Baseball, Shows, & Festivals — Eastern Iowa April Events [LIST]
The month of April is almost here, which means LOTS of spring events are on the way! If you're looking for Easter egg hunts, you can check out a list HERE, otherwise here are some of the other big events in the Corridor area and beyond:
The Play That Goes Wrong
- Select dates from March 30th to April 8th
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- "It’s opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), this 'GUT BUSTING HIT' (The New York Times) will have you and your crew fall-down laughing!"
- Purchase tickets HERE
2023 Carden International Circus
- Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 1st at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, April 1st at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, April 2nd at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, April 2nd at 6 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
- "Come one hour before each showtime for all the pre-show activities that will entertain the entire family: from elephant and camel and horse rides, to the fun inflatables and amazing face painting"
- Purchase tickets HERE
Bunny Bash
- Dates & Times
- April 1st & 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- April 7th through 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins
- "The farm will be springin' with our attractions, our famous Bloomsbury Bunny will be hoppin' around for photos with all, our food stands & gift shop will be open, & so much more!"
- Purchase tickets HERE
Boozin' with the Bunny
- Saturday, April 1st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins
- "Our very own Bloomsbury Bunny will be available for photos while you enjoy wine/beer, hors d'oeuvres, and the magic of Bloomsbury Farm! This adult-only event is the perfect opportunity to grab your friends, grab a drink, channel your inner child, and have some Easter fun!"
- Must be 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
RoughRiders Hockey
- Dates/Times
- Sunday, April 2nd at 4:05 p.m.
- Friday, April 14th at 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday, April 15th at 7:05 p.m.
- Friday, April 21st at 7:05 p.m.
- ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids
- Purchase tickets HERE
Australia's Thunder From Down Under
- Tuesday, April 4th at 9 p.m.
- The Olympic South Side Theater in Cedar Rapids
- "With the crack of a whip, you can saddle up for an intimate and seductive soiree with some of Australia’s hottest exports. Think golden tans, smiles for miles and the kind of chiseled bodies you can grate your fantasies on. 100% ‘True Blue’ & the Number 1 male revue on the Las Vegas Strip, we breed them rough and tough with that cheeky boy-next-door charm that makes hearts melt and hands wonder."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Vintage Estate Flea Market
- Dates/Times
- Friday, April 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Elk’s Lodge in Cedar Rapids
- Free admission
Pianopalooza
- Saturday, April 8th at 7 p.m.
- Club 5 at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids
- Purchase tickets HERE
The Kid Laroi Concert
- Saturday, April 8th at 8 p.m.
- Xtream Arena in Coralville
- With special guest Jeremy Zucker
- Purchase tickets HERE
Kernels Baseball
- Dates/Times
- April 11th through 14th at 6:35 p.m.
- April 15th & 16th at 1:05 p.m.
- April 25th through 28th at 6:35 p.m.
- April 26th & 27th at 1:05 p.m.
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- Purchase tickets HERE
Lorna Shore Concert
- Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
- With special guests Shadow of Intent, Body Snatcher, & Boundaries
- Purchase tickets HERE
NOTHING MORE Concert
- Wednesday, April 12th at 7 p.m.
- Five Flags Center in Dubuque
- With special guests Crown the Empire & Thousand Below
- Purchase tickets HERE
Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention
- Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th
- Iowa Event Center in Des Moines
- "We will have live music, live painters, live tattooing, and so much more! 200 of the nation's top tattoo artist will be showing off their talent."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Roots & Boots Tour
- Friday, April 14th at 8 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
- Featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, & Sammy Kershaw
- Purchase tickets HERE
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
- Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th
- Collins Road Theatres in Cedar Rapids
- Featuring 51 films
- Purchase tickets HERE
Booze-A-Palooza
- Saturday, April 15th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids
- "Booze-A-Palooza is a 3 hour festival that includes everything from beer, seltzer, cider, wine, canned cocktails and champagne for our VIP guests. Each alcohol element will make you feel as though you are entering a different venue."
- Ages 21+
- Purchase tickets HERE
Monster Jam
- Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 15th at 1 p.m.
- Saturday, April 15th at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 16th at 1 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- "The excitement begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience on both Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM. Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, get autographs, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities."
- Purchase tickets HERE
The Oak Ridge Boys
- Saturday, April 15th at 8 p.m.
- Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center in Tama
- Show is SOLD OUT
Madagascar The Musical Live!
- Thursday, April 20th at 7 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- "Get ready to move it, move it - join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they escape New York Central Park Zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Spring Bazaar
- Thursday, April 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Mercy's Hallagan Education Center in Cedar Rapids
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo
- Dates/Times
- Friday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
- Purchase tickets HERE
Cheap Trick Concert
- Friday, April 21st at 8 p.m.
- Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
- Purchase tickets HERE
Justin Moore Concerts
- Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m.
- With special guest Priscilla Block
Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa
- Dates/Times
- Friday, April 21st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- Purchase tickets HERE
EcoFest 2023
- Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- "Celebrate Earth Day with Good Green Fun at EcoFest 2023. Enjoy live music, live raptor programs, create your own t-shirt (bring your own used shirt to print on) and visit with many eco-friendly vendors AND much more."
Hits! The Musical
- Sunday, April 23rd at 3 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- "Dionne Warwick, 6-time Grammy Award winner and music legend, presents Hits! The Musical - 90 minutes of pure joy with extraordinary singing, spectacular dancing, hundreds of costume changes and state of the art lighting and sound that will leave you amazed."
- Purchase tickets HERE
Morgan Wallen Concert
- Friday, April 28th at 7 p.m.
- Vibrant Arena in Moline
- With special guests Bailey Zimmerman & ERNEST
- Purchase tickets HERE
Comedian Rob Schneider
- Friday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m.
- Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
- Purchase tickets HERE
Craig Morgan Concert
- Saturday, April 29th at 8 p.m.
- Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
- Purchase tickets HERE
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