizes and brain-teasing fun.
Music Bingo
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
🕒 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Bingo meets music trivia for a lively interactive night.
Game Night
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
🕒 7 p.m.
💲 Free
Compete for prizes in this weekly team game event.
Karaoke Night
📍 Buchona's Sports Bar & Grill
🕒 8 p.m.–Midnight
💲 Free admission
Take the mic or cheer on your friends for a fun late-night outing.
🐾 Special Events
DockDogs
📍 NewBo Neighborhood
🕒 5–8 p.m.
💲 $39
Watch incredible canine athletes compete in aquatic challenges—or let your own dog try.
Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals
📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse
🕒 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
💲 Varies
Top youth wrestlers from across the nation compete in championship action.
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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