Events for Friday, June 5th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting Friday in Cedar Rapids! On this episode of Cedar Rapids Daily, we highlight family-friendly events like the Summer Block Party and Summer Reading Kick-Off in Ely, the Family Safety Fair, and summer celebrations at AirFX. We'll also cover live music throughout the area, including Rock the Block, Little River Band's 50th Anniversary Tour, local concerts, theater productions, community festivals, wellness activities, and Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball. Whether you're looking for family fun, live entertainment, outdoor adventures, or a great night out, we've got everything you need to plan your Friday, June 5.
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.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Forecast: Storms likely with a high of 83° and a low of 65°.
🌟 Featured Events
Summer Block Party & Summer Reading Kick-Off
📍 Ely Public Library
🕒 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Celebrate the start of summer with food, games, karaoke, prizes, a dunk tank, and summer reading registration for all ages.
Family Safety Fair
📍 St. Pius X Church
🕒 4:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy bounce houses, a climbing wall, emergency vehicles, face painting, safety demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
Rock the Block
📍 NewBo City Market
🕒 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Funk Daddies in the Market Yard.
Little River Band with Seals & Crofts 2
📍 McGrath Amphitheatre
🕒 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Ticketed Event
The legendary Little River Band brings its 50th Anniversary Tour to Cedar Rapids.
NASCAR Weekly Racing with Big 8 Series
📍 Hawkeye Downs Speedway
🕒 7:05 p.m.
💲 $15 Adults | $10 Youth, Seniors & Veterans | Free for Kids 8 & Under
Experience high-speed local racing action under the lights.
🎨 Arts & Culture
Gallery Talk: Grant Wood's Memorial Window
📍 Veterans Memorial Building
🕒 11:00–11:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Learn about one of Grant Wood's most significant works during this seasonal gallery talk.
Coffee & Kolach
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (Online)
🕒 1:00–2:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy a virtual presentation featuring Czech and Slovak culture, history, and community stories.
CR Songwriters Series
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
🕒 7:00 p.m.
💲 $15
An intimate concert experience highlighting local songwriters and the stories behind their music.
Noises Off
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💲 Ticketed Event
One of the most celebrated stage comedies ever written takes audiences behind the scenes of a disastrous theater production.
Meet the Artists
📍 The Glittering Pear
🕒 5:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet local artists and explore their latest creations.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids
Songs from the Garden: Bugs and Butterflies
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
🕒 10:00–10:45 a.m.
💲 Free
Young children can enjoy stories, songs, movement, and nature-themed fun.
Summer Kick-Off Party
📍 AirFX Trampoline Park
🕒 5:00–9:00 p.m.
💲 Members Free | Non-Members $25
Celebrate the start of summer with jumping, climbing, pizza, drinks, and prizes.
Girl of La Mancha
📍 Giving Tree Theater
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💲 Ticketed Event
A youth adaptation inspired by the classic tale of Don Quixote.
🏃 Health & Wellness
GeriFit
📍 Ely Public Library
🕒 8:00–8:45 a.m. & Noon–12:45 p.m.
💲 Free
A fitness program designed to improve strength, balance, and mobility for adults 60 and older.
Wilderness First Aid
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
🕒 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
💲 $190 Members | $200 Non-Members
A two-day certification course focused on first aid skills in outdoor settings.
Reiki Share
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
🕒 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Contact Organizer
Participants can experience or practice Reiki in a welcoming community setting.
⚾ Sports & Recreation
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
🕒 6:35 p.m.
💲 Ticketed Event
Watch the Kernels continue their series against Wisconsin.
CR Community Bike Camping Trip
📍 Goldfinch Cyclery
🕒 6:00 p.m. Departure
💲 Free
A beginner-friendly overnight bike camping adventure to Morgan Creek Park.
🎵 Live Music Around Town
Pop-Up Acts in the Artway
📍 Uptown Marion Artway
🕒 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy live music in Marion's outdoor art district featuring Beauty & the Beat.
Friday Night Music
📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
🕒 6:00–9:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Dance to classic rock, rockabilly, and surf music from The Nervous Breakdown.
Last Call Band
📍 The Shack Tavern
🕒 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of live local music and classic favorites.
Alabaster-N-Harmony
📍 Kickstand
🕒 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Acoustic rock and pop hits from the 1990s and 2000s.
Retro Rockets
📍 Sag Wagon
🕒 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Classic rock on the lakeside patio with sunset views.
🍽️ Food & Social Events
V1 Flight Summer Cookout
📍 Marion Airport
🕒 4:30–6:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, games, and aviation community fellowship.
Fish Fry Friday
📍 Whiskey River Grill
🕒 4:00–9:30 p.m.
💲 $23
All-you-can-eat fish, fries, and traditional sides.
A Night Out at Brucemore
📍 Brucemore Mansion West Lawn
🕒 6:00–9:00 p.m.
💲 $75
An elegant summer evening featuring live music, food, drinks, and garden views.
Lavender Legal Center Masquerade Ball
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
🕒 6:00–9:00 p.m.
💲 Admission Required
An adult prom celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with dinner, dancing, and entertainment.
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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