When thinking about the best Christmas ever, the odds are all of us have one thing in common – it was one when we were kids! It’s hard to recreate that sense of magic, when everything seemed larger than life and filled with magic. But there are still places to experience that magical feel – like the town of Clive, which hosts the best classic Christmas in Iowa at Holiday Hullabaloo. This ticketed event, which takes place both indoors and outdoors, turns a large building into a spectacular Santa’s Workshop filled with attractions, photo ops, live animals, and, of course, jolly old Saint Nick, himself. The event runs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve; but it’s heading into what’s sure to be a magical final weekend on Friday December 22nd and Saturday, December  23rd, plus a week of post-Christmas festivities building to New Year’s. So head to Clive, turn back the clock, and experience a magical Christmas like the old days.

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Have you attended Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive this or past years? Tell us about what you thought of this classic Christmas in Iowa in the comments section! To purchase tickets for the festival or for additional events like Breakfast with Santa, head to the Holiday Hullabaloo website and keep an eye on the Holiday Hullabaloo Facebook page for up-to-the-minute details. If you’re in Clive, why not dine at Baker’s Square for some of the best pie in Iowa? And if you’re still trying to get some last-minute shopping done, check out our guide to the