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Throughout the year, you'll find a number of festivals and events to entertain all ages, residents and visitors alike.

Art, culture, music, recreation and food festivals pay tribute to the area's rich heritage and Iowa traditions.

From walking tours to marathons, from live local music to national touring superstars, and from blockbuster art exhibitions to local craft fairs, find all the details right here!

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<p>Experience the magic and mystery of the Carnival traditions of Masopust in the Czech Republic, Fasiangy in Slovakia, alongside those of Mardi Gras in America.</p>

Magic and Mystery: Mardi Gras and Carnival Traditions

Dec

4

2022

All over the world, Carnival celebrations take place in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday and Lent. In the United States, this festival is called Mardi Gras. Czechs call it Masopust and…

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<p>This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer!</p>

A Brucemore Christmas: A Self-Guided Holiday Experience

Dec

4

2022

This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling…

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<p>This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer offers free NCSML admission, local handcrafted items, delicious treats, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages.</p>

Old World Christmas Market

Dec

4

2022

Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer offers free NCSML…

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<p>Embrace that festive feeling! You’ve heard of “Elf on the Shelf,” now get ready for gnomes in your home!</p>

Art at Brucemore: Clay Holiday Gnomes

Dec

4

2022

Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for a new ceramic project just in time for the holidays. Create your very own holiday gnome from clay using various…

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The Local Grove Market

Dec

4

2022

Come out and shop a diverse group of local and small businesses at Ashton Hill Farm! It's the perfect time to start shopping for the holidays!Sunday, December 4th, 11:00am-4:00pm. *Children…

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<p>Join us at Lindale Mall for our Santa Experience. Santa will be at Lindale Mall from December 1st through December 24th.</p>

Photos with Santa at Lindale Mall

Dec

4

2022

Bring the family to capture magical holiday moments with Santa that you’ll treasure forever! Save time this holiday season and reserve your photo time slot in advance. Walk-ins are also…

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<p>The holidays aren’t complete without the big man in red, whom you may know as Santa!</p>

Santa at the Market

Dec

4

2022

From 1-4pm on every Sunday until Christmas, Santa will be stopping by NewBo City Market! You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why —Santa Claus is coming…

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Live Celtic Christmas Music

Dec

4

2022

Sunday, December 4 from 2-5pm, live Celtic Christmas music! This is a free event and open to all ages. Join us after visiting the Old-World Christmas Market at the National Czech & Slovak…

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<p>By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s.</p>

Miracle on 34th Street

Dec

4

2022

Kris unleashes waves of goodwill with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen…

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<p>It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair.</p>

TCR Presents: Meet Me In St. Louis

Dec

4

2022

Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the…

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<p>Nashville’s finest Songwriters are coming back to Cedar Rapids for one night only! Grab your tickets today. We can’t wait to see you there!</p>

A Very Merry Nashville Christmas

Dec

4

2022

Cedar Rapids! Come share the magic of Christmas in this one of kind true Nashville Style "In the Round" tradition. Singers and Songwriters sharing holiday songs and the stories behind them!

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Irish Christmas in America

Dec

4

2022

The 2022 tour features special guest singer Caitríona Sherlock, a stunning addition to this year’s show showcasing the very best of new Irish female vocal talent. This family-friendly…

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<p>Ring in the holiday season with Deck the District: a three-day celebration in Czech Village & New Bohemia full of holiday cheer! Join us for the annual tree lighting, visits from Santa Claus, the Old World Market, and live music performances December 2-4, 2022. With local retail promotions for the whole weekend, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!</p>

Deck the District 2022

Dec

4

2022

The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia is ringing in the holidays with another joy-filled weekend of Deck the District, December 2-4, 2022. Here is the lineup of activities for the…

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Llama Santa @ Prairie Patch Farm

Dec

4

2022

2022 Llama Santa is back on December 4th and 11th December 4th with check-in times at 12:00 and 12:30pm and December 11th at with check-in times at 10:00 and 10:30AM Better not pout were…

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Photos with Santa at Lindale Mall

Dec

5

2022

Bring the family to capture magical holiday moments with Santa that you’ll treasure forever! Save time this holiday season and reserve your photo time slot in advance. Walk-ins are also…

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