NewBo City Market
Local food, shops and weekend guest vendor markets in the NewBo district.
Downtown Farmers Market
A summer tradition on select Saturday mornings in downtown Cedar Rapids, put on by the Economic Alliance.
The 2026 season has wrapped up. Next year’s dates will be posted in the spring.
🎄 Nature’s Noel
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids. A holiday market run by the Friends of the Nature Center, with handmade centerpieces, gently used holiday decor, frozen soups and gifts from local vendors.
🎄 Old World Christmas Market
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids. A European-style holiday market with local handmade gifts, tasty treats, entertainment and activities for all ages. It’s free all weekend, and so is admission to the museum galleries!
🎶 Holiday Concert with Cedar Rapids Opera
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Rozek Grand Hall at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Traditional Czech carols and holiday favorites under the beautiful crystal chandelier, followed by a cozy reception with hot chocolate, cider and cookies. Tickets are sold through Cedar Rapids Opera, so check their site for availability.
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Story times, classes, book clubs and more at the Downtown Library and Busse Branch.
Czech Village & the NCSML
Family days, walking tours, kolach baking and more at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. In December, don’t miss the Old World Christmas Market and the Holiday Concert.
🏛️ Save CR Heritage
An all-volunteer Cedar Rapids nonprofit that preserves historic buildings through assistance, advocacy and action. Their monthly salvage sales at the J.E. Halvorson House, 606 Fifth Ave. SE, offer vintage doors, windows, doorknobs and more rescued from buildings slated for demolition, and they’re turning the 1920s Zastera Pharmacy on Ellis Blvd. NW into an architectural salvage shop and community hub.
Public meetings are the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Halvorson House.
Little explorers at the museum
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