Christmas in Hometown Le Mars returns for 5th year

LE MARS, Iowa ( KCAU ) — The community of Le Mars is bringing the holiday cheer to life with the 5th annual Christmas in Hometown Le Mars on November 30.

According to a release, the Ice Cream Capital of the World is inviting Siouxland to spend the Saturday after Thanksgiving, in Le Mars shopping, taking pictures with Santa, listening to live music, enjoying food, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.

Elk Point Chamber kicking off holiday season with Christmas Market

Anyone unable to attend can view a 30-minute abbreviated version of the event on Sunday, December 8 and 15 at 11:30 a.m. on KCAU 9.

The release states that there will be three new events for 2024 including a holiday train ride around downtown between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Grinning with the Grinch at Habitue Coffeehouse from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and a kid's dash added to Santa's Fun Run.

Events offered include:

Eating with the Elves at KC Hall from 8 to 11 a.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Habitue from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

tickets here

Santa's Fun Run 5k at 10 a.m. Register here

Christmas shopping in downtown Le Mars starts at 9 a.m.

Pony Rides, Petting Zoo from Pixie's Pony Tales, and bunnies from Fuzzy Bunnies Rabbitary.

Christmas Carnival with balloon stations, face painting, and temporary tattoos.

Bingo with Blu and coloring at The Wells Visitor Center and Ice Cream Parlor

S'mores Stations

Find the Joy Scavenger Hunt through downtown Le Mars from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Live nativity with the Holy Family and animals in a manger scene from 4 to 8 p.m.