Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Kick off the weekend with books, creativity, and entertainment across Eastern Iowa! 📚 Browse the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book Sale, hunt for treasures at the flea market and garage sale at Hawkeye Downs, or get crafty at the November Scrapmania Hotel Crop. 🎨 Create a fused-glass holiday tree or personalized clay letters, and enjoy the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala. 🎭 Catch Legally Blonde or Pippin on stage, or head to the Paramount for comedian Gary Owen. 🏈 Young athletes can learn from the Cedar Rapids Titans at Football Skills and Drills, while wellness seekers can join Geri-Fit, gentle yoga, or a weekend mindfulness retreat. 🎶 Tonight, dance to ’90s and 2000s R&B at The Ideal, enjoy DJ music at Hazzard County, or sing your favorites at karaoke. There’s plenty to make this Friday memorable!
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
☀️ CEDAR RAPIDS DAILY
Friday, November 6, 2026
Your guide to what’s happening around Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa — in five minutes or less!
🌦️ FORECAST
Partly cloudy with a high of 48° and a low of 32°.
⭐ TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
📚 Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book Sale
🎭 Legally Blonde: The Musical
🎭 Pippin — Kirkwood’s Fall Musical
😂 Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
🎨 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala
🏈 Football Skills and Drills with the Titans
🛍️ Cedar Rapids’ Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale
🧘 Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
🎶 R&B Night at The Ideal Theater & Bar
🧵 November Scrapmania Hotel Crop
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 Free
A strength, balance, and mobility class for adults 60 and older.
🧘 Gentle Yoga with Kayla Davis
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Enjoy gentle movement, intentional breathing, and mindful awareness.
🧘 Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
🕡 Begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday; continues through Sunday at 1 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
A weekend of sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, mindful eating, and intentional silence.
✨ Reiki Share
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 ReAlive Metaphysical Shop
An in-person Reiki share where participants can receive a session, whether or not they practice Reiki.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS
📖 Early Learning Story Time at Busse Branch
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
Stories, songs, movement, and bubbles for children ages 2–5.
🏈 Football Skills and Drills with the Titans
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Dick’s House of Sport | 💲 Free
Young athletes can learn football skills from Cedar Rapids Titans players.
📚 COMMUNITY, BOOKS & LEARNING
📚 Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book Sale
🕘 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Shop a wide selection of new and gently used books for all ages. Proceeds support the Friends and local literacy efforts.
✍️ Community Writers Circle
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Join the adult writing group.
☕ Coffee and Kolach
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Online
Enjoy the museum’s monthly program, concert, or special event via Facebook Live or YouTube Live.
🍽️ Encore Café — Registration Required
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Enjoy a dietitian-reviewed meal and activities designed to support wellness, social connection, and quality of life.
🎶 Together in Song Chorus Fall Concert
🕝 2:30–3:45 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Celebrate the “Voice of Life” at the chorus’s fall concert. Cookies and coffee will follow.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & SHOPPING
🛍️ Cedar Rapids’ Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale
🕓 Begins at 4 p.m.
📍 Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center
Browse the flea market and garage sale, featuring local vendors including The Bread Lady and Bekah’s Bakery.
🧵 November Scrapmania Hotel Crop
🕙 Begins at 10 a.m. Friday; runs through Sunday at 3 p.m.
📍 Best Western Plus Longbranch, Cedar Rapids | 💲 $150 for Friday–Sunday; $180 for Thursday–Sunday
A multi-day crafting getaway for scrapbookers and all kinds of crafters. Registration and hotel booking are required. Crop registration
🎄 Glass Double Holiday Tree Workshop
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio | 💲 $70
Create a layered fused-glass holiday tree decoration. Beginner-friendly; preregistration required.
🔤 Clay Friday Night Out: Bubble Letters
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio | 💲 $50 | Ages 21+
Create colorful, personalized clay letters using slab-building techniques. BYOB; preregistration required. Projects will be ready for pickup in about three weeks.
🎭 LIVE THEATER & COMEDY
🎭 Legally Blonde: The Musical
🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 George Washington High School
Follow Elle Woods as she heads to Harvard Law and discovers her own potential.
🎭 Pippin — Kirkwood’s Fall Musical
🕢 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 Ballantyne Auditorium, Kirkwood Community College
A young prince searches for an extraordinary life in this musical featuring a score by Stephen Schwartz. Tickets are available in advance or at the door; free for Kirkwood students, faculty, and staff.
😂 Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre
Enjoy stand-up comedy and storytelling from Gary Owen.
🎶 MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
🎶 R&B Night
🕗 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar | Ages 30+
A first-Friday dance night featuring ’90s and 2000s R&B, soul classics, and DJs Rahlan Kay and VerbaTIM. Ladies: $10 all night. Gentlemen: $10 before 10 p.m., $20 after.
🎧 DJ JT and DJ Kevin
🕘 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 Hazzard County Bar & Saloon
Come out for a night of music and dancing.
🎤 Friday Karaoke
🕘 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 Sammy’s Lounge
Sing your favorite songs at Friday-night karaoke.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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
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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