Family events in Linn County, IA

Put on a favorite costume for an evening of Halloween fun, with trick-or-treating, a best trunk competition, a craft and coloring station, a photo booth, and soup, desserts, and beverages.

Think & Drink Entertainment brings a lively game night to Spare Time Cedar Rapids, offering team-based play with no entry fee. Form a group of up to eight and take on rounds that can include a Family Feud style survey challenge, name-that-tune questions, general trivia, and music bingo. Winners can take home house cash and prizes, and the event welcomes all ages. Arriving early is recommended to secure a table.

Wear a costume and enjoy Halloween stories with Alicia, followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library.

The annual Hallelujah Party offers a lively, kid-safe celebration with an inflatable bounce house, carnival games, face painting, concessions, prizes, and lots of candy. Children can watch a video between activities and then jump back into the fun. The event takes place at Spirit of Faith Family Church-CR in the Family Center Building. Costumes are welcome with a few guidelines, including keeping outfits modest and non-violent. Full facial masks, scary or violent makeup or costumes, and any weapons or weapon-like accessories are not permitted. Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Friends are welcome for a festive time focused on safe fun.

Enjoy a made-to-order omelet breakfast with breakfast potatoes, pancakes, toast, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, and coffee. The meal is open to the public and costs $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 5 to 12.