District Events 2025

Lucky Charmed • March 15

District charm bracelet build in Czech Village and New Bohemia. Upon checking in, you will receive your cord bracelet, map and unique 2025 District Bead. Then continue on to collect beads at participating locations in Czech Village and New Bohemia. Digital and printed MAPS will be available to guide your journey, highlighting the businesses participating in the charm build, as well as listing specials, events, and giveaways happening along your way.

Enjoy walking the District with friends and family members, dining and shopping along your way! More Information

State of the District • April 15

Once a year, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia invites members of the community to a luncheon as a celebration of progress. This event highlights the achievements of our District businesses, local organizations dedicated to place-making, and highlight our future projects!

The Robert Chadima Visionary Awards take place during the luncheon and two community members are honored for their dedication to bettering The District through an innovative and selfless lens. More Information

Mt. Trashmore Challenge • April-October

The Trashmore Challenge offers a fun opportunity for the public to climb Mount Trashmore with a purpose. Participants are also encouraged to support local businesses in The District by earning coupons and discounts as they progress. Hiking Mount Trashmore 140 times is the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest regarding elevation climb. Along the way, you hit milestone markers that unlock coupons/discounts to District businesses. More information

NewBo Art Fest • August 31

The NewBo Art Fest is a day of great musical performances, amazing and fascinating art, and great people making things happen! A Labor Day weekend tradition in the New Bohemia neighborhood, the Fifteenth Annual NewBo Art Festival is set for 9am to 4pm Sunday, August 31st, 2025. More Information

Dinner on the Bridge • September 12

Cedar Rapids' most anticipated event of the year is back: Dinner on the Bridge. Enjoy dinner and drinks by sunset on the 16th Avenue Bridge of Lions, connecting Czech Village & New Bohemia.

Cider Stroll • October 17th

Dive into fall with free cider & fall-flavored food and drink samples as you explore the historic neighborhoods of Czech Village & New Bohemia.

Shop Small Weekend • November 29-30th

'Tis the season for holiday shopping!

Spend the weekend after Thanksgiving exploring small businesses in Czech Village & New Bohemia in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.