Iowa Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Iowa

Find the best Christmas events across Iowa this year!

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   Festival of Trees & Lights Des Moines

   Fundraising festival supporting Blank Children's Hospital with decorated trees and family activities.

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   Christmas in Olde Town Altoona

   Historic downtown transformed into a winter wonderland

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   Merry-N-County Christmas Holiday Lights Knoxville

   Extended holiday hours including Christmas Eve and Day

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   Old World Christmas Market Cedar Rapids

   European-inspired Christmas market with local crafts and food

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   Festival of Trees Davenport

   Midwest's largest helium balloon parade and designer tree auction.

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   Hometown Holidays Sioux Center

   Weekend of festive community events and holiday traditions

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   The Nutcracker: The Magical Christmas Ballet Sioux City

   Magical Christmas Ballet's Nutcracker performance

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   Vue Rooftop New Year's Eve Celebration Iowa City

   Exclusive rooftop New Year's Eve celebration with city views.

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   Waterloo Lights the Night Waterloo

   Kick off the holiday season with lights and entertainment

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    New Year's Eve Celebrations in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region

    Multiple New Year's Eve celebrations across the region.

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    Reiman Gardens Winter Wonderscape Ames

    Over 200,000 dazzling lights in a botanical garden setting.

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    Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Santa Express Trains Boone

    Festive train journey with Santa

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    Jingle on Main West Des Moines

    Shop local in historic Valley Junction.

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    A Carol Christmas Greenfield

    Singer/songwriter Carol Montag performing holiday music

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    Council Bluffs Winterfest at Bayliss Park Council Bluffs

    Annual Winterfest and holiday lighting ceremony