Events for Friday, May 29th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

In this weekend edition of Cedar Rapids Daily, we're highlighting the top events happening Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. From the Iowa Women’s Festival, St. Joseph Fun Days, farmers markets, and the Iowa Renaissance Festival to Kernels baseball, roller derby, live music, outdoor adventures, and family activities, there’s plenty to enjoy across the Cedar Rapids area. Whether you're looking to shop local, explore the outdoors, catch a show, or spend time with family and friends, we’ve got your weekend covered.

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.

Cedar Rapids Daily Weekend Guide

Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026

Weekend Forecast
☀️ Saturday: Partly Cloudy | High 83° | Low 59°
☁️ Sunday: Mostly Cloudy | High 82° | Low 60°

Saturday, May 30

🛍️ Markets, Festivals & Community Events

Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Farmers Market Book Sale

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – Noon
💲 Book purchases
Browse new and gently used books while supporting library programs and literacy efforts.

Marion Farmers Market

📍 Willowood Park
⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
💲 Free Admission
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts, meats, and more from local vendors.

Plant Sale

📍 Kazimour Farm & Orchard
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Find annuals, perennials, herbs, tomatoes, and other garden favorites.

Giant Sidewalk Sale

📍 Drop Inn Thrift Store
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Shop clothing, toys, household goods, décor, and more while connecting with local organizations.

Summer Launch Party

📍 Hidden Gems
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Celebrate the arrival of summer with seasonal merchandise, outdoor shopping, and family-friendly fun.

The Glittering Pear Birthday Celebration

📍 The Glittering Pear
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Enjoy antiques, vintage finds, local art, music, ice cream, and food trucks.

2026 Iowa Women's Festival

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Celebrate women-owned businesses, artists, performers, and makers from across Iowa.

St. Joseph Fun Days

📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Enjoy carnival rides, bingo, live music, food, games, raffles, and family activities all day long.

Community Connection Event

📍 A Piece at a Time
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet a new local nonprofit, browse clothing, enjoy refreshments, and learn about community resources.

🌿 Outdoors, Nature & Fitness

Bird Banding at the Barn

📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
💲 Free
Watch birds being safely captured, banded, and released while learning about conservation.

Critter Catch

📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – Noon
💲 Free
Explore wetlands and discover frogs, insects, crawdads, and other fascinating creatures.

5th Annual Freedom Run

📍 Springville American Legion
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
💲 Registration Required
Honor America's veterans with this annual motorcycle and community fundraiser.

AMVETS Chapter 6 Bug Run XIV

📍 Cassill Motors
⏰ Registration 9:00 a.m.
💲 $20 Entry
Join this veteran-supporting motorcycle ride with prizes, raffles, and stops across Eastern Iowa.

Group Fitness with The M.A.C. & iGYM

📍 Kingston Yard
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy a high-energy Dance Club Cardio workout suitable for all fitness levels.

Dance Club Cardio

📍 The Yard
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
💲 Free
Dance, sweat, and strengthen with this upbeat community workout.

Alpaca Farm & Gift Shop Open House

📍 Rainbow Feathers Farm
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet alpacas and browse the farm store during this family-friendly visit.

📚 Learning, Games & Hobbies

English Practice Conversation Group

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – Noon
💲 Free
Practice conversational English in a welcoming environment.

Learn & Practice English at the Library

📍 Ladd Library
⏰ Noon – 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Improve communication skills through guided activities and discussions.

Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ Noon – 4:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Explore tabletop games, RPGs, and community gaming experiences.

May Plant Bingo

📍 BarTini's Marion
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
💲 Registration Required
Play bingo for the chance to win plants and gardening prizes.

Artist Forum

📍 DKW Art Gallery & Studios
⏰ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to create, share, and connect.

Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament

📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
💲 Tournament Entry Required
Bring your deck and compete in weekly Swiss-format matches.

🎭 Arts & Culture

33rd Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival

📍 Middle Amana Community Park
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
💲 Admission Required
Step into a world of jousting, music, magic, comedy, and Renaissance-era fun.

Nooks and Crannies Tour

📍 Brucemore
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
Explore rarely seen spaces and hidden details inside the historic mansion.

⚾ Sports & Recreation

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 6:35 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
Cheer on the Kernels during another exciting night of baseball.

Cedar Rapids Roller Derby vs. Forx Sugar Beaters

📍 Alliant Energy PowerHouse / Elevate Sports Facility
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
💲 Admission Required
Watch fast-paced roller derby action as Cedar Rapids takes on North Dakota's Forx Sugar Beaters.

Throttle & Throwbacks

📍 Hawkeye Downs Speedway
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
💲 $10 General Admission
Experience drifting exhibitions, ride-alongs, and motorsports excitement.

🎵 Live Music & Nightlife

Barb Francisco

📍 The Shack Tavern
⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an afternoon of live music and local entertainment.

Spring Sip & Shop

📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
⏰ 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
Shop local vendors while enjoying cocktails, food, and a vineyard atmosphere.

Music at the Yard: Gypsy and the Ramblers

📍 Kingston Yard
⏰ 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music under the stars.

Outlaw Band

📍 North Point
⏰ 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Catch one of the area's favorite bands on the outdoor stage.

Salsa Basics

📍 Rootspace Wellness
⏰ 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
💲 $25 Individual / $45 Couple
Learn salsa fundamentals in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.

Open Mic Comedy Night

📍 Up In Smoke BBQ
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
💲 Buffet $30
Enjoy stand-up comedy alongside an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet.

The O.K.'s Live

📍 Mulligan's Pub
⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Hear crowd favorites ranging from country and Americana to classic rock.

Hostage

📍 The Shack Tavern
⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Rock the night away with this energetic live performance.

Club Ideal: RNB Club Night

📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
⏰ 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
💲 Free
Dance the night away to R&B favorites.

Dark Agenda, Riff Worm, The Heist & Wyvern

📍 MoCo Game Room & Hot Dog Bar
⏰ Doors 8:00 p.m. | Show 9:00 p.m.
💲 $5
A heavy night of live metal and rock performances.

Sunday, May 31

🛍️ Markets & Community Events

Hiawatha Farmers Market

📍 Guthridge Park
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Shop produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and local favorites.

Community Days at Marion YMCA

📍 Marion YMCA
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
💲 Youth $10 | Adult $20 | Family $35
Enjoy full access to YMCA facilities during this community event.

Palo Farmers Market

📍 Clymer Park, Palo
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Browse local vendors, food, crafts, and live entertainment.

St. Joseph Fun Days

📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church
⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
💲 Free Admission
The final day of the festival features rides, games, food, raffles, and family fun.

Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy multiple rounds of bingo with prizes and community fun.

🌿 Health, Wellness & Nature

Sunday Morning Hatha Yoga

📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
💲 Donation-Based
Start your Sunday with gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness.

Yoga with Alpacas

📍 Rainbow Feathers Farm
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
💲 $20
Practice yoga surrounded by friendly alpacas.

Return: A Yoga + Rest Practice for People of Color

📍 Breathing Room Yoga
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – Noon
💲 Donation-Based
A restorative yoga class created by and for people of color.

Family Nature Experience

📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
💲 $5
Families can explore nature through guided outdoor activities.

Full Moon Hike

📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
💲 $5 Members / $10 Nonmembers
Explore trails under the light of the full moon.

📚 Books, Games & Community

Folx of the Purple Kettle

📍 Breathing Room Yoga
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
💲 Free
A welcoming LGBTQ+ community gathering featuring games, crafts, and conversation.

Standard Pokémon Tournament

📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming
⏰ Noon
💲 $10 Entry
Compete in a standard-format Pokémon tournament with prize support.

🎭 Arts & Culture

Iowa Renaissance Festival

📍 Middle Amana Community Park
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
💲 Admission Required
Enjoy a second day of Renaissance-era entertainment, food, and shopping.

Romance Author Lena Hendrix with Willow Aster

📍 The Venue at Kingston Steakhouse
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
💲 $25
Celebrate the release of Just My Luck with two bestselling romance authors.

Art at Brucemore

📍 Brucemore
⏰ Noon – 2:00 p.m.
💲 $50
Create a handcrafted clay peony in this guided workshop.

⚾ Sports & Recreation

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 1:05 p.m.
💲 Ticket Required
Spend the afternoon cheering on the Kernels.

Hike with Llamas

📍 Prairie Patch Farm
⏰ Noon & 2:00 p.m.
💲 Registration Required
Take a guided prairie hike alongside trained llamas.

🎵 Live Music & Entertainment

Sunday Music Featuring Beggars' Bargain

📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy an afternoon of folk and Americana music.

Never Miss a Sunday Show

📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Wrap up the weekend with live patio music and good company.

Basix Bingo with Cecelia Monroe Cavalier

📍 Basix
⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy a lively evening of bingo, prizes, and entertainment.

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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