Yoga, Fireworks, and the Market After Dark -- Iowa Weekend Events

With summer beginning to come to a close, there are a ton of awesome events happening this weekend! Here are some of the activities going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- August 23rd from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from 8 Seconds
- Admission is $5
Fields of Yogis 2019
- NewBo District
- Dates/Times
  - August 23rd from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  - August 24th from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  - August 25th from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- "Engage and grow with our most high-vibing lineup of yoga and meditation instructors, healers, artists, musicians, chefs, vendors and makers of love and community."
- Passes range from $35 to $200 - get registered HERE
Crossing Over With John Edward Live
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids
- August 23rd at 7 p.m.
- "A John Edward 'group' event is reading intensive. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from the other side."
- Tickets range from $100 to $175 - get yours HERE
Music in the Park
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- August 23rd at 6 p.m.
- Featuring Past Masters
- Admission is free
The Bacon Brothers
- Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
- August 23rd at 8 p.m.
- Tickets range from $25 to $35 - get yours HERE
Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Dates/Times
  - August 24th at 6:35 p.m.
    - Cargill/Special Olympics Night: Silent Auction
    - Post-game fireworks
  - August 25th at 2:05 p.m.
    - Copyworks Team Photo Giveaway #2
- vs. Peoria
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
A Night Under The Stars - Adult Prom
- Epic Event Center in Marion
- August 24th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Featuring a DJ, a photo booth, and a cash bar
- Benefitting Last Hope Animal Rescue
- Tickets are $25 or $35 at the door (21 and over only) - get yours HERE
Market After Dark 2019
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- August 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- "Market After Dark is back! A variety of nearly 100 vendors and entertainment mixed with downtown nightlife combine to make up this unique, FREE community event."
- Featuring live music, a balloon garden, a bubble alley, a fake bonfire, a mural, vendors, food, adult beverages, and more
- Admission is free
Boom-Fest 2019
- Downtown Vinton
- August 24th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- "Artisans and crafters, farmers market and food vendors are welcomed to the downtown streets of Vinton. Kids activities and live entertainment fill the time slot with a family-friendly street fair type atmosphere for all to enjoy."
- Admission is free
Boomtown 2019
- Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton
- August 24th from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Featuring live music, kids' activities, inflatables, food & drink, and fireworks
- Parking at the fairgrounds is $10 per vehicle and grandstand admission is $10 per person
Summer Music Festival
- Mount Vernon Creates
- August 24th from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Food and beverages will be available for purchase
- See a full lineup of artists HERE
- Admission is free
Go Over The Edge CR
- Linn County Human Service Department building in Cedar Rapids
- August 24th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "Over the Edge is a unique fundraising event, providing participants with the thrilling opportunity of rappelling down the Iowa building. The highly experienced team makes this exciting experience completely safe!"
- Benefiting Heartland Youth for Christ
- Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 - donate to a rappeller HERE
Festival Latino Iowa City 2019
- Downtown Iowa City
- August 24th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring dancing, live music, food vendors, kids' activities, and more
- Admission is free
Intercultural Festival
- Tuma Soccer Complex in Marion
- August 24th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- "Join this FUN, INTERACTIVE event designed to breakdown barriers, bring the community together and create understanding through a fashion show, stories, soccer/volleyball games, children's activities, reggae music, Bollywood/salsa/afrobeat workshops, Zumba, and more"
Pedal Palooza 2019
- Begins and ends at Kickstand Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids
- August 24th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- "Join us for our 5th year of raising money to support Operation BackPack in our local community. This is a fun bar to bar bike ride on the Cedar River Trail."
- Registration is $30 - get registered HERE
Independence BrewBQ and R.A.S.H. Ride Too 2019
- Riverwalk Parks in Independence
- August 24th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  - Ride begins at 7:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.
- "The Independence BrewBQ is a one day outdoor festival featuring BBQ vendors, live music, a Craft Brew Zone, a bike ride, and is a fundraiser for charity at the same time!"
- See a schedule of events HERE
- General admission is free, Craft Brew Zone passes range from $30 to $40, and R.A.S.H. Ride Too registration is $15 - pay in advance HERE
Conquer The Creek
- City Park in Tiffin
- August 24th beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  - Youth Obstacle Course at 10 a.m.
  - Adult Obstacle Course at 2 p.m.
- Featuring food trucks and a beer tent
- Price ranges from $20 to $35 - get registered HERE
Forever Green's 8th Annual Fun Fair
- Forever Green in Coralville
- August 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Come for a fun day of games, activities, and food all for a great cause, to help area kids."
- Featuring games & activities, raffles, lunch from Hy-Vee, Coralville Police and Fire, face painting, the Iowa Children's Museum, a visit from the UI Air-care helicopter, and more
- Event is free to attend
Backyard Blues Fest
- Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City
- August 24th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- See the lineup HERE
- Tickets are $5 at the door
Marion Farmers' Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- August 24th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M The Tour
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- August 25th at 7 p.m.
- Tickets range from $36.50 to $100 - get yours HERE
Iowa City Monarch Festival 2019
- Iowa City Municipal Airport
- August 25th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- "All are invited to view caterpillars, chrysalis, and beautiful, orange adult Monarchs, and a collection of bees and other pollinators. The event will also feature a variety of craft activities, a photo booth, snacks, a variety of nature and nonprofit exhibits, the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile, as well as several handouts and free gifts."
- Event is free
Hiawatha Farmers' Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- August 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.