2025 Merry & Bright Celebration is a day full of holiday events for adults and families. Join us for one or all of the day's events!
The schedule will be updated as more events are finalized. If you are planning a holiday event for Dec. 7th or would like to volunteer for one of the activities, please reach out to Katie at
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This year's event will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, a tree lighting ceremony, a lighted parade, carolers, and so much more!
If you are interested in having a float in the lighted parade, please contact Katie at
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--10am-3pm: Winter Market & Vendor Fair
Shop local (Jr. High - 1201 Grant St. Bondurant)
--10:30a-12:30pm: Here Comes Santa at Reclaimed Rails
Join Real Advantage Partners at Reclaimed Rails Brewery (101 Main St. SE, Bondurant) for the 7th annual “Here Comes SANTA” event — full of crafts, snacks, and holiday fun for the whole family! Santa's visit is sponsored by the City of Bondurant, so make sure to stop by and say hi to the big guy himself!
--1-4pm: Bondurant-Farrar Choirs will be singing at City Park and at various spots downtown Bondurant.
--1-4pm: Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides. Cost: $10/adults, $5/child, 3 and under are free. Cash or venmo accepted. Meet at City Park.
--3-5pm: Santa's Workshop at the Bondurant Library! Photos by Ben will be set up taking photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can also make your list to give to Santa! Santa’s Workshop will be stocked with seasonal holiday crafts. (104 2nd St. NE, Bondurant). Sponsored by the City of Bondurant and the Bondurant Library.
--4:30pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony
--5pm: Lighted Parade (route will be posted in event)
--6pm: Popcorn, PJs, and a holiday movie? Yes, please! Head to the library for a festive movie night! (104 2nd St. NE, Bondurant). Sponsored by the City of Bondurant.
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