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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>Join the Parks & Recreation team for a fun-filled family event!</p>

Spooky Rectacular

Oct

31

2024

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the candy lab, play games, capture the moment at our photo booth, or venture into the witches den if you dare!Parents are encouraged but not required to attend…

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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)

Oct

31

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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Nooks and Crannies Tour

Oct

31

2024

Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! This 90-minute all-access guided tour takes you across the estate and inside rarely-seen rooms of the Victorian mansion. Peek inside typically closed…

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<p>Come out to Ushers Ferry for our last fall hay rack night with a Halloween twist! In addition to the hayrack ride, s’mores and hot cocoa, there is a mystery to be solved. Mrs. Tokheim’s tea-party has ended in tragedy. Now a coroner’s inquest must be called to investigate the death of one of Ushers Ferry’s beloved citizens. Join one of our mysterious residents for a guided tour as we work to determine if it was an accident, or murder!</p>

Spooky Hayrack Ride

Oct

31

2024

Advance Registration only: $11 (R $10)#214-206-01 5:30 PM#214-206-02 6:00 PM#214-206-03 6:30 PM#214-206-04 7:00 PM#214-206-05 7:30 PM#214-206-06 8:00 PM

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<p>It’s Halloween…come down and party with real ghosts in the 110 yr old Ideal Theater!!</p>

Halloween Party at the Ideal

Oct

31

2024

-4-6PM Halloween Happy Hour-7PM Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen (and surround sound)-9PM Karaoke with Vidal-COSTUME CONTEST - $100 Cash Prize awarded at MIDNIGHTFREE ENTRY ALL…

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The 5th Realm Haunted House

Oct

31

2024

The 5th Realm reopens at Lindale Mall, telling a new tale of the horrors behind opening the Portal between this Realm and the 5th Realm. Tickets can be purchased on site or online for…

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<p>Penguins Comedy Club presents Comedy Open Mic Night the last Thursday of every month at The Ideal Theater hosted by Danny Franks.</p>

Open Mic Comedy at the Ideal Theater

Oct

31

2024

There will be 13 performers doing 6 minute sets. No cover and show runs until 9:00. Opportunities to get booked to emcee or feature at shows around the Midwest. Professional comics will be…

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<p>You won’t get more bang for your buck on a Thursday night!</p>

Countr-yoke at Hazzard County

Oct

31

2024

We kick the night off at 9pm with karaoke on the biggest stage in Cedar Rapids until midnight. Then we start playing your favorite dance jams until close! Whether you are testing your vocals…

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Basix Halloween

Oct

31

2024

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Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

Oct

31

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>The traditional Latin American tribute to their loved ones and ancestors</p>

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Oct

31

2024

Mi Lindo Vallarta is hosting a special Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Celebration October 25 through November 2, during which time the people of Mexico build shrines of flowers and…

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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

Nov

1

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

Nov

1

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

Nov

1

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>Join us for a week of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, pumpkins, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season and families can check out special Halloween activities throughout the week of Halloween (closed Mondays).</p>

<p>Farmer Pete is turning the museum into his pumpkin patch for Halloween this year and taking over with harvest-themed fun! Build a scarecrow in the blue room, make a pizza with creepy-crawly toppings, and go on a pumpkin scavenger hunt. We’ll also have extra Halloween activities on the 31st. </p>

<p>Costumes are encouraged (but not required)! Our team will join the fun as well, so keep an eye out for pumpkin patch helpers, dinosaurs, superheroes, and other silly characters.</p>

<p>All activities are included with museum admission. FREE for members!</p>

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