Grimes Holiday Guide

Celebrate the Holidays in Grimes

Grimes brings the holiday cheer with its festive community events, local shopping specials and holiday decorations, making it a wonderful place to celebrate the season with family and friends.

• What To Do: Get into the holiday spirit with Grimes’ Drive-Thru Holiday Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. And explore seasonal offerings and events at Canoyer Garden Center with their Holiday Open House, Holiday Greens Container Seminars and Father Christmas event. Don’t miss out on the Elfed Up 2.0 Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Destination Grille for festive drinks, or take the family to Bentley Ridge Tree Farm & Nursery for a chance to meet Santa and The Grinch!
• Where to Shop: Grimes offers plenty of local shopping options for holiday gifts. Check out 2 Harts Boutique and Wandering Racoon Books for unique finds. For fun-loving friends and family, consider gift cards to Sky Zone or Climb Iowa, an unlimited gameplay pass at Old School Pinball & Arcade or a membership at Emerge Academy. Stop by Canoyer Garden Center for beautiful holiday décor including poinsettias, wreaths, evergreen porch pots, centerpieces and an array of seasonal gifts. And don’t forget to explore this full list of Grimes Chamber businesses.
• Special Holiday Moments: The Grimes Public Library’s events calendar is packed with holiday programs for all ages. Enjoy festive gatherings like the Gingerbread Jamboree, Kids Play: Winter Wonderland, Family Night: Cookie Decorating, Family Night: Winter Coloring and more for a full season of kid-friendly holiday fun!

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 Grimes. Discover more in nearby places like Ankeny, Johnston, and Polk City, too.