Events for Saturday, March 21st, and March 22nd, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Saturday, March 21 in Cedar Rapids features a full day of creativity, family fun, and entertainment—from hands-on workshops at Indian Creek Nature Center and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to outdoor activities like fishing at Noelridge Park and community events including markets and brunch bingo at Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, while the evening brings live music, theater, and special events at venues like Paramount Theatre and Alliant Energy PowerHouse; Sunday, March 22 continues with family-friendly activities at Lindale Mall, wellness events at Breathing Room Yoga, tours at Brucemore, and entertainment at NewBo City Market and Paramount Theatre.

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.

🌤️ Saturday, March 21

Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 51. 

🎨 Arts, Workshops & Classes

• The Art of Seeing: Nature & Wildlife Photography Workshop
  Location: Indian Creek Nature Center
  Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Price: $140 / $125 members
  A full-day hands-on workshop teaching composition, wildlife photography techniques, and creative storytelling in nature.

• Magic in the Mail: Postal Art Workshop
  Location: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
  Price: Free
  Learn the history of mail art and create your own artistic correspondence piece.

• Artist Forum
  Location: DKW Art Gallery and Studios
  Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A casual gathering for artists of all levels to share work, get feedback, and connect.

• Embroidery Class with Ana McClain
  Location: Lion Bridge Brewing Company
  Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  Price: Varies (ticketed)
  A beginner-friendly embroidery workshop creating spring floral designs in a relaxed setting.

• Kids n Canvas – Butterfly Painting
  Location: Sweet Mercantile CR
  Time: 1 p.m.
  Price: $20
  A guided painting class designed for kids ages 8–16 with all supplies included.

🌿 Outdoor, Nature & Educational

• Maple Syruping Experience
  Location: Indian Creek Nature Center Barn
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m. & 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  Price: $5
  A family-friendly outdoor experience learning how to tap trees and make maple syrup.

• Fruit Tree Pruning & Planting Workshop
  Location: Lowe Park
  Time: 10 a.m.
  Price: Free
  A hands-on workshop teaching essential techniques for planting and maintaining fruit trees.

• Little Anglers Trout Catch
  Location: Noelridge Park
  Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
  Price: Free
  Kids 10 and under can fish for stocked trout and win prizes.

• City Park Trout Stocking
  Location: Ely City Park
  Time: 11 a.m.
  Price: Free
  Watch trout being released and enjoy a fun community fishing experience.

🛍️ Markets, Community & Family

• Odd Mama’s Spring Market
  Location: Cedar Rapids (varies)
  Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Price: Free (bring pantry items)
  Shop 50+ local vendors while supporting a food pantry donation drive.

• Spring Frock Swap
  Location: Breathing Room Yoga
  Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Price: Free
  Trade gently used clothes and connect with others in a fun, social setting.

• Old School Brunch Bingo
  Location: Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
  Time: 11 a.m.
  Price: Free
  Enjoy brunch while playing bingo for drinks, prizes, and fun.

• International Snack Tasting
  Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
  Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
  Price: $10
  Sample unique snacks from Japan and Mexico in a casual tasting event.

• Photos with the Easter Bunny
  Location: Lindale Mall
  Time: 2 – 8 p.m.
  Price: $19.99 – $59.99
  Capture springtime photos with the Easter Bunny in a festive setup.

🧠 Learning, Clubs & Community Events

• English Practice Conversation Group
  Location: Ladd Library
  Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Price: Free
  Practice English in a relaxed, conversation-based environment.

• Learn & Practice English
  Location: Ladd Library
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A guided session to build communication skills through activities and discussion.

• CoderDojo STEM Program
  Location: Foundation 2
  Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
  Price: Free
  Kids explore STEM through hands-on stations and creative learning.

• Mercury 13 Lecture & Exhibit
  Location: Marion Heritage Center
  Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A historical presentation honoring women pioneers in space exploration.

🎭 Entertainment, Music & Nightlife

• Winterland | Heads in Motion (Tribute Concert)
  Location: Olympic South Side Theater
  Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A live tribute night celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead and Talking Heads.

• Masterworks IV (Orchestra)
  Location: Paramount Theatre
  Time: 7:30 – 9:15 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A classical performance featuring works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Mozart.

• The Rocking Dead | Jett Threatt
  Location: The Ideal Theater and Bar
  Time: 8 – 10 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A high-energy rock tribute show with theatrical performances and classic hits.

• Dancehall & Reggae Night
  Location: Fireside Tavern
  Time: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
  Price: $10
  A lively Caribbean-inspired dance party with DJs and drink specials.

• Redemption (Live Band)
  Location: Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar
  Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A high-energy cover band playing hits from multiple decades.

🎟️ Special Events & Experiences

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner
  Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
  Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
  Price: $75.46
  An interactive dinner theater where guests solve a live murder mystery.

• IMF Wrestling: St. Patrick’s Day Massacre
  Location: Backyard BBQ Iowa
  Time: 6 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A live wrestling event featuring multiple matches and championship bouts.

• Iowa Raptors FC Game Night
  Location: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
  Time: 7 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  Indoor soccer match celebrating healthcare providers and cancer awareness.

• Superior Donuts (Live Theater)
  Location: CSPS Hall
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A heartfelt comedy about friendship and change set in a Chicago donut shop.

🌤️ Sunday, March 22

Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 57 degrees and a low of 28. 

🐰 Family & Community

• Sensitive Bunny Experience
  Location: Lindale Mall
  Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  Price: $19.99 – $59.99
  A sensory-friendly Easter Bunny photo experience designed for children with special needs.

• Little Explorers (Dinosaur Theme)
  Location: Cedar Rapids (event space)
  Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Price: $20
  A high-energy kids event with interactive storytelling and hands-on activities.

🏛️ Tours, Arts & Learning

• $5 Spring Break Tours
  Location: Brucemore
  Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
  Price: $5
  Self-guided mansion tours with access to historic grounds and gardens.

• Creative Class: Japanese Stab Binding
  Location: Tree of Liminality
  Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
  Price: $20
  Learn traditional bookbinding techniques and create your own handmade journal.

• Grant Wood Lecture (Zoom)
  Location: Online via Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A virtual talk exploring the humor and personality behind artist Grant Wood.

🧘 Wellness & Fitness

• 108 Sun Salutations
  Location: Breathing Room Yoga
  Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Price: $15
  A meditative yoga practice celebrating the seasonal shift into spring.

• Spring Equinox Sound Meditation
  Location: Breathing Room Yoga
  Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A calming sound bath experience focused on balance and renewal.

• Bend & Brunch Yoga
  Location: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
  Time: 8 – 8:45 a.m.
  Price: $35
  A beginner-friendly yoga class followed by brunch.

🎶 Entertainment & Events

• Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
  Location: NewBo City Market
  Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  Weekly bingo with prizes in a lively market atmosphere.

• John Crist Live (Comedy)
  Location: Paramount Theatre
  Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A nationally touring comedian delivers a night of clean, high-energy stand-up.

• Never Miss a Sunday Show (Live Music)
  Location: Old Neighborhood Pub
  Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
  Price: $5
  Enjoy live Americana and roots rock music from a local band.

• Superior Donuts (Live Theater)
  Location: CSPS Hall
  Time: 4 p.m.
  Price: Varies
  A comedic yet heartfelt stage production about friendship and resilience.

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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