Clive Holiday Guide

Celebrate the Holidays in Clive

Celebrate the season in Clive with winter-themed community events, family-friendly activities and plenty of ways to shop and support local businesses.

• What To Do: Start the holidays at Clive’s Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Clive City Hall and Public Library complex. This beloved local event offers activities, treats and live music for the whole family. For even more festive fun, check out Holiday Hullabaloo, an immersive, family-friendly holiday experience packed with activities, entertainment and plenty of seasonal surprises to create lasting memories.
• Where to Shop: Shopping local in Clive offers a wonderful way to find unique gifts while supporting the community’s small businesses. Find holiday décor and gift ideas at Becky’s Hallmark or discover unique consignment treasures and festive outfits at Stuff Etc. Treat your loved ones to a meal out with a gift card to one of Clive’s popular restaurants, such as Aura, Nick’s Bar & Grill or 5 Borough Bagels — perfect for celebrating all together. For even more local shopping ideas and businesses to frequent, check out the Clive Chamber business directory.
• Special Holiday Moments: Get creative at Board & Brush in Clive, where you can join DIY workshops to make holiday-themed art and décor, including a Holiday Doormat Workshop, Christmas Tree Planter Workshop, Christmas Make-and-Take Workshops and more. It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to your holidays and have fun, too! And mark your calendar for Dec. 31, 2024, for the Noon Year’s Eve Children’s Balloon Drop and Celebration taking place at Holiday Hullabaloo!

Enjoy the Holidays Throughout Greater Des Moines

Shop, celebrate and support local this holiday season. Use DSM Local as your guide for all things holidays and enjoy the season in places near Clive, like Johnston, Urbandale and West Des Moines.