Rodney Atkins performs Thursday in Cedar Falls. (Facebook)

There are nearly 300 fun things to do in the next few days including the weekend and below we highlight 10 that you can do without spending much money.

Literary

24-Hour Comic Day: 24-Hour Comics Day is an event held worldwide which challenges artists and writers to create a full 24-page comic in 24 consecutive hours.

• When: noon to midnight
• Where: Critcal Hits Games, 702 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City

Arts

Fall Metro Gallery Tour: Featuring Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, ARA Galery and Interiors, Campbell Steele Gallery and Wiederspan Gallery.

• When: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Various galleries, Cedar Rapids

Celebration

Hoopla’s Fourth Birthday Party: Hoopla celebrates its fourth birthday with free pizza, drink specials and giveaways.

• When: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Wrigley, 315 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids

Networking

PM Exchange: Monthly networking exchange organized by the Metro Economic Alliance.

• When: 5 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Honkapm Krueger & Co., 1751 Boyson Rd., Cedar Rapids

Cocktails

Cocktails and Friends: Linn Street Cafe’s Nicholas Brink will make three signature cocktails with Cedar Ridge spirits.

• When: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Cedar Ridge Vineyards and Distillery, 1441 Marak Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids

Kids

Polliwog Preschool: Bat Business: Discover the good things bats do for our environments.

• When: 9:30 a.m. Friday
• Where: Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids
• Cost: $5 to $6

Film

Starlite Cinema: “Psycho”: A preshow “Psycho” shower photo booth. free popcorn. Concessions include Schlafly beer, wine, cider, hot chocolate, coffee, soda candy and Wedge pizza.

• When: 6 p.m. Friday
• Where: City Park, 200 E. Park Rd., Iowa City
• Cost: $5

Outdoors

Brucemore’s Autumn Landscape Hike: Explore the 26-acre estate with Brucemore’s gardeners.

• When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
• Where: Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids
• Cost: $7 to $10

Kids

Wicked Wickiup Fall Fest: Outdoor activities designed for ages 3 to 10.

• When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
• Where: Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center, 10260 Morris Hills Rd., Toddville,
• Cost: $3 or $5 per family

Music

Rodney Atkins: Rodney Atkins has received six Academy of Country Music nominations and two from the Country Music Association, winning Top New Male Vocalist from the former in 2006.

• When: 7 p.m. Thursday
• Where: McCleod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls
• Cost: $10