The Holidays Are Sweeter In Van Meter
The Holidays are Sweeter in Van Meter will be held December 6 & 7, 2024
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On Friday December 6th, Van Meter Community Development will be hosting a tour of locally owned and operated businesses. This is a self guided tour where you can walk or drive, or a chauffeur will be available if needed.
You will also be able to visit businesses without a physical location in Van Meter at the future site of the Van Meter Public Library and Public Safety Building! Each business will have a basket they will be raffling off at the end of the night during our auction at the Veterans Reception Center.
Saturday December 7th, we will continue the fun around town with a Community Market, Kids Shopping Day, Ugly Sweater Fun Run, Dog Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting plus much more! We look forward to seeing you there.
Holidays Are Sweeter in Van Meter Schedule
Friday, December 6th
Sips & Snacks Tour Start at the Veterans Reception Center
Friday, December 6th: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Sales are permitted this year.
VENDORS CAN SIGN UP BELOW
Community Market/Cookie Walk at the Veterans Reception Center
Friday, December 6th: 5:00-8:00pm
This event is specifically seeking Local Homemade and Hand-Crafted items. Direct Sale Vendors are welcome with only one from each Company.
First come basis.
Sips & Snacks Raffle Drawing and Silent Auction
Friday, December 6th: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
The night ends at the Veterans Reception Center with a silent auction and raffle.
We will have lots of FUN items for you to bid on. All proceeds go back into our community to help build trails and improve connectivity around town. Make sure you finish out the night with an auction, a raffle, drinks and most importantly lots of laughs with your friends and community!
Saturday, December 7th
Community Market/Cookie Walk at the Veterans Reception Center
Saturday, December 7th: 9:00am-1:00pm
This event is specifically seeking Local Homemade and Hand-Crafted items. Direct Sale Vendors are welcome with only one from each Company.
First come basis.
Santa arriving at 10:00 am and will be staying until 12:00pm.
Hot dogs and burgers will be available.
Kids Shopping Day at the Methodist Church
Saturday, December 7th: 9:00am-1:00pm
Winter Fun at the Library
Saturday, December 7th: 10:00am-3:00pm
Make sure and stop by the library to make crafts and enjoy a Scavenger Hunt! This is also your chance to send your letters to Santa! Come write your letter or simply drop one off you have already written.
Santa will be taking the letters back with him to the north pole, so Santa can send a return letter by Christmas. Please be sure to include your name and address in the letter so Santa does not get confused.
Ugly Sweater 5K and Kids Fun Run at the Downtown Memorial Park
Saturday, December 7th: Race begins at 2:30pm
Check in starts at 2:00 at the Memorial Park. Race options include 5k, and a 1k walk or run.
The Bean is serving coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Register at the link below!
Dog Parade
Saturday, December 7th: 4:30pm
DThere is no registration required, simply arrive at the library and be ready to participate by 4:30! You can dress up your dog for the holiday fun!
Merry & Bright Lights at the Memorial Park
Saturday, December 7th: 5:00-7:00pm
We will end the night at Memorial Park with live music, stories with Santa, a visit from The Grinch, food and hot drinks.
The night will finish with a live Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:50 p.m.