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BOO at the BARN
<p>It will be a Spooky Halloween celebration at the Miracles in Motion Farm, a 76-acre spread located two miles west of Swisher (exit 10 off Interstate 380). Kids and adults alike will enjoy lots of Spooktacular fun with the Miracles’ team and their miraculous herd of horses. Activities will include games, face painting, treats, and other fun. Wear your Halloween costume if you like. Some of our horses may just wear their costumes, too!</p> 2018-10-11 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1812:00 p.m.Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian CenterSwisher -
KID N CANVAS AT COLLINS RD HY-VEE, PRESENTED BY CORK N CANVAS IOWA
<p>Kid N Canvas classes are for kids 8 to 16. Join us at Hy-Vee (279 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402) cafe on Saturday Morning 10 am. $20 per painting, please only 1 painter per ticket. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd&h=ATNfCAzFYWKnCTqW01RZA4fnJRn32cfDJ-tZUkEv9WYq_M9PqQIR1dqvu6a0b44C1TFC3A_goLek0pHs5mXk-98JsIluATYVZkLh_i-wIgmpwBlmmQ&s=1" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</a> All supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you, but please on clothes that are ok to get paint on. Class lasts about 1.5 to 2 hrs. Hy-Vee is providing a $10 gift card (per ticket) to shop with while your kids are painting. Check in at 9:45 am, painting starts at 10 am. *** Cancellation policy: Cork N Canvas Iowa offers an art instruction and entertainment event that can be compared to a concert or theater event. We realize that unforeseen things happen, but we also would appreciate the time to offer the seat to others and fill the spot. Due to credit card fees, no refunds are issues, but you can move your ticket to another event 24-hours or more prior to your scheduled class. Due to the time it takes to prepare the class, NO store credit is given for last minute cancellations or no shows. Your ticket is fully transferable and you may let someone of your own choosing use your ticket in your absence. Cancellations should be made by email only please; if you need to move your reservation please notify Cork n Canvas Iowa by email Cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com, 24 hours prior to the event, you are scheduled for in order to be eligible move into another class. In your email, please be sure to include; your name, location of the event, date of scheduled event, and date you wish to move to. In the event of a class canceled: bad weather, snow day, ice, even floods, if there is the chance that class could be canceled, please note you will receive an email, also the notice will be posted on Facebook, your tickets will be good for any upcoming non-sold out class. Classes are limited in size, Payment is required in advanced. Your email is your ticket, keep it handy</p><p><br></p><p>Get your ticket today - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FHyVeeCollinsRd&h=ATNfCAzFYWKnCTqW01RZA4fnJRn32cfDJ-tZUkEv9WYq_M9PqQIR1dqvu6a0b44C1TFC3A_goLek0pHs5mXk-98JsIluATYVZkLh_i-wIgmpwBlmmQ&s=1" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/HyVeeCollinsRd</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sip, Paint, Repeat!</p><p>Amanda Happel</p><p>Cork N Canvas Iowa</p><p>319-929-4300</p><p>Email: cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CorkNCanvasIowa</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CorknCanvasIowa.com%2F&h=ATN_JuHI1K4MsGat2w2VN9FhSuGoepD5psHjQAlrK2SLLU3sL2LX9Z7KYR9Ovv6qUqkvOwGWhckfzcKdbp6qIInqxV69MHZN_7fPX9wcLlkZVGkosw&s=1" target="_blank">www.CorknCanvasIowa.com</a></p>
11/03/1810:00 a.m.Hy-VeeCedar Rapids -
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Boo 'n Brew
<p>Join us for a fun Halloween/Fall event with something for all ages!</p><p>* We will have CR Face Painting with us from 12-2:30pm doing free face painting!</p><p>* Blue Moon Carriage, LLC will have free hayrack rides around the south (1st Ave) parking lot from 12-3pm!</p><p>* Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive! (Vampire costumes may or may not be worn;-) )</p><p>* Together with Macaroni Kid Cedar Rapids we will have a Trunk-or-Treat available for the children from 12-3pm in the south (1st Ave) parking lot! (Full face masks are not permitted)</p><p>* Fall/Halloween themed games will be around for kids (and possibly some for adults to) from 12-3pm!</p><p>More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/313332839498284/</p> 2018-09-29 15:00:00 -0500
10/27/1812:00 p.m.Lindale MallCedar Rapids -
Trinity Lutheran Walford Trunk or Treat
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Trinity Lutheran Church</p><p dir="ltr">805 Hwy 151 W. Walford website: tlcwalford.com</p><p dir="ltr">Sunday, October 28th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm</p>Please join us at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford for a family friendly event! Plan to dress up in your favorite costume and join us for this fun-filled event. There will be many cars with decorated trunks in the parking lot ready for the children to show off their Halloween costumes. Activities include trick or treating, games and crafts, and a snack to warm you. We encourage all to join in the fun! See you there! Rain or Shine! </strong></p> 2018-09-10 17:00:00 -0500
10/28/183:00 p.m.Trinity Lutheran ChurchWalford -
Trinity Lutheran Walford Trunk or Treat
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Trinity Lutheran Church</p><p dir="ltr">805 Hwy 151 W. Walford website: tlcwalford.com</p><p dir="ltr">Sunday, October 28th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm</p>Please join us at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford for a family friendly event! Plan to dress up in your favorite costume and join us for this fun-filled event. There will be many cars with decorated trunks in the parking lot ready for the children to show off their Halloween costumes. Activities include trick or treating, games and crafts, and a snack to warm you. We encourage all to join in the fun! See you there! Rain or Shine! </strong></p> 2018-09-10 17:00:00 -050010/28/183:00 p.m.Trinity Lutheran ChurchWalford -
Parenting Young Children
<p>Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by an hour-long parent workshop, and ending with a parent-child activity. Childcare will be provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop. For families with a child aged 0-5 years, siblings are welcome!</p> 2018-10-15 19:30:00 -0500
10/30/185:30 p.m.Cleveland Elementary SchoolCedar Rapids -
Salaam School Usborne Book Fair
<p>Please join us for the Salaam School Usborne Book Fair this Sunday, October 21 from 12:30-3:30! Salaam school will receive 50% of the sales in free books, which will be donated to kids in low income families and shelters. "A book is a gift that can be opened again and again!" </p> 2018-10-17 15:30:00 -0500
10/21/1812:30 p.m.Islamic Center of Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Doodlebugs: Going Batty!
<p>Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library —Going Batty</p><p>This fall Doodlebugs will visit the zoo and meet a variety of artistic and silly animals, inspired by our newest exhibition,<span> </span><em>If We Ran the Zoo: Animals in Children’s Book Illustration</em><span> </span>(10/6/18-1/13/19). Join us each month to read a silly animal story and do a fun animal art project!</p><p>What happens when a black bat discovers colors? This silly book will inspire today’s cool art project.</p><p>Doodlebugs is a<span> </span><strong>free</strong><span> </span>preschool series for families, but if you have a daycare or school group, contact us about setting up a private Doodlebugs class designed just for you! For more info, contact CRMA Education Director Erin Thomas at 319.366.7503 or<span> </span><a href="mailto:ethomas@crma.org">ethomas@crma.org</a>.</p> 2018-10-14 11:15:00 -0500
10/23/1810:45 a.m.Marion Public LibraryMarion -
The 16th Annual Free Coe Playground of Science
<p>Kids! Bring your parents to the “Coe<span> </span>Playground<span> </span>of Science” night at Coe College in Cedar Rapids! <span> </span>The Coe College Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Math, Computer Science, and ROTC Clubs will lead the fun in Peterson Hall October 25, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. in the evening. <span> </span>There will be interactive demos that teach kids of all ages about the natural world around them. <span> </span>We’ll levitate things, launch pumpkins on our trebuchet, do the “mentos and diet pepsi demo,” make dragon's breath flames, play with numbers, be amazed by strong magnets, make snow, see models of eyes and hearts, learn about the human body, see how chemistry allows us to create useful substances, make ice cream with liquid air, see molten glass poured at almost 2000<span> </span><sup>o</sup>F, and much more. Come have fun and learn about our natural world, all ages are welcome.</p> 2018-10-16 21:00:00 -0500
10/25/186:00 p.m.Coe College Peterson Hall of ScienceCedar Rapids -
Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for books and songs chosen for the 3 and under crowd. This is followed by Alphabet Art at 10:30.</p> 2018-10-22 10:20:00 -0500
10/22/1810:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Illumination Family Film Festival at Marcus Theatres
<p>Popular favorites from the animated studio that brought us the Minions are back on the big screen! Families can head to the Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema to enjoy “Sing,” “Secret Life of Pets,” “Despicable Me” and “Lorax” for just $5. Each film in the line-up will play every day from Friday, October 26, through Thursday, November 1.</p><p> </p><p>Visit MarcusTheatres.com for tickets and more information: <a href="http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/family-friendly-films/illumination-film-festival">http://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/family-friendly-films/illumination-film-festival</a></p> 2018-10-17 12:00:00 -0500
10/27/1810:00 a.m.Marcus Cedar Rapids CinemaCedar Rapids -
Pete the Cat
<p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
3/26/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
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Harvest Hayrack Night
<p>Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation invites families to Ushers Ferry for some good old-fashioned fall fun including hayrack rides, drinking hot cocoa around a bonfire, and making crafts. Select village buildings will be open for tours until sunset and popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase at the saloon.</p><p>The earlier program called “Sunset Pumpkins” is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for families with young children who have a hard time staying up late (older children are welcome, too). The later session, “Night Owls,” is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The fee per evening for each program is $6.25/child (3-14 years), $9.50/adult and free admission for those age 2 and under. Advance registration is available but not required.</p> 2018-10-24 20:00:00 -0500
10/24/185:00 p.m.Ushers Ferry Historic VillageCedar Rapids -
Sunday Fun Day: Build a Monster
<p>We are celebrating Art and Literature at the library this month for ARTober! If you could design your own monster, what would it look like? We will have eyes, arms, feet, teeth and more for you to design and create your monstrous pal!</p><p>Sunday Fundays are designed for children and their families to enjoy together.</p> 2018-10-10 16:00:00 -0500
10/21/182:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Community Night: Team Breast Friends at Vue Rooftop
<p>Each month Vue Rooftop hosts a community night fundraiser, selecting one local charity, non-profit, organization, etc. to be the recipient of the funds raised during the event. <br><br>Reservations recommended. Regina Foundation will receive 10% of food and non-alcoholic beverage sales from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on September 18. Be sure to come out and support.</p><p>Team Breast Friends is a group of friends dedicated to bringing awareness and support to those affected by breast cancer.</p> 2018-09-14 20:00:00 -0500
10/30/185:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
2018 Halloween Craft & Vendor Show
<p>2018 Halloween Craft & Vendor Show</p><p>October 19, 2018 – October 21, 2018</p><p>Westland Mall, IA 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, Iowa 52655</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/2087071554639927</p><p><br></p><p>Setup Time: Thursday 5 - 7 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 - 10 am</p><p>Show Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm</p><p><br></p><p>Bringing together a group of vendors with a large bariety of items on hand. It is a great time of year to come out to the mall pick out some holiday decor and crafts. We will also have mums, squash, gourds and pumpkins at the event,</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2018-10-22 19:00:00 -0500
10/22/1810:00 a.m.Westland MallBurlington -
U Pick Pumpkin Patch
<p>Pumpkin Patch fun! 3 lbs. to 40 lbs. pumpkins, pumpkins for decorating and delicious squash varieties too. Goodlove Pumpkin Farm, 1870 Covington Road, Palo.</p><p><br></p><p>The event is free to attend, however, pumpkins begin in price at $1 and raise from there.</p> 2018-10-21 18:00:00 -050010/21/189:00 a.m.Goodlove's Pumpkin FarmPalo -
Bedtime Books Story Time
<p>Join us to listen to some of our favorite bedtime stories every Tuesday evening.</p> 2018-10-23 19:30:00 -0500
10/23/187:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
U Pick Pumpkin Patch
<p>Pumpkin Patch fun! 3 lbs. to 40 lbs. pumpkins, pumpkins for decorating and delicious squash varieties too. Goodlove Pumpkin Farm, 1870 Covington Road, Palo.</p><p><br></p><p>The event is free to attend, however, pumpkins begin in price at $1 and raise from there.</p> 2018-10-22 18:00:00 -050010/22/189:00 a.m.Goodlove's Pumpkin FarmPalo -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-24 10:25:00 -0500
10/24/189:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Spooky Cupcake Creations!
<p>Learn decorating tricks that will transform ordinary cupcakes into spook-tacular treats for your family and friends!</p><p><span>T</span>his program is open to teens and tweens and requires registration. Ticket sales start on October 10th!</p><p>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-cupcake-creations-tickets-49484760250 </p> 2018-09-04 17:00:00 -0500
10/24/184:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
2018 Black Friday at the Mall Craft & Vendor Show
<p>2018 Black Friday at the Mall Craft & Vendor Show</p><p>November 22 – 24, 2018</p><p>Westland Mall, IA 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, Iowa 52655</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/835500199964977</p><p><br></p><p>Setup Time: Thursday 3 - 6 pm, Friday 5 - 6 am, Saturday 8 - 9am</p><p>Show Hours: Thursday 6pm - midnight, Friday 6am to 4pm Saturday 9am - 4</p><p><br></p><p>Bringing together a group of vendors with a variety of products for your holiday shopping season. Come out to the mall and pickup that special something for everyone on your list this year.</p><p><br></p> 2017-11-19 23:00:00 -0600
11/22/184:00 p.m.Westland MallBurlington -
2018 Christmas Craft & Vendor Show
<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2018 Christmas Craft & Vendor Show</p><p>December 7 – 9, 2018</p><p>Westland Mall, IA 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, Iowa 52655</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook Event Page:www.facebook.com/events/134392993994704</p><p><br></p><p>Setup Time: Thursday 5 - 7 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 - 10 am</p><p>Show Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm</p><p><br></p><p>Bringing together a group of vendors with a large variety of items on hand for your gift giving season. Come out to the mall find something special for those on your list stop by and see Santa to while you are here.</p><p><br></p> 2017-11-19 19:00:00 -0600
12/08/1810:00 a.m.Westland MallBurlington -
U Pick Pumpkin Patch
<p>Pumpkin Patch fun! 3 lbs. to 40 lbs. pumpkins, pumpkins for decorating and delicious squash varieties too. Goodlove Pumpkin Farm, 1870 Covington Road, Palo.</p><p><br></p><p>The event is free to attend, however, pumpkins begin in price at $1 and raise from there.</p> 2018-10-23 18:00:00 -050010/23/189:00 a.m.Goodlove's Pumpkin FarmPalo -
Toddler Story Time
<p>Join us for books and songs chosen for the 3 and under crowd. This is followed by Alphabet Art at 10:30.</p> 2018-10-29 10:20:00 -0500
10/29/1810:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
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Play & Learn
<p>Never underestimate the power of play!</p><p>You don’t need fancy toys or degrees in child development to make a positive difference in the life of children. Play & Learn is an organized play group for young children (0-5 years old) and the people who take care of them – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, other family members and family friends. Join us and learn everything you need to know to support the kids in your life.</p> 2018-10-25 11:30:00 -0500
10/25/1810:00 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Halloween Dance Party
<p>Ghouls and boys join us for a spooktacular afternoon before you head out trick or treating. There'll be dancing games, prizes and a costume bin to choose from if you don't have one.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-08-09 18:30:00 -0500
10/31/184:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
U Pick Pumpkin Patch
<p>Pumpkin Patch fun! 3 lbs. to 40 lbs. pumpkins, pumpkins for decorating and delicious squash varieties too. Goodlove Pumpkin Farm, 1870 Covington Road, Palo.</p><p><br></p><p>The event is free to attend, however, pumpkins begin in price at $1 and raise from there.</p> 2018-10-24 18:00:00 -050010/24/189:00 a.m.Goodlove's Pumpkin FarmPalo -
Mother Goose on the Loose
<p>“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a 20-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story and movement. Registration is no longer required!</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2018-10-26 10:25:00 -0500
10/26/189:30 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
Noel
<p>VenuWorks Theatricals presents Noël, by world-renowned creator of the Artemis Fowl series, author Eoin Colfer and movie composer Liam Bates, on November 30. A Christmas musical that is fun for the whole family, Noël depicts the journey of a young girl whose mother has mysteriously vanished. In searching for her mother, this anxious little girl who has lost her singing voice meets a motley crew of characters who want to help. In doing so, they rediscover their belief in the magic of Christmas and in themselves. A pre-show dinner is available for this performance.</p>
11/30/187:30 p.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes