Join us for an open house where you can explore our event spaces, sample our catering and learn how hosting your next event at Groundswell can make an impact in the community. Whether you’re planning a team meeting, holiday party, client event, staff retreat, board meeting, wedding, graduation or another special gathering, we’d love to show you around. During the open...Continue Reading
GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard – Harvest. Play. Celebrate. Join us on Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. for a family-friendly fall harvest celebration, just five minutes from New Bo (2630 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids). Admission is free! Shop organically grown apples, pumpkins, and gourds, and enjoy fall-themed baked goods. Kids of all ages will love the...Continue Reading
The Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation's signature fundraising event is back for the 9th year! Join us for a fun fall evening on October 8th from 5:30pm -8:30pm at Old MacDonald's Farm in Bever Park to help raise funds to support enhancements and sustainability in our beautiful Cedar Rapids parks. Tickets include beers from local breweries, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, dinner...Continue Reading
Discover the incredible arts and culture experiences happening right here in Linn County. It's all free! No admission. No cost. Just come and experience something new. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is expanding its popular Free Admission Days into Free for All: Linn County Arts & Culture Week, a weeklong celebration inviting residents and visitors to explore the places,...Continue Reading
🌶️ THE CHILI COOK OFF IS BACK! 🌶️ Sixteen teams. Sixteen chilis. One VERY important vote. Yours. Join us on October 30 for the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Chili Cook Off, where local businesses and organizations will battle it out to see who really makes the best chili in town. And for just $10, you can taste ALL of it!...Continue Reading
ART WITHOUT LIMITS November 6 | 6 to 8 PM Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Study Hall and Litow Gallery Join Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and The Arc of East Central Iowa for an evening celebrating creativity, community, and some truly incredible artists. Art Without Limits returns this year with a gallery full of original artwork created by artists from The...Continue Reading
An evening of exceptional cuisine, libations, and amazing art is here…the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s 11th Annual Gala! The fundraiser, benefiting educational and outreach programming at the CRMA, will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. This is our one and only fundraiser of the year and it’s going to be magnificent! You’ll be...Continue Reading
Matthew 25 presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: A Seat at the Table Storytellers of Cedar Rapids continues Season 3 on Wednesday, November 18, with A Seat at the Table, an evening of authentic, heartfelt, funny, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage at Groundswell! We all want to feel like we belong. But finding our place isn't always easy....Continue Reading
Celebrate the season with neighbors, makers, and music at our Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair! Browse unique, handmade gifts from local vendors, enjoy tasty bites, and soak in festive live music—all while supporting Matthew 25’s mission to build a stronger, healthier Cedar Rapids community. What you will find: Local Makers & Artisans: One-of-a-kind gifts, holiday décor, jewelry, soaps, prints, woodcrafts,...Continue Reading
Matthew 25 presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: The Gift of , a special addition to this year’s lineup during the holiday season! Join us on Wednesday, December 16, for an evening of authentic, heartfelt, funny, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage. The holidays have a way of reminding us that some of the most meaningful gifts don’t come...Continue Reading
