Results
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
06/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2026 15:09
Summer in the Square Returns June 8 with Free Activities, Live Entertainment, and Community Events All Summer Long
Presented by the City of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, ImOn Communications, TrueNorth Companies, and UFG Insurance, Summer in the Square returns June 8 through August 14, transforming Greene Square into downtown Cedar Rapids' summer gathering place.
Hosted by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, the annual series offers free weekday activities for all ages, including games, art, fitness, family events, food trucks, and more. Thursday evenings feature live music and entertainment through Weekend Rehearsal, while special events throughout the summer create even more opportunities for residents and visitors to connect, play, and celebrate community.
Whether you are bringing the family, meeting friends after work, grabbing lunch from a food truck, or enjoying a night of live music under the trees, Summer in the Square offers something new to discover all season long.
"Strong communities are built through shared experiences, and Summer in the Square creates opportunities for those moments all summer long," said Carrie Mardorf, Parks & Recreation Director. "Whether someone joins us for a concert, a family activity, lunch with coworkers, or a fitness class, Greene Square becomes a place where people can gather, connect, and enjoy being part of the Cedar Rapids community."
The 2026 season includes more than 300 hours of programming and more than 130 activities and events throughout the summer. Weekly offerings include Game On: Greene Square, Sports in the Square, Picasso in the Park, Family NERF Night, Golf Greene Square, Move in the Square, Seniors in the Square, Rollin' Rec Signature Stops, Food Truck Fridays, and Live Beats, Local Eats.
Special events throughout the season include Weekend Rehearsal, Ice Cream Socials, Rev Up the Square, Picnic in the Park, Christmas in July, and Back 2 School Bash.
Summer in the Square is expected to welcome approximately 7,500 participants throughout the season and continues to create opportunities for recreation, wellness, arts, entertainment, and community connection in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Most activities are free and open to the public.
Visit CityofCR.com/SummerInTheSquare to review the complete schedule, event details, and program information.
City of Cedar Rapids, IA published this content on June 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on June 04, 2026 at 21:09 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]