Live Music, Trees, & Craft Fairs — Weekend Corridor Events
It's cold outside, but there are plenty of nice, warm INDOOR events happening here in Eastern Iowa this weekend! Here are some of the big things going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Elf the Musical
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- November 16 & 17th at 7:30 p.m. and November 18th at 2:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $22 to $50 - get yours HERE
- Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos
- Bud Light Lounge at the Doubletree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids
- November 16th at 7:30 p.m.
- Arrive early - the event usually sells out
- Tickets are $6 at the door
- The BARN Holiday Market in the City
- Clarion Highlander in Iowa City
- November 16th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and November 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- "Join a group of talented makers, junkers & creative souls as well as our BARN Girls style for a one-of-a-kind Holiday Market!"
- Admission is $5
- Fall Fridays: Bingo!
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- November 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Event is free
- Festival of Trees
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- November 17th & 18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Featuring 30+ decorated trees from local companies/organizations, a holiday market, a silent auction, Santa, performances, and more
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
- Admission is free
- Hairball
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- November 17th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets are $27 for general admission floor, $25 for general admission seated bowl, and ages 2 & under are free on a lap - get yours HERE
- Russian Festival
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- November 17th at 7:30 p.m.
- "Our November Masterworks concert is a Russian Festival celebrating great Slavic composers"
- Tickets range from $16 to $55 - get yours HERE
- Santa's Arrival
- Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids
- November 17th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- "We will be celebrating the kick-off of the holiday season with Santa's arrival, which marks the beginning of photos with Santa for the holiday season"
- Springville Fire and Rescue Chili Supper
- Springville Fire & Rescue
- November 17th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids 5 to 12, and kids 5 and under are free
- 2019 Linn County Fair Kick-Off
- Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City
- November 17th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring dinner, drinks, silent and live auction items, entertainment, and more
- All proceeds will go to the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Fund
- Americana Dreams theme
- Tickets are $25 per person - get yours HERE
- CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- November 17th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring 25+ vendors and raffles
- Admission and parking are free
- Holiday Vendor and Artisans Fair
- Mount Vernon Creates
- November 17th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Featuring 15+ vendors and wine tastings
- Prairiewoods Holiday Bazaar
- Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha
- November 17th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Featuring local vendors and coffee, warm apple cider, and breakfast/lunch items
- Admission is free
- Cedar Rapids Royal Princess Ball
- Cedar Rapids Marriott
- November 18th from 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- "Dream Parties is bringing to you a one of a kind event with stage performances, dancing, stories, picture opportunities and more for some magical entertainment!! Your little one will get to participate in princess games, story time sing along, learn some ballroom dance moves and more"
- Event is geared towards 3 to 7 year-olds, but all ages are welcome
- Tickets range from $25 to $35 - get yours HERE
- Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
- Palo Community Center
- November 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Featuring 40+ vendors
- Admission is free
New Movies This Weekend:
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) - 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Instant Family (PG-13) - 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Widows (R) - 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- A Private War (R) - 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes