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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>View significant Czech and Slovak artifacts and archival materials that the NCSML has been collecting since its founding 50 years ago.</p>

The National Collection: 50 Years of NCSML

Dec

5

2024

NCSML has been collecting significant Czech and Slovak artifacts and archival materials for 50 years. Highlights from the collections are featured, including a rare fish scale kroj, an…

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<p>Award-winning photojournalist Jana Rajcova has been collecting stories of Ukrainians who escaped the Russian invasion and found their refuge in Slovakia and documenting them in her Exodus Report. Jana has presented her Exodus Report project online to two different audiences in the United States and her photos and stories have been shown at several galleries in Slovakia.</p>

<p>Sponsored by Friends of Slovakia</p>

Exodus Report

Dec

5

2024

Award-winning photojournalist Jana Rajcova has been collecting stories of Ukrainians who escaped the Russian invasion and found their refuge in Slovakia and documenting them in her Exodus…

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<p>The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking display connecting ancient folklore to modern design. One dozen designers use traditional patterns and fabrics in completely new and edgy ways.</p>

Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs

Dec

5

2024

The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking…

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<p>Capture the magic of the season with Santa photos at Lindale Mall!</p>

Photos with Santa at Lindale Mall

Dec

5

2024

Capture the magic of the season with Santa photos at Lindale Mall! Visit Santa’s set for a fun photo experience. Book your visit now to lock in the day and time of your choice and receive a…

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Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

Dec

5

2024

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon offers an expansive look at Wood’s life and career though his art. Housed in one of our largest first-floor galleries, this installation reflects…

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<p>Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice.</p>

Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace at Prairiewoods (in person)

Dec

5

2024

Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) involves meditative, healing energy and…

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<p>Rebalance mind, body and spirit through the soothing, penetrating power of healing sound and vibration via singing bowls.</p>

Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep at Prairiewoods (in person)

Dec

5

2024

Rebalance mind, body and spirit through the soothing, penetrating power of healing sound and vibration via singing bowls. Then drop into deepest levels of relaxation and peace through…

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<p>Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated.</p>

Go Deeper Thursdays with Prairiewoods (Zoom)

Dec

5

2024

Go Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated.…

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Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Market

Dec

5

2024

Join us in the Market Yard as we kick off the holiday season. Enjoy hot cocoa and candy canes, along with caroling by the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale during the ceremony. We look forward to…

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Hiawatha’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec

5

2024

Hall in Village Center Plaza on Thursday, December 5th! Meet Santa, sing carols with Linn County Ukulele Club, enjoy delicious hot cocoa and enjoy a fun holiday tradition!

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Hand-Lettering Ornament

Dec

5

2024

This workshop includes one drink, all supplies and materials, light snacks, individualized instruction on brush calligraphy and an intentional holiday ornament project to end the night.…

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<p>The Friends of Noelridge invites everyone to come and enjoy time relaxing as they stroll through the Cedar Rapids Noelridge Greenhouse before the hustle and bustle of the season is upon us. This year’s event will be held Thursday and Friday, December 5th and 6th, from 5pm – 8pm each evening. The greenhouse is located at 4900 Council St. in Cedar Rapids.</p>

Lights & Blooms Holiday Showcase

Dec

5

2024

The event is Free to the public and will showcase the permanent collection of plants in the seasonally decorated and lit Greenhouse, provide free music and refreshments, and be the perfect…

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2000’s Name That Tune

Dec

5

2024

Relive the BEST and the WORST of the 2000's in music!FREE To PlayWin House Cash!Teams of up to 8 peopleALL AGES#NameThatTuneTrivia#ThinkAndDrinkThursdays#EatDrinkThinkRepeat

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<p>Join the Merton Group as we slowly explore New Seeds of Contemplation, one of Thomas Merton’s best-loved books. As one of the great spiritual leaders of our time, Merton invites readers to join him as he plants wise and fruitful seeds of the contemplative life.</p>

Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton with Prairiewoods (Zoom)

Dec

5

2024

Join the Merton Group as we slowly explore New Seeds of Contemplation, one of Thomas Merton’s best-loved books. As one of the great spiritual leaders of our time, Merton invites readers to…

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<p>Thursdays are BACK!<br />
Name That Tune Trivia<br />
Thursdays @ 7pm<br />
Pub 217 (Cedar Rapids, IA)</p>

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