Community Connections of Iowa
Upcoming Events
Friends of the CR Library Book Sale
April 11-13
Downtown Library
Easter Egg Hunt & Photos with Bunny
Sun. April 13, beginning at 1 pm
Indian Creek Country Club, Marion
Pre-Game Candy Hunt
April 12, 12:30 pm (gate opens at 12)
Free candy hunt for the kids before the game
Bags will be provided!
Puzzle Exchange
April 27, 2-4 pm
Drop-off April 12-26
Marion Library
Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 9:30 am
East Knoll Park, Robins
Egg Hunt
Sat. April 19, 10 am
Cleveland Park
In lieu of a mad dash for eggs, kids will find eggs numbered 1 through 12. The eggs will be turned in for prizes once they have all 12 eggs.
Easter Showcase at Noelridge park
April 19-20, 11 am to 5 pm.
Stroll through the conservatory and enjoy spring blooms, tropical plants and succulents. Shop local vendors including the Hosta and Orchid societies, Linn County Master Gardeners and more.
Egg-stravaganza!
Sat. April 19, doors open at 10 am
An Easter program followed by an egg hunt!
FREE and open to the public!
Hiawatha Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 9am SHARP! (They go quick!)
Guthridge Park
Easter Egg Hunt at BIG GROVE!
Sun. April 20, beginning at 11:30 am!
Cedar Rapids location, 1st St. and 1st Ave.
See their Facebook page for details!
The Groove Garden
Every Wednesday, 7pm, Open stage!
The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE
FREE and open to the public
Craft and Vendor Show
Sat. April 26, 9am to 2 pm
Elks Lodge, 33rd Ave SW
Family Movie
Sat. April 26, 10:30 am
Hiawatha Library
FREE admission and popcorn!
Movie to be announced!
Day of Play
Fri. April 25, 5-7 pm
Cleveland Elementary School
EcoFest Returns April 26
NewBo City Market will be buzzing with excitement Saturday April 29, beginning at 9 am. See alpacas and barnyard animals, learn about birds of prey, listen to music, and have some “Good Green Fun.” Get creative with Eco Art activities happening in the Cherry Building.
This family-friendly festival includes interactive educational activities, eco-products, local foods, arts and free live music! EcoFest helps us connect our personal choices to individual, community and planetary sustainability.
Activities Schedule:
10 a.m. - Yoga in Cherry Building at Illuminations with Sayde, Alpacas
11 am & 1 pm - RARE Raptor Presentation - The RARE Group will bring raptors to show participants.
11 am - Live Music with Rael Shaun
12 pm - Green CR EcoChampion Awards - Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will present the awards.
1 pm - Live Music with Cedar County Cobras, Baryard Discoveries
2 pm - Live Music with Deep Dish Divas
Other activities include a chance to win a bike, face painting, make flower seed bombs. Bring your used shirt for a free screen printing! Admission is free and all ages are welcome. See website for more details!
Food and fun
Movie Theaters
Games and food
Trivia at NewBo city Market
Thursdays at 7 pm
Bingo at NewBo City Market
Fridays t 6 pm