# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas at Terrace Hill - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: The return of the cherished, annual tradition of Christmas at Terrace Hill.About this EventGovernor Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds invite Iowans and their families to join them for Christmas at Terrace Hill on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 1:30-4:30 pm. Terrace Hill, the Iowa Governor’s Residence and National Historic Landmark, will be the charming location for a whole host of holiday fun.Guests will enjoy:Photos with Santa Claus, reindeer, and the first familyComplimentary Christmas cookies prepared by the Terrace Hill ChefComplimentary hot cocoa and coffee sponsored by Midwest BathChristmas carolers and piano playingTake-home craft bagsShopping from local food vendor JeffEPopScavenger hunt through the decorated historic homeGovernor Reynolds' reading of No Company for Christmas (a holiday story about Terrace Hill written for the event)Opportunity to purchase a published copy of No Company for ChristmasActors in period costume will appear throughout the residence, in partnership with The Des Moines PlayhouseA special area will be set up for a letter-writing station to send correspondence to deployed Iowa National Guard service members. The letters will be sent along with care packages to the deployed troops. Guests wanting to contribute to the care packages will be able to make a monetary donation or bring items from the approved donation list (see below).Tickets are $30 for a family four pack, $5 per additional child, and $10 per individual adult + processing fees. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This year there will be two timeslots for entry at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. You will select your preferred entry time at the time of your ticket purchase.Questions: Call our office at 515-281-7205.Proceeds from the event benefit the Terrace Hill Partnership, the non-profit organization that supports necessary conservation and restoration projects at Terrace Hill. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1db67ad0-bb88-11f0-8f54-d72bb8926f72-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/christmas-at-terrace-hill/100001935140440149 - **Event Categories**: christmas, nonprofit, music, food-drinks, art, theatre, entertainment, holiday, shopping, pictures-with-santa - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Terrace Hill - **lat**: 41.583273 - **long**: -93.64924099999996 - **full address**: Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christmas at Terrace Hill - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c5b4d9b49a1449a0bd21864db43f470f87fdf4759ab126501c61fedf39db67af-rimg-w1200-h600-dc45608d-gmir.jpg?v=1762485403 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christmas at Terrace Hill being held? - **A:** Christmas at Terrace Hill takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 04:30 pm at Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas at Terrace Hill? - **A:** Christmas at Terrace Hill is organized by Terrace Hill. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Christmas at Terrace Hill is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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