Events for Saturday, June 6th, and Sunday, June 7th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Join us for the Cedar Rapids Daily Weekend Guide for June 6th and 7th as we highlight some of the biggest events happening across Eastern Iowa. This weekend features the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market, Marion BBQ Rendezvous, live music throughout the corridor, family-friendly activities, local races and bike rides, outdoor adventures, arts and cultural events, and Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball. We'll also preview Sunday's inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend, farmers markets, community festivals, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the warm summer weather. Whether you're looking for family fun, outdoor recreation, live music, or community events, we've got your weekend covered.

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.

June 6–7, 2026

🌤 Weekend Forecast

Saturday: Slight chance of storms | High 85° | Low 68°
Sunday: Chance of storms | High 84° | Low 69°

Saturday, June 6

🏃 Community & Fundraisers

Annual 5K/1K for Lyme Awareness

📍 Fairfax City Hall, Fairfax
⏰ 7:00–10:30 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
A timed 5K and 1K supporting Lyme disease awareness featuring food, prizes, music, and family-friendly activities.

The Milk Run

📍 Dan & Debbie's Creamery, Ely
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
This family-friendly run raises funds to provide fresh milk to local food pantries through the Give-A-Gallon program.

Spokes of Hope Bike Ride

📍 Sag Wagon Deli & Brew
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
💲 Registration Required
Choose from multiple cycling routes while supporting Mercy's Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Hope Fund.

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–Noon
💲 Free
More than 200 vendors, live entertainment, local food, produce, and handmade goods fill downtown Cedar Rapids.

Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Book Sale

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–Noon
💲 Books Available for Purchase
Shop gently used books while supporting library programs and literacy efforts.

Resident Appreciation Day

📍 Greene Square
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–Noon
💲 Free
Meet city staff, explore emergency vehicles, enjoy giveaways, and learn about local services.

Marion Farmers Market

📍 Willowood Park, Marion
⏰ 8:00–11:00 a.m.
💲 Free
Browse local produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers, and specialty vendors.

Hello Summer Shopping Kickoff

📍 Mount Vernon & Lisbon
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Shop participating businesses and earn rewards throughout the summer shopping season.

Bonsai Show

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
View stunning bonsai displays and meet local bonsai enthusiasts.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Learning

Free First Saturday for Students

📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
⏰ 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
💲 Free for Students
Students from preschool through college receive free admission to museum exhibits.

Not Just February $1 Day

📍 African American Museum of Iowa
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
💲 $1 Admission
Explore exhibits celebrating African American history and culture in Iowa.

Stories & Songs with Forrest McCurren

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy live music and storytelling from nationally recognized singer-songwriter Forrest McCurren.

Author Event: Rachel Ekstrom Courage

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1:30–2:30 p.m.
💲 Free (RSVP Required)
Meet the bestselling mystery author and hear about her latest Golden Girls-inspired novel.

Artist Forum

📍 DKW Art Gallery & Studios
⏰ 2:00–5:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Artists of all experience levels are invited to gather, share ideas, and create together.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun

Summer Kickoff: Giant Games

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–Noon
💲 Free
Celebrate the start of summer reading with giant games, inflatables, and activities.

Movie Night at Pelican's Snoballs

📍 Pelican's Snoballs Cedar Rapids
⏰ 8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring the family for an outdoor movie and sweet summer treats.

Elite Edge Athletics Summer Jam

📍 Elite Edge Athletics
⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 $45 per Child
Kids can enjoy open gym activities, games, and summer fun.

🧘 Health & Outdoors

Sunrise Yoga

📍 Lowe Park, Marion
⏰ 7:30–8:30 a.m.
💲 Free
Start your Saturday with a relaxing outdoor yoga session at the amphitheater.

Hike with Llamas

📍 Prairie Patch Farm
⏰ Noon–1:00 p.m.
💲 Registration Required
Take a guided nature hike through prairie and woodland trails accompanied by llamas.

Women's Self-Defense Bootcamp

📍 Hard Drive Performance Center
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
💲 $375 Program Fee
An eight-week self-defense training program designed specifically for women.

🍔 Food & Festivals

Marion BBQ Rendezvous

📍 City Square Park, Marion
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Enjoy barbecue vendors, live music, kids activities, and community fundraising.

Bistro Evenings: Grand Opening Night

📍 Bistro at Blooms
⏰ 4:00–9:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Experience the launch of a new dinner service featuring homemade meals and cocktails.

⚾ Sports & Recreation

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 6:35 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
Cheer on the Kernels and enjoy a post-game fireworks show.

Backyard BBQ Brawl

📍 Backyard BBQ
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
💲 Adults $20 | Youth $10
Watch amateur boxers from across the Midwest compete in this sanctioned event.

Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament

📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ Registration at 5:30 p.m.
💲 Store Fees May Apply
Bring your deck and compete in a friendly weekly tournament.

🎵 Live Music & Nightlife

Nate Hines

📍 The Shack Tavern
⏰ 3:00–6:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy rock and rhythm-and-blues favorites along the river.

Brett Westgrove

📍 North Point
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Live local music in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Music at the Yard featuring The Detour Band

📍 The Yard
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Classic rock and country favorites in an all-ages outdoor venue.

Westwood Summer Kickoff

📍 Mercury Diner & Drinks / Rhapsody Spirits & Provisions
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
💲 Adults $10 | Youth $5
Celebrate the start of summer with live music and community fundraising.

Rahlan Kay on the Patio

📍 Midtown Station
⏰ 7:00–11:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music on the patio.

Meadowland

📍 Grain Bin Bar
⏰ 8:00–11:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Live music and entertainment late into the evening.

Magic Mike Show

📍 Basix
⏰ 10:30 p.m.
💲 Admission Varies
An adults-only Pride Month entertainment event.

Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night

📍 Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning Center
⏰ 8:30–10:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Learn about auroras and view the night sky through telescopes.

Sunday, June 7

🏃 Community Events

Inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

📍 Cedar Rapids
⏰ 7:00 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
Choose from a marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K, 5K, or kids run during the city's inaugural marathon weekend.

Rockin' with Shakespeare

📍 Shakespeare Garden
⏰ 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy family activities, crafts, music, and interactive arts programming to celebrate summer.

Rexco AutoFest Car Show

📍 Rexco Equipment
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
💲 Free to Attend ($20 Vehicle Registration)
View classic and custom vehicles while supporting the 620 Foundation.

🍳 Food & Community

El Kahir Shrine Omelet Breakfast

📍 El Kahir Shrine, Hiawatha
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–Noon
💲 Adults $12 | Kids $6
Enjoy made-to-order omelets with a full breakfast buffet.

Sundae Sundays

📍 Big Grove Brewery
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
💲 Free Ice Cream for Kids 12 & Under
Kids receive a free scoop of ice cream every Sunday.

Dogs Forever Barks n' Bubbles Car Wash

📍 Canine Corner & Cats Too
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
💲 Suggested Donation $10
Support local rescue efforts while getting your vehicle washed.

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

Hiawatha Farmers Market

📍 Guthridge Park
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and local food vendors.

Pride Summer Market

📍 Basix
⏰ Noon
💲 Free Admission
Shop local vendors and celebrate Pride Month with the community.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Summer Library Program Kickoff with Barnyard Discoveries

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet farm animals and kick off summer reading with hands-on family activities.

Artist Reception

📍 Marion Heritage Center & Museum
⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet local artists and vote for your favorite work in the community exhibit.

Noises Off

📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
Enjoy one of the most celebrated comedy farces ever written.

⚾ Sports & Recreation

Iowa Women's Softball League

📍 Mount Mercy University
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Watch collegiate fastpitch softball games featuring top Iowa talent.

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 1:05 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
The Kernels host their annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Game with special activities and auctions.

Wanatee MTB Madness

📍 Wanatee Park
⏰ 8:00 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
Competitive mountain bike races for riders of all ages and skill levels.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Activities

Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ Noon–1:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy free bingo with prizes for all ages.

An Enchanted Ball

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 2:00–5:00 p.m.
💲 Free
A magical family event where favorite storybook characters come to life.

🧘 Wellness & Workshops

Morning Hatha Yoga

📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
💲 Registration Preferred
A gentle outdoor yoga class focused on breath, movement, and mindfulness.

Bend & Brunch

📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
⏰ 8:00–8:45 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
Start your morning with yoga followed by brunch and mimosas.

Terrarium Building Appointments

📍 Moss Plant Shop
⏰ Beginning at 2:00 p.m.
💲 $58–$120
Create a custom terrarium and learn plant care techniques.

🎵 Live Music

Spencer Ammons

📍 The Shack Tavern
⏰ 3:00–6:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an afternoon of live local music by the river.

Lori Ramos Acoustic Round Robin

📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
💲 $5 Suggested Donation
Bring an acoustic guitar and join a casual community jam session.

Sunday Funday Patio Social

📍 North Point
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Relax outdoors with music, drinks, food, and a laid-back summer atmosphere.

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band & CR Metro Wind Ensemble

📍 Bever Park
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an evening of live concert band music in the park.

Mr. Ms. Mx. Raisin

📍 Basix
⏰ 8:00 p.m.
💲 Admission Varies
A Pride Month fundraiser featuring performances by local personalities and community members.

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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