Events

Free Admission Day to Local Cultural Institutions

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is hosting a Free Admission Day for you to enjoy a day exploring a variety of arts and cultural sites throughout Linn County while the Community Foundation pays for your admission!  To view participating sites and hours, visit gcrcf.org. We hope you enjoy the day!

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

FREE Community Event – ALL are Welcome! Get up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural, construction, military, first responder, service and more all in one place! Event will be held at Kirkwood Community College – North Parking Lot of Linn Hall. Saturday, August 10th 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM *11:00 – Noon – Will be sensory...Continue Reading

Nonprofit Know-How: Library Resources for Nonprofits

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Reference Librarians Nancy Geiger and Rebecca Vernon with the Cedar Rapids Public Library to hear about the free resources available for nonprofits at the Library, including exclusive access and a demonstration of the grant search engine Foundation Center Online, powerful information databases, and other resources that might be helpful for training and development. We will host small group tours...Continue Reading

Free
Event Series Tours and Treats

Tours and Treats

Get and up-close view of just what happens inside His Hands Free Clinic. We've doubled the amount of patients we've been able to help in the past year. Find out how it works and enjoys some beverages and treats. You'll see why His Hands is such an important service in our community.

Event Series Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Essentials

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Free

Spayghetti & No Balls Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull

Zio Johno's Italian Restaurant 755 7th Ave, Marion, Iowa

Iowa Humane Alliance announces the return of the Spayghetti & No Balls Pasta Dinner & Wine Pull fundraiser, Tuesday, September 17th at Zio Johno’s in Marion.  “Come & Stay!” for a delicious sit-down meal or “Fetch To-Go!” for dinner on the go. Stop in anytime from 4 pm to 9 pm and be sure to participate in the everyone wins...Continue Reading

$24

Junior Achievement Corridor Business Hall of Fame

Double Tree by Hilton 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The 2024 Corridor Business Hall of Fame marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Through leadership, vision,...Continue Reading

Kikao | A Community Gathering

Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The September 21 Kikao event, hosted by United We March Forward, promises to be a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and family. Centered around the theme 'Food and Family,' the event will gather individuals and families from across the Cedar Rapids area for a shared culinary experience, fostering connection, learning, and growth. Attendees will hear from guest speakers who will...Continue Reading

Free

Hiking for Housing

Mount Trashmore: 2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Mount Trashmore: 2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Hiking for Housing is a community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Waypoint's Housing Services. Join us for a hike up Mount Trashmore in Cedar Rapids and support our mission. By participating in this event, you are helping to support and strengthen our community.   Waypoint is a non-profit organization with a proud 130-year history of supporting the...Continue Reading

$35 – $50

Chip in for the Arts Golf Classic

Elmcrest Country Club 1 Zach Johnson Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA

Join us for this one-of-a-kind golf event with artists and musicians on the course where golfers say... "It's the most unique event in Cedar Rapids!"and..."I had more fun at this one than any of the other ones I have golfed in!"as well as..."The music on the course is amazing!" Lunch and registration starts at 11am and shotgun is at noon!...Continue Reading

$4 – $850
Event Series Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Mega Market

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading