Events for Thursday, September 10th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful Thursday in Eastern Iowa, with mostly sunny skies and a full lineup of ways to get out and enjoy the day! 🌤️ Start with morning stretch, barre, yoga and family storytimes, then explore art receptions, MakerSpace activities, local shopping and Farm Stand Thursdays. 🎨🌽 Tonight brings Yoga at the Park, a Nooks and Crannies tour at Brucemore, a women’s health Q&A, homesteading tips, Second Thursday Art Chat, theater, bingo, game night and bowling.
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, September 10
🌤️ FORECAST
🌤️ Mostly sunny with a high of 79° and a low of 57°. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day to get out and enjoy Eastern Iowa!
☀️ Thursday, September 10 | Top 10 Highlights
🏰 Nooks and Crannies Tour at Brucemore
🎨 Artist Reception with Kirkwood Visual Arts Faculty
🧙 Witches?! In Salem?!
💗 Hormones, Health & You
🛍️ Ladies Night Out – Iowa/Iowa State Tailgate Edition
🎨 Second Thursday Art Chat
🖌️ Cork N Canvas Iowa at Cedar Ridge
🌱 Master Gardener Talk: Homesteading for the Next Generation
🎲 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🎳 Strikes & Slices
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
🧘 Morning Stretch
🕐 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library | 💲 FREE
Start your morning with a mobility-friendly group exercise class incorporating elements of yoga. Bring your own mat if possible.
🩰 Morning of Movement: Barre
🕐 9–10 a.m.
📍 NewBo City Market | 💲 FREE; optional instructor donation
Get moving with Golden Hour Barre through controlled movements, isometric holds, pulses, balance, flexibility and strength. New participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early.
🎶 Together in Song Chorus
🕐 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A welcoming, low-pressure chorus for people living with chronic conditions, care partners and volunteer singers, focused on connection, meaning and purpose. Registration is required.
✍️ Journaling with Melody
🕐 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Explore journaling as a tool for self-care and self-discovery with author Melody Jones joining virtually, along with in-person co-facilitator Katie Johnson and Innovation Center volunteers. Registration is required.
🪑 Chair Yoga
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library | 💲 FREE
A beginner-friendly class using seated and standing postures with a chair for support. Instructor Tammy Bayer adapts the class to individual mobility levels.
🧓 55+ Choosing Among Medicare Plan Options
🕐 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Senior Center
Learn about Medicare and Medicare Advantage options and how a free, unbiased SHIIP consultation can help you make informed decisions during open enrollment.
💙 GriefShare Support
🕐 2–4 p.m.
📍 Calvary Baptist Church
A 13-week support series for those grieving the loss of a spouse, offering a confidential environment to discuss the emotional, spiritual, physical and financial challenges of grief.
🧘 Metta Yoga – Gentle
🕐 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15 single class
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga connecting movement and breath while building strength, flexibility and relaxation. Walk-ins are accepted.
🪑 Metta Yoga – Chair
🕐 10:45–11:45 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center | 💲 $15 single class
A chair-based yoga class designed to make mindful movement accessible to people of all fitness levels and abilities.
🌳 Yoga at the Park
🕐 6–7 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 💲 FREE
Enjoy gentle movement, breathing, balance and relaxation outdoors with instructor Kayla Davies.
💗 Hormones, Health & You
🕐 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar & Ember Event Center, 4850 Armar Dr. SE, Suite B, Cedar Rapids | 💲 FREE
Hear from local experts in women's health, hormone therapy, mental health, pelvic floor physical therapy, nutrition and fitness, followed by a live Q&A focused on perimenopause and menopause.
👶 FAMILY & KIDS
🤝 Partners in Play
🕐 9:30–10:15 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
A fun opportunity for young children and caregivers to connect, play and build relationships.
📚 Preschool Story Time
🕐 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Enjoy stories, songs and a craft during this program designed for preschoolers ages 3–5. Younger siblings are welcome.
💃 Let’s Get Moving!
🕐 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Kids and caregivers can dance, move and have fun together during this active program presented in partnership with Prestige Dance Studio.
⛺ Last Day of Summer Camp
🕐 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library | 💲 FREE
Celebrate summer one more time with camp-themed crafts, activities, participation badges and snacks while supplies last.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CREATIVITY
🧶 Daytime Knit Wits
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and fellowship.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕐 3–6 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, sublimation printing, heat presses and more. Open to all ages; patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🎮 Teen Makers & Gamers
🕐 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Teens can unwind after school with crafting and gaming activities. September 10 features DIY sensory bottles.
🖼️ Artist Reception with Kirkwood Visual Arts Faculty
🕐 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Hall Art Gallery | 💲 FREE
Celebrate the work of Kirkwood faculty and staff with an art reception featuring drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, glass, digital art and more. Refreshments will be provided.
🎨 Second Thursday Art Chat
🕐 6–8 p.m.
📍 Tree of Liminality | 💲 Pay what you can; $5 suggested donation
Artists of all kinds are invited to bring their work, exchange feedback and connect with other creatives in a casual setting.
🖌️ Cedar Ridge – New Painting: Cork N Canvas Iowa
🕐 6–8 p.m.
📍 Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Swisher | 💲 $35
Create a 16×20-inch painting while enjoying a night out with friends. All painting supplies are provided. Ages 18+.
📚 LEARNING & LECTURES
📖 Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture with Timothy Robbins
🕐 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Hall 2082 | 💲 FREE
Timothy Robbins presents “Who Touches This Touches a Mind: Walt Whitman, Emma Goldman, and the Anti-Authoritarian Act of Reading,” exploring literature, free expression, bodily autonomy and the role of critical thinking in today's world.
🌱 Master Gardener Library Talk: Homesteading for the Next Generation
🕐 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Learn practical tips for growing and preserving food from Linn County Master Gardener Karie Pohl.
🌽 LOCAL FOOD & SHOPPING
🥕 Farm Stand Thursdays
🕐 4–7 p.m.
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids
Shop locally grown produce or pick up your CSA share while supporting a more connected and sustainable community.
🛍️ Ladies Night Out – Iowa/Iowa State Tailgate Edition
🕐 4–7:30 p.m.
📍 Kingston Steakhouse & Events Venue | 💲 FREE
Grab your girls for an evening of local shopping, sips and game-day style with an Iowa/Iowa State tailgate theme.
🏛️ HISTORY & SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
🏰 Nooks and Crannies Tour
🕐 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Brucemore | 💲 $18 adults / $10 students
Explore rarely seen rooms throughout the Brucemore mansion while learning about its architecture, landscape and fascinating oddities—including the infamous Tahitian Room “rainstorm.” Brucemore supporters receive $5 off.
🎭 THEATER & ENTERTAINMENT
🧙 Witches?! In Salem?!
🕐 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 George Washington High School
Travel back to Salem Village in 1692 for a theatrical examination of the societal pressures, hysteria and people behind the Salem Witch Trials. Written by Matt Cox and produced by special arrangement with Uproar Theatricals.
🎲 GAMES & COMMUNITY
🎲 Game Night with Think & Drink Entertainment
🕐 7 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids | 💲 FREE
Gather your team for a fun night of games and compete for house cash and prizes. Teams can have up to eight players.
🎳 Bingo – Public Invited
🕐 Doors 4:30 p.m. | Play begins 6 p.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine | 💲 $6 entry packet
Bingo is open to the public for ages 12 and up. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
🍕 Strikes & Slices
🕐 9–11 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids | 💲 $10.99
Enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental and unlimited cheese or pepperoni pizza slices.
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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