# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the season with Festive Fridays—a new weekly holiday tradition in Downtown! From November 21 to December 19, enjoy carols, shopping, family-friendly fun, and special events like the Gingerbread House Competition and Living Windows.

Hop on the Holly Trolley, running every Friday from 5-8 p.m., and visit a new store or restaurant each week. Downtown shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues are encouraged to stay open until 8 p.m. to join in the festivities.

FRIDAY, NOV 21 - 'TIS THE SEASON KICKOFF
- Gift tag decorating with IC Press Co-op in the Pop-up Shops
- Holiday Kids’ Market Open Hours
- Wilson’s Orchard selling hot cider and apple cider donuts
- Window Display Contest
- Carolers and live outdoor performances (Featuring a sneak peek of The Nutcracker by Nolte Dance Academy) 

FRIDAY, NOV 28 - FESTIVE IN FLEECE
- Ugly sweater night for families visiting town
- Festive drink specials at local bars and restaurants
- Live carols by Justin Goodchild 

FRIDAY, DEC 5 - COCOA & KERNELS 
- FilmScene serves up popcorn at the Pop-up Shops while promoting their holiday classics series
- ICDD will provide complimentary cocoa at the Pop-up Shops

FRIDAY, DEC 12 - GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITIONS
- Gingerbread house competitions at Poindexter (SOLD OUT)
- Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory selling fudge and warm beverages in the Cocoa Cabin 
- Dolce Brass playing instrumental carols from 6-7pm 

FRIDAY, DEC 19 - LIVING WINDOWS 
- Festive Fridays ends with a magical evening of living window displays!
- Businesses will bring their windows to life with living displays
- Kindred Coffee selling hot cocoa in the Cocoa Cabin
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/tis-the-season-downtown-festive-fridays/200029349703803
- **Event Categories**: contests, pop-ups, ugly-christmas-sweater-day, holiday, kids, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 97

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Iowa City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Black Hawk Mini Park At Ped Mall Iowa City
- **lat**: 41.659847879821
- **long**: -91.532923523422
- **full address**: Black Hawk Mini Park At Ped Mall Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/20b461e146e08aafce95319a20a73994b154686973b47da20f852172a925388f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc050303-gmir?v=1765607103

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays being held?
  - **A:** 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays takes place on Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Black Hawk Mini Park At Ped Mall Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays?
  - **A:** 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays is organized by Iowa City Downtown District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays 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 Iowa City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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