Events for Monday, October 5th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
There’s plenty happening around Eastern Iowa this Monday! 🍂 Start your week with Geri-Fit, yoga, a family-friendly hike, storytimes, and fall fun at Cherry Hill Park. 🌿 Kids and teens can enjoy LEGO building, expressive arts, and family art night, while caregivers can find support through workshops and creative activities. 📚🎨 Tonight brings gardening tips from the Linn County Master Gardeners, writing discussions, spooky crafts, Knit Wits, Qigong, and Monday night entertainment. 🎃🎤
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.
Featured Events
The Confused Breakfast Podcast LIVE
with the We’re Still Cool, Right? Podcast
Saturday, October 10th
Classic Event Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
The Confused Breakfast Podcast, the #1 movie review comedy podcast in the U.S., is holding a live recording this Saturday, October 10th at Classic Event Center in Cedar Rapids. They will be reviewing the movie The Fast and the Furious - Tokyo Drift with a special bonus episode recording afterwards featuring audience participation. The show will also be opened by the hit local podcast “We’re Still Cool, Right?”. Grab your tickets here: https://crdaily.captivate.fm/confusedlive
GIVEAWAY: Want to see The Confused Breakfast live in Cedar Rapids for free? Cedar Rapids Daily is partnering with The Confused Breakfast to give away two pairs of tickets to their live podcast recording on Saturday, October 10th. To enter, just go to CedarRapidsDaily.com/win and sign up with your email before 8 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. We’ll randomly select two winners, and each winner gets two tickets. Winners will be notified by email.
Cider Stroll - NewBo and Czech Village
The District
Friday, October 9th
NewBo and Czech Village Neighborhoods, Cedar Rapids, IA
We’re also highlighting the Cider Stroll taking place in the NewBo and Czech Village neighborhoods of Cedar Rapids on October 9th from 5 to 8pm. This free event, presented by The District, features free samples of cider at more than 35 participating local businesses throughout the neighborhood. Get out and support local businesses this weekend. To learn more about the event and The District, visit The District website here: https://crdaily.captivate.fm/thedistrict
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☀️ CEDAR RAPIDS DAILY
Monday, October 5, 2026
🌤️ FORECAST
Sunny with a high of 68° and a low of 48°.
⭐ MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 | TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
💪 Geri-Fit
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🥾 Mini Explorer Hiking Club
🎃 Welcome to Spooky Season with Charlotte Gunnufson
🍂 Cherry Hill Park Story Path
🎨 Expressive Arts with Tanager
🪑 Chair Yoga and Meditation
🚒 55+ Fire Department Bond Issue Program
🌱 Master Gardeners Fall Library Talk
🎨 Family Art Night at Busse Branch
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
💪 Geri-Fit
🕗 8–8:45 a.m. & 1–1:45 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 Free
A strength, balance and mobility program for adults 60+, offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15
A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class combining breath, movement, flexibility and relaxation. Punch cards are also available.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15
An accessible chair yoga class for all fitness levels and abilities, focused on mindful movement and relaxation.
🥾 Mini Explorer Hiking Club
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 $5/adult; members receive $2 off; children free
Parents and young children are invited for a family-friendly outdoor hike. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, and registration is recommended.
🚶 Stroll and Shine
🕥 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Start the week with a casual half-mile walk, fresh air and friendly conversation. All ability levels are welcome.
🪑 Chair Yoga and Meditation
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 $20/class or $100 for the series
Enjoy gentle, accessible chair movements, meditation and connection with nature. The six-week series meets Mondays through November 9; adults only.
🌿 Qigong
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cherry Building
Explore gentle, repetitive movements, breath and focused awareness in this accessible meditation-in-motion practice.
👶 FAMILY, KIDS & TEENS
📚 Baby & Toddler Story Time at Busse Branch
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to age 3, followed by 45 minutes of playtime to encourage early literacy through rhymes, rhythm and movement.
📖 Toddler Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Stories, rhymes, songs and interactive activities introduce little ones to the library. Big siblings are welcome.
🎃 Welcome to Spooky Season with Author Charlotte Gunnufson
🕙 10–10:45 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Celebrate spooky season with author Charlotte Gunnufson and a special reading from her new book.
🎭 Expressive Arts with Tanager at the Busse Branch
🕚 11 a.m.–noon
📍 Busse Library
Pre-K through second-grade students can explore theatre games, clay, movement and music as ways to express feelings and support emotional well-being.
🍂 Cherry Hill Park Story Path
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Cherry Hill Park
Take a fall stroll along the refreshed story path, paint a paper-mâché pumpkin and browse a curated collection of fall reads. Pumpkins are available while supplies last.
🧱 LEGO Fun at the Library
🕑 2–3 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Build skyscrapers, animals or imaginative inventions with library-provided LEGO bricks. All ages are welcome.
🎨 Expressive Art for Tweens & Teens
🕒 3:15–4 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore creative expression through art, music, dance, poetry, clay and more in this program offered with Tanager.
🎨 Family Art Night at the Busse Branch
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library | Registration required
Create a pasta suncatcher at this family art program. Additional projects are scheduled on select Mondays and Wednesdays in October and November.
❤️ CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT & COMMUNITY
📋 Comprehensive Guide Series
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Caregivers can build a plan for the future, organize personal and legal documents, and discuss wishes and preparation for changing care needs. Registration was requested by September 18.
🎨 Watercolor Art
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Caregivers and people with chronic conditions can enjoy a relaxing art series using watercolor paints and pencils to welcome autumn. Materials are provided; registration was requested by September 14.
💬 Caregiving & Guilt, Resentment & Acceptance
🕜 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Explore the difficult emotions that can accompany caregiving, share experiences and learn practical strategies in this four-week supportive group. Registration was requested by September 28.
🚒 55+ Program on Fire Department Bond Issue
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Sydney Wright of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department will explain the proposed November bond issue, how funds would be used and why the investments are needed, followed by a community Q&A.
📚 CAREER, TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING
💼 Goodwill Career Services: World of Work (WOW) Workshop
🕥 10:45 a.m.–noon
📍 Busse Library
Learn job-search skills and strategies with the Opportunity Center and Goodwill Career Center. Attend three sessions to receive a $25 gift card, courtesy of Goodwill of the Heartland.
💻 Computer Skills Training
🕝 2:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
Build digital literacy and work toward a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate. This workshop is open to students, job seekers, professionals and seniors.
🗣️ English Practice Conversation Group
🕔 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library
Practice speaking English, build confidence and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming group. This is a conversation-based program rather than a formal class.
🌱 Linn County Master Gardeners Fall Library Talks
🕡 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Busse Library | 💲 Free
Learn how to design beautiful autumn container pots with Kim Becicka. The free gardening series continues with topics on pollinators, garden planning and spring bulbs on October 12, 19 and 26.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CREATIVE COMMUNITY
✍️ Intimacy Writing Discussion and Workshop
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Explore how chemistry between characters shapes a reader’s emotional investment, whether the relationship is romantic, platonic, familial or antagonistic.
🪦 Mini Graveyard
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Get into the spooky season with a creepy-cute craft and create your own miniature graveyard.
🧶 Knit Wits
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy an evening of crafting and fellowship.
🌙 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE
🎤 Monday Take Over
🕘 9 p.m.
📍 Mr. B’s and Sam’s Pizza & Deli
Sing, dance and enjoy a lively Monday night with Bee’s Knees Entertainment.
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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