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🌚 Don't miss the most popular event of the summer 🌚 Don't miss the most popular event of the summer when Market After Dark bursts onto the  scene  with its unique and vibrant atmosphere. This event features a variety of 120+ vendors and entertainment, with Diamond Empire on the main stage filling the air with music! 

🎸 This special night market brings a fun mix of  food, beer, wine, art, entertainment, kids activities and plenty of photo ops--like inside  Slinky Neon Alley!  Experience it all on  Saturday,  August 29th, from  6:30 - 11:00pm in downtown Cedar Rapids. 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor ImOn | @imon_communications
✨🎬 Grab the family and join us at McGrath Amphithe ✨🎬 Grab the family and join us at McGrath Amphitheatre on Aug 8, 2026 for Elio β€” a cosmic adventure about finding your true self among the stars. Gates open 7pm, kids' activities kick off right away, movie starts at dusk. Proudly presented with Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. See you downtown! 🌌 

#DowntownCR #McGrathAmp #MoviesOnTheRiverbank @crbankandtrust
Today’s market has been cancelled due to weather Today’s market has been cancelled due to weather
🎸 BlocktoberFest5 in August? (There's Xmas in July 🎸 BlocktoberFest5 in August? (There's Xmas in July, so  BlocktoberFest in August works for us!) 

Don't miss the School of Rock, Pork Tornados and Reggae Rapids outside at Cliff's Dive Bar downtown at  2nd St. and 2nd Ave SE this Saturday evening, August 1st from 5 - 11 pm.

Cover charge goes to Kiss Your Kids Foundation and the Iowa Giving Crew. Only $10; or VIP option=$25. Bought to you by Van Meter, Fun not Fancy Restaurant Group and Mango Mustache.
@cliffsdivebar
πŸ₯ͺ Downtown Cedar Rapids has you covered for dining πŸ₯ͺ Downtown Cedar Rapids has you covered for dining from breakfast to nightcap. 🍽️ Drop your go-to downtown spot in the comments, tell us your favorite places (tag them in the comments) and dishes β€”then check out the ultimate downtown foodie map at the link in our bio. πŸ₯— 🌭 πŸ• 🍝 🍱 🦐 

#ShopLocalCR #DowntownCR #EatLocalIowa
🎨 New public art projects from Whimsical Twist, Me 🎨 New public art projects from Whimsical Twist, Metro STEAM Academy and Iowa BIG are bringing blooming color and student creativity to the Downtown District this summer. Native Iowa flowers are painted on windows at the Smulekoff Building and at Town Centre and a Cedar River-inspired planter can been seen is in front of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Also, a mural raising awareness for mental health and the unhoused community on now gracing the back of Foundation2.

Thank you to the artists, students, educators and partners helping make downtown more vibrant and welcoming for everyone. @whimsical.twist | @crmetrohs | @iowabig
Swing into Downtown Cedar Rapids for Rahlan Kay’s Swing into Downtown Cedar Rapids for Rahlan Kay’s 1st R&B Brunch at CityWalk Eatery on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

πŸ— Enjoy a delicious brunch, live R&B vibes, and a perfect Sunday atmosphere in the heart of the city.

@citywalkeatery | @rahlankay
Looking for a place to gather in Downtown Cedar Ra Looking for a place to gather in Downtown Cedar Rapids? Head to Kingston Yard, Cedar Rapids’ premier outdoor entertainment district, where you can enjoy dining, entertainment, and a family-friendly atmosphere all in one destination.

With restaurants, salons, apartments, commercial spaces, a central lawn featuring the ImOn Stage, and convenient parking, Kingston Yard offers plenty to explore on the southwest side of downtown. Discover more at kingstonyardcr.com
🎨 Looking for something inspiring to discover in D 🎨 Looking for something inspiring to discover in Downtown Cedar Rapids? Visit the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and explore dynamic exhibitions, iconic works by Grant Wood, and a collection of more than 7,800 works of art spanning many eras.

From ongoing favorites like Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon and Marvin Cone: An American Vision to current exhibitions like Visions of America: The Nation at 250 and Elemental: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, there’s always something new to experience. Plan your visit at crma.org | @cr_museum_of_art
Fresh finds, local flavors, and community come tog Fresh finds, local flavors, and community come together select Saturdays at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. 🌽🎢

Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 7:30 a.m.–Noon for the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market and our special America 250 Celebration in Greene Square. 

Market website link in our bio - CRDowntownMarket.com

We can't wait to see you downtown! #CRFarmersMarket #DowntownCR #America250
πŸ‘€ Looking for your next downtown outing? πŸŒƒ Explo πŸ‘€ Looking for your next downtown outing? 

πŸŒƒ Explore the Downtown Cedar Rapids website to discover places to dine, shop, and experience all that the district has to offer.

πŸ• From restaurants and breweries to arts, entertainment, fitness, and local shops, there’s something for everyone in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Start planning your next visit at downtowncr.org
πŸ” πŸ₯— 🦐 Formerly The District CR, Fork With It is a πŸ” πŸ₯— 🦐 Formerly The District CR, Fork With It is a great spot to check out in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Located at 415 3rd Street SE, Fork With It Kitchen & Bar is serving up drinks, pub grub, and a welcoming downtown atmosphere. Stop in and see what’s new at this rebranded downtown favorite.

forkwithit.com | @forkwithitcr
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