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Festival Events Around Independence

Annual Maple Syrup Festival

Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun.

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Annual Maple Syrup Festival

Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun.

Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

The Cedar Rapmids Indepmendent Film Festival holds its 22nd edition CRIFF will celebrate the work of filmmakers from across the state, throughout the country, and around the world, all with connections to Iowa.

Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 12:20 p.m. CT

Collins Road Theatre, Marion, IA
Iowa Eats Food And Drink Festival

Join Us For The Iowa Eats Food And Drink Festival 2025!

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025

Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo, IA
The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

The Cedar Rapmids Indepmendent Film Festival holds its 22nd edition CRIFF will celebrate the work of filmmakers from across the state, throughout the country, and around the world, all with connections to Iowa.

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CT

Collins Road Theatre, Marion, IA

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AARP Events for Independence

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Movies for Grownups: 'Black Bag'

Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. CT

Marcus Cedar Rapids Cinema

Cedar Rapids, IA
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Shred Day in Hiawatha

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Kirkwood Community College: Linn County Regional Center

Hiawatha, IA
Virtual Gentle Chair Yoga & Guided Breathing

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. CT

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