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Throughout the year, you'll find a number of festivals and events to entertain all ages, residents and visitors alike.

Art, culture, music, recreation and food festivals pay tribute to the area's rich heritage and Iowa traditions.

From walking tours to marathons, from live local music to national touring superstars, and from blockbuster art exhibitions to local craft fairs, find all the details right here!

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<p>Fall is upon us, and it’s a beautiful time to be outside in the woods, prairie and gardens!</p>

Woodland Wednesdays at Prairiewoods

Oct

5

2022

Fall is upon us, and it’s a beautiful time to be outside in the woods, prairie and gardens! Are you interested in learning about prairie and woodland restoration, vegetable gardening and food…

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<p>“Dreams come in the service of wholeness and health,” writes Jeremy Taylor.</p>

Dream Group Series at Prairiewoods

Oct

5

2022

“Dreams come in the service of wholeness and health,” writes Jeremy Taylor. Dreams can open you into your inner landscape and help you to grow spiritually. Working and playing with your…

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Backyard Chickens Workshop (in person)

Oct

6

2022

Cost (per household): M $12; NM $15Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!

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<p>Go Deeper Thursdays emerged in the context of the global pandemic, or as Prairiewoods calls it, the PanDeepening.</p>

Go Deeper Thursdays at Prairiewoods

Oct

6

2022

Go Deeper Thursdays emerged in the context of the global pandemic, or as Prairiewoods calls it, the PanDeepening. Our reflective and lively Thursday conversations opened us to spiritual…

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<p>Join us for a fun evening of dinner with Zombies! Enjoy our Zombie Awakening (Black Ale with Coffee) as well as zombie theme food specials. Come on out for some spooky fun!</p>

Dine with Zombies at Lion Bridge

Oct

6

2022

Join us for a fun evening of dinner with Zombies! In honor of our Zombie Awakening (Black Ale with Coffee) with Scream Acres at Bloomsbury Farm, this fun evening will include: Zombie themed…

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<p>Casual evening of delicious food, drinks, silent auction, program, raffles and more supporting free camp programs for Iowa families affected by childhood cancer.</p>

Camping the Night Away Cedar Rapids

Oct

6

2022

Join Children's Cancer Connection for our 6th Annual Camping the Night Away Cedar Rapids. This casual evening takes place on October 6th at 5:30 pm. In the beautiful HarMac in downtown Cedar…

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5th Annual Beers in the Barnyard

Oct

6

2022

The Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation invites you to the 5th annual Beers in the Barnyard on Thursday, October 6th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Old MacDonald's Farm located in Bever Park.Enjoy an…

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<p>The practice of contemplative living helps us respond to everyday experiences with greater awareness of our connections with God and others.</p>

Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton at Prairiewoods

Oct

6

2022

The practice of contemplative living helps us respond to everyday experiences with greater awareness of our connections with God and others. It becomes a positive force in our lives and…

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Thursday Night Trivia

Oct

6

2022

Thursday Night Trivia is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join Christopher's Bar Exam & NewBo City Market for two hours of the highest quality trivia! This…

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<p>Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals!</p>

Fall Festivals at Bloomsbury Farm

Oct

7

2022

Come out to Bloomsbury Farm to enjoy our Fall Festivals! We are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between September 16 and October 30th. With over 25 Fall Fun attractions, pumpkin patch,…

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<p>Free and open to the public. Discover a fresh angle on the Window! A casual, 20-minute guided art discussion on the stained-glass piece, “Memorial Window” that was created by famous artist Grant Wood in 1928. Experience one of Grant Wood’s most unique, large, colorful works of art.</p>

Gallery talk: Angles On The Window

Oct

7

2022

Free and open to the public. Discover a fresh angle on the Window! A casual, 20-minute guided art discussion on the stained-glass piece, "Memorial Window" that was created by famous artist…

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Friday Night Bingo

Oct

7

2022

Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday…

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<p>Monarch Research is proud to bring world-class author and speaker, Dr. Doug Tallamy to Iowa this October. Together with our partner College Community School District, we’ve scheduled an event at Prairie High School Concert Hall to hear first-hand from one of the nation’s foremost environmentalists.</p>

Nature’s Best Hope

Oct

7

2022

Monarch Research is sponsoring a speaking engagement from Dr. Doug Tallamy, a leading expert on the importance of biodiversity. He will offer an amazing photograph filled presentation and…

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<p>Join us in the Market Yard every Friday night in October for a spooky Halloween movie! Enjoy the brisk fall air at these free and family-friendly events.</p>

Frightening Fridays: Gremlins

Oct

7

2022

Movies begin at sunset, remember to bring something to sit on! Don't forget to wear your best movie-themed costumes to compete in our weekly costume contests! Support our Shopkeepers and get…

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<p>These comedians will be throwing down in the ultimate roast battle!</p>

Ultimate Flamethrowing Comedian: A Roast Battle

Oct

7

2022

Hosted by Travis Bails. With Travis Coltrain, Demi Kendros, Karen Sanchez, Matt Anderson, Nancy Persoon, Marshall Bohlmann, Brody Stanford, and Spencer Loucks.

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