Events for Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

This weekend is packed with farmers markets, live music, family festivals, Mother’s Day events, racing, art shows, theater, and outdoor adventures across Eastern Iowa. Saturday highlights include the Marion Police K9 5K, Vintage Market Days, Bloomsbury Farm’s Kite Festival, and live entertainment from emo night to blues and Americana. Sunday features Mother’s Day brunches, farmers markets, bingo, live music, Pokémon tournaments, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Plenty to do whether you’re shopping local, exploring outdoors, or celebrating Mom all weekend long.

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, May 9, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 75° and a low of 43°

Community & Family Events

Marion Police 5K 4 K9

📍 Linn-Mar High School
⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon
💲 $25 5K | $15 kids fun run
A family-friendly 5K supporting the Marion Police K9 program featuring races, bounce houses, and K9 demonstrations.

Calling All Pet Lovers!

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 10 a.m.
💲 Free
Bring photos and stories of your pets for a fun community pet-themed exhibit event.

Orange Track Racing

📍 Grace Street Church
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
💲 25¢ per car | $5 max
Race Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars in this family-friendly monthly competition.

Pied Piper

📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 10:30 – 11 a.m.
💲 Free
Orchestra Iowa’s Brass Quintet introduces preschoolers to orchestral instruments through music and fun.

Pied Piper Concert for Young Children

📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
💲 Free
Young children can experience live brass instruments in an engaging interactive concert.

Marion Migratory Bird & Arbor Day Celebration

📍 Thomas Park
⏰ Noon – 3 p.m.
💲 Free
Celebrate birds and nature with guided hikes, live raptors, educational exhibits, and family activities.

Mother's Day Skate at ImOn Ice

📍 ImOn Ice Arena
⏰ 12:30 – 5 p.m.
💲 Moms skate free
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with public skating and free admission for moms.

Story Time with the Voyager Princess

📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 1 – 2 p.m.
💲 Free
Meet a Moana-inspired princess for songs, stories, and photo opportunities.

Plant Swap

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 1 – 2:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Trade healthy houseplants and rooted cuttings with fellow plant lovers.

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 1 – 3 p.m.
💲 Free
Young adults can meet new people in a relaxed environment with board games and snacks.

Artist Forum

📍 DKW Art Gallery and Studios
⏰ 2 – 5 p.m.
💲 Free
Artists of all skill levels gather to share work, ideas, critiques, and conversation.

Self Reflections - Gallery Opening

📍 CSPS Hall
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Explore introspective artwork focused on identity, emotion, and personal growth.

Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night

📍 Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center
⏰ 8:30 – 10 p.m.
💲 Free
Enjoy astronomy presentations and telescope viewing of the night sky.

Markets, Shopping & Expos

Marion Farmers Market

📍 Willowood Park
⏰ 8 – 11 a.m.
💲 Free admission
Browse fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers, and more from local vendors.

Mother's Day Pop-Up Market

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Shop local gifts, treats, and handmade goods perfect for Mother’s Day.

Vintage Market Days

📍 Hawkeye Downs
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💲 $10 Saturday admission
Explore vintage décor, handmade goods, local eats, and boutique shopping.

Cedar Rapids Lifestyle & Home Expo

📍 DoubleTree Convention Complex
⏰ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Meet contractors and discover ideas for remodeling, outdoor living, and home upgrades.

Mom’s Day Out

📍 Stillwater Coffee Co.
⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon
💲 Free admission
Shop a mama-and-mini themed mobile boutique while enjoying coffee and community.

Plant Sale

📍 GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Pick up plants, greenery, and garden additions during this seasonal sale.

Repotting Patio Party

📍 Old Neighborhood Pub
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💲 Free
Bring your houseplants for repotting, swapping, and plant sharing with fellow gardeners.

Outdoor & Nature Events

Fields of Flight Kite Festival

📍 Bloomsbury Farm
⏰ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
💲 $23.99 admission
Spend the day flying kites and enjoying more than 30 farm attractions.

Hike with Llamas at Prairie Patch Farm

📍 Prairie Patch Farm
⏰ Noon – 1 p.m.
💲 Admission required
Take a scenic nature hike with llamas through prairie and woodland trails.

Feathers & Flora

📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
💲 $10
Learn about spring birds and wildflowers during a guided nature walk.

Spring Bird Banding

📍 Wickiup Hill Learning Center
⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon
💲 Free
See migratory birds up close and learn about bird banding from experts.

Pedals and Petals

📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
⏰ 9 a.m.
💲 Registration required
Women cyclists can enjoy a scenic social ride along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

Arts, Crafts & Classes

Creative Class - Sunprinting with Botanicals

📍 Tree of Liminality
⏰ 1 – 3 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Create botanical cyanotype sunprints using plants and sunlight.

Kinusaiga - Fabric Art

📍 Make/Believe CR
⏰ Noon
💲 $5
Learn the Japanese no-sew fabric art technique known as Kinusaiga.

Art After Hours

📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
⏰ 6 – 8 p.m.
💲 $10
Adults can unwind with open studio art-making in a relaxed BYOB setting.

