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Johnston Holiday Guide

Johnston Holidays

November 19, 2024

Greater Des Moines Partnership

Celebrate the Holidays in Johnston

Johnston offers a cozy holiday experience with a variety of festive events, unique shopping spots and community gatherings that are perfect for creating warm seasonal memories.

  • What To Do: Celebrate the season at Holidays at Johnston Town Center on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, where friends and family can enjoy free holiday activities like a Santa visit, tree lighting, children’s crafts and cookie decorating. On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, head to Hot Cocoa with Santa at Backpocket Pin and Pixel for a hot cocoa bar, photos with Santa and a cookie decorating station. To bring some elegance to your holiday season, join the second annual Holiday Bubbly Tasting at The Cork 50131 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, where you can sample more than 25 sparkling wines and purchase your favorites for upcoming holiday gatherings.
  • Where to Shop: Shop local in Johnston to find gifts for everyone on your list! Styled by JJ Boutique and Amber Alley Crystals & Design offer unique items for a personalized touch. Pamper loved ones with a gift card from Neon Heart Salon. And stock up on holiday wines at WineStyles and The Cork 50131 — perfect for gifting or for holiday hosting.
  • Special Holiday Moments: Spend a day at the Johnston Town Center Skating Rink, open from Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, through Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Enjoy free skating if you bring your own skates or rent skates on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for a fun winter activity with family and friends.

Support Local, Shop Local: Your Holiday Guide to Greater Des Moines

This holiday season, shop local and celebrate with DSM Local! From one-of-a-kind gifts to festive events, you can find it right here in Johnston. Discover more in nearby places like Ankeny, Polk City and Clive, too.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

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