Events for Friday, October 9th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
It’s Friday, and fall fun is in full swing across Eastern Iowa! 🍂 Start your day with Geri-Fit, Find Your Center, gentle yoga, and Orchestra Iowa’s Pied Piper: Strings for little ones. 🎻🧘 Head to Bloomsbury Farm for the Iowa Fall Festival, then spend the evening strolling through Czech Village and New Bohemia during Cider Stroll 2026. 🍎🎃 Tonight brings Dial M for Murder and 1776 on stage, a stained-glass workshop, El Kahir Basket Night, and plenty of live music, including Full Circle, Cedar County Cobras with Slapdash Bluegrass, and That Arena Rock Show. 🎭🎸 Sports fans can catch the RoughRiders taking on the Madison Capitols, while the night wraps up with karaoke.
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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
Friday, October 9, 2026
🌤️ FORECAST
⛈️ Slight chance of storms early with a high of 77° and a low of 59°.
⭐ TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
🍎 Cider Stroll 2026
🎃 Iowa Fall Festival
🎻 Pied Piper: Strings
🏒 RoughRiders vs. Madison Capitols
🎸 That Arena Rock Show
🔪 Dial M for Murder
🍺 El Kahir Basket Night
🎶 Cedar County Cobras with Slapdash Bluegrass
🍷 Full Circle at Ardon Creek
🎨 Stained Glass: One and Done Workshop
🌿 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+. Classes focus on improving strength, flexibility, balance and mobility while helping address arthritic conditions and prevent osteoporosis.
🧘 Find Your Center
🕣 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
A weekly series using simple movement, breathing, reflection and martial arts-inspired techniques to help manage stress, regain focus and tackle everyday challenges. No experience necessary.
🧘 Gentle Yoga with Kayla Davis
🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Take a break from the everyday with gentle movement, intentional breathing and mindful awareness.
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY & KIDS
🎻 Pied Piper: Strings
🕤 9:30–10:15 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library – Downtown | 💲 Free
Orchestra Iowa presents a concert designed especially for preschool-aged children. October's performance features string instruments.
📚 Early Learning Story Time at Busse
🕤 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Busse Library
A fun-filled story time for children ages 2–5 featuring stories, songs, movement and bubbles.
🎻 Pied Piper: Strings
🕥 10:45–11:30 a.m.
📍 Busse Library | 💲 Free
Orchestra Iowa brings its preschool concert series to Busse Branch with an October program featuring string instruments.
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Adventure with other teens and tweens in this tabletop role-playing game.
🍎 FESTIVALS, MARKETS & COMMUNITY
🍂 Iowa Fall Festival
🕐 1–5:30 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
One of Iowa's favorite fall traditions returns! Enjoy U-pick pumpkins, a giant corn maze, photo opportunities, U-pick flowers, fall treats and dozens of attractions for all ages. The festival runs through October 31.
🍎 Cider Stroll 2026
🕔 5–8 p.m.
📍 The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia | 💲 Free | 21+
Spend a crisp fall evening sipping, sampling and shopping through Czech Village and New Bohemia. Enjoy cider-inspired drinks, mocktails and treats while supporting local businesses.
🍔 El Kahir Basket Night
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine | 💲 $10
Choose a hamburger, cheeseburger or tenderloin basket. Each includes French fries and condiments. Full bar beverages are available for purchase.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE
🖨️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore the library's MakerSpace featuring 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses and more. Open to all ages; patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🎨 Stained Glass: One and Done Workshop
🕡 6:30–10 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 💲 $65
Create your own stained-glass project with local artists George and Barb Madlon. Several beginner patterns will be available, and all materials are included. Ages 16+ with a parent or guardian.
🔪 Dial M for Murder
🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Giving Tree Theater
A new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock's classic. Tony's jealousy sets off a web of suspicion, deception and danger.
🇺🇸 RTC Theatre: 1776
🕢 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, this musical brings the signing of the Declaration of Independence to life, revealing the human side of the figures behind one of the nation's defining moments.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
🎸 Finally Friday Music
🕔 5–8 p.m.
📍 CR Midnight Smoker-BBQ
Enjoy live blues from Dan DJ Johnson and Jason Christensen alongside BBQ.
🎶 Full Circle
🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Ardon Creek
Full Circle returns to Ardon Creek for an outdoor evening of rock, pop and funk spanning the 1960s through the 1990s. Enjoy live music, wine and catered food in the Eastern Iowa countryside.
🎸 Cedar County Cobras with Slapdash Bluegrass
🕗 8–11 p.m.
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar | 💲 $17 + fees
Cedar County Cobras return to The Ideal for an album release show featuring roots, blues and bluegrass. Slapdash Bluegrass opens the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. All ages.
🤘 That Arena Rock Show
🕗 8 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre
The high-energy classic rock tribute brings the anthems of the '70s and '80s to the Paramount, featuring music inspired by Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses and more.
🎤 Friday Night Karaoke
🕘 9 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 Sammy's Lounge
Sing your favorites every Friday night at 9 p.m.
🏒 SPORTS
🏒 Fareway Friday — RoughRiders vs. Madison Capitols
🕖 7:05 p.m.
📍 The Stable
The RoughRiders kick off a two-game weekend against the Madison Capitols. Bring nonperishable food items for a raffle entry to win a $100 or $50 Fareway gift card. Donations benefit local food banks.
📚 LIBRARY & LEARNING
☕ Encore Café — Registration Required
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
The award-winning Encore Café combines healthy, dietitian-reviewed meals with activities and educational sessions designed to improve socialization and overall quality of life. Registration is required.
✍️ Community Writers' Circle
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Please note: The Community Writers' Circle is taking a short break this fall.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsor: Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.
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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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