Event List

Kim White from Incredible Bats will be visiting for a special informative program on bats! Learn about and interact with bats and other animals from around the world.

Everyone is invited to tell a two-five minute story from the “Stump” at Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Forrest McCurren returns for an evening of songs and stories, with himself on guitar and Margaret McCurren fiddle.

This charming English adaptation of the Czech opera Rusalka, composed by Dvořák, offers a happy ending for the mermaid Rusalka and her prince. This is the CRO's Season 28 children's outreach opera.

For full schedule and more information, please visit CR Storytelling Festival!

Iowa Poet Laureate Vince Gotera will read from his books of poetry, "Dragons & Rayguns" and "The Coolest Month." A book signing and chance to meet the author will follow. Books will be available for purchase.

Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. October highlights stringed instruments.

Shows will be at 9:30 and 10:30 am in Whipple Auditorium.

Orchestra Iowa presents a free concert designed for preschool-aged children. October highlights stringed instruments.

Shows will be at 9:30 and 10:30 am in Whipple Auditorium.

Dive into the captivating journey of Halloween as we explore its origins and transformations from ancient times to the present day. 

Join us for this uplifting sound meditation with Natalie Brown of Sounds Heal Studio and feel calmness and freedom from worries and stress. Registration required.