Christmas in Atlantic

The Des Moines Register calls Atlantic one of Iowa’s holiday, “…bright spots where Main Street retail is robust.”

From Thanksgiving to New Years, Atlantic is Iowa’s City of Lights! Listed as Travel Iowa’s number one Christmas destination, be dazzled by more than 200,000 LED lights in a stretch of 6 blocks of historic buildings filled with gift shops, clothing stores and boutiques. Check out some of the Atlantic Area Chamber events while enjoying Christmas in Atlantic.

2024 Christmas in Atlantic Brochure

Christmas in Atlantic Holiday Shop

Available NOW— Deck your home with the spirit of Christmas in Atlantic! The first drop in the Holiday Shop are three ornaments that represent the things we love most about Christmas in Atlantic. The ornaments are available for purchase exclusivley at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and are $15 each or all three for $40.

Holiday Open House

November 9th — Join our area retail businesses for a Holiday Sneak Peek! Take the chance to explore what area businesses have to offer for the holiday season and get a jump start on holiday shopping and more.

Participating Locations:

Akin Building Center

Atlantic Ag & Auto

Atlantic Treasures

Brown’s Shoe Fit

Brymons Interiors

Cappel’s Ace Hardware

Eleven O’ Three-

Farmhouse & Flowers-

Hanson’s Fine Jewelry- 20% off in-store items.

Holy Grail Antiques

Homebody

Imagine at Zellmer Century Farm

Jazzercise-

New Hope Bargain Shoppe

Relic

The Fish Store & Pet Center

Grand Lighting

November 21st – 5 PM – Kick off the Holiday Season with the Grand Lighting ceremony at the Historic Rock Island Depot. Arrive at 5 PM for a FREE hotdog meal, provided by Hy-Vee. Santa Claus will arrive for his first official visit of the year. Walk up historic Chestnut Street and shop your favorite local businesses before visiting Santa in his cabin at City Park from 6 – 7:30 PM.

Thanks to our Grand Lighting Sponsor:

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday

Friday November 29th & November 30th – Be sure to shop Atlantic for small promotions and discounts!

Participating Locations:

Akin Building Center- 10% off Milwaukee Packout Set, Jackets, Gloves, and Hats. 10% off Winter Gloves & Snow Shovels. 10% off Electric Space Heaters. 10% OFF 10” Table Saw. Milwaukee and Dewalt Power Tool Specials. Friday Nov 29th and Saturday Nov 30th ONLY.

Atlantic Ag & Auto

Atlantic Treasures

Brown’s Shoe Fit

Brymons Interiors- Save 10% on EVERYTHING in the store. Friday & Saturday ONLY.

Cappel’s Ace Hardware-Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Win a Weber 3 Burner Grill. 1 Entry with purchase over $50. Drawing Dec. 2nd.

Eleven O’ Three- Open Saturday 9-2PM. Come check out all the holiday goodies.

Farmhouse & Flowers- Open House Friday & Saturday.

Green Leaf Tobacco & Vape- Open 9AM-9PM Friday & Saturday. 30% off all Glass. All disposables/eliquids buy 2 get 1 except Geekbar & razes buy three get 1 free . 20% off mushroom, blue lotus, delta. 20% off metaphysical items, books, accessories. Buy 1 Get 1 adult enhancement. Buy 4 Get 1 Free Cigars. Kratom shots and gummies buy 4 get 5th free. Kratom powders and capsules 25% off. ***no discount on pipe/cigarette tobacco, cigarillos, cigarettes, rolling papers, tubes, etc

Hanson’s Fine Jewelry- Closed Friday. Open Saturday 10-2PM. 20% off in-store items. Saturday ONLY.

Holy Grail Antiques

Homebody- Open Friday 8AM-5PM. Receive 40% off all baby & kids clothing (excluding holiday); $25 mystery bags (valued at over $50); $20 Atlantic sweatshirt. Open Saturday 9AM-4PM. Buy More, Save More: SPEND $1 – $49: SAVE 10%, SPEND $50 – $99: SAVE 15%, SPEND $100 – $199: SAVE 20%, SPEND OVER $200: SAVE 25%

Imagine at Zellmer Century Farm

Jazzercise- 40% off your first month with the purchase of an unlimited studio membership.

New Hope Bargain Shoppe- Double Punches on Small Business Saturday.

Relic

The Fish Store & Pet Center

Scrooge Contest

2024 Candidates: From Left to Right

WINNER! Graydon Schmidt (Schmidt Family Funeral Home)

Randy & Michelle Roy (Randy’s Computer)

Jeremiah Thompson (Landus/ Atlantic Fire Department)

Ben Winford (New Life Church)

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees is an annual holiday event to thank the local residents and businesses for the support given to the Cass County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The Festival is located in Downtown Atlkantic at 325 Chestnust Street. Free cookies/coffee/hot apple cider for guests!

The Festival is open to the public on:
Thursday December 5th – 10am to 7pm
Friday, December 6th – 10am to 6pm
Saturday, December 7th – 10am to 5pm
Sunday, December 8th – 10am to 3pm

Angel of Christmas

The Angel of Christmas is a tradition in Atlantic recognizing and thanking area residents who symbolize the true meaning of the season. Angels exemplify the true holiday spirit all year long–putting others first, spreading generosity and sharing the holiday spirit with everyone they meet. Nominations are due to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by November 29th.

Angel of Christmas Nomination Form: Angel of Christmas Nomination Form

Thank you to our Angel of Christmas Sponsor:

Discount AtlantiCash

November 30th – 9 AM – Get a kick start to your holiday shopping and purchase discounted AtlantiCash Saturday, November 30th only at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. From 9 AM – 12 PM, AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available.

Thank you to our Discount AtlantiCash Sponsors:

Rush CPA & Associates

Property Connections

Pancakes & Santa

December 7th – 9 AM – Fuel up for a fun-filled day staring with pancakes with the big man himself, SANTA! Enjoy the thrills of the Pancake Man, all-you-can-eat pancakes, cookie decorating, and holiday crafts. This is a free community event, thanks to or sponsors:

Lighted Parade

December 7th – 6 PM – Fireworks over the Historic Rock Island Depot kick off the fun. Snuggle up and see the glow of the holiday floats as they parade down Chestnut Street. Come before the Fireworks & Parade to visit with Santa in his Cabin from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.

Registration Form: 2024 ParadeEntryForm

Thank you to our Lighted Parade Sponsor: