Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Indivisible Linn County Metro & partners including Central Furniture Rescue, East Central Iowa Council of Governments, and Waypoint are running a Winter Essentials Drive through December 18 to collect new or gently used winter items for those experiencing homelessness in Eastern Iowa. Community members can drop off donations at several local sites including Home Port & ImOn Ice Arena.

Mount Trashmore closed for the season after welcoming more than 31,500 visitors and 122 Challenge finishers, with one participant climbing 1,195 times—this record year may lead to a reopening on select warm winter days if trail conditions allow—with a full reopening planned for spring.

Operation Give Birds delivered over 2,600 Thanksgiving meals to families across Iowa on November 23rd — an increase from last year — and added a new distribution site in Davenport with plans to expand in its 10th year.

Thanksgiving Eve Dueling Pianos

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — $25 — Experience a night of musical requests from classic hits to today's favorites.

Waterloo Black Hawks vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

7:05-8:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as local hockey teams face off in an exciting match.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling fusion of circus artistry and holiday music in a magical winter wonderland.

Veterans Holiday Meal

4-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Building — Free — Enjoy a traditional holiday meal with fellow veterans and active military members.

Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair

9 AM – 2 PM — Groundswell Cafe — Supports local youth programs — Discover local crafts, baked goods, and live music this holiday season.

Madison Capitols vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

4:05-5:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Stream available — Catch the action as the Madison Capitols face the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in this exciting hockey showdown.

Photos with Santa at PCI Pediatrics

9-11 a.m. — PCI Medical Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy cookies and crafts while capturing a magical moment with Santa.

We The Kingdom Christmas Concert

6:00-8:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the season with festive music and fan-favorites from We The Kingdom.

Disney's Frozen: Live Theatre Production

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Theatre Cedar Rapids — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure in a winter wonderland.

Disney's FROZEN at Theatre Cedar Rapids

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting tale of sisterhood and acceptance this holiday season.