Iowa City Christmas Markets 2026

Visitors can experience German-American holiday traditions across seven historic villages with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and holiday music. Activities include village shopping, a Sampling Stroll, holiday games, the German Pickle Hunt, and children's craft opportunities.

Inspired by traditional European markets, this celebration brings together local handcrafted goods, entertainment, and activities for visitors of all ages. Guests can browse vendor booths and tour the museum's galleries throughout the weekend. Refreshments include Czech and Slovak culinary specialties,...

Visitors can shop across the grounds for handmade holiday decorations crafted from fresh-cut evergreens, including wreaths, centerpieces, swags, kissing balls, and yule logs. Both indoor and outdoor vendors offer a variety of artisan goods, and Noel's Attic features slightly used...

Hosted inside the North Expo Hall, this indoor holiday festival offers activities for all ages. Visitors can play Peppermint Putt Putt Golf, explore the holiday market, pose at themed selfie stations, and make crafts or write letters to Santa. Children...

Visitors can wander through a winter wonderland showcasing dozens of custom-designed trees and wreaths crafted by local businesses, artists, and organizations. The celebration features holiday train rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live entertainment with hourly performances. Guests...

Visitors can wander through large-scale designer displays featuring decorated holiday trees, wreaths, porches, and hearth settings. The event features live entertainment from local choirs, bands, and dancers on CenterStage, as well as an edible Gingerbread Village and an 18-foot Tree...

Visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade crafts from diverse vendors. Displayed goods include holiday decorations, candles, dog treats, jewelry, and personalized gifts.

Experience the charm of the Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market, a festive gathering showcasing local artisans and their unique creations. Discover handcrafted gifts, seasonal decor, and artisanal products perfect for the holiday season. It's an ideal opportunity to find special presents...

Discover the St. Ludmila Christmas Market, a festive community event held on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This market provides a wonderful opportunity to find unique holiday gifts and artisanal crafts from local vendors. Crafters are invited to participate, making it...

Get into the holiday spirit at the Jingle Mingle event! This festive gathering offers a delightful experience with a variety of holiday activities and entertainment. Browse unique gifts and handcrafted items from local vendors, perfect for your holiday shopping needs....

Experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Davenport with 'Deck the Downtowns'! This festive celebration features a dazzling Holiday Display Challenge where local artists transform storefronts, a fun 'Hunt for the Holiday Pickle' across more than 40 businesses, and...