The Core Connection

📍 The Studio on Third
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
💲 Registration required
Learn about pelvic floor health through education and reformer Pilates exercises.

Gaming & Hobby Events

Lego Build Day

📍 The Jack
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
💲 Free to build
Build creative LEGO projects from a massive pile of bricks and minifigures.

Lorcana - Wild Unknown Prerelease Event

📍 First Turn Games
⏰ 1 p.m.
💲 Registration required
Be among the first to play the latest Disney Lorcana set.

Secrets of Strixhaven Draft

📍 First Turn Games
⏰ 1 – 4 p.m.
💲 $25
Join a themed Magic: The Gathering draft tournament with prizes.

Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament

📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
💲 Entry varies
Duel other players in weekly Swiss-format Yu-Gi-Oh competition.

70’s Mad Hatter Tournament

📍 Sandlot Sports CR
⏰ 2 p.m.
💲 $10/player
Wear your best 70s outfit and compete in this themed sports tournament.

Music, Nightlife & Entertainment

Kelli Baker Band

📍 CSPS Hall
⏰ Evening show
💲 Ticketed event
Experience powerhouse blues-rock vocals from rising artist Kelli Baker.

Emo Night

📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
⏰ 7 – 11:30 p.m.
💲 $14.44
Relive classic emo hits with DJs and live performances.

Allure: A Night of Burlesque at Opus

📍 Opus Concert Cafe
⏰ 8 – 10:30 p.m.
💲 $30
Enjoy dazzling burlesque performances from Midwest entertainers.

Tyler Huckfelt

📍 Up In Smoke BBQ
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Enjoy classic rock, country, and singer-songwriter favorites live.

The Janeys

📍 The Shack Tavern
⏰ 3 – 6 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Bryce and Billy Janey perform live at the tiki bar.

The Detour Band

📍 Kickstand
⏰ 6 – 10 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Dance to hits from country, rock, and classic favorites.

Rocking The Dead with Jett Threatt

📍 Olympic South Side Theater
⏰ 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
💲 Ticketed event
Celebrate legendary rock icons with live tribute performances.

Saturday Music: Ryne Doughty

📍 Cedar Ridge Distillery
⏰ 6 – 9 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Hear authentic Midwest folk and Americana storytelling through music.

The Jason Christensen Trio

📍 Campbell Steele Gallery & Venue
⏰ 7 p.m.
💲 No cover
Enjoy an energetic evening of live guitar-driven music.

Uptown Snug’s 10 Year Anniversary Party

📍 Uptown Snug
⏰ 5 p.m.
💲 Free entry
Celebrate a decade of Uptown Snug with whiskey toasts, live Irish music, and appetizers.

Mothers Night Out

📍 Fireside CR
⏰ 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
💲 $10
Moms can enjoy an upscale R&B night with drinks, DJs, and dancing.

Mama’s Night Out Special

📍 Midtown Station
⏰ 7 – 11 p.m.
💲 Admission varies
Celebrate moms with music, dancing, and positive vibes.

First Ave Tap Grand Opening

📍 First Ave Tap
⏰ 4 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Celebrate the reopening with drink specials, tastings, and giveaways.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 66° and a low of 39°

Sunday Highlights

Mother's Day Showcase

📍 Noelridge Greenhouse
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by flowers, plants, gardening vendors, and local experts.

2026 Hiawatha Farmers Market

📍 Guthridge Park
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💲 Free admission
Shop produce, baked goods, handmade items, and ready-to-eat foods from local vendors.

Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market

📍 NewBo City Market
⏰ Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💲 Free
Play bingo for prizes during this weekly community gathering.

Mother’s Day at Big Grove

📍 Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Cedar Rapids
⏰ All day
💲 Free admission
Celebrate moms with complimentary flowers and all-day breakfast specials.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

📍 Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
💲 $39.95 adults
Enjoy carving stations, seafood, breakfast favorites, and desserts for Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day at The Fun Station

📍 The Fun Station Cedar Rapids
⏰ 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
💲 Moms free | Kids discounted
Celebrate Mother’s Day with arcade games and family attractions.

Mother’s Day Painting Class

📍 Odd Mama’s
⏰ 1 – 4 p.m.
💲 $40
Enjoy tea, pastries, and floral painting in a cozy creative setting.

Mother’s Day Buffet

📍 350 First
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
💲 $45
Celebrate with brunch favorites, carving stations, mini massages, and family photos.

Sunday Music: Brian Herrin

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

Basix Bingo with Cecelia Monroe Cavalier

📍 Basix
⏰ 7 – 9 p.m.
💲 Free admission
End the weekend with lively drag-hosted bingo entertainment.

May Free Standard Pokémon Tournament

📍 Coulee Cards & Gaming Cedar Rapids
⏰ Noon
💲 Free entry
Compete in a casual Pokémon tournament with prizes and community fun.

Disney's The Little Mermaid

📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
⏰ Various showtimes
💲 Ticketed event
Enjoy the beloved Disney musical brought to life on stage.

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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