Cedar Rapids, IA
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Things to Do in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, hosts around 200 upcoming events, with approximately 90 scheduled for the next 30 days. The city has a population of about 140,000 as of 2020. Most listings are concerts and live music or sports and fitness activities, each totaling about 40 events. Business and networking gatherings account for about 30 events, while theater and performing arts shows number 18. Seasonal and holiday events make up 14 listings, and community social events total 11. About 15 percent of all listed events are free to attend. Major venues include the ImOn Ice Arena, Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Wildwood, Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center, and Willow Creek Theatre Company. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Bingo Loco, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, and Disney's Frozen In Concert. This diverse program offers options across various interests for residents and visitors planning their month.

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Weather
51°F · Clear · High 51° / low 31°F
Population
137,710 (2020)
Area
186.6 km²
Elevation
247 m
Founded
1849

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Sat, Nov 7

2026 Year End GalaSold out
6:00 PM · $90 +
2026 Year End Gala
Brown Deer Golf Club · 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville, IA 52241
Community & Social
Press Presents: What Feeds Below
6:00 PM · Free
Press Presents: What Feeds Below
1120 N Dodge St · 1120 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
Movies & Film
Cool Shoes + Pope Cactus Improv Show
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
Cool Shoes + Pope Cactus Improv Show
Willow Creek Theatre Company · 327 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Theater & Performing Arts
Justin Willman
7:00 PM · $64 +
Justin Willman
Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids · 123 3rd Avenue Se
Theater & Performing ArtsJustin Willman
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Green Bay Gamblers
7:05 PM · Free
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Green Bay Gamblers
ImOn Ice Arena · 1100 Rockford Rd Sw
Sports & FitnessCedar Rapids Roughriders
Green Bay Gamblers at Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
7:05 PM · See listing
Green Bay Gamblers at Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
ImOn Ice Arena
Sports & Fitness
Free Fallin - Tom Petty Tribute
7:30 PM · See listing
Free Fallin - Tom Petty Tribute
Olympic Theater - Cedar Rapids
Concerts & Live Music
Pitchy! The Improvised Musical
8:30 PM · $12.51 +
Pitchy! The Improvised Musical
Willow Creek Theatre Company · 327 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Theater & Performing Arts

Sun, Nov 8

EichenPaint presents WeeCanPaint - freestyle
11:00 AM · $19.10 +
EichenPaint presents WeeCanPaint - freestyle
EichenPaint Studio · 1010 3rd Street Southeast 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Workshops & Classes
Speed Dating @Mercury Diner-Rhapsody Spirits- 2 Age groups (30-45) (45-60)Sold out
4:00 PM · $36.22 +
Speed Dating @Mercury Diner-Rhapsody Spirits- 2 Age groups (30-45) (45-60)
Mercury Diner & Drinks · 1201 3rd Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Community & Social

Mon, Nov 9

Epoxy Training Nov 9 '26 - Cedar RapidsSold out
8:45 AM · $1658.50 +
Epoxy Training Nov 9 '26 - Cedar Rapids
1720 Robins Rd ste 500 · 1720 Robins Road #ste 500, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Business & Networking
Virginia Gay Hospital – Spark Innovation Workshop
9:00 AM · Free
Virginia Gay Hospital – Spark Innovation Workshop
Virginia Gay Hospital – Clinic Conference Room · 502 North 9th Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349
Talks & Lectures
Cedar Rapids Veteran Job Fair - Cedar Rapids Career Fair
11:00 AM · $529.65 +
Cedar Rapids Veteran Job Fair - Cedar Rapids Career Fair
Cedar Rapids · Job Fair, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Business & Networking
Monday Munchies: Iowa City 20's edition | Foodies + New Friends
7:00 PM · $24.11 +
Monday Munchies: Iowa City 20's edition | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Month · South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Community & Social

Wed, Nov 11

EichenPaint "WilderNess” 11/11 EichenPaint Studio
6:00 PM · $36.22 +
EichenPaint "WilderNess” 11/11 EichenPaint Studio
EichenPaint Studio · 1010 3rd Street Southeast 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Workshops & Classes
'Voices of Iowa: Pearl Harbor' Documentary
7:00 PM · Free
'Voices of Iowa: Pearl Harbor' Documentary
Vinton Palace Theatre · 210 West 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349
Movies & Film

Thu, Nov 12

Lunch & Learn: Bank Statement Edition
11:30 AM · Free
Lunch & Learn: Bank Statement Edition
Guild Mortgage Office · 427 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Business & Networking
North Liberty, Iowa: Empower Your Finances
12:30 PM · Free
North Liberty, Iowa: Empower Your Finances
North Liberty · North Liberty, Iowa, North Liberty, IA 52317
Business & Networking
Iowa City, Iowa: Empower Your Finances
12:30 PM · Free
Iowa City, Iowa: Empower Your Finances
Iowa City · Iowa City, Iowa, Iowa City, IA 11111
Business & Networking
Wine Club November 12
5:30 PM · Free
Wine Club November 12
Zeppelins · Zeppelins, 5300 Edgewood Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, USA
Food & Drink
Screening: Iowa and the Broken Circle
6:00 PM · Free
Screening: Iowa and the Broken Circle
1120 N Dodge St · 1120 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
Movies & Film
Farm to Table – Investigate Midwest Storytelling Event
6:30 PM · $23.18 +
Farm to Table – Investigate Midwest Storytelling Event
Trumpet Blossom Cafe · 310 East Prentiss Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Talks & Lectures
Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
7:00 PM · See listing
Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
Alliant Energy PowerHouse · 370 1st Avenue NE
Concerts & Live MusicJon Pardi
Jon Pardi
7:00 PM · $73 +
Jon Pardi
Alliant Energy PowerHouse · 370 1st Avenue Ne
Concerts & Live MusicJon Pardi

Fri, Nov 13

More Than Demographics: Marketing That Reflects Real People
12:00 PM · Free
More Than Demographics: Marketing That Reflects Real People
Meeting Room, Water Treatment Facility, 80 Stephen Atkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 · 80 Stephen Atkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
Business & Networking
Lucky Ladies Night (Boys Are Allowed Too) - Music & Art Show
6:00 PM · Free
Lucky Ladies Night (Boys Are Allowed Too) - Music & Art Show
Willow Creek Theatre Company · 327 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Concerts & Live Music
EichenPaint "Tress Mess” (A PRE-DRAWN CANVAS) 11/13
6:00 PM · $36.22 +
EichenPaint "Tress Mess” (A PRE-DRAWN CANVAS) 11/13
EichenPaint Studio · 1010 3rd Street Southeast 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Workshops & Classes
Table 4 Tonight: Iowa City | New to the City
7:00 PM · $23.18 +
Table 4 Tonight: Iowa City | New to the City
Restaurant of the Week · South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Food & Drink

Sat, Nov 14

29th Annual Holiday Open House at Culver's Garden Center!
9:00 AM · Free
29th Annual Holiday Open House at Culver's Garden Center!
Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse · 1682 Old Dubuque Road, Marion, IA 52302
Seasonal & Holiday
EichenPaint "Tinted Timber” 11/14 EichenPaint Studio
12:00 PM · $36.22 +
EichenPaint "Tinted Timber” 11/14 EichenPaint Studio
EichenPaint Studio · 1010 3rd Street Southeast 2nd Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Workshops & Classes
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Frequently asked questions about events in Cedar Rapids

Are there free events in Cedar Rapids?
Yes, about 15 percent of the listed events are free to attend. The remaining majority require tickets or fees.
What is the most common type of event listed?
Concerts and live music and sports and fitness activities are the most common types, each with about 40 upcoming listings.
Which venues host the most events in this city?
The ImOn Ice Arena, Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Wildwood, Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center, and Willow Creek Theatre Company have the most upcoming listings.
Who are some performers with dates in Cedar Rapids?
Performers with upcoming dates include the Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Bingo Loco, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, and Disney's Frozen In Concert.