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on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Soak up the atmosphere of twinkling lights and fresh garland, stop for lunch or a cup of hot cocoa and share the fun with a friend. There are a lot of open houses to attend!
November 1, 2025
Barn Happy
You’ll find Iowa-Style Christmas shopping, free coffee and delicious samples of Iowa foods at Barn Happy’s Holiday Open House!
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: 11310 University Avenue, Cedar Falls
Contact: 319-266-0888
November 1-2, 2025
Midwest Blessed Boutique
A Very Midwest Christmas fun weekend of shopping. Local vendors, snacks, drinks, fun gifts and live acoustic Christmas music.
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 4807 University Avenue, Suite 106, Cedar Falls
November 13-15, 2025
Downtown Ingredients
Downtown is kicking off the holiday season with all the right ingredients! While you shop, pick up a recipe card from participating merchants. By the end of your holiday shopping, you will have your very own Downtown Cedar Falls cookbook!
Time: Thursday 10:00 am –Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Cedar Falls Downtown District
Tickets: Free
Contact: 319-277-0213
November 15, 2025
Holiday Open Houses In Waverly
Waverly’s holiday shopping season kicks off with holiday open houses and a season of savings at participating merchants!
Location: variety of stores in Waverly
Contact: 319-352-4526
November 8-9, 2025
Holiday Arts Festival
Find the perfect gift for the holiday at this one-day fine arts festival. Original works in mixed media, jewelry, glass, metal, ceramics, photography, wood, fiber, and more will be available for purchase.
Location: Waterloo Center for the Arts (225 Commercial Street), Waterloo
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Contact: 319-291-4490
Whether shopping on College Hill (23rd and College Streets) or in our downtown district, linger a little longer and enjoy a cup of coffee and lunch at one of our local restaurants or coffee and tea shops.
Want to find a place to overnight or more dining and beverage ideas? Visit Places to Stay, Places to Eat & Drink or call the Cedar Falls Visitor Center at 1-319-268-4266 or stop in at 6510 Hudson Road.
We’d be happy to help!