Events for Thursday, October 8th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
There’s plenty happening around Eastern Iowa this Thursday! 🍂 Start your day with Morning Stretch, yoga, storytimes, Together in Song, and a lecture on Mayan culture, while caregivers can find support and connection through programs at DeWolf. 🧘📚 Explore the new fiber art exhibition at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, then enjoy Farm Stand Thursdays and the 9th Annual Beers in the Barnyard fundraiser. 🌽🍺 Tonight brings Día de los Muertos at CSPS Hall, the Brucemore Nooks and Crannies Tour, an author conversation, 1776 at CSPS, and Tom Bachtell’s Marquis Series presentation at Coe College. 🎭🎨 Cap off the evening with Ole 60 at the McGrath Amphitheatre, Halloween Name That Tune, bingo, game night, or late-night 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.
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
Thursday, October 8, 2026
🌤️ FORECAST
Partly cloudy with a high of 71° and a low of 51°.
⭐ TOP 10 THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS
🧘 Morning Stretch
🧵 Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
🏛️ Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture
🪑 Chair Yoga at Busse
🛡️ Outsmarting the Scammers
🎨 Carolyn Russo: The Ascent of Rauschenberg
🌽 Farm Stand Thursdays
🏠 Nooks and Crannies Tour
🍺 Beers in the Barnyard
🎸 Ole 60 – Off the Grid Tour
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS
🧘 Morning Stretch
🕗 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Paula is back with Morning Stretch! This group exercise incorporates elements of yoga and can be adapted to any mobility level. Bring your own yoga mat if possible.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga focused on movement, breath, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. 💲 $15 single class; punch-card options available.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair
🕥 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Accessible chair yoga for all fitness levels and abilities. 💲 $15 single class; punch-card options available.
🪑 Chair Yoga at the Busse Branch
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Busse Library | 💲 Free
A beginner-level chair yoga class with Tammy Bayer. Seated and standing postures are adapted to individual needs and mobility levels. No experience necessary.
💻 55+ Tech Advice: Outsmarting the Scammers – Identity & Fraud Defense
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Get hands-on technology help from local educator CJ Flynn, followed by a practical workshop on protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud.
💜 GriefShare Support
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 Calvary Baptist Church
A 13-week confidential support series for people grieving the loss of a spouse. Sessions address emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial challenges of grief.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS
🎵 Music & Movement Story Time
🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
A fun storytime for toddlers and preschoolers focused on music, movement, and exploration.
🧩 Partners in Play
🕤 9:30–10:15 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A playful program designed to help children and caregivers make connections through play.
📚 Preschool Story Time
🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. Designed for ages 3–5, with younger siblings welcome.
👻 Teen Makers & Gamers: DIY Painted Ghosts
🕞 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Teens can get competitive or simply hang out for after-school crafting and gaming. This week’s project is DIY painted ghosts.
🎨 ARTS & CULTURE
🧵 Threading the Needle: Fiber Art in Iowa
🕛 12–8 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art – Grant Wood Studio
📅 On display through January 17, 2027
Explore a juried exhibition showcasing Iowa fiber artists and the wide range of techniques, materials, concepts, and traditions shaping contemporary fiber art.
🎨 Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Online through Marion Public Library
Join Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo for a conversation about The Ascent of Rauschenberg, exploring Robert Rauschenberg’s fascination with flight throughout his groundbreaking career. Registration required.
🎨 Artist Reception: “Under One Roof: Artists of Mainframe”
🕞 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community College – Iowa Hall
Note: The reception is listed for Thursday, October 15, not October 8.
The Iowa Hall Art Gallery features work from Mainframe Studios artists in Des Moines.
💀 Día de los Muertos
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
Celebrate the Day of the Dead through art, music, storytelling, and cultural traditions honoring loved ones who have passed. The event provides a welcoming space for artists and community members to participate.
🖌️ Second Thursday Art Chat
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Tree of Liminality
Bring your creative work and connect with other artists, writers, and performers. Casual atmosphere with conversation, feedback, and collaboration. 💲 Pay what you can; $5 suggested donation.
🎭 RTC Theatre: 1776
🕢 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, 1776 brings the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the stage, putting a human face on the historical figures behind the nation's founding.
✏️ Marquis Series Presents: “Expressive Lines” – Tom Bachtell
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College
New Yorker illustrator Tom Bachtell discusses improvisation, caricature, his path to The New Yorker, and the history and power of political cartooning.
📚 EDUCATION & LECTURES
🏛️ Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture with Dr. Bill Stephens
🕚 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community College, 2082 Cedar Hall
Dr. Bill Stephens explores the connections between the natural world, cosmology, and public spaces in Mayan culture, with a focus on solar and Venus cycles.
📖 Author Event: Meg Anderson in Conversation with Katie Mills Giorgio
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Midwest debut author Meg Anderson joins local author Katie Mills Giorgio for a conversation. Books will be available for purchase and signing, with 10% of sales donated to the Hiawatha Public Library.
🤝 COMMUNITY & CAREGIVING
🎶 Together in Song Chorus
🕤 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A fun, low-pressure chorus for people living with chronic conditions, care partners, and volunteer singers. All musical backgrounds and skill levels are welcome.
💜 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 a parent with a chronic condition such as dementia, cancer, Parkinson’s, or heart disease. Topics include stress, communication, and finding balance.
🌽 FOOD, FARM & COMMUNITY
🥕 Farm Stand Thursdays
🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave NW, Cedar Rapids
Shop fresh, locally grown produce and pick up CSA shares. Open to everyone and a great way to support local agriculture and a more connected, sustainable community.
🍺 9th Annual Beers in the Barnyard Fundraiser
🕠 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Old MacDonald’s Farm, Bever Park
💲 Ticketed | 21+
The Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation’s signature fundraiser features local beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, dinner from food trucks, vinyl music, and a silent auction supporting Cedar Rapids parks.
🏛️ HISTORY & UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
🏠 Nooks and Crannies Tour
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Brucemore
💲 $18 adults | $10 students
Explore rarely seen rooms and hidden spaces throughout the Brucemore mansion while learning about its architecture and history. The tour even includes the famous “rainstorm” experience in the Tahitian Room.
🎲 GAMES & NIGHTLIFE
🎲 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
💲 Free
Thursday nights bring rotating games and trivia, with free prizes and house cash. Teams can have up to eight people.
🎱 Bingo – Public Invited
🕕 6–9 p.m. | Doors open 4:30 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine
💲 $6 entry packet | Ages 12+
Thursday night bingo is open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
🎃 Spooky Halloween Name That Tune
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 Free
Test your music knowledge with Halloween-themed song clips. Guess the song title and artist for a chance to win house cash.
🎳 Strikes & Slices
🕘 9–11 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 $10.99
Two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and unlimited cheese or pepperoni pizza slices.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Ole 60 – Off the Grid Tour
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 McGrath Amphitheatre
Kentucky-based Ole 60 blends indie rock, folk songwriting, and country sensibilities. The band is touring behind its debut album Smokestack Town.
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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