Name: 2025 Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market – Sponsored by GreenState Credit Union
Start: 2025-11-28T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-28T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Black Hawk Mini Park At Ped Mall Iowa City

$2025 Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market \u2013 Sponsored by GreenState Credit Union$

2025 Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market, sponsored by GreenState Credit Union
📅 Dates: November 28 – December 24
🕒 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily
📍 Location: Black Hawk Mini Park, Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall
Get ready to shop local and celebrate the holidays! The Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market returns this season with a rotating lineup of small businesses, makers, bakers, and artisans, offering unique gifts for everyone on your list. From delicious treats and handcrafted jewelry to cozy clothing, art, and more, there’s something for everyone to explore. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite business or revisiting one you love, the Pop-Up Market is the perfect place to embrace the holiday spirit and shop small.
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2025 DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKET SCHEDULE:
Nov 28 – 30
Beno's, Fontelle Supply Co, The Honey Den
Dec 1 – 3
Beno's, The Honey Den, Midwest Leather & Fudge Factory
Dec 4 – 7
Willow & Stock, Red & Lee Vintage, Made Community
Dec 8 – 10
Valerie’s French Cooking, Made Community, The Maple Table
Dec 11 – 14
Valerie’s French Cooking, Made Community, Eastside Artists
Dec 15 – 17
Valerie’s French Cooking, Made Community, Indigo River & Co.
Dec 18 – 21
Valerie’s French Cooking, Om Gifts for Body & Soul, The Black Rose
Dec 22 – 24
Valerie’s French Cooking, Om Gifts for Body & Soul, The Maple Table
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FESTIVE FRIDAYS AT THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKET
Each Friday evening from 5–8 p.m., ICDD will activate the Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market area with family-friendly fun, festive activities, and seasonal surprises. Enjoy extended shopping from downtown retailers, live entertainment, and special events!
Friday, November 21 – ‘Tis the Season Kickoff:
Start the holiday season off right with festive fun for everyone! Enjoy gift tag decorating with IC Press Co-op in the Pop-Up Shops, open hours at the Holiday Kids’ Market, hot cider and apple cider donuts from Wilson’s Orchard, the annual Window Display Contest, and live performances, including a sneak peek of The Nutcracker by Nolte Dance Academy.
Friday, November 28 – Festive in Fleece:
Ugly sweater night, festive drink specials, and family fun for Thanksgiving weekend.
Friday, December 5 – Cocoa & Kernels:
Enjoy complimentary cocoa and popcorn from FilmScene.
Friday, December 12 – Gingerbread House Competition:
Build, decorate, and indulge in sweet holiday fun at Poindexter.
Friday, December 19 – Living Windows:
Downtown businesses bring their windows to life with magical live displays.