Events for Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Monday, March 23 in Cedar Rapids offers a mix of wellness, family fun, and evening entertainment, from fitness classes like GERIFIT at Ely Public Library and yoga at Illuminations Cedar Rapids to kid-friendly storytimes and a nature hike at Indian Creek Nature Center, along with community workshops and discussions, while the evening features creative classes, bingo, book clubs, and live comedy at CSPS Hall, plus music games and social events around town, with a festive touch from Easter Bunny pet photos at Lindale Mall.

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 23

Forecast: Partly cloudy, high of 50°, low of 34°

🧘 Wellness, Fitness & Health

• GERIFIT (Morning Session)
  Location: Ely Public Library
  Time: 8 – 8:45 a.m.
  Price: Free
  A low-impact fitness class designed for adults 60+ to improve strength, balance, and mobility.

• GERIFIT (Afternoon Session)
  Location: Ely Public Library
  Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A second session offering the same guided exercises focused on flexibility and overall wellness.

• Chair Yoga with Tammy
  Location: Marion Public Library
  Time: 1 – 1:45 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A beginner-friendly yoga class using a chair for support, ideal for limited mobility.

• Yoga Flow
  Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
  Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A dynamic, breath-focused yoga session designed to create a meditative flow.

• Somatic Gentle Yoga
  Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
  Time: 5:30 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A slow, mindful yoga practice focused on internal awareness and body connection.

👶 Kids & Family

• Monday Morning Story Time
  Location: Hiawatha Public Library
  Time: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
  Price: Free
  A simple, engaging storytime designed to introduce young children to books and reading.

• Toddler Time
  Location: Ely Public Library
  Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
  Price: Free
  Stories, songs, and activities to help toddlers build early literacy skills.

• Early Learning Story Time
  Location: Ladd Library
  Time: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
  Price: Free
  A fun session with stories, songs, and play designed for ages 2–5.

• Preschool Storytime
  Location: Marion Public Library
  Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
  Price: Free
  Early literacy activities including books and songs for preschool-aged children.

• Mini Explorer Hiking Club
  Location: Indian Creek Nature Center
  Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  Price: $5 adults / $3 members (kids free)
  A family-friendly outdoor hike encouraging exploration and nature play.

• Tweens Building Bash
  Location: Ely Public Library
  Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A hands-on building event with LEGO, Tetris, and creative challenges for grades 5–8.

💼 Learning, Career & Community

• Goodwill WOW Workshop
  Location: Ladd Library
  Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A career skills workshop covering job search strategies and workplace success.

• Fresh Conversations
  Location: Hiawatha Public Library
  Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A discussion group focused on nutrition, wellness, and community for older adults.

• Swamp Fox Bookstore Educator Event
  Location: Swamp Fox Bookstore
  Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
  Price: Free (registration required)
  An interactive session helping educators set up classroom book orders and resources.

• The Human Face of Immigration
  Location: St. Ludmila Community Center
  Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A documentary screening and panel discussion sharing real immigrant experiences.

🎨 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

• Sewing 101 for Adults
  Location: Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
  Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A beginner class teaching foundational sewing skills and techniques.

• Knit Wits
  Location: Marion Public Library
  Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A social crafting group for knitting and crocheting enthusiasts.

• Moon & Sun Cork n Canvas
  Location: Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
  Time: 6 p.m.
  Price: $35
  A guided painting class perfect for a creative night out.

🎲 Games, Social & Entertainment

• 55+ Bingo
  Location: Bridge Senior Center
  Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  A fun social bingo event designed for older adults with prizes.

• Bingo at Moose Lodge 304
  Location: Moose Lodge
  Time: 4:30 – 10 p.m.
  Price: Starts at $10
  Public bingo night with multiple games, food, and prizes.

• Steeped in Books (Book Club)
  Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library
  Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A relaxed book club where participants discuss monthly reads over tea.

• Monday Unscripted (Comedy/Improv)
  Location: CSPS Hall
  Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  Price: $5 advance / $10 door
  A weekly live comedy and improv show with rotating performers.

• 2010s Music Name That Tune
  Location: The Bar
  Time: 7 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A team-based trivia game guessing popular songs from the 2010s.

• Music Bingo
  Location: Sammy’s Lounge
  Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  Price: Free (extra cards $1)
  A fun twist on bingo where players match songs instead of numbers.

🚴 Active & Outdoor Social

• FTWN Bike Spring Thaw & Group Ride
  Location: Chain Reaction Bike Hub
  Time: 5:30 p.m.
  Price: Free
  A community bike tune-up and casual group ride for femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders.

🐰 Seasonal & Special Events

• Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
  Location: Lindale Mall
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
  Price: Not listed
  Bring your pets for a fun Easter Bunny photo opportunity.

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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