November is just a few days away, which means another month of fun events in Eastern Iowa and beyond! Here are some of the things to look forward to:

Craig Morgan Concert

  • Thursday, November 3rd at 8 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
  • With special guest Ray Fulcher
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Straight No Chaser Concert

  • Thursday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
  • Purchase tickets HERE

RoughRiders Hockey

  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, November 4th at 7:05 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 5th at 7:05 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 12th at 7:05 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 26th at 7:05 p.m.
  • ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Casting Crowns Concert

  • Friday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
  • With special guests Cain and Anne Wilson
  • Purchase tickets HERE

STOMP

  • Friday, November 5th at 8 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Dustin Lynch Concert

  • Saturday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
  • Horizon Event Center in Clive
  • With special guest King Calaway
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Downtown Swisher Holiday Market

  • Saturday, November 5th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Downtown Swisher
  • "Join us in Downtown Swisher for our Annual Holiday Market - shopping, vendors, wine tasting, live music & more!"

Iowa Heartlanders Hockey

  • Dates/Times
    • Sunday, November 6th at 7:05 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 20th at 2:05 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 26th at 7:05 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 27th at 2:05 p.m.
    • Wednesday, November 30th at 7:05 p.m.
  • Xtream Arena in Coralville
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye & Sammy Kershaw - Roots & Boots Tour

  • Friday, November 11th at 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Trinity of Terror Tour

  • Friday, November 11th at 6:20 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids
  • Featuring Black Veil BridesMotionless in White, & Ice Nine Kills
  • With special guest Atreyu
  • Purchase tickets HERE

CoComelon LIVE! JJ’s Journey

  • Saturday, November 12th at 3 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Carrie Underwood Concert

  • Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Vibrant Arena in Moline
  • With special guest Jimmie Allen
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Hillsong UNITED + Chris Tomlin Concert

  • Wednesday, November 16th at 7 p.m.
  • Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
  • Purchase tickets HERE

The Eagles Concert

  • Thursday, November 17th at 8 p.m.
  • Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Dropkick Murphys Concert

  • Thursday, November 17th at 7:15 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
  • With special guests Jaime Wyatt & Jesse Ahern
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Meet Me In St. Louis

  • Select dates from November 18th through December 18th
  • Theatre Cedar Rapids
  • "It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks."
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Hairball Concert

  • Saturday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Xtream Arena in Coralville
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Coralville Healing & Psychic Fair

  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville
  • "Will have 30 vendors to offer their energy healing, psychic readings, aromatherapy, essential oils, gemstones & crystals, metaphysical jewelry, natural & organic, skin & body care products, etc. Will have holistic workshops, raffle drawings ($20-$70 values), mini sessions, et al!"

Cedar Rapids Festival of Trees

  • Saturday, November 19th & Sunday, November 20th
  • Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
  • "FOT will include the traditional sponsored trees and wreaths along with an artisan holiday market and several holiday activities for people of all ages. Entertainment and performances from area groups will be scheduled throughout the two day event."
  • Admission is $5 for ages 18+ and free with a non-perishable food donation for people under 18

Taylor Tomlinson Comedy Show

  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, November 19th at 7 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 19th at 9:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 20th at 7 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Clint Black Concert

  • Sunday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Five Flags Center in Dubuque
  • With special guests Lisa Hartman Black & Lily Pearl Black
  • Purchase tickets HERE

HUNKS The Show

  • Sunday, November 20th at 8 p.m.
  • Hazzard County Saloon in Cedar Rapids
  • "Welcome to the #1 Bachelorette Destination on tour, celebrate your bachelorette party, birthday, divorce, or just because. What a great way to treat you and your besties to a well-deserved girls' night out. See for yourself what all the fuss is about."
  • 21+ Only
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Granger Smith Concert

  • Sunday, November 20th at 8 p.m.
  • Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K

  • Thursday, November 24th at 8:30 a.m.
  • Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids
  • Get registered HERE

Pork Tornadoes Concert

  • Friday, November 25th at 8 p.m.
    • Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
    • With special guest Birdchild

Craft & Vendor Markets

  • Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

    • Dates/Times
      • Saturday, November 5th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      • Sunday, November 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville
  • Fall Craft & Vendor Show

    • Sunday, November 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester
  • Mistletoe Market

    • Thursday, November 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids
  • Holiday Craft & Vendor Market

    • Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • VFW Post 788 in Cedar Rapids
  • Holiday Market

    • Saturday, November 12th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Robert A. Lee Recreation. Center in Iowa City
  • The Holiday Market

    • Sunday, November 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Palo Community Center
  • Corridor Market: Holiday Edition 2022

    • Dates/Times
      • Friday, November 18th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Saturday, November 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
  • Atkins Holiday Market

    • Saturday, November 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Benton Community School Gym in Atkins
  • Merry Moose Craft & Vendor Market

    • Sunday, November 20th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Moose Lodge Cedar Rapids 304/515
  • Holiday Bazaar

    • Saturday, November 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • The History Center in Cedar Rapids

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