SAVE THE MONARCHS - PLANT MILKWEED! Join us and learn from area experts how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population. Presentations Expert Advice Drawing for Prizes Native Plant Sale - We are excited to work with local nurseries to bring native plant plugs to the event center! These plugs will be...Continue Reading
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
Relax and reconnect with friends and neighbors at Brucemore! Experience summer at Brucemore with an evening of excellent food, delicious drinks, and good company in an easygoing atmosphere. Our annual cocktail party is the perfect way to enjoy a night out with friends while supporting Brucemore’s mission to inspire community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. This year, we’re...Continue Reading
Philanthropists who have made permanent gifts to our community through a planned gift or the establishment of an endowed fund are invited to the William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon. The event is on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Indian Creek Nature Center's Amazing Space Auditorium at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa....Continue Reading
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
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
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
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is excited to bring back our Bubble Walk! This walk will take place on the picturesque campus of Coe College. All proceeds will benefit children and families who stay in the Ronald McDonald Family Room of UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Hospital to keep families close when they need it the...Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
