Events for Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Wednesday in the Cedar Rapids area brings mostly sunny skies and a full lineup of events across the community. Start the day with wellness activities like GERIFIT, yoga, or networking at 1 Million Cups, then explore workshops on resumes, DJing, or gardening throughout the afternoon. Families can enjoy story times, the Great Penny Hunt, and spring break play camps, while food lovers can stop by for the YOLO community lunch or the Florida strawberry truckload sale. In the evening, there’s plenty of entertainment with trivia at NewBo City Market, board games and Dungeons & Dragons, a chili cook-off fundraiser, art events, and even Steel Panther rocking the Alliant Energy PowerHouse.
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.
Wednesday Events in Cedar Rapids
Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high of 43° and a low of 32°
Health & Wellness
GERIFIT
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. & 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
A strength and mobility fitness class designed for adults 60+ to improve balance, flexibility, and overall health.
Gentle Yoga with Cynthia Dennis
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Hands in Harmony
Cost: $20 drop-in | $60 monthly pass | $150 ten-class pass
An accessible all-levels yoga class focusing on mindful movement, breathing, and relaxation to help start the day grounded.
Soulful Living with Anji
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Cost: $15
A vinyasa-style yoga class combining movement, breathwork, meditation, and seasonal wellness practices.
Narcan Training with Amy D
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Human Services Campus
Cost: Free
A community training session teaching participants how to administer Narcan in opioid overdose emergencies, with free Narcan provided.
Kids & Family
The Shell Play Space Camp
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Line Drive Sports Complex
Cost: $12/hour
A supervised indoor play camp for ages 4–6 featuring bounce houses, obstacle courses, ride-on toys, and crafts during spring break.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown Library)
Cost: Free
A short story and song program for children ages newborn to three followed by interactive playtime.
KPOP Demon Huntress Story Time & Singalong
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
A themed storytime and singalong celebrating K-pop culture and storytelling for young fans.
The Great Penny Hunt
Time: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
Kids can search the library for hidden pennies and exchange them for candy prizes.
Learning, Community & Workshops
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: NewBoCo
Cost: Free
A weekly gathering for entrepreneurs and community members featuring a presentation and discussion about innovation and leadership.
Craft Your Perfect Resume
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
A workshop offering practical strategies to create a strong resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments.
Free Volunteer Tax Assistance
Time: 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
IRS-certified volunteers provide free help preparing and filing taxes for qualifying individuals.
English Practice Conversation Group
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
An informal group designed to help adults practice speaking English and build confidence in conversation.
Learn & Practice English at the Library
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
Guided discussions and activities to help participants improve English language skills.
Intro to DJing
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Northwest Recreation Center
Cost: Not listed
A beginner class where participants learn DJ techniques and get hands-on experience with real equipment.
Master Gardeners Spring Talks
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
A presentation exploring the beauty and care of air plants and how they can be used in creative displays.
Food & Markets
YOLO – Your Other Lunch Option
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $15
A community lunch featuring fresh, scratch-made meals prepared by Chef Mariah Andrews in a peaceful setting.
Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
Cost: Strawberries $30 (8 lb box), Pecans $15, Honey $15
A truckload produce stop offering fresh Florida strawberries and other specialty foods on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: House Divided Brewery
Cost: Donation voting
Sample homemade chili recipes and vote for your favorite while supporting a local fundraiser during March Madness.
Games & Social Activities
Mahjong Open Play
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
Join other players for casual American Mahjong games at the library.
Trade Night
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Coulee Cards & Gaming Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free
A monthly gathering for trading sports cards and TCGs with giveaways and free food.
Dungeons & Dragons
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
Weekly tabletop role-playing adventures for players of all experience levels.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
Players of all ages and skill levels gather to learn, practice, and enjoy the game of chess.
Board Game Night Featuring Dice Forge
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: First Turn Games
Cost: Not listed
Join fellow gamers for a weekly board game night featuring new and featured games.
Name That Tune Game Night
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lindale Neighborhood Pub
Cost: Free
Teams compete by identifying songs and artists from short music clips.
Survey Says: Friendly Feud Bar Game
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Pedaler’s Fork
Cost: Free
A live team game inspired by survey-style trivia where the most popular answers earn points.
Arts, Culture & Special Events
Curator-Guided Tour: Joža Uprka Exhibition
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cost: $7 members | $15 non-members
A guided tour exploring the artwork and cultural impact of Czech painter Joža Uprka.
Paint Spring Flowers
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: HEA Book Boutique
Cost: Not listed
A beginner-friendly painting event where participants create a small spring floral canvas.
Death Café
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free
An open discussion group exploring topics related to death, mortality, and end-of-life perspectives.
Entertainment
Weekly Trivia Night
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: NewBo City Market
Cost: Free
Test your knowledge during a lively weekly trivia night hosted by Trivia Mafia.
Steel Panther Live
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Cost: Ticketed event
The Los Angeles glam-metal parody band brings their high-energy rock show to Cedar Rapids.
Tours
Spring Break Self-Guided Mansion Tours
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last entry 3:00 p.m.)
Location: Brucemore
Cost: $5
Explore the historic Brucemore mansion and its 26 acres of grounds at your own pace during spring break.
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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