Downtown Library, 9:30-10:30 am

Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Familiar Cat Café, 11 am-6 pm

• Pumpkin Coloring Competition: Children under 18 years old can complete a pumpkin coloring sheet during their visit. Winner will receive a Meowloween Gift Basket!

Cedar Witch Goods, 10 am-6 pm

• Free temporary tattoos

Lindale Mall, 5-7 pm

Show off your spooky, silly, creative, or totally unique costume for our panel of judges! Prizes will be awarded to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, so come ready to strut your stuff! Join for an evening of Halloween crafts, candy, and family fun!

Paramount Theaters, 7pm

Swamp Fox Bookstore and Orchestra Iowa are pleased to present Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host), Jeff Kinney, as he celebrates the release of his latest book, Fight or Flight, with a knock-out, interactive stage show, set to EGGSPLODE with fun for the whole family.

Tickets purchased here

Familiar Cat Café, 4 pm-6 pm

• Mindful Little Things Pop-Up: Featuring Make Your Own Spell Bottle Activity! Also shop apothecary and mystical gifts.

Cedar Witch Goods, 10 am-6 pm

• DIY gemstone stretch bracelets ($12 each, all day)

Busse Branch, 6-7:30 pm

Families are invited to participate in a friendly LEGO challenge. Each family will get their own set of random LEGOs to complete a series of spooky themed build challenges set by our librarian.

Hiawatha Library, 10:30-11 am

What art supplies can you find outside this fall? We will bring things like leaves, sticks and flowers so you can turn them into autumnal artwork.

Bender Pool, 6-8:30 pm

Come celebrate Halloween with a special Open Swim at Bender Pool!

Admission is $3 or a pass, no preregistration required

Children will receive a bag of treats as they leave.

AirFX, 6-9 pm

Get ready for a night of costumes, music, and high-energy Halloween fun at AirFX! Join us for jumping, climbing, ninja course challenges, a DJ, games, prizes, and a judged costume contest.

$24.99 all-access admission, Free admission for all AirFX members

Reserve your spot here

Besides the below events, there are TONS of trunk-o-treats. Once again, too many to list, but a quick search on Facebook or Google should point you the right direction 😉

AirFX, 9-11 am

Join us for the Junior Jumpers Trick-or-Treat Costume Parade at AirFX, where children can bounce to Halloween music, show off their favorite costumes, and receive a goody bag before heading home.

For children age 6 and younger, $12 per child, including one adult age 18 or older. Additional adults: $6 each.

Hiawatha Library, 10:30 am

Put on your costume and join Alicia for fun Halloween stories and in-house trick-or-treating throughout the library!

Downtown Library, 1-4 pm

Join us to watch "Catching Fire," the second installment of "The Hunger Games" films. Dressing up is encouraged, and we will host a costume contest during the showing.

Registration is ONLY required for the costume contest, which can be found HERE. This film is rated PG-13.

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, 9 am - 9 pm

Fall is winding down, but the farm still has plenty of life (and color!) left in it. So, for the final two weeks of October, we're waiving farm admission and inviting everyone out to enjoy the last of the harvest season.

Newbo City Market, 12-2 pm

Join us for Día de los Muertos. Attendees will hear and observe an artistic dance performance by Cedar Rapids' very own Fuerzas Culturales, who will showcase traditional Mexican dances and vibrant outfits. There will also be a Community Ofrenda (altar) . There will also be games of Lotería. Also known as Mexican Bingo, come out and play games and win some prizes.

There is no cost to attend these events.

Busse Branch, 9:30-10:30 am

Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. This program helps strengthen babies’ and toddlers' foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.

Downtown Library Rooftop, 6:30-7:30 pm

Dress in your coziest gear to view the night sky from the library's roof. Cedar Amateur Astronomers will be here with telescopes to help patrons view the night sky.

This program is dependent on weather and the safety of the library's roof due to precipitation. Registration is suggested to be notified of program changes.

Today is the day to exercise your right to vote!

Set an example, and please go out and get an “I VOTED!” sticker for your kids.