Hometown Christmas will look a little different this year, and we are excited to share what we have planned!
After reviewing feedback from our community survey and speaking with downtown businesses, Bloomfield Main Street has decided to move Hometown Christmas back one week. The holiday season brings a busy stretch of events and activities, and this change will provide a short break before we begin celebrating Hometown Christmas together.
This year’s main Hometown Christmas festivities will take place Thursday, December 10, through Saturday, December 12, with additional holiday events happening throughout the month.
Taking a Break From Festival of Trees
Bloomfield Main Street has also decided to take a break from the Festival of Trees in 2026.
Festival of Trees has been enjoyed by many people over the years, but participation from tree decorators and bidders has gradually declined. We understand that businesses, organizations, and families are balancing limited time and tighter budgets during an already busy season.
Rather than continue the event in the same way, we decided to pause it for a year and use the opportunity to offer several new activities and fundraisers. This year we will have two trees that will be displayed at local businesses for two weeks before Hometown Christmas. These will be the only two trees we will auction off this year. These will be silent auctions like the event in the past. We will see how these changes are received and use community feedback to help shape future Hometown Christmas celebrations.
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 10
Ladies Night | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Kick off Hometown Christmas by shopping, dining, and celebrating with participating Bloomfield businesses during Ladies Night! We have quite the line up of businesses this year including:
- Playdate Boutique & Friends
- Now & Then Vintage
- Slick’s
- Essential Massage & Spa
- Blackboard Printing
- Me.Again
- Merissa Mist Moments
- Sweet Caroline’s
- Premier Air Solutions
- Indigo Roots
- R&R’s The Spot
- Bridgman’s Jewelry & Repair
- Clover & Bloom Boutique
- By the Hearth Bookshop
- Neebz Graphix & Endless Embers
- Our Place — Local Makers
- Moonlit Beauty Bar
- Making Memories Flowers & Gifts
- Pampered Paw
- Poppy’s Dirty Sodas
- Brothers Market
- Bougie Barrell
To find information about what individual businesses are doing for this event check out:
Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
New this year, Bloomfield Main Street will offer gift wrapping at the Main Street office during Ladies Night. Bring in your holiday purchases and let us take one task off your Christmas to-do list!
Set prices will be available for different box sizes, with proceeds supporting Bloomfield Main Street’s programs, projects, and community events.
Friday, December 11
Santa and the Grinch on the Courtyard | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Bring the family downtown to visit Santa and the Grinch on the courthouse courtyard. Be sure to bring your camera for plenty of holiday photo opportunities!
Christmas Door Hanger Class | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Create a festive Christmas door hanger at the Bloomfield Main Street office. Advance registration is required, and space may be limited. This class will be led by Mackenzie Ludemann, owner of Endless Embers. There are several different designs to choose from, personalization add-ons, and even an option for those who can’t make the event in person!
Register for the Christmas Door Hanger Class here:
Saturday, December 12
Ugly Sweater 5K | 10:00 a.m.
Pull out your funniest, brightest, or most outrageous Christmas sweater and join us for the annual Ugly Sweater 5K!
Register for the Ugly Sweater 5K here:
Santa in His House | 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Santa will be waiting in his house on the courthouse courtyard to hear Christmas wishes and take photos with children and families.
Cookie-Decorating Fundraiser | 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Stop by the Bloomfield Main Street office for a festive cookie-decorating activity. Advance sign-up will be available, and participation will be offered for a freewill donation. This is first come, first serve while supplies last!
Sign up for cookie decorating here:
Free Christmas Movie | 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free Christmas movie at the Iowa Theater! Watch for the movie title and additional details as the event gets closer. We will be sure to post into the event on Facebook once we have the movie title decided!
Wreath Decorating Class | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Create a beautiful wreath to take home during this hands-on class at the Bloomfield Main Street office. Susan Davis will be leading this Wreath Making Class as a fundraiser for our program this year. With your sign up you will receive instruction and all the supplies needed to create a beautiful holiday wreath! Advance registration is required.
Register for the decorating class here:
Lighted Christmas Parade | 6:00 p.m.
The weekend will conclude with the Hometown Christmas Lighted Parade through downtown Bloomfield. We encourage businesses, organizations, families, churches, clubs, and community groups to help us light up the night by entering a float or decorated vehicle.
Register for the Lighted Christmas Parade here:
More Christmas Events Throughout December
The holiday fun will extend beyond the main Hometown Christmas weekend!
Breakfast With Santa | Sunday, December 6
Breakfast With Santa | Sunday, December 6
Join Santa for breakfast at Mimi’s Kitchen. There will be a warm breakfast buffet with drinks and opportunities to chat with Santa! Be sure to bring your cameras for photos! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Purchase Breakfast With Santa tickets here:
Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser | Thursday, December 17
Gift wrapping will be available at the Bloomfield Main Street office from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Breakfast With the Grinch | Saturday, December 19
Enjoy breakfast and spend the morning with the Grinch at By the Hearth Bookshop. This will be another fun opportunity to spend time with the Grinch and enjoy a great warm breakfast! There are multiple time slots you can choose from and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Purchase Breakfast With the Grinch tickets here:
Last-Minute Gift Wrapping | Wednesday, December 23
Need help finishing those final Christmas preparations? Bring your gifts to the Bloomfield Main Street office between noon and 2:00 p.m., and we will wrap them for you!
Celebrate the Season in Bloomfield
Although Hometown Christmas is changing this year, our goal remains the same: to bring people together, support our local businesses, and create special holiday memories in downtown Bloomfield.
We hope the adjusted schedule and new activities give families even more ways to participate and enjoy the season. Mark your calendars, watch for registration and ticket information, and join us for Hometown Christmas 2026!