What is the Local Christmas Calendar?

The Local Christmas Calendar is a physical advent calendar filled with surprises from selected businesses in the Cedar Rapids area.

Each calendar door is a unique gift voucher, ready to be torn off and redeemed at participating stores. Picture it as a twist on the traditional advent calendar, where you venture out into your city to gather these wonderful presents.

The gift vouchers include delicious food and drink options, fun activities, and unique products and the value of these gifts far surpasses the price of your calendar! Once the Calendar is yours, everything else is free — no discounts or purchase-related offers. Plus, with extended redemption periods for most items, you have plenty of time to collect and enjoy your gifts. It’s more important than ever to shop locally, and we hope this inspires you to discover and support the wonderful local businesses in our community.

The Local Christmas Calendar is a new and exciting way to explore your city with family, friends, or colleagues. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to Cedar Rapids, the Local Christmas Calendar offers a fresh and engaging way to experience the city. By embracing the surprises inside, you’ll also be discovering and supporting local businesses, helping to strengthen the community.

The Local Christmas Calendar will be available for purchase online in October. Embrace the holiday spirit, explore Cedar Rapids businesses, and enjoy surprises from your very own Local Christmas Calendar.