Things to Do Monday

COMMUNITY

Memorial Day Service

Honor military members who died in the line of duty at this Memorial Day observance that includes an opening prayer, live patriotic music, presentation of the Colors, volley salute, and more. Guest speaker will be Dick Bell with Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.

• When: 10 to 11 a.m.

• Where: All Veterans Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Drive SW and Kurt Warner Boulevard SW, Cedar Rapids

• Cost: Free

COMMUNITY

Memorial Day Service

This Memorial Day service will feature keynote speaker Cecilia Rokusek, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. It also will include the Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court, live music and refreshments.

• When: 11 a.m.

• Where: The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling St. SW, Cedar Rapids

• Cost: Free

Family friendly

Baby Animal Days

Visit the sweetest baby animals at Bloomsbury Farm. There will be baby goats, baby lambs, chicks, bunnies, ducklings, a calf, baby potbelly pigs and more.

• When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Where: Bloomsbury Farm, 3260 69th St., Atkins

• Cost: $15.95

festival

31st Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’ Celts

This annual celebration of European history and world culture also features stages of professional entertainment, games of skill, demonstrations and exhibits, a food court, beer garden and wine shop, hands-on activities and costumed village characters.

• When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Where: Middle Amana Community Park, 801 27th Ave., Middle Amana

• Cost: $8 to $15

OUTDOORS

Memorial Day Ride

Come explore the

newly paved Grant Wood Trail. In honor of the day we will stop at the American Legion monument along the trail for a quiet moment of reflection.

• When: 9 a.m.

• Where: Waldo’s Rock Park, 6303 Partners Ave., Marion

• Cost: Free