The Holidays Are Sweeter In Van Meter

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a bang at our annual The Holidays are Sweeter in Van Meter. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of community fun, connection, and joy.

The Holidays are Sweeter in Van Meter

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Holidays Are Sweeter in Van Meter Schedule

Friday, December 5th

 

 

Community Market – Auxiliary Cookie Walk at the Legion

Friday, December 5th: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

With Food and Entertainment

Saturday, December 6th

 

 

Community Market – Auxiliary Cookie Walk at the Legion

Saturday, December 6th: 9:00am-12:00pm

With AM Brew and Santa Sighting.

Kids Shopping Day at the Methodist Church

Saturday, December 6th: 9:00am-1:00pm

‘Tis the season to let the kids shop! Parents relax while “elves” help the children pick out gifts from their lists and have them packaged for secrecy. We’ll have gently-used items available at garage sale prices. You can pay with cash or Venmo at the event.
All proceeds go to local families right here in Van Meter in need this holiday season!

Letters to Santa at the Van Meter Public Library

Saturday, December 6th: 8:00am-1:00pm

Winter Craft, A Christmas Reading to Santa, and Santa Sighting

Ugly Sweater 5k & Kids Fun Run at the Downtown Memorial Park

Saturday, December 6th: 12:30pm

In person registration begins at 12:30. Run Begins at 1:00pm

Merry and Bright Night at Memorial Park

Saturday, December 6th: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Visit Santa and the Grinch. Family fun to include – AM Brew – warm beverages, Thirsty Pig – cold brews, photo opportunities, Food Trucks-  El Delicioso Street Tacos and Loving Burgers, Tree Lighting and MORE!

Annual Sips & Snacks at the Downtown Tent under Van Meter Stars

Saturday, December 6th: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

With raffle to follow. 
We invite you to meet with Local Businesses and Owners. Come and enjoy good music, excellent snacks, raffle drawings, silent auction, and Christmas ambiance to make this season unforgettable!