Events for Monday, June 8th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Start your week with Cedar Rapids Daily for Monday, June 8th. We’re highlighting a full day of family activities, summer camps, fitness classes, creative workshops, community programs, live entertainment, and local events happening across Cedar Rapids and the Corridor. From magic shows and story times to yoga, art classes, movie nights, museum exhibits, and Pride celebrations, there’s something happening for every age and interest around Eastern Iowa 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 — Monday, June 8, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids!
Forecast: Storms likely with a high of 83° and a low of 68°.
There’s a packed lineup of family events, summer camps, live entertainment, wellness classes, community programs, and creative workshops happening across the area today.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Creative Events
Create By Hand Clay Camp at ICCGS 1A3
🕘 9–11 a.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
💲 $75
Kids ages 6–12 can explore clay-building techniques including pinch pots, coil construction, and slab building during this three-day camp themed Furry, Feathered & Fantastic. Registration required.
Art Drawing Series
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Free
Artist Jane Strnad Nelson leads a beginner-friendly drawing class for caregivers and care receivers focused on shape, shading, and creative relaxation.
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
🕡 6:30–8 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery
💲 Paid Registration Required
Learn the basics of modern calligraphy while enjoying a fun night out at Big Grove Brewery.
Red White and Boom Craft Bash & Taco Bar
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 Paid Registration Required
Choose from patriotic DIY craft projects while enjoying tacos, prizes, and a summer-themed girls’ night out.
👨👩👧 Family & Kids Activities
Mikayla Oz Magic Show
🕙 10–11 a.m. & 1–2 p.m.
📍 Downtown Library
🕞 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
A family-friendly magic show featuring comedy, audience interaction, and Mikayla’s magical bird sidekick, Bubbles.
Toddler Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for toddlers and babies.
Preschool Story Time with the Master Gardeners
🕙 10–10:30 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Garden-themed stories and fun for little readers.
Summer Storytime
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Interactive books, songs, and activities for children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Fantastic Foam and More
🕐 1–1:40 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
An exciting science show featuring foam, disappearing objects, and hands-on fun.
Movie, Moving and Munchies
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Kids can build cardboard “cars” before enjoying an interactive Disney movie experience with snacks.
Summer in the Square: Game On
🕙 Beginning at 10 a.m.
📍 Greene Square Park
💲 Free
Games, crafts, activities, and outdoor fun for kids ages 5–12.
💪 Health, Wellness & Fitness
GERIFIT
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 12–1 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Fitness classes designed for adults 60+ focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.
Kohawk Power Summer Youth Strength Camp
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Coe College Athletics & Recreation Complex
💲 Registration Required
Strength and conditioning camp for young athletes led by Coe College Head Strength Coach Stephen Vassalotti.
Metta Yoga — Gentle Yoga
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 Drop-In
Metta Yoga — Chair Yoga
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
💲 $15 Drop-In
Beginner-friendly yoga classes designed for all experience levels.
Chair Yoga with Tammy
🕐 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Accessible yoga designed for participants with mobility restrictions.
Qigong and Tai Chi with Gina Molby
🕔 5–6 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
💲 $20
A restorative movement and meditation practice focused on mindfulness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation.
📚 Libraries, Learning & Community Programs
Goodwill Career Services WOW Workshop
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Career readiness and job skills workshop hosted with Goodwill Career Center.
Your Library at Jacolyn Park
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Jacolyn Park
💲 Free
Books, games, giveaways, story time, and activities with the Cedar Rapids Public Library outreach team.
Makerspace Open Hours
🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, heat presses, and more creative technology.
Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Build digital literacy skills and work toward a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.
55+ Dial ‘O’ for Operator!
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
💲 Free
A nostalgic look back at the history of telephones and long-distance communication.
Journeys Bereavement Social Group
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Murdoch-Linwood Legacy Center
💲 Free
A support session focused on coping skills during the first year after loss.
🎲 Games, Clubs & Social Events
Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
🕟 4:30–10 p.m.
📍 Moose Lodge
💲 Games Start at $10
Public bingo night with food, prizes, and games beginning at 6 p.m.
Riftbound Nexus Night
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming Cedar Rapids
💲 $10 Entry
1v1 gaming event with pack-per-win prizes.
Scrabble Club
🕠 5:30–8 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Monthly Scrabble meetup for word game fans.
Beach Read Book Club
🕕 6–7:15 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
This month’s featured beach-read author is Mary Kay Andrews.
Knit Wits
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
💲 Free
Bring your knitting or crochet projects for an evening of crafting and conversation.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Discussion & Workshop
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
A workshop exploring storytelling in science fiction and fantasy writing.
Card Bingo
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 JustCoz
💲 Varies
A unique spin on bingo night with cards, prizes, and hot dog specials.
Pride Night @ Spare Time
🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 Free
Free bowling, music, party lights, and Pride celebration vibes late into the night.
🎥 Movies, Sports & Special Events
Zach Johnson Foundation Classic
🕢 7:45 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Elmcrest Country Club
💲 Free Admission
Annual fundraiser benefiting Kids on Course programs.
Monday Movies — Back to the Future
🕕 6–8:30 p.m.
📍 Kingston Yard
💲 Free
Enjoy a free outdoor showing of Back to the Future at the ImOn Stage.
🖼️ Museum Exhibits
Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 $0–$10 Admission
Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill Stamats
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 $0–$10 Admission
Visions of America: The Nation at 250
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
💲 $0–$10 Admission
Explore multiple featured exhibitions celebrating art, history, and American culture.
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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