# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Iowa City

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Iowa City with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Iowa 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 Iowa City waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Iowa City to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Iowa City

- **Event Name**: Preservation Hall Jazz Band A Creole Christma
  - **Description**: Celebrate the season with the gift of New Orleans jazz.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been part of Hancher history since the very beginning, and now the ensemble is set to play Santa—delivering a bagful of holiday favorites performed with an energe
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/preservation-hall-jazz-band-a-creole-christma/200030512606956
  - **Venue**: 141 E. Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, jazz, holiday
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Iowa City. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Old Brick under the gentle glow
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 26 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Dec 26 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030715063638
  - **Venue**: Old Brick
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  - **Price**: USD 28 to 44
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, christmas, christmas-services, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Pottery & Pours | Pottery Painting Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us in Vue Rooftop’s private room overlooking downtown Iowa City for a festive night of pottery painting with The Potters’ Obsession! Guests will choose one unfinished holiday ceramic piece from an assortment of seasonal options such as snowmen, Santa
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/pottery-and-pours-pottery-painting-workshop/200030707364945
  - **Venue**: 328 S. Clinton St. Suite A, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52240
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, holiday
- **Event Name**: Peppermint Stick Express @ Holiday Lights at the Lake
  - **Description**: All aboard the  Peppermint Stick Express, a magical holiday journey! Enjoy festive fun, holiday lights, sweet treats, and special memories.About this EventPeppermint Stick Express: A Tractor Pulled Hayrack Ride Through Ho
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Nov 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/peppermint-stick-express-holiday-lights-at-the-lake/100002001635783511
  - **Venue**: West Overlook Campground
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  - **Price**: USD 14 to 23
  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas, christmas-lights, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics | Iowa City
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/christmas-classics-iowa-cit

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Iowa City. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Chr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/candlelight-christmas-classics-iowa-city/200030330093326
  - **Venue**: Old Brick, 26 East Market Street, Iowa City
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, art, live-music, holiday
- **Event Name**: Christmas Cookie Class with South Street Cookies at Big Grove IC
  - **Description**: Join us at Big Grove Iowa City to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing! You will get in-person instruction on how to decorate 6 cookies.About this EventThis class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is ju
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Dec 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/christmas-cookie-class-with-south-street-cookies-at-big-grove-ic/100001994722499693
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
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  - **Price**: USD 21 to 59
  - **Categories**: workshops, christmas
- **Event Name**: Wreaths On The Rooftop | Holiday Wreath Workshop
  - **Description**: Join Fields of Flowers for a festive evening of rooftop views, cocktails, and creativity as you design your own custom holiday wreath to take home. Gather your friends, sip something seasonal, and enjoy a cozy night of wreath-making just in time for the h
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/wreaths-on-the-rooftop-holiday-wreath-workshop/200030704110101
  - **Venue**: 328 S. Clinton St. Suite A, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52240
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Nolte Academy: The Nutcracker
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 – Thu May 07 2071 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/nolte-academy-the-nutcracker/2300027409916549
  - **Venue**: Englert Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Judy's Scary Little Christmas presented by Iowa City Community Theatre
  - **Description**: Judy's Scary Little Christmas

Book by David Church and Jim Webber
Music and Lyrics by Patrick Joe Ward

Judy Garland is primed for her biggest comeback ever – the dazzling star of her own TV special, broadcast live on Christmas Eve, 1959. Judy’s guests i
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/judys-scary-little-christmas-presented-by-iowa-city-community-theatre/200030555573631
  - **Venue**: The James Theater
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, workshops, music, literary-art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Iowa City Holiday Toy Redistribution
  - **Description**: Redistributing toys from one family to another in our community. ❤️

Since 2020, the Iowa City Holiday Toy Redistribution Project has been helping families reimagine holiday shopping by keeping gently used, quality toys in our community and out of the was
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/iowa-city-holiday-toy-redistribution/200030791011507
  - **Venue**: 1121 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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  - **Categories**: holiday, nonprofit, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: SDNA Holiday Social
  - **Description**: Join your South District neighbors for our annual family-friendly holiday celebration with food, socializing, door prizes, games, and photos with Santa . There is no cost for this event.
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/sdna-holiday-social/200030770733432
  - **Venue**: Dream City
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- **Event Name**: Lucia Fest 2026!
  - **Description**: Join the Iowa City Swedish Club for its annual Lucia Fest. This year, the fest will be on Lucia Day (Dec. 13, 2026).
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/lucia-fest-2026/200030699604033
  - **Venue**: The Celebration Farm
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  - **Categories**: festivals

## Trending Events in Iowa City

- **Event Name**: Wisconsin Badgers at Iowa Hawkeyes Football at Kinnick Stadium
  - **Venue**: Kinnick Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa football vs. Wisconsin | Kinnick Stadium | Iowa City
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 31 | Iowa vs. Wisconsin | Time, TV, TBA | Homecoming | Black Out Spirit Game

Make the most of your football weekend!

Doors to Kinnick Stadium open two hours before kickoff, and once you’re inside, you’re in for a Big Ten experience lik
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- **Event Name**: Snarky Puppy at Hancher Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Hancher Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic Tickets
  - **Description**: Weird Al brings his signature parody genius to the stage with unmatched energy and humor. Expect a night of laughter, music, and unforgettable entertainment. Get ready for a show that’s anything but ordinary!  

#WeirdAl #ComedyMusic #ParodyLegend #LiveCo
  - **Venue**: Carver–Hawkeye Arena
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- **Event Name**: Snarky Puppy
  - **Venue**: Hancher Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Kinnick Stadium
🏠 Address: 886 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
🌆 City: Iowa City
📍 Location: 41.659, -91.5541✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes Football, where every moment tells
  - **Venue**: Kinnick Stadium
- **Event Name**: Tank and The Bangas in Iowa City
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Tank and The Bangas Live at Club Hancher on Wednesday, October 21, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Tank and The Bangas is taking over Club Hancher on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and w
  - **Venue**: Club Hancher
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs. Wisconsin Badgers Football
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- **Event Name**: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Iowa Hawkeyes Football at Kinnick Stadium
  - **Venue**: Kinnick Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Iowa City?
  - **A:** Preservation Hall Jazz Band A Creole Christma (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at 141 E. Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242), Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (Sat Dec 26 2026 at 06:30 pm at Old Brick), Pottery & Pours | Pottery Painting Workshop (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at 328 S. Clinton St. Suite A, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52240), Peppermint Stick Express @ Holiday Lights at the Lake (Mon Nov 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at West Overlook Campground), Candlelight: Christmas Classics | Iowa City (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:30 am at Old Brick, 26 East Market Street, Iowa City).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Iowa City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
  - **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 Iowa City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Iowa City include 141 E. Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52242, Old Brick, 328 S. Clinton St. Suite A, Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa 52240.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Iowa City?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Iowa City range from USD 14 to USD 59. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Iowa City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Iowa City include Hancher, Feverup Events, Vue Rooftop.
- **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 Iowa City?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Iowa City.

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