# Christmas Events & Activities in Ankeny 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover some of the best Christmas events & things to do in Ankeny. Book tickets to Christmas dinners, buffets and holiday shows. Try interesting activities like ice skating and marathons, go to Christmas markets and make this Christmas 2026 in Ankeny a memorable and eventful one.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: Santa Photos 🎅
  - **Description**: 🎅✨Santa is coming to Brown Dog Bakery ✨🎅

Grab your pup(or the whole crew- no judgement if they’re the real stars of your family 😏) and join us for festive Santa Photos that are anything but ordinary. 

We’re decking the halls and rolling out the treats s
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/santa-photos/200029973943227
  - **Venue**: 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA
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  - **Categories**: dog, christmas, holiday
- **Event Name**: 🎅 Santa’s Last Call: A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Event
  - **Description**: 🎅🎄 Santa’s Last Call: A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Event 🎄🎅

Still checking off your holiday shopping list? We’ve got you covered!

Join us on Saturday, December 19th for Santa’s Last Call at Brown Dog Bakery—your one-stop shop for last-minute gifts, st
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/santas-last-call-a-last-minute-holiday-shopping-event/200030280749644
  - **Venue**: 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA
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  - **Categories**: holiday, shopping, dog, christmas

## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: First Day of School
  - **Description**: The first day of school is Monday, August 24th! 
The school day starts for students at 7:55am.
School is dismissed at 2:55pm
  - **Venue**: 710 SE Third Street , 50021
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- **Event Name**: Sips & Songs - Luke Fox & Standing Hampton
  - **Description**: Close out the season with one last unforgettable night of music and celebration 🎉

Sips & Songs in The District 🎶
Luke Fox + Standing Hampton take the stage
Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome
Final Silent Disco from 10–12

Takeout food from
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest
  - **Description**: Kick off Labor Day Weekend at the inaugural Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy a full day of food and drinks, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and exciting sporting events, including the three-day Labor Day Dink-Off P
  - **Venue**: 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: ARL Yappy Hour at Firetrucker Brewery
  - **Description**: Grab a brew and bring your crew (and your dog!) to Yappy Hour at Firetrucker Brewery! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of canine trivia, cold drinks, and fellow dog lovers—all while supporting homeless pets. Gather your trivia team, leash up your pup, and join
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
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- **Event Name**: Shrek The Musical: In Concert!
  - **Description**: A concert performance of:
Shrek The Musical
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori

Directed by Sarah Kate Bode
Music Directed by Dr. James Thompson

P
  - **Venue**: 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa
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- **Event Name**: NASH Nights in The District | Lanie Gardner with special guests Elizabeth Mary Band
  - **Description**: Lanie Gardner is hitting the stage with special guests Elizabeth Mary Band on Thursday, July 30th at NASH Nights in The District. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and general admission is totally FREE, so grab your friends and enjoy an evening of the newest country
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Carfest Dedicated to Epilepsy Awareness
  - **Description**: Hey everyone! Come join us for the Annual CAR FEST / TRUCK FEST / BIKE FEST. 

This Show is Dedicated to Epilepsy Awareness so we are trying to go all out!

Price? $20 per Vehicle. Once entered that vehicle will be entered to win in any category it fits.
  - **Venue**: Hawkeye Park In Ankeny Iowa
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- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for another fantastic day at the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh produce, locally raised me
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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- **Event Name**: Celebrate Life 2026
  - **Description**: Join On With Life for our annual fundraising event - Celebrate Life! Taking place on Friday, September 25 at 6 pm, we will gather at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for an evening of fun, philanthropy, and inspirational stories.

Sponsorships, tables,
  - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Santa Photos 🎅 (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA), 🎅 Santa’s Last Call: A Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Event (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Ankeny on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Ankeny include 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Ankeny include Brown Dog Bakery.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Ankeny.

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