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Houby Days: May Pole Dance

Cost: Free Location: Kosek BandstandEveryone is welcome to join the Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota Taneční Mládež and Teens (Dancing Youth and Teens) and participate in dancing around the traditional May Pole!

Houby Days: Eulenspiegel Puppets presents Little Red Riding Hood

Cost: Free Location: Kosek BandstandEulenspiegel's adaptation of this beloved Grimms fairy tale uses delightfully crafted miniature Bohemian marionettes in an extra-large pop-up storybook created by puppeteer Monica Leo. Presented by GreatAmerica Financial Services.

Houby Days: Eulenspiegel Puppets presents Little Red Riding Hood

Cost: Free Location: Kosek BandstandEulenspiegel's adaptation of this beloved Grimms fairy tale uses delightfully crafted miniature Bohemian marionettes in an extra-large pop-up storybook created by puppeteer Monica Leo. Presented by GreatAmerica Financial Services.

The Art of Ancient European Egg Decoration

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: Lecture at 1:30 p.m. is free. Egg decorating classes are $25. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Egg decorating class 1:30 p.m. Free lecture 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Egg decorating classJoin the Czech Heritage Federation of Iowa at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library for a FREE lecture and demonstration on the...

The Art of Ancient European Egg Decoration

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: Lecture at 1:30 p.m. is free. Egg decorating classes are $25. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Egg decorating class 1:30 p.m. Free lecture 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Egg decorating classJoin the Czech Heritage Federation of Iowa at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library for a FREE lecture and demonstration on the...

New Bohemia Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

Former Czech School Location 925 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids Historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks.Presented...

New Bohemia Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

Former Czech School Location 925 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids Historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks.Presented...

Free First Saturday for Students: Butterfly Social

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Butterflies are beautiful and fun to watch gracefully flutter through the air, but they are also important to the health of our ecosystem. We’ll have various activities, including a big butterfly that you can make your mark on, as well as learning about how you can make a butterfly-friendly garden at home! Folks from the...

Free First Saturday for Students: Butterfly Social

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Butterflies are beautiful and fun to watch gracefully flutter through the air, but they are also important to the health of our ecosystem. We’ll have various activities, including a big butterfly that you can make your mark on, as well as learning about how you can make a butterfly-friendly garden at home! Folks from the...