Do Your Holiday Shopping at One of Iowa’s Festive Christmas Markets

On the hunt for some unique, hand-crafted Christmas gifts? Check out some of the awesome Christmas markets that are happening right here in Iowa! A new article from Midwest Living recommends the Winter Solstice Market in Winterset.

The Winter Solstice Market is held at two buildings at the Winterset Courthouse Square: the Winterset Livery and the Warehouse on 2nd. The two-day indoor shopping experience features "curated arts, crafts, and food" from "talented local creators." This year's event is set for Friday, December 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Another unique Iowa Christmas market coming up in December is Kerstmarkt in Pella. It's an outdoor Dutch Christmas market at Molengracht Plaza featuring food, drinks, live entertainment, and lots of shopping.

Kerstmarkt will take place on Thursday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here are some other craft markets and vendor fairs in Eastern Iowa and beyond that are coming up in the next month or so:

• Mercy Auxiliary Mistletoe Market
  • Mercy, Cedar Rapids (10th Street Entrance)
  • Thursday, November 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Des Moines Holiday Boutique
  • Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2024 Holiday Market
  • Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Iowa City
  • Saturday, November 16th & Saturday, December 14th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Atkins Holiday Market
  • Atkins Elementary School, Atkins
  • Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Odd Mama's Indoor Market
  • Veterans Memorial Building, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, November 16th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Corridor Market: Holiday Edition
  • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville
  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, November 22nd from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Market at White Barns
  • Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo
  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, November 22nd from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Prairie Heights Craft + Vendor Market
  • Prairie Heights Elementary, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Holiday Market
  • Ushers Ferry Lodge, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, November 23rd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair
  • Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday, November 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 4th Annual Linn County Christmas
  • Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City
  • Saturday, November 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Marion Winter Market
  • American Legion Post 298, Marion
  • Sunday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Anamosa Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
  • Lawrence Community Center, Anamosa
  • Sunday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Holiday Market
  • Field Day Brewing Co., North Liberty
  • Thursday, December 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• A Merry Millwork Market
  • Dubuque's Historic Millwork District (10th Street)
  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, December 6th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Eastside Artists Annual Show and Sale
  • The Masonic Building, Iowa City
  • Dates/Times
    • Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Nature's Noel
  • Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Christmas Market
  • St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair
  • Groundswell Cafe, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Dogs Forever Holidog Bazaar
  • Geonetric Building, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Arts & Crafts Bazaar
  • Iowa City Public Library
  • Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Holiday Vendor Fair
  • North Liberty Community Center
  • Saturday, December 7th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 15th Annual Monticello Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
  • Monticello Berndes Center, Monticello
  • Saturday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Craft & Vendor Fair
  • Buchanan County Fairgrounds, Independence
  • Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Holiday Thieves Market
  • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Home for the Holidays Market
  • Freight House Farmers' Market, Davenport
  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday, December 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 7th Annual Cedar Rapids Christmas Craft Show
  • Elk's Lodge, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Market at the Mount
  • Hennessy Gym at Mount Mercy, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Linn Grove PTO Kids Holiday Bazaar
  • Linn Grove Elementary School, Marion
  • Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Christmas Holiday Bazaar
  • The Church On Northland, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Christkindlmarkt
  • German American Heritage Center & Museum, Davenport
  • Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
  • Waterloo Convention Center
  • Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
  • Grand River Center, Dubuque
  • Dates/Times
    • Saturday, December 14th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sunday, December 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Holiday Extravaganza
  • The Timber Center, Maquoketa
  • Sunday, December 15th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Winter Craft Show
  • Kacena Farms, Vinton
  • Thursday, December 19th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.