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Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, many community events (even some that may still be listed) may be postponed or canceled. Please check with individual event organizers for more details.

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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Men, Women, and Words: Communicating Across the Gender Divide with Amber Nelson

Sep

29

2020

This fun, high-energy workshop focuses on bridging the gender communication gap. Learn tips, tools, and strategies for effectively communicating with your colleagues to accelerate your own…

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Prayer Experience Series at Prairiewoods

Sep

29

2020

We are blessed with many ways to pray, including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, silent meditation and body prayers like walking the labyrinth. Prayer and meditation…

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Collins Road Farmers Market

Sep

29

2020

Fresh produce, baked goods, jams, flowers, crafts, food, music, activities, & more! Free admission! For vendor information email cullensvsfm@gmail.com

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<p>Join us September 29 at 6:00 p.m. for Oral Histories LIVE!</p>

Oral Histories LIVE! featuring Al Pierson

Sep

29

2020

Al Pierson was born and raised in NW Cedar Rapids. He has a BBA from the University of Iowa Marketing & Finance and is the Co-Owner Pierson’s Flower Shop & Greenhouses. He is the Past…

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<p>This exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1920 play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) by Czech writer Karel Čapek.</p>

A Century of Robots: From Čapek to Now

Jun

22

2020

It was in this play that the word robot was first used to denote an artificial humanoid. In this exhibition, visitors will gain an appreciation for Čapek’s life and work, while learning…

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<p>Typically vendors are selling fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts.</p>

Noelridge Park Farmer’s Market

Sep

30

2020

The market is located on the corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE and is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. through October 16. (It will be closed July 3 and…

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<p>Immigrant Foodways is moving online! Chef Tom Slepicka is offering a course of Classic and Modern Czech Cuisine. Enjoy a premier cooking class from the comfort of your home.</p>

Virtual! Immigrant Foodways: Buchty

Sep

30

2020

For the last class of the series, we are going to prepare a traditional Czech dessert. Yeast and sweet buns filled with prune jam or strawberry marmalade is one of those meals that almost…

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Go Deeper Thursdays at Prairiewoods

Oct

1

2020

Join other Prairiewoods people via Zoom video conferencing for some healthy and necessary conversation in this time of spiritual deepening. This is an opportunity to relieve stress and…

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Virtual Thursday Forum: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Oct

1

2020

A century ago, the world faced a global health crisis that in many ways parallels the present-day challenges we face during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Thursday Forum offers historical…

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End of the Rainbow

Oct

1

2020

With a six week booking at London’s Talk of the Town in 1968, Judy Garland is firmly set for a comeback. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts and addictions are now behind her. With new…

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Scarecrow Trail

Oct

1

2020

Travel the Amana Colonies trail through the 7 villages and find as many scarecrows as you can. Maps are available at the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

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<p>Explore contemporary social movements from Black Lives Matter to #MeToo and more in our newest exhibit.</p>

Unwavering: 21st Century Activism

Oct

2

2020

Unwavering: 21st Century Activism, will examine how these movements are entwined in the lives of African Americans throughout the country, with a special focus on events that have sparked…

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Noelridge Park Farmer’s Market

Oct

2

2020

The market is located on the corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE and is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. through October 16. (It will be closed July 3 and…

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Feel Better

Oct

2

2020

This once-in-a-lifetime event has been professionally produced and recorded by TCR for an exclusive online showing on October 2 and 3, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.For guaranteed access to Feel…

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<p>The American Drive-In Tour - TWO SHOWS - 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.<br />
This is an outdoor show.</p>

Aaron Lewis & Sully Erna

Oct

2

2020

For the first time ever, Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, two of the most acclaimed frontmen in rock--the voices of multiplatinum rock bands Godsmack and Staind--will perform their hits together,…

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