Events

Nutrition Night at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store: Flavors of the Rainbow

Cultivate Hope Corner Store 604 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us for our next Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow — a colorful evening of food, fun, and fresh ideas! Discover how to eat for health and flavor as we explore the vibrant world of fruits and veggies in every hue. Our Nutrition Nights are a new quarterly event designed to educate and inspire our community with fresh, healthy,...Continue Reading

Summer Solstice Weekend

Celebrate the beginning of summer by exploring the Czech Village & New Bohemia June 20th-22nd and discover the variety of what The District has to offer! Collect one stamp or sticker in each category from District locations and turn in your FREE form for a chance to win District prizes! Categories include History + Culture, Music + Entertainment, Shopping the...Continue Reading

Free

Save CR Heritage Brick-by-Brick fundraiser

J.E. Halvorson House 606 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Help Save CR Heritage breathe new life into northwest Cedar Rapids! The all-volunteer nonprofit is raising funds to purchase the historic Zastera Pharmacy building to use as an architectural salvage store and community hub for the historic Time Check neighborhood. While supplies last, donors of $100 or more will receive a brick with a Czech connection – from the Sykora...Continue Reading

$100
Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading

Volta Youth Music and Arts Festival

NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids

Join us for music, art and good vibes at the 2025 Volta Youth Music and Art Festival at NewBo City Market! Eastern Iowa Arts Academy is thrilled to partner once again with the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, to bring you Volta during this year's Patriotic Fest! Stop by during this FREE event to witness some of the best young artists...Continue Reading

Free

Bags for a Build

Sag Wagon 827 Shaver Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Help make a difference in the lives of families in our community. Join us at the Sag Wagon on Saturday, July 12th for our twelfth annual Bags For A Build bags tournament. There will be cash prizes, a live DJ, paddle raffle, and food and drink available for purchase. $30 per team. Check-in begins at 10 AM and the tournament...Continue Reading

$30

Brick-by-Brick II: Final Countdown

J.E. Halvorson House 606 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Save CR Heritage in the final days of the nonprofit's campaign to revitalize the historic Zastera Pharmacy building during Brick-by-Brick II: Final Countdown! The Hall-Perrine Foundation is providing an incredible catalyst of $100,000 to help purchase the 1920s brick building in northwest Cedar Rapids, and your help is needed to raise the remainder of the $175,000 purchase price by...Continue Reading

$100

Cedar Valley Humane Society Drives for Lives 2025

hunters ridge 2901 Hunters Ridge Road, Marion, IA, United States

Cedar Valley Humane Society’s 15th Annual Drives for Lives golf event is a great way to get out for an afternoon of golf while also supporting the Cedar Valley Humane Society! Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00am, stop by the lodge to register, grab a bite to eat, check out the raffle prizes and more before the shotgun start at noon!...Continue Reading

$125
Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading

23rd Annual Fish-O-Rama

Robbins Lake Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Fish-O-Rama is back at Robbins Lake for it's 23rd year Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2025! It's a full weekend of fishing for prizes. As tagged catfish are caught, participants bring them to the prize tent and exchange them for fun prizes like bikes, TVs, kayaks, household items, toys and many other great items. This fundraiser generates critical...Continue Reading

Free Admission Days

Explore a variety of arts and cultural sites in Linn County and let the Community Foundation pay for your admission! Click below for a complete list of participating organizations and hours.

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