# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Ankeny 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Ankeny during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
- **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs
- **Type**: other

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Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Ankeny. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Ankeny in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: 45th Annual Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale
  - **Description**: The Ankeny Art Center proudly presents the 45th Annual Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale, a beloved community tradition and the Art Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. Support the arts, and join us for a festive, one‑day shopping exper
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Prairie Trail Sports Complex
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, shopping, holiday
- **Event Name**: Pawliday Market Weekend 🎄
  - **Description**: 🎄🐾 PAWLIDAY MARKET WEEKEND at Brown Dog Bakery 🐾🎄

Get ready for one of our FAVORITE weekends of the year! Join us December 5th & 6th for a cozy, festive weekend full of holiday shopping, treats, gifts, and fun for pet lovers and their furry best fri
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/pawliday-market-weekend/200030669176345
  - **Venue**: 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA
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## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: Halloween In Uptown - Trunk Or Treat
  - **Description**: Get the costumes ready because Halloween in Uptown is back! Join us Thursday, October 8th from 4–8 PM presented by Veridian Credit Union, for a full evening of Halloween fun for the whole family.

Bring the kids, grab your friends, put on your best costum
  - **Venue**: Uptown Ankeny
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- **Event Name**: Trick or Treat in The District
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 Trick or Treat in The District 👻🎃
Join us for a not-so-spooky family event in The District on Friday, October 30, from 4 PM - 7 PM! Bring the kids in costume and stop by participating District Businesses for candy, treats, and special deals for parents
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS NIGHT AT DUNGEON'S GATE!
  - **Description**: Sunday Nights are for D&D at The Gate! We alternate 5 tables every other week, meaning we have 10 campaigns currently running. At present, our tables are full. If you are looking for a group and/or wish to be added to the waitlist if a table opening o
  - **Venue**: Dungeon's Gate
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- **Event Name**: THE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Get ready to dive into great food, fun vibes, and awesome local tunes at the Ankeny Forks and Folks Festival Limited Vendor spaces availableAbout this EventTHE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVALFlavor • Music
  - **Venue**: 716 SW 3rd St
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- **Event Name**: Light The Night Iowa 2026
  - **Description**: At Blood Cancer United Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised
  - **Venue**: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
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- **Event Name**: Zac Brown Band Tickets
  - **Description**: Zac Brown Band deliver feel-good country with Southern rock vibes.
Tight harmonies, catchy hits, and high-energy performances.
A must-see live country experience.
#ZacBrownBand #CountryMusic #LiveMusic
  - **Venue**: In DesMoines IA
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- **Event Name**: Parks and Rec Trivia Night at Uptown Garage Brewing
  - **Description**: Test your Parks and Rec knowledge with friends over brews at Uptown Garage Brewing—fun times await!About this EventJoin Us for Parks and Rec Trivia Night!Ready to test your knowledge of Pawnee's finest?
  - **Venue**: Uptown Garage Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: 45th Annual Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale
  - **Description**: The Ankeny Art Center proudly presents the 45th Annual Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale, a beloved community tradition and the Art Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. Support the arts, and join us for a festive, one‑day shopping exper
  - **Venue**: Prairie Trail Sports Complex
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- **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat @ Ankeny High School
  - **Description**: It’s that time of year!! Join us for an inclusive trunk or treat at Ankeny High School! 

Children of all ability levels are welcome and if lines/loud noises/scary things are difficult for your child, find Ashley McCoy the night of the event for a wristba
  - **Venue**: 1155 sw cherry street, ankeny, iowa 50023
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** 45th Annual Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Prairie Trail Sports Complex), Pawliday Market Weekend 🎄 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs 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 Markets & Fairs 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 Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny include Prairie Trail Sports Complex, 2310 SE Delaware Ave Ste E, Ankeny, IA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny include Ankeny Art Center, Brown Dog Bakery.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas Markets & Fairs events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas Markets & Fairs 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 Markets & Fairs events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Ankeny.

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