Events for Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Friday in Cedar Rapids brings warm, spring-like weather and a packed lineup of events, from morning wellness activities like GERIFIT, yoga, and an Aqua HIIT pool workout to family-friendly fun including story times, live animal encounters, and literary mini golf at the library. Throughout the day, you can explore creative workshops, makerspaces, and writing circles or stop by Brucemore for spring break mansion tours, while the evening features live music, gallery openings, Ideal Idol Finals, and a Spring Equinox ceremony. Wrap up the night with karaoke, local performances, or a classic Friday fish fry around town for the perfect start to the weekend.
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 Events in Cedar Rapids
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 71° and a low of 43°
🏃 Health & Wellness
GERIFIT
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. & 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
A low-impact fitness class designed for adults 60+ to improve strength, balance, and overall mobility.
Aqua HIIT Pool Party
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Midwest Athletic Club
Cost: Not listed
Enjoy a high-energy, low-impact water workout that combines cardio and strength in a fun, pool party atmosphere.
Gentle Yoga Class
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
A calming yoga session focused on slow movements and breath awareness for all levels.
Tai Chi for Older Adults
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
Practice gentle Tai Chi movements to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Spring Equinox Yoga
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 237 Collective
Cost: Free
Celebrate the season with a slow-flow yoga session focused on renewal and change.
Day of Self Renewal
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $100–$115
Spend a full day relaxing with meditation, wellness services, and peaceful surroundings.
Nature & Forest Therapy Experience
Time: 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Cost: $20
Slow down and reconnect with nature through a guided, sensory forest bathing experience.
👶 Kids & Family
The Shell Play Space Camp
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Line Drive Sports Complex
Cost: $12/hour
A fun indoor play experience for kids ages 4–6 with activities, crafts, and obstacle courses.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Cost: Free
Stories, songs, and playtime designed to support early literacy for young children.
Expressive Arts with Tanager
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
Kids explore creativity through theatre games, art, music, and movement.
Live Animal Meet and Greet
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wickiup Hill Learning Center
Cost: Free
Meet and learn about live animals with hands-on interaction guided by naturalists.
Little Learners with Ms. Rachel
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Brewed Imagination
Cost: $20 per child
An interactive morning of songs, stories, and play designed for toddlers and preschoolers.
The Cold-Blooded Redhead Reptile Encounter
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Cost: Free
Get hands-on with live reptiles in this fun and educational experience.
Literary Mini Golf
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cost: Free
Play book-themed mini golf throughout the library in this creative all-ages activity.
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Time: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lindale Mall
Cost: Varies
Capture spring memories with the Easter Bunny during this seasonal photo event.
🎨 Classes, Learning & Workshops
Community Writers Circle
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
Join fellow writers for a relaxed and supportive creative writing group.
MakerSpace Open Hours
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Marion Public Library
Cost: Free
Explore creative technology like 3D printers and Cricut machines in an open lab setting.
Coding for a Cause Pop-Up Workshop
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hiawatha Public Library
Cost: Free
Learn web design basics while working on projects that make a difference.
🎭 Arts, Culture & Special Events
$5 Spring Break Tours
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Brucemore
Cost: $5
Take a self-guided tour of the historic mansion and explore its beautiful grounds.
RHCR – Superior Donuts
Time: Various showtimes (March 18–22)
Location: 1103 3rd St SE
Cost: Not listed
Enjoy a heartfelt and humorous live theater production about friendship and change.
Jack Hayes – “Release of Ghost” Gallery Opening
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: CSPS Hall
Cost: Not listed
Experience a powerful art exhibit exploring emotion, creativity, and human connection.
Mansion Mixer: Puzzles and Poltergeists
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brucemore
Cost: Not listed
Celebrate Women’s History Month with puzzles, history, and a unique look at Helen Haskell Noyes.
Bloom: A Spring Equinox Ceremony
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rootspace Wellness
Cost: Not listed
A guided ceremony with cacao, meditation, and movement to welcome the new season.
🎶 Nightlife & Entertainment
Finally Friday Music
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: CR Midnight Smoker BBQ
Cost: Free
Kick off your evening with live music, food, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Friday Night Music
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Distillery
Cost: Free
Enjoy live acoustic music paired with great drinks and a relaxed vibe.
Ideal Idol Vol. V: The Finals
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Location: The Ideal Theater & Bar
Cost: $10
Watch the final showdown as top performers compete for the title and cash prize.
Karaoke at The Shack
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Shack Tavern
Cost: Free
Grab the mic and sing your favorite songs in a fun, casual setting.
🍽️ Food & Specials
Fish Fry (Multiple Locations)
Time: Starting at 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Locations: Whiskey River Grill, St. Jude’s Church, VFW Post 788, El Kahir Shrine
Cost: ~$23 (varies)
Enjoy classic Friday fish fry specials with fried cod, sides, and community atmosphere.
Fish Fry Fridays at Goldfinch
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Goldfinch Tap & Eatery
Cost: Not listed
Start your Friday early with a delicious fish fry lunch option.
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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