Events for Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, 2026.

Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉

Fall is making its debut in Eastern Iowa, and this weekend is packed with ways to get out and enjoy it! 🍂 From the Iowa Fall Festival and Fall Festival at Bass Family Farms to the Spark in the Park Multicultural Festival, Young Entrepreneurs Market and 3rd Annual Mac ’N Mingle, there’s something for everyone. 🎃🌎🧀 Catch live music and entertainment, including Ester Pavlů, The Sound Between Us, Greg Warren and the Lions Club Variety Show, plus board games at Brucemore, live raptors, farmers markets, comedy, collectibles and plenty of family fun.

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Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13

⭐ WEEKEND TOP 10

🍂 Iowa Fall Festival
🌎 Spark in the Park Multicultural Festival
🧀 3rd Annual Mac 'N Mingle
🎲 Mansion Mixer: Live, Laugh… Ludology?
🎤 Ester Pavlů with Katelyn Bouska
😂 Greg Warren: Impulse Buy Comedy Tour
🎃 Fall Festival at Bass Family Farms
📖 The Big Marion Read Kickoff
🎨 Young Entrepreneurs Market
🎶 The Sound Between Us Flute Concert

🍂 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

🌤️ FORECAST

⛅ Partly cloudy with a high of 81° and a low of 58°. A beautiful fall weekend is shaping up across Eastern Iowa!

🌿 HEALTH, SAFETY & NATURE

🐦 Birding by Ear with the Birdchick

🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 $15 members / $18 nonmembers

Walk with the Birdchick to listen for birds, learn to identify their calls and discover what they may be communicating this time of year. Recommended for ages 8+ and beginners through intermediate birders; preregistration is required.

🐦 Birding by Ear with the Birdchick

🕚 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 $15 members / $18 nonmembers

A second opportunity to join the Birdchick for a guided exploration of bird calls and behavior. Preregistration is required.

🚗 Car Seat Check Event

🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Fire Department
💲 FREE

Get your child’s car seat checked to help make sure your family is traveling safely. Appointments are required.

⚾ FAMILY & SPORTS

⚾ Little Sports Torts T-Ball

🕘 9–11 a.m.
📍 South Troy City Park, Robins

A fun Saturday morning of T-ball for children ages 2½–6, combining fundamental skills with engaging instruction and real game play for the older groups.

⚽ Little Sports Torts Soccer

🕚 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 South Troy City Park, Robins

Young players will work on soccer fundamentals through creative instruction, with league play incorporating both skills and real-game experience.

🏎️ Orange Track Racing

🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Grace Street Church
💲 25¢ per car, up to $5

Bring your Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars for family-friendly racing! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with multiple racing classes available.

🍁 FALL FUN & FESTIVALS

🎃 Fall Festival at Bass Family Farms

🕙 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Bass Farm
💲 $12

Enjoy hayrack rides, pumpkins, gourds, mums, fall decorations, specialty foods and Snap O' Lantern ice cream at this annual fall festival.

🍎 Iowa Fall Festival

🕙 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
💲 $16.95

Enjoy U-pick pumpkins, a giant corn maze, flowers, fall treats, photo opportunities and dozens of attractions for the whole family.

🍂 Fall Into Marion Parade

🕙 10–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library

Celebrate the arrival of fall as the Fall Into Marion Parade travels north on 15th Street and west on 6th Avenue, with library staff, volunteers and the bookmobile joining the fun.

🌟 Farm Glow

🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Old MacDonald's Farm
💲 $2

Grab a glowstick and explore the farm after dark with farm-themed activities, animals and a magical nighttime atmosphere. All ages are welcome.

🌎 Festival Latino 2026

📍 Cedar Rapids
💲 See event details

Enjoy a day celebrating Latino culture with music, food, family activities and community fun.

📚 BOOKS, COMMUNITY & LOCAL SHOPPING

📖 The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff

🕛 12–5 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library

Kick off Marion's community-wide reading program with information, books, activities and refreshments. The Big Marion Read connects readers of all ages through themed books and community events.

🛍️ Young Entrepreneurs Market

🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market

Shop unique retail products, handcrafted goods and curated creations from talented young entrepreneurs and artists from the Cedar Rapids area.

☕ Saturday Morning Decades Dance Party – The '80s

🕘 9–11 a.m.
📍 Craft'd

Dust off the neon, grab a latte and dance to your favorite '80s hits at this totally rad Saturday morning party. Costumes and retro fashion encouraged!

🧑‍🎨 Artist Forum

🕑 2–5 p.m.
📍 DKW Art Gallery and Studios

Artists of every age, medium and skill level are invited to gather, work, share experiences, ask questions, offer critiques and simply enjoy time with fellow artists. No membership required.

🎨 ARTS & CREATIVITY

🖼️ Coe College Alumni Exhibition

🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

Celebrate Coe's 175th anniversary with an exhibition featuring 23 artists ranging from the Class of 1964 to the Class of 2022. The exhibition runs through October 14.

🎨 NewBo City Market – Walk Into Fall: Cork N Canvas Iowa

🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
💲 $35

Paint a 16x20-inch canvas while enjoying a night out at NewBo City Market. All supplies are provided, and food and drinks are available for purchase. 18+ event.

🏛️ HISTORY & SPECIAL EVENTS

🎲 Mansion Mixer: Live, Laugh… Ludology?

🕕 6–9 p.m.
📍 Brucemore
💲 $25

Explore Brucemore after hours while learning about the history of board games—from ancient games to modern favorites. Enjoy games throughout the mansion, a complimentary drink, a history presentation and a special game of “Cluesmore.”

🎭 THEATER, COMEDY & LIVE 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 circumstances, societal pressures and people behind the Salem Witch Trials.

😂 Greg Warren: Impulse Buy Comedy Tour

🕢 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren brings his sharp, relatable humor to Cedar Rapids with stories drawn from family life, his career and his experiences before becoming a comedian.

🎭 SPT Theatre's Triple Threat: Good, Bad, Ugly

🕗 8–9 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall

Enjoy an evening of original comedy sketches, music and live entertainment created by local writers, performers and guest artists.

🎶 MUSIC

🎤 Ester Pavlů with Katelyn Bouska Concert

🕢 7:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
💲 FREE

Hear acclaimed Czech mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlů perform an evening of opera accompanied by pianist Dr. Katelyn Bouska. Registration is recommended to reserve a seat.

🎵 The Sound Between Us Flute Concert

🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

Experience an immersive evening combining Native American flute, handpan, world percussion and sound-healing instruments in a collaborative performance by Horizons Flute School instructors and touring artists.

🏈 LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & NIGHTLIFE

🚗 Cedar Rapids Cars and Coffee

🕗 8–10 p.m.
📍 1200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

Bring your special-interest vehicle, grab some coffee and check out other local rides at this casual gathering for car enthusiasts.

🎳 Spare Time After Dark

🕙 10 p.m.–midnight
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids
💲 $15.99/person

Take your Saturday night into the late hours with two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, music, lights and more.

🍁 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

🌤️ FORECAST

🌦️ Slight chance of storms with a high of 74° and a low of 60°. Keep an eye on the skies while enjoying a full day of fall festivals, music, markets and community events.

🧘 HEALTH & WELLNESS

🧘 Sunday Morning Hatha Yoga

🕘 9–10 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

Start Sunday with gentle movement, breathing and mindfulness in a class welcoming all experience levels. Registration is preferred but not required.

🛍️ MARKETS, SHOPPING & COMMUNITY

🥕 Hiawatha Farmers Market

🕙 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Guthridge Park

Shop farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and ready-to-eat favorites while supporting local vendors and enjoying the community atmosphere.

🃏 Card Show

🕙 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Lindale Mall

Browse, buy and trade collectibles from a variety of vendors at this Sunday trading-card show.

🧀 3rd Annual Mac 'N Mingle

🕛 12 p.m.
📍 NorthPoint, 621 Center Point Rd NE
💲 $20 advance / $25 at the door

Sample cheesy creations from local restaurants, vote for your favorite and help crown the Master of the Mac. Enjoy live music, Sunday football and family-friendly fun while supporting BT1D Iowa.

🍦 Sundae Sundays at Big Grove

🕚 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery

Kids 12 and under can enjoy a FREE scoop of ice cream every Sunday.

🌎 CULTURE & FAMILY FUN

🌎 Spark in the Park Multicultural Festival

🕚 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
💲 FREE

Celebrate culture and community with multicultural performances, international food, wellness activities, vendors, kids' activities, fitness demonstrations and more.

🦅 NATURE & EDUCATION

🦅 Meeting Live Raptors

🕑 2–3 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center
💲 FREE

Meet non-releasable raptors up close and learn about these incredible birds and how we can help protect them. The program includes a presentation followed by questions and answers.

📸 ARTS & HOBBIES

📷 Linn Area Photo Club

🕜 1:30–4 p.m.
📍 IBEW Local 405
💲 First two meetings FREE for visitors / $25 annual membership

Photographers of all experience levels are invited to connect, learn from speakers and programs, and share their passion for photography.

🖼️ Coe College Alumni Exhibition

🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

Explore the 175th-anniversary exhibition featuring 23 Coe alumni artists. The exhibition continues through October 14.

🏀 FAMILY & SPORTS

🏀 Little Sports Torts Basketball

🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 South Troy City Park, Robins
💲 $63 for the 5-week program

Young athletes will learn basketball fundamentals including dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and shooting, with league play for older participants.

🎭 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

🦁 Lions Club Annual Variety Show 2026

🕝 2:30–5 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall

The Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club presents its 12th annual variety show featuring barbershop quartet, brass quintet, steel drums, Indian classical dance and magic, with proceeds supporting community projects.

🎸 The Detour Band

🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 Rhapsody Spirits and Provisions

Dance along to favorites from artists including Luke Combs, Eagles, Eric Church, Journey, Morgan Wallen, Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chris Stapleton and more.

🎶 Live Music on the Patio

🕒 3–6 p.m.
📍 The Village Tap

Enjoy food, drinks and live music from King Bruce on the patio.

🍂 FALL FUN

🎃 Iowa Fall Festival

🕙 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
📍 Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
💲 $16.95

Spend the day enjoying pumpkins, the giant corn maze, U-pick flowers, fall treats, photo opportunities and attractions for all ages.

🍎 Fall Festival at Bass Family Farms

🕙 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Bass Farm, 840 Bass Ln
💲 $12

Pick pumpkins, take a hayrack ride, shop for fall decorations and enjoy specialty treats during Bass Family Farms' annual fall festival.

🌾 Summer Sundays: Fall Harvest at the Farmers Market

🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 606 First Street, Palo

Enjoy the final Sunday market of the summer with Local Palo and Wilder Thirst, featuring local shopping, refreshments, food and a relaxed backyard atmosphere.

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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