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Uptown Marion

Category: Arts & Culture | Dine & Drink | Music | Shopping

Nestled in Marion’s historic buildings you’ll find new age cuisine, boutiques, and entertainment for all ages.

NewBo City Market

Category: Arts & Culture | Dine & Drink | Events | Family | Music | Recreation | Shopping

Cedar Rapids' community gathering place, cultural hub, business incubator and event center

Celebrate the 4th Of July In Cedar Rapids

Category: Events | Family | Music | Sports

The Fourth of July weekend in Cedar Rapids is jam-packed with fun events to keep your family entertained!

Memorial Day Weekend

Category: Events | Family | Music | Recreation | Sports

Flood of 2008: Ten Years of Progress

Category: Arts & Culture | Dine & Drink | Family | Music | Recreation | Shopping

From devastation to development: the ten years of progress since the flood.

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market

Category: Arts & Culture | Dine & Drink | Family | Music | Shopping

For shopping, eating and outdoor fun, check out this summer's farmers' markets!

Valentine’s Day

Category: Arts & Culture | Dine & Drink | Events | Family | Music | Shopping

Valentine’s Day ideas to treat your special someone in the Cedar Rapids area.

Old Creamery Theatre

Category: Arts & Culture | Events | Family | Music

These Two Show Will Keep You Entertained Throughout The Summer

Get Active in the Main Street District

Category: Dine & Drink | Family | Music | Recreation | Sports

Dust off your ten-speed and get those New Year's Resolution impulse buys out of the box-- winter is finally over!

Gearing up for Amphitheatre Season

Category: Arts & Culture | Events | Family | Music

Enjoy Music & More on the Riverfront!

Music on the Riverfront

Category: Music

Six ways to cool off on hot summer nights with music and culture on the riverfront! Here’s your summer guide to date night, family night or a girls night out at McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids.