Starlight Stroll & Fall Farmers Market
Every Thursday evening through December - 4:00-7:00pm
Extended hours are offered at many of our Downtown stores. Plus you can stop in The Burlington Apartments at 3rd & Valley and enjoy our Farmers Market which features fall produce, decorating and gift ideas, live music and dinner from one of Burlington’s favorite restaurants.
Trick or Treat
Tuesday Oct. 30th 4:00-6:00pm
Participating businesses provide free goodies to all children in Halloween costumes. Join the parade of costumes while you enjoy your stroll down Jefferson Street. You might even find some surprise tricks and treats along the way. For more information call Downtown Partners (319) 752-0015.
Annual Downtown Holiday Open House
Sunday Nov. 14th 12:00-4:00pm
Kickoff off your holiday season with one of Burlington’s favorite events-The Downtown Partners Holiday Open House. The Open house features the giveaway of $1,000 worth of Downtown Dollars, plus delicious snacks & refreshments, photos with Santa and a chance to do some stress-free Christmas shopping. Gather your friends and family and come Downtown for this special day of shopping and fun. Register at all participating merchants and at 4:00 gather in the 400 block of Jefferson to see if you are a winner!
Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday Nov. 24th at 5:00pm
A holiday tradition that gets bigger, brighter and better every year! What a perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends and make some holiday memories.
Find a comfortable spot along Jefferson Street and relax while you watch one of Burlington’s best shows. And it’s FREE! It’s a very special evening in Downtown that will truly get you into the holiday spirit – especially when you see Santa Claus coming down the lane.
The parade begins at 8th & Jefferson Street and proceeds east down Jefferson to Main Street. If you would like to enter a float in this year’s parade please contact the Downtown Partners office to request a registration form. Call 319.752.0015.
The 9th Annual Living Windows
Thursday December 6th - 6:00-8:00pm
Join us in on Thursday December 6th and experience a magical night in Downtown Burlington. More than 65 window fronts will come alive during the 9th annual living windows celebration! This huge holiday event sponsored by The Hawk Eye will include carolers, drama clubs, a live nativity, church choirs, Santa Claus, Free Horse drawn trolley rides and much more.
Living Windows has become one of Southeast Iowa’s favorite holiday events and includes complimentary food & beverages at many of the Downtown stores. Plus you’ll have an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, see friends and enjoy the Holiday season.
If you would like to participate in this event please contact the Downtown Partners office to request an application. Call 319.752.0015.