Events for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Eastern Iowa is full of ways to stretch your creativity, connect with your community, and enjoy a little fall fun this Thursday! 🎶 Join the Together in Song Chorus for a morning of music and connection, or start your day with a gentle stretch or yoga class. Families can enjoy Music & Movement Story Time, while teens can race Ozobots at the downtown library and crafty folks can make a festive pumpkin gnome at Hiawatha Public Library. 🎃 Art lovers won’t want to miss Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa at Grant Wood Studio, celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Iowa textile artists. 🧵 Plant enthusiasts can trade houseplants at the Busse Branch Plant Swap, and food lovers can join Chef Jeff at NewBo City Market to explore agroforestry foods and make candied nuts. 🌿 Curious about local wildlife? Head to Indian Creek Nature Center for Whitetail: Treasure, Trophy or Trouble? and learn how Iowa’s deer population has changed over time. History buffs can explore rarely seen spaces during Brucemore’s Nooks and Crannies Tour, while homebuyers can get practical advice at a home purchase prep class. 🏛️ Round out the evening with free sound meditation, stand-up comedy from Ian Pope at The Ideal Theater, live music, bingo, or a night of bowling and pizza.
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
Thursday, October 22, 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 71° and a low of 52°.
⭐ THURSDAY’S TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
🧘 Morning Stretch at Ely Public Library
🎶 Together in Song Chorus
📚 Music & Movement Story Time
🧵 Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
🧘 Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
🌿 Agroforestry Appetizers with Chef Jeff
🪴 Plant Swap at Busse Branch
🏛️ Nooks and Crannies Tour at Brucemore
🦌 Whitetail: Treasure, Trophy or Trouble?
🎤 Ian Pope at The Ideal Theater
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
🧘 Morning Stretch
🕗 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Paula leads a morning group exercise class incorporating yoga elements that can be adapted for different mobility levels. Bring your own yoga mat if possible; supplies are limited.
🧘 Metta Yoga — Gentle
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Hiawatha
💲 $15 drop-in; punch cards available
Enjoy gentle, beginner-friendly yoga in a peaceful natural setting. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are accepted.
🧘 Metta Yoga — Chair
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Hiawatha
💲 $15 drop-in; punch cards available
A gentle chair-based yoga session connecting movement and breath to encourage strength, flexibility and relaxation. All abilities are welcome.
🧘 Chair Yoga at the Downtown Library
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library — Downtown | 💲 Free
Instructor Tammy Bayer adapts this beginner-level class to different needs and mobility levels. Chair-supported seated and occasional standing postures make yoga accessible to newcomers and those with physical limitations. No experience is necessary.
🔔 Free Sound Meditation
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 💲 Free
Relax to the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs and other instruments in a guided meditation led by Janel. Bring a blanket, pillow or yoga mat for comfort. Preregistration is required, and doors open at 4:30 p.m.
🔗 Register for Sound Meditation
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
🧸 Partners in Play
🕤 9:30–10:15 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A welcoming opportunity for little ones and caregivers to play, interact and make connections.
🎵 Music & Movement Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
A fun story time for toddlers and preschoolers featuring music, movement and opportunities to explore.
📚 Preschool Story Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft. Designed for children ages 3–5, with younger siblings welcome.
🎮 Teen Makers & Gamers
🕞 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library — Downtown
Teens can get creative or get competitive with after-school activities. This week’s activity is racing with Ozobots.
🎃 Pumpkin Perch: A Gnome Craft
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Create an adorable gnome perched atop a pumpkin—a festive handmade decoration for the fall season.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE
🧵 Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
🕛 Noon–8 p.m.
📍 Grant Wood Studio
Explore an all-Iowa juried exhibition celebrating fiber and textile arts. Featuring work by Iowa artists, the exhibition highlights the medium’s rich history, technical skill, creative experimentation and ability to tell stories about culture and identity. On view October 3, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
🪡 Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Watch members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills in Rozek Grand Hall. Demonstrations take place on the fourth Thursday of each month.
🧶 Daytime Knit Wits
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of crafting and fellowship.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore the library’s creative tools, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, sublimation printing and heat presses. Open to all ages; patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
🪴 Plant Swap
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
Bring healthy, pest-free houseplants or rooted cuttings to trade with fellow plant lovers. Check-in runs from 6–6:30 p.m., followed by the swap. Plants should be labeled and brought in containers or sealed bags suitable for taking them home. No repotting will take place.
🎨 Fall Garage Sale
🕘 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 St. Jude Catholic Church
Browse clothing, décor and other items at the church’s fall garage sale. The kitchen will serve fresh cinnamon rolls each morning and snacks throughout the day. For information, call 319-390-3520.
💚 COMMUNITY, SUPPORT & CONNECTION
🎶 Together in Song Chorus
🕤 9:30 a.m.–noon
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A welcoming, low-pressure chorus for people living with chronic conditions, care partners and volunteer singers. Participants of all musical backgrounds are invited to build social connections and find meaning through music. The listed rehearsal series runs through October 29, with concerts planned for November 5 and 6. Registration was requested by August 25; contact the Center at 319-221-8866 or fcgc@mercycare.org for information.
💚 Caring for Parents with Chronic Conditions
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A supportive learning group for adult children caring for—or supporting someone caring for—a parent with a chronic condition. Discuss caregiving challenges such as stress, communication and finding balance. Registration was requested by September 24; contact the Center for information.
🎲 55+ Bingo Day
🕜 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Enjoy an afternoon of friendly bingo, socializing and the chance to win a prize.
🤝 Friends of Hiawatha Public Library
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Join fellow library supporters for a community gathering.
🕊️ Grief Share Support
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 Calvary Baptist Church
A 13-week support series for people grieving the loss of a spouse. Guided by a facilitator, brief videos and a workbook, participants can discuss the emotional, spiritual, physical and financial challenges of grief in a confidential environment.
📚 LIBRARY, LEARNING & WORD GAMES
🔤 Scrabble Club
🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Word lovers are invited to test their vocabulary, challenge fellow players and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕓 4–5:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Branch Library
Adults can practice speaking English, build confidence and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This is an informal conversation group, not a traditional class.
🏡 HOMEOWNERSHIP & FOOD
🏠 Home Purchase Prep Class
🕔 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Groundswell Cafe
Thinking about buying a home? Learn about financing, credit, inspections, insurance and more. An optional soft credit pull will be available, along with personalized mortgage-readiness advice, snacks, time for questions and a prize for attending.
🌰 Agroforestry Appetizers with Chef Jeff
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Join Chef Jeff for a cooking demonstration featuring candied nuts and a discussion of agroforestry crops and foods. Help prepare candied hazelnuts or pecans to take home and sample value-added products. Supplies are provided, and space is limited.
🔗 Find registration information
🌿 NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
🦌 Whitetail: Treasure, Trophy or Trouble?
🕖 7–8 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 Free
Nature photographer, writer and lecturer Larry Stone explores the history of Iowa’s white-tailed deer, from their disappearance during early settlement to their resurgence. The presentation considers how deer affect farmers, hunters, motorists and wildlife watchers. Kids are welcome, and registration is strongly recommended.
🏛️ HISTORY & SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
🏛️ Nooks and Crannies Tour
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Brucemore
💲 $18 adults; $10 students; Brucemore supporters receive $5 off per ticket. Online and phone orders incur a $4 processing fee.
Explore Brucemore’s architecture, landscape and rarely seen rooms with knowledgeable guides. Discover unusual mansion details and experience the famous “rainstorm” in the Tahitian Room.
🎤 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE
🎤 Ian Pope — Stand-Up Comedy
🕗 8–9:30 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
💲 $17 advance; $22 day of show, plus fees | Ages 18+
Iowa comedian Ian Pope brings dry wit and good-natured humor about family life, everyday frustrations and the absurdities of being a person. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8 p.m.
🎸 Ben Fuller — Cedar Rapids
🕖 7–10 p.m.
📍 Radiant Church
💲 $70
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt, uplifting live music from Ben Fuller in an intimate setting.
🎭 The Exorcist
🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
Experience the chilling stage adaptation of William Peter Blatty’s bestselling novel, adapted by John Pielmeier. Running October 9–November 1, this production explores faith, fear and the battle between good and evil. Content advisory: graphic language, loud noises, simulated medical procedures, violence and depictions of demonic possession.
🎳 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Entertainment, Cedar Rapids | 💲 Free
Enjoy an interactive team game with up to eight players per team and a chance to win house cash or prizes. Arrive early to get a table.
🎱 Public Bingo
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine | 💲 $6 entry packet
Bingo is open to the public for ages 12 and older. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and play begins at 6 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
🎳 Strikes and Slices
🕘 9–11 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 $10.99 per person
Enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental and unlimited cheese or pepperoni pizza slices during this Thursday-night special.
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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