Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Old MacDonald's Farm at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids opened on May 5th and welcomes visitors daily until September 28th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free petting zoo offers fun events such as guided birthday parties, goat yoga classes, and farmers market days plus story time with the animals.

Kelvin Landfair (44) from Cedar Rapids caused an estimated $10,000 in damage at a Coralville Transit building on Wednesday around 10:04 a.m. after losing his phone on a bus and threatening a felony charge by disassembling a cigarette dispenser and striking five windows, and he was arrested after a breath test found him under the influence.

Drivers in Cedar Rapids face road closures due to Czech Village events—Houby Days festival, a parade, and an event at Up N Smoke BBQ—that will block key streets from 6 a.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Today, in celebration of National BBQ Day, over 20 top-rated BBQ restaurants across Iowa are being featured based on glowing Google Reviews, with Cedar Rapids' Willie Ray's Q Shack and CR Midnight Smoker BBQ earning ratings of at least 4.6 stars + each reflects consistent customer praise.

The Rapids

7-8 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious improvised soap opera comedy full of quirky characters and unexpected drama.

Friday Night Music – Airwaves

6-9 p.m. — Cedar Ridge Distillery — Free entry — Rock out with Eastern Iowa's premier classic rock cover band, Airwaves, playing hits from the 70s to the 90s.

Virtual Tour of Thomas Grove Assisted Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with quality meals, exceptional care, and friendly staff.

Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of Minor League Baseball action featuring local teams.

Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

12:05 – 1:35 PM — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Resale prices available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Captains and the Kernels.

Wild Kratts Live

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Kratt Brothers as they bring their animated antics to life on stage.

Spokes Of Hope Bike Ride

11 AM – 3 PM — Sag Wagon — Registration fee applies — Celebrate resilience and support loved ones in the inaugural community bike ride.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

2-4:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — $45 – $115 — Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, through her iconic hits.

Computer Skills Training Workshop

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free — Enhance your computer skills and earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.

Relay For Life Walkathon

Celebrate cancer survivors and fight back against cancer with us! From 9 am - noon at Prairie High School track & field, enjoy free breakfast, family activities, and a welcoming space to remember those we have lost to cancer.