Events for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
There’s something for everyone around Eastern Iowa this Tuesday, from family fun and creative activities to local history, gardening, and game-night competition! 🥋 Start your morning with Tai Chi or Men’s Caregiver Coffee, then bring the little ones to story time downtown or Preschool Play Day at Marion Public Library. 🎨 Get creative at the Senior Crafting Social, explore the library’s MakerSpace, or bring your own project to Chatty Crafters. Gardeners can get a head start on next spring with the Master Gardeners’ Fall Garden Prep talk at Ely Public Library. 🌱 For a little local history with a spooky twist, join the Creep the Alley Walking Tour through downtown Cedar Rapids and uncover hidden stories from the city’s past. 🏛️ Feeling adventurous? Learn the basics of curling at ImOn Ice Arena, no experience or equipment required! 🥌 Then wrap up the day with free trivia at Lion Bridge Brewing, music bingo, or a comedy open mic. 📚 Book lovers can also share their latest reads at Swamp Fox Bookstore’s What’cha Reading Book Club.
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
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Your guide to what’s happening around Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa — in five minutes or less!
🌤️ FORECAST
Mostly sunny with a high of 68° and a low of 47°.
⭐ TUESDAY’S TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
🥋 Tai Chi at Ely Public Library
👨👧👦 Men’s Caregiver Coffee
📚 Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
🧸 Preschool Play Day
🎨 Senior Crafting Social
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🏛️ Creep the Alley Walking Tour
📖 What’cha Reading Book Club
🌱 Master Gardeners: Fall Garden Prep
🥌 Curling Instructional League
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
🥋 Tai Chi
🕗 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Enjoy a relaxing morning Tai Chi session with Tom. Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
🥋 Advanced Tai Chi
🕘 9–9:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Practice Tai Chi to support strength, flexibility and overall well-being. Presented in partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
🥋 Tai Chi for Beginners
🕙 10–10:45 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
New to Tai Chi? This beginner-friendly class offers a welcoming place to start, with no need to worry about keeping up with an advanced group. Presented in partnership with Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
☕ Men’s Caregiver Coffee
🕗 8–9:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Male caregivers can share their stories, learn caregiving tips and connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving. No registration required. Contact the Center at 319-221-8866 or fcgc@mercycare.org for Zoom information.
☕ Men’s Caregiver Coffee — Additional Session
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Another opportunity for male caregivers to share experiences, learn practical tips and build connections. No registration required. Contact the Center for Zoom details.
💚 Life After Caregiving
🕒 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A supportive group for people navigating life after the death of a loved one and the end of their caregiving role. Discuss grief, self-care and planning for the future. Registration was requested by October 6; contact the Center at 319-221-8866 or fcgc@mercycare.org for information.
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
📚 Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library — Downtown
A fun story time for children ages 2–5 featuring stories, songs, movement and bubbles.
📖 Story Time at Stillwater Coffee
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Stillwater Coffee
Enjoy story time with a cup of coffee!
🧸 Preschool Play Day
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers can drop in to play, explore and learn together. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
🎨 Senior Crafting Social with Home Instead
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library | 💲 Free
Seniors can learn a new craft, enjoy seasonal projects and connect with others in the community. Registration is available through the Marion Public Library event calendar.
🧶 Chatty Crafters
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Bring your own craft and enjoy an evening of conversation and creativity with fellow crafters.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore creative technology, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, sublimation printing and heat presses. Open to patrons of all ages; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
💻 CAREER, EDUCATION & LIBRARY
💻 Basic Computer Skills Education
🕑 2–3 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
A beginner-friendly introduction to computers, covering common terminology, mouse and keyboard use, internet basics and simple programs. Designed to help participants prepare for the library’s Computer Skills Training class.
📖 What’cha Reading Book Club — The Evening Edition
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Swamp Fox Bookstore, 1375 7th Avenue, Suite A, Marion
A relaxed, no-assigned-reading book club where everyone can share what they’ve been enjoying. Participants can select an advance reader copy to take home and browse the bookstore before or after the discussion.
🌱 GARDENING & NATURE
🌻 Master Gardeners: Fall Garden Prep
🕕 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Join Master Gardener Beula Dvorak for timely tips on wrapping up the outdoor gardening season and planning ahead for spring.
🏛️ COMMUNITY, HISTORY & CIVIC LIFE
🚶 Creep the Alley Walking Tour
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Meet at Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue and Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids
💲 $8 for History Center members; $10 general admission
Explore downtown Cedar Rapids’ alleys and discover their architectural history, service functions, Prohibition-era secrets and surprising retail designs. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking through alleys.
🏛️ Linn County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
🕕 6–11 p.m.
📍 The Hotel at Kirkwood
Public hearing and first consideration of the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center.
🥌 SPORTS & RECREATION
🥌 Curling Instructional League
🕖 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 ImOn Ice Arena
Try a unique new sport in this instructional league. Learn stone delivery, sweeping and strategy, then put your skills into practice during a short game. No prior experience or equipment is needed; registration is required.
🎲 TRIVIA, GAMES & NIGHTLIFE
🍻 Trivia Tuesday at Lion Bridge Brewing
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lion Bridge Brewing | 💲 Free
Join Christopher’s Bar Exam for weekly team trivia. Bring a team or play solo.
🎵 Weekly Music Bingo
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 The Bar — Cedar Rapids | 💲 Free
Test your music knowledge, mark your bingo card and compete to win house cash. Drop in anytime and enjoy a new theme each month.
😂 Comedy Open Mic
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub | 💲 Free
Catch local comedy at this free open mic. Signup opens on Lucky Cat’s Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
🧠 Trivia Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
📍 Mulligan’s Pub, Cedar Rapids | 💲 Free
A team trivia game with four rounds covering categories such as history, geography, science, sports and current events. Teams can have up to eight players, with prizes for the top three teams. Arrive early to get a table.
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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