'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays

Fri Dec 12 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

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'Tis the Season Downtown - Festive Fridays
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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
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 (tickets COMING SOON!)
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
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Downtown Iowa City, 125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4000, United States

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