Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Crash'n Bash HobbiesHobby shop
- The Create ExchangeArts crafts and hobby store
- The Kohawk ShopCollege bookstore and apparel shop
Family
Things to do in Cedar Rapids with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Cedar Rapids, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Cedar Rapids Public Library450 Fifth Ave Se
- Ladd LibraryWestdale Mall, 2600 Edgewood Rd.,Sw
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sugar Bottom Day Use Area15 mi southeast
- Coralville Lake18 mi southeast
- East Overlook Day Use Area18 mi southeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Sugar Bottom Day Use Area15 mi southeast
- Coralville Lake18 mi southeast
- East Overlook Day Use Area18 mi southeast
Questions
What is there to do in Cedar Rapids with kids?
Indoor fun (4), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (22), Wildlife and nature (31). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Cedar Rapids for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Cedar Rapids when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.