Top 10 Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend in the Cedar Rapids Metro

Thursday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m.

The weekend begins early with the free Bike Night event at McGrath Powersports, featuring live music from 'Crankshaft.'

Thursday, May 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at NewBo City Market

Free

There's a variety of things happening at NewBo on Thursday nights. Yoga, cardio dance, run, cycle, or just walk at this free event.

Friday, May 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha.

Free event with free bike helmets to the first 50 kids... decorate your bike and join the bike parade at 5:30!

A three-day weekend means there's time to relax and enjoy one of the highest-rated restaurants in Cedar Rapids. There's plenty to choose from, based on these reviews. Prices vary.

Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $31 for students.

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell take you on a wonderful journey on the famous Cedar Rapids stage.

Open swim Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28 (1-6 p.m.) and Monday, May 29 (1-5 p.m.)

$5.50 per person

Outdoor pools in Cedar Rapids open for the season June 2, but there's special Memorial Day weekend swimming at the Noelridge aquatic center!

Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 from noon to 4 p.m.

$7 for adults. Complete admission prices here.

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is home to the largest collection of work from the famous Grant Wood. Part of the extensive collection is now on display.

The new 'Baywatch' movie and 'Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' both arrive in theaters this week. 'Baywatch' on Thursday and the Pirates on Friday. Check them out at Marcus Theaters or one of the popular second-run movies showing at Collins Road Theatres.

$8-$13.25 at Marcus Theaters

$4-$5 at Collins Road Theatres

Sunday, May 28 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha

Who is already harvesting vegetables in eastern Iowa? You'll find out at this wonderful, free, community event. The veggies aren't free, though.

Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at All Veterans Memorial Park in Cedar Rapids, next to Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Free

The last event of the weekend is also the most important. Join the salute to veterans we've lost and those still with us on this special day set aside to remember them.