# History events in Cedar Rapids, IA, Today and Upcoming History events in Cedar Rapids, IA

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Cedar Rapids like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Cedar Rapids like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Cedar Rapids

- **Event Name**: Boneshaker Shutdown
  - **Description**: Take a trip into the past and see how automobile racing got its start. 1953 and older cars with 1953 and older engines from across the Midwest competing against each other on the front stretch of Hawkeye Downs. A car show / cruise-in for all cars and moto
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    - Count: 89
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/boneshaker-shutdown/200030018198150
  - **Venue**: Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center
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  - **Categories**: sports, car-shows
- **Event Name**: Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk
  - **Description**: Mansion Mixers are your chance to explore Brucemore after hours while diving into fascinating stories from history. Each program includes time for self-guided exploration of the mansion and the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining history presentation in
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    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/mansion-mixer-tiki-talk/200030160712139
  - **Venue**: 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
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  - **Categories**: bingo, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Black Hills Renaissance Festival
  - **Description**: My husband helped with my design of these 4 display boards. He’s great at making exactly what I see in my mind.  You’ll see these displays and more June 27-28 at the Black Hills Renaissance Festival at kickstand bar and Grill Park, just 5 miles east of St
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 02:00 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 05:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/black-hills-renaissance-festival/200030081732110
  - **Venue**: Kickstand
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Famous Last Words: Celebrity Roast of James Klein
  - **Description**: The History Center is putting the "fun" in funeral as James Klein lives through his own mocking (but loving!) eulogy - written and performed by the always hysterical Adam Witte, Dave Martino, and Lindsay Prince!

Enjoy musical entertainment provided by Ge
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    - Count: 77
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/famous-last-words-celebrity-roast-of-james-klein/200029929796536
  - **Venue**: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: #NotJustFebruary $1 Days
  - **Description**: Join us  for $1 admission to the AAMI!

We know that Black history is Iowa history and should be recognized year-round - not just in February so we're offering visitors $1 admisison to the Museum on the first Saturday of each month. Our current exhibits i
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/notjustfebruary-$1-days/200030118805355
  - **Venue**: 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52401
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- **Event Name**: “Founding Mothers” Book Discussion with Iowa Public Radio
  - **Description**: Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Iowa Public Radio and the Cedar Rapids Public Library. 

Host Charity Nebbe and a panel of experts will discuss "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation" by Cokie
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    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/founding-mothers-book-discussion-with-iowa-public-radio/200030088285246
  - **Venue**: Cedar Rapids Public Library
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Hidden Gems Tour of Homes
  - **Description**: Save CR Heritage is reviving a beloved tradition with its Hidden Gems Tour of Homes, from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2026! Tour-goers receive rare access inside a variety of privately owned homes showcasing the charm, history and character of the Mound Vie
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/hidden-gems-tour-of-homes/200030081559505
  - **Venue**: 1757 D Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5233, United States
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Walking Tour - Downtown Cedar Rapids
  - **Description**: Discover the oldest section of the city!  This walking tour includes information on the development history of the evolving city center, its famous retail past as “Eastern Iowa’s Shopping Center”, railroads and streetcars, and the area known as Greene Squ
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    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/walking-tour-downtown-cedar-rapids/200030081633335
  - **Venue**: 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
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  - **Categories**: Meetups, Art
- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Ellis Blvd
  - **Description**: Starting as a roadway to the private property of early Cedar Rapids pioneer Robert Ellis, Ellis Boulevard NW developed into an incredibly unique mixture of commercial and residential properties in the 2oth Century from E Avenue NW to Ellis Park. Learn abo
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    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/walking-tour-ellis-blvd/200030135804841
  - **Venue**: 800 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Animal Farm by George Orwell
  - **Description**: A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned –a r
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/animal-farm-by-george-orwell/200029918314046
  - **Venue**: NewBo City Market
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: America at 250: The Meaning of America
  - **Description**: Join Dr. Peter Jauhiainen and St. Paul’s for a presentation on the meaning of America. Debates over the meaning have long shaped the nation’s identity. Some emphasize the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, envisioning the United States as a place
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    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Jul 02 2026 at 07:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/america-at-250-the-meaning-of-america/200030081824826
  - **Venue**: 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
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  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: Bethel’s 155th Celebration
  - **Description**: Save the Date!!! Come celebrate 155 years with us!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/bethel’s-155th-celebration/200030081853250
  - **Venue**: Bethel Ministries CR
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## Trending Events in Cedar Rapids

- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Nate Bargatze at Alliant Energy PowerHouse, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA sets
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
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- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
🏠 Address: 370 First Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
🌆 City: Cedar Rapids
📍 Location: 41.9802, -91.6675✨ Discover the extraordinary at Nate Bargatze, where magic meets reality in ways you've never ima
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
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- **Event Name**: John Mulaney at McGrath Amphitheatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at John Mulaney at McGrath Amphitheatre, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of McGrath Amphitheatre in vibrant Cedar Rapids,
  - **Venue**: McGrath Amphitheatre
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- **Event Name**: Fortune Feimster
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Fortune Feimster, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids in vibrant Cedar Rapids, IA transforms int
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Weird Al Yankovic, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Alliant Energy PowerHouse in dynamic Cedar Rapids, IA
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
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- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze Comedy Show at Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids - June
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh out loud with Nate Bargatze’s hilarious stand-up that’s sure to brighten your night!About this EventNate Bargatze Comedy ShowGet ready for a night full of laughs with Nate B
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy Power House
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- **Event Name**: John Mulaney
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: McGrath Amphitheatre
🏠 Address: 475 First Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
🌆 City: Cedar Rapids
📍 Location: 41.9718, -91.6701🌟 Journey into wonder at John Mulaney, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ S
  - **Venue**: McGrath Amphitheatre
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Weird Al Yankovic at Alliant Energy PowerHouse, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Alliant Energy PowerHouse in dynamic Cedar Rapids
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
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- **Event Name**: Freedom Festival Celebration of Freedom
  - **Description**: 🎆 Join us for the grand finale of the Freedom Festival, the Celebration of Freedom! 🎆

Gather with the community for an unforgettable night honoring America’s independence and celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday in true patriotic style! ❤️🤍💙

Join us
  - **Venue**: McGrath Amphitheatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Boneshaker Shutdown (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center), Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403), Black Hills Renaissance Festival (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 02:00 am at Kickstand), Famous Last Words: Celebrity Roast of James Klein (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 06:30 pm at National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library), #NotJustFebruary $1 Days (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am at 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52401).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Cedar Rapids on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Cedar Rapids include Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403, Kickstand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cedar Rapids include Brucemore, Life on the High Desert, The History Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Cedar Rapids.

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