All the Eastern Iowa Events to Look Forward to in September [LIST]
Even though the summer is almost over, there are still PLENTY of events to look forward to! Here are some of the big things happening throughout the month of September:
Cedar Rapids Kernels Games
- Kernels Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Wednesday, September 1st through Saturday, September 4th at 6:35 p.m.
- Sunday, September 5th at 2:05 p.m.
- vs. Quad Cities
- Purchase tickets HERE
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Friday, September 3rd with the Bamboozlers
- Friday, September 10th with the Lowdown Brass Band
- Friday, September 17th with Cedar Junction
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fireworks & Fireflies
- Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park in Marion
- Friday, September 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Event is free
A Year with Frog and Toad
- Outdoors at Brucemore Mansion in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Friday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 5th at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 9th through Sunday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m.
- "Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Downtown Farmers Market
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Saturday, September 4th
- Saturday, September 18th
- 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Iowa Craft Beer Bash
- Millstream Brewery in the Amana Colonies
- Sunday, September 5th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Featuring unlimited beer tasting, live music from the Surf Zombies, and food trucks
- Purchase tickets HERE
Adventureland Poolooza
- Adventure Bay Water Park in Altoona
- Monday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Featuring drinks, pools, slides, music, and a concert with Shaggy
- 21 and over only
- Purchase tickets HERE
James Murry Live
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 p.m.
- "Come celebrate the summer with Murr as he answers fan questions, shows off his own personal never-before-seen videos/photos, gives behind-the-scenes insights, and tells stories from the set of Jokers."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Luke Bryan Concert
- Brown Farms in Cedar Rapids
- Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m.
- With special guests Dylan Scott, Whitney Duncan, the Peach Pickers, and DJ Rock
- Purchase tickets HERE
Comedian Jo Koy
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, September 11th at 8 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
Festival Latino
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, September 12th
- Featuring food, music, dancing, and more
ZZ Top Concert
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids
- Wednesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m.
- With special guests the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
- Purchase tickets HERE
Menopause the Musical
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Tuesday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
Theresa Caputo Live
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- "Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Justin Moore & Tracy Lawrence Concert
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, September 25th at 7 p.m.
- With special guest Lainey Wilson
- Purchase tickets HERE
Market After Dark
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, September 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Adventureland Oktoberfest
- Adventureland in Altoona
- Saturday, September 25th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring food, games, rides, live entertainment, beer, and more
- 21 and older only
- Purchase tickets HERE
Farm Glow
- Bass Farms L.L.C. in Mount Vernon
- Saturday, September 25th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring three hot air balloons, live music, family games, face painting, balloon art, food, and more
- Admission is $6 per person (2 and under are free)
Napoleon Dynamite - Live Q & A with the Stars
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, September 26th at 7:30 p.m.
- Featuring Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries
- Purchase tickets HERE
Comedian Louis C.K.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, September 30th at 7:30 p.m.
- Purchase tickets HERE
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