Events for Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Labor Day weekend is here, and Eastern Iowa is celebrating with farmers markets, free museum days, family activities, art, fitness, food and live entertainment! 🥕🎨🎶 Saturday brings the Downtown and Marion Farmers Markets, free admission at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and African American Museum of Iowa, Rock the Block, Kevin Burt, astronomy, late-night bowling and more. Sunday features the NewBo Art Festival, Hiawatha Farmers Market, omelet breakfast, free Sunday bingo, yoga, Qigong and live music.
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 | Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is here, and Eastern Iowa is packed with farmers markets, free museum days, family activities, art, live music, fitness, food and plenty of ways to enjoy the final stretch of summer!
🎉 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
🌤️ FORECAST
A slight chance of storms with a high of 90° and a low of 68°.
⭐ LABOR DAY WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
🎨 NewBo Art Festival
🌽 Cedar Rapids, Marion & Hiawatha Farmers Markets
📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale
🏛️ Free First Saturday at NCSML & AAMI
🎸 Kevin Burt
🔭 Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night
⚾ Little Sports Torts T-Ball & Soccer
🎶 Rock the Block
🍳 El Kahir Omelet Breakfast
🧘 Sunday Morning Yoga & Qigong
🎲 Blood on the Clocktower
🍦 Sundae Sundays
🌿 HEALTH & WELLNESS
🏋️ Tap In Bootcamp + Barre Stretch
🕐 8:30–10 a.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery – Cedar Rapids Taproom | 💲 FREE
Get moving with a full-body bootcamp followed by a free barre-inspired stretch and mobility session. All fitness levels are welcome; bring your own mat.
✨ Usui Reiki Level 3
🕐 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids
A deep-dive Reiki Master-level class focused on crystals, ceremony, healing energy and developing a deeper personal connection with Reiki. Participants must have practiced at Level II for at least six months.
🛍️ FARMERS MARKETS & LOCAL SHOPPING
🥕 Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
🕐 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids
Shop one of Cedar Rapids' signature summer traditions featuring local vendors, fresh food, handmade goods and community atmosphere.
📚 Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Farmers Market Book Sale
🕐 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Browse new and gently used books while shopping the Downtown Farmers Market, with proceeds supporting library and literacy efforts.
🌽 Marion Farmers Market
🕐 8–11 a.m.
📍 Willowood Park
Shop more than 30 vendors offering produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, honey, jewelry, crafts and more while connecting with local leaders.
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS
⚾ Little Sports Torts T-Ball
🕐 9–11 a.m.
📍 Robins South Troy City Park
Young athletes ages 2½–6 can learn the fundamentals of baseball through age-appropriate instruction and game play.
⚽ Little Sports Torts Soccer
🕐 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Robins South Troy City Park
Kids ages 2½–6 get moving with creative soccer instruction, fundamentals and age-appropriate game play.
🎨 Art Projects: International Dot Day
🕐 10–11 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Create dot-inspired artwork while celebrating creativity, self-expression and the idea that one small mark can spark big ideas.
🎓 Free First Saturday for Students
🕐 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 💲 FREE for students
Students from preschool through college can explore the museum's exhibits for free on the first Saturday of the month. College students should bring a current student ID.
🏛️ Free First Saturdays at the AAMI
🕐 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 African American Museum of Iowa | 💲 FREE
Explore the African American Museum of Iowa with free admission on the first Saturday of the month.
📚 BOOKS, ART & CREATIVITY
📖 Signature Series: Susie Linn
🕐 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Swamp Fox Bookstore
Meet author Susie Linn and hear the deeply personal story behind her search for her biological family and the journey that led her to uncover her roots.
🎨 Artist Forum
🕐 2–5 p.m.
📍 DKW Art Gallery & Studios
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather, create, share experiences, ask questions and enjoy some social time with fellow artists.
🍞 The First Rise: Sourdough Basics
🕐 4–7 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Learn the essentials of sourdough baking, including starter care, fermentation, shaping and preparing a loaf for cold proofing.
🔭 SCIENCE & LEARNING
🔴 Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night
🕐 7:30–10 p.m.
📍 Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning Center
Dr. Sarah Henderson of the University of Iowa discusses Mars and its habitability during this public astronomy program.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
🎸 Kevin Burt
🕐 8–9 p.m.
📍 CSPS Hall
Experience an intimate acoustic blues performance from Iowa's Kevin Burt, featuring voice, guitar and harmonica in a soulful listening-room setting.
🎤 Rock the Block
🕐 6–8 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Bring the family, lawn chairs and a blanket for an evening of live music, community and everything NewBo's market shops have to offer.
🎳 Spare Time After Dark
🕐 10 p.m.–Midnight
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids | 💲 $15.99/person
Enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, music and a late-night light show.
🌊 Open Swim at Tailgators
🕐 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
📍 Otis' Tailgators Sports Bar
Head out for a Saturday-night swim and entertainment at Tailgators.
🎉 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
🌤️ FORECAST
A slight chance of storms with a high of 85° and a low of 66°.
🎨 ARTS & COMMUNITY
🎨 NewBo Art Festival
🕐 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market
Celebrate the arts during this annual Labor Day weekend festival featuring the work of 38 artists from 21 Iowa and Illinois communities, along with local musicians, food and neighborhood shops.
🎓 Sunday Bingo at NewBo City Market
🕐 12–1:30 p.m.
📍 NewBo City Market | 💲 FREE
Enjoy free Sunday bingo with cards provided and prizes awarded to winners.
🛍️ FARMERS MARKETS
🌽 Hiawatha Farmers Market
🕐 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Guthridge Park
Browse farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items and ready-to-eat favorites while supporting local vendors.
🥞 FOOD & COMMUNITY
🍳 El Kahir Shrine's Omelet Breakfast
🕐 8:30–11:59 a.m.
📍 El Kahir Shrine | 💲 $12
Enjoy made-to-order omelets along with breakfast potatoes, pancakes, toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Bloody Marys and mimosas are available for an additional fee.
🍦 Sundae Sundays
🕐 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
📍 Big Grove Brewery
Kids 12 and under can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream all day every Sunday.
🧘 HEALTH & WELLNESS
☯️ Qigong with Gina Molby
🕐 8:30–9:30 a.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids | 💲 $20/class
Start Sunday with gentle movement, breath and mindfulness through this accessible, restorative Qigong practice.
🧘 Sunday Morning Hatha Yoga
🕐 9–10 a.m.
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Enjoy a gentle, grounding yoga class focused on breath, mobility and mindful movement. All levels are welcome.
🎵 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 D-Lew
🕐 2–6 p.m.
📍 Sag Wagon
Make the most of the long weekend with Sunday Funday, great food, drinks, views and songs spanning the decades.
🎲 GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT
🕵️ Blood on the Clocktower
🕐 5–8 p.m.
📍 Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge
Dive into a social-deduction game of bluffing, strategy and mystery where Good and Evil battle it out while a Storyteller guides the action.
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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