Events in Linn County today

Support Westfield PTO with a hassle free can drive fundraiser. Gather your empty cans, place them in a bag, and bring them to the school for a quick drive through drop off. A pickup truck will be set up in the parking lot so you can pull in, hand over your bag, and head out without leaving your car.

Celebrate the completion of the CeMar Trail, which connects Downtown Cedar Rapids to Uptown Marion. The free ribbon-cutting ceremony is open to the public.

A roundtable conversation exploring the many pathways to recovery. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Experience a radio-play retelling of the infamous 1938 broadcast of H.G. Wells’s alien invasion story, which caused listeners across the country to believe the events were happening in real time. Set a decade later, the production follows the WBFR radio ensemble as they recreate the broadcast with live sound effects, vintage commercials, and the energy of live radio theater. It blends science-fiction suspense with a look at the power of media.

Celebrate Halloween with costume cash prizes, a silent auction, and drink specials. The DETOUR Band will perform dance tunes by artists including Luke Combs, the Eagles, Eric Church, Journey, Morgan Wallen, Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton, the Beach Boys, the Monkees, Chicago, and the Doobie Brothers. A cover charge applies.

Scare Time After Dark transforms into a Halloween edition at Spare Time Cedar Rapids, bringing a lively late night party atmosphere with bowling and music. For $15.99 per person, attendees get two hours of unlimited bowling with shoe rental, and party lights set the mood while food and drinks are available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween STAD. This promotion is available to walk-ins only, reservations are not accepted, and bowling is subject to lane availability.

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.

Spare Time After Dark transforms bowling into an after-hours party with two hours of no-limit bowling and shoe rental included. Music and a lighting display set the scene for the entire session. Entry is $15.99 per person.

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.

Learn how to create a closed tropical terrarium and care for your new garden under glass. The workshop costs either $55 or $75.

Learn or review ukulele basics with Lisa and get ready to play holiday favorites and more. Participants may bring their own ukulele or borrow one. The course includes an optional chance to play along at the Hiawatha Tree Lighting, as well as a free field trip to the Linn County Ukulele Club at Marion Library. A minimum of four participants is required for the class to take place.

These gentle, beginner-friendly hatha yoga classes link movement with breath to help cultivate strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Led by a Yoga Alliance-certified instructor, the classes welcome people of all fitness levels and abilities. Gentle yoga and chair yoga options are available.

Take part in preparing washable, reusable feminine hygiene kits for girls in Haiti and Panama. Volunteers can sew, cut, iron, or assemble kits, and sewing experience is not required. There are tasks for all ages and skill levels. Days for Girls International works to support dignity, health, and education by providing lasting access to feminine hygiene solutions and health education. Each kit can help give a girl about 180 days back.

Test your music knowledge at a free weekly bingo night featuring new themes every month. Listen to the tunes, play along with a bingo card, and win house cash. Drop in at any point and stay as long as you like.

Enjoy a free comedy open mic show at Old Neighborhood Pub. Sign-up information is posted on the Lucky Cat’s Facebook page.

Art Bites features artist Astrid Hilger Bennett in a talk about her exhibition Astrid Hilger Bennett: Making Her Mark at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio. Participants can hear her presentation, ask questions, and have a chance to speak with her. Admission is free.

St. Paul’s United Women in Faith presents a long-standing Holiday Fair that serves as a cornerstone fundraiser and community celebration. Marking 105 years of tradition, from 1921 to 2026, this two-day gathering at St. Paul’s offers activities for all ages. Highlights include a family meal, Gingerbread Nook activities for children, viewing of creative theme tables, and a luncheon featuring Pam Moore with "Musings of a Mi-Century Modern Woman." Throughout both days, guests can explore a holiday bake shop, enjoy a cookie walk, browse a craft boutique, and shop fair trade items. Proceeds support the mission work of United Women in Faith locally and globally, benefiting women, children, and families. This year’s theme, Music for the Season, is brought to life by dedicated community volunteers.

Play Modern at First Turn Games during a weekly gathering for players.