Events for Monday, March 16th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Monday in the Cedar Rapids area will bring snow and strong winds with a blizzard warning in effect, so be sure to check with venues before heading out. If events are still on, there are plenty of spring break activities for families including story times, kids music programs, giant game day, and open swim at Bender Pool. Adults can find career workshops, computer training, watercolor painting classes, and community groups throughout the day. In the evening, options range from comedy at CSPS Hall and line dancing at Big Grove to trivia, bingo, music bingo, and a late-night St. Patrick’s Day service industry party at Spare Time.
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.
Monday, March 16
Forecast: Snow early and windy with a high of 17° and a low of 2°. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the area, so be sure to check with venues before heading out.
Health & Wellness
GERIFIT
🕗 8:00 – 8:45 AM | 1:00 – 1:45 PM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A low-impact fitness class for adults 60+ designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility.
New Moon Circle with Lindsey Flannery
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Breathing Room Yoga
💲 Price not listed
A guided women’s gathering featuring meditation, journaling, intention setting, and gentle movement aligned with the lunar cycle.
Family & Kids
The Shell Play Space Camp
🕘 9:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Line Drive Sports Complex
💲 $12 per hour
Spring Break indoor play camp for ages 4–6 featuring bounce houses, obstacle courses, ride-on toys, crafts, and activities.
Music for Every Weather
🕙 10:00 – 10:45 AM
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
Miss Carly from Orchestra Iowa Music School leads a fun, interactive music program for young children.
Toddler Time
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
A storytime program with songs, rhymes, and activities designed to help toddlers and babies enjoy early literacy experiences.
Early Learning Story Time
🕙 10:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Storytime for ages 2–5 featuring stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles.
Giant Game Day – Spring Break Edition
🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Ely Public Library
💲 Free
Play giant versions of classic games like Uno, Dominoes, and Sorry in this oversized game afternoon.
The Teen Zone
🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
A weekly teen hangout where participants can play games, create art, and socialize.
Spring Break Swims at Bender Pool
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Bender Pool
💲 $5.75 per person
Enjoy open swim with inflatable water obstacles for extra fun during spring break.
Art & Creative Activities
Art Series – Watercolor Painting
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
💲 Free
Caregivers and their loved ones can learn watercolor techniques in a relaxing, creative class led by local artist Jane Strnad Nelson.
Flowering Well Paint Night
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Barrel House Food & Spirits – Marion
💲 Price varies
A guided step-by-step paint class where participants create a spring-themed artwork while enjoying food and drinks.
Irish Icing Cookie Decorating Class
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 The Painted Butterfly
💲 Price not listed
Decorate six St. Patrick’s themed cookies while learning professional royal icing techniques.
Learning, Technology & Career Development
Goodwill Career Services – World of Work Workshop
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Learn practical job search skills and strategies, with the opportunity to earn a gift card by attending multiple sessions.
Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30 – 4:30 PM
📍 Ladd Library
💲 Free
Improve digital literacy skills while working toward a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.
55+ Tech Cleanout: Securely Wipe & Retire Your Old Devices
🕜 1:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 Bridge Senior Center – First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall
💲 Free
Learn how to securely erase personal data from old devices before recycling them.
Community Groups & Social Events
Read With Pride – LGBTQIA+ Book Club
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
💲 Free
A welcoming book club and discussion group supporting LGBTQIA+ voices and stories.
Queer Magic
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids – Cherry Building
💲 Free
A community gathering space for LGBTQ+ pagans and witches featuring conversation, crafts, and shared spiritual practice.
Games & Entertainment
Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
🕟 Doors open 4:30 PM | Games begin 6:00 PM
📍 Moose Lodge 304
💲 Games start at $10
Public bingo night with food, snacks, and prizes.
Music Bingo
🕡 6:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 Sammy’s Lounge
💲 First card free
A music-themed twist on bingo where players identify songs instead of numbers.
Shrek Trivia (All 4 Films)
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Bar – Cedar Rapids
💲 Free
Trivia night testing your knowledge of the entire Shrek movie series.
Comedy & Live Performances
Monday Unscripted
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 CSPS Hall
💲 $5 advance | $10 at the door
A rotating lineup of comedians and improv performers for a night of laughs.
Nightlife
Line Dancing with Jamie
🕡 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Big Grove Brewery
💲 Free
Learn and dance along to popular country line dances in a casual brewery setting.
St. Patrick’s Day Service Industry Night
🕤 9:45 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 Free for service industry workers
A late-night celebration with bowling, laser tag, drink specials, and games for hospitality workers.
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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