Events for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
It’s another warm day in Eastern Iowa with a chance of storms, and there’s a full lineup of ways to spend your Tuesday! 🌿 Start your morning with Tai Chi, caregiver support and storytime, then enjoy creative programs, Senior Social Hour, MakerSpace activities and library events throughout the day. 🎨📚 Tonight brings outdoor yoga and Pilates at Indian Creek Nature Center, a community potluck, a historic walking tour, Moon Circle, music bingo, comedy, trivia and half-price bowling and games.
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 | Tuesday, September 8
🌤️ FORECAST
A chance of storms with a high of 90° and a low of 69°. Keep an eye on the forecast if you're heading to any outdoor activities this evening!
🌟 TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS
☯️ Tai Chi & Practice in the Prairie
☕ Caregiver Coffee Groups
📚 Early Learning Story Time
🎨 Senior’s Create & Expressive Arts
🧶 Tween & Teen Crafty Hangout
🌶️ Seasoned Together Herb & Spice Club
🚶 Walking Tour: Uptown Marion
📖 Daniel Kraus Virtual Author Talk
🎵 Music Bingo
😂 Comedy Open Mic
🍲 Community Building Potluck
🎭 Sisters of the Moon Circle
🌿 HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUPPORT
☯️ Tai Chi
🕐 8–9 a.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Start your morning with a relaxing Tai Chi session with Tom. Consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
☕ Men’s Caregiver Coffee
🕐 8–9:30 a.m. & 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Male caregivers can share experiences, learn caregiving tips and connect with others in a supportive environment. No registration required.
👩 Women’s Caregiver Coffee
🕐 1:30–3 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
A supportive gathering for female caregivers to share their stories, listen, learn caregiving tips and connect with others. No registration required.
🧠 Dementia Basics
🕐 2–3:30 p.m.
📍 DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Explore the basics of dementia and ways to support someone living with dementia during this six-week series for caregivers, volunteers and the community.
🧘 Practice in the Prairie
🕐 6–7 p.m.
📍 Indian Creek Nature Center | 💲 FREE
Enjoy outdoor yoga and Pilates surrounded by restored prairie and woodlands. Bring your own mat and gear; weather cancellations are possible.
👧 FAMILY & KIDS
📚 Early Learning Story Time at the Downtown Library
🕐 9:30–10 a.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
Children ages 2–5 can enjoy stories, songs, movement and bubbles during this fun early-learning program.
🎨 Expressive Arts for Kids
🕐 10:30–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Kids and their caregivers can explore stories, drama, music, movement and visual arts through a program focused on children's mental wellness.
☕ SENIORS & COMMUNITY
🤝 Senior Social Hour
🕐 10–11 a.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Enjoy coffee, conversation and weekly activities, with attendees welcome to bring their own crafts or games.
🎨 Senior’s Create
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Explore painting in a fun, relaxing and no-pressure environment.
🌶️ Seasoned Together: A Community Herb & Spice Club
🕐 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Get hands-on with herbs and spices while connecting with other members of the community.
🍲 Community Building Potluck
🕐 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Groundswell Cafe
Bring a dish to share and connect with neighbors during Matthew 25's monthly community potluck. This month's conversation focuses on food justice.
🎨 ARTS, CRAFTS & CREATIVITY
🖼️ Share Your View of Nature!
🕐 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Contribute to a special community exhibit celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
🛠️ MakerSpace Open Hours
🕐 3–6 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Explore 3D printers, Cricut machines, sublimation printing, heat presses and more. All ages are welcome; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🧶 Tween & Teen Crafty Hangout
🕐 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 Marion Public Library
Relax, craft and hang out with friends while trying knitting looms, crochet, jewelry and friendship-bracelet projects.
🧵 Chatty Crafters
🕐 5–7 p.m.
📍 Ely Public Library
Bring your own craft and spend the evening creating and socializing with fellow crafters.
📚 BOOKS, HISTORY & LEARNING
🚶 Walking Tour: Uptown Marion
🕐 6–7 p.m.
📍 Meeting at Marion Public Library | 💲 $8 members / $10 general public
Take a guided walk through Marion's historic downtown while learning about transportation, architecture, early businesses and influential residents.
📖 Virtual Author Talk: Daniel Kraus
🕐 6–7 p.m.
📍 Virtual | 💲 Registration required
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus for a conversation about his new novel, The Sixth Nik, and its dark journey into deep space.
✈️ Iceland Explorer & Pacific Coast Adventure Informational Meeting
🕐 12–3 p.m.
📍 Cedar Rapids Downtown Library
Learn about upcoming travel opportunities, including an Iceland adventure featuring glaciers, waterfalls and volcanoes and a Pacific Coast journey filled with scenic coastlines and iconic landmarks.
🏛️ Library Board Meeting
🕐 7–8 p.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
Attend the Hiawatha Public Library Board meeting.
✍️ Dramatic Improv Club Update
🕐 9–10 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
An update and thank-you to community members who expressed interest in the library's Dramatic Improv Club.
🎟️ FREE & SPECIAL EVENTS
🎟️ Free Raffle Alert!
🕐 9–10 a.m.
📍 Hiawatha Public Library | 💲 FREE
Adults and teens can enter a special free raffle made possible by a generous patron donation.
🎭 2026 Sisters of the Moon Circle: “We Are the Stardust”
🕐 6–8 p.m.
📍 Illuminations Cedar Rapids | 💲 FREE / suggested $20 love offering
Explore astrology, the zodiac and your personal birth chart during this monthly Moon Circle.
🎤 COMEDY, MUSIC & GAMES
🎵 Weekly Music Bingo
🕐 7–9 p.m.
📍 The Bar – Cedar Rapids | 💲 FREE
Test your music knowledge, play along with monthly themes and compete for house cash.
😂 Comedy Open Mic
🕐 7–9 p.m.
📍 Old Neighborhood Pub | 💲 FREE
Enjoy an evening of live stand-up comedy featuring performers taking the stage during this weekly open mic.
🧠 Trivia Night
🕐 7 p.m.
📍 Scores on 33rd
Put your knowledge to the test during this twice-monthly trivia night featuring questions and categories for everyone.
🎳 Half Off Tuesdays
🕐 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Spare Time Cedar Rapids | 💲 50% off
Enjoy half-price Game Zone games, open bowling and laser tag all day Tuesday, with some exclusions.
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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