Fall & Halloween Events in & Around Cedar Rapids & Iowa City 2026
Looking for family-friendly fall and Halloween fun in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City? We have all the family-…
Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches in & Around Cedar Rapids & Iowa City
It's that time of year for all things apple and pumpkin. And what better way to start the fall fun t…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
Fall Crafts and Recipes!
Fall is such a fun, but fleeting time. Kids love making the most of the beautiful fall colors and cozy tr…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
Can you guess 🧙♀️🧙♀️🧙♀️🕯️ before your kids do? (Spoiler: they…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
31 Best Halloween Family Movies for Kids and Teens
October has 31 nights, which means you could technically have a Halloween movie night every single night.…
Free Printable Alert: 25 Fall Activities To Do Before Autumn's Gone
Fall has a funny way of going by way too fast.One minute you’re saying you’ll get to the pump…
Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
We use our slow cooker year-round. In the warmer months, it helps us get dinner on the table without much…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
Sponsored Why Won’t My Kid Go to Sleep? 5 Sneaky Things Making Bedtime Harder
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Our Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we&rsq…
Sponsored Spirit Halloween With Kids: What Parents Should Know Before You Go
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Charlotte, born and raised in West Chester, PA, now considers herself a proud "captive" Iowan, living in Cedar Rapids since 2007. Publisher of 2 local Macaroni KID editions, community events coordinator, 2013 Publisher of the Year, Director of Communications of Publisher Development and Social Media of our National Macaroni KID and CertifiKID parent companies, contributing writer for City Revealed Magazine, Managing Editor of Macaroni Kid EATS, and acclaimed food critic. Idea junkie, local influencer &…
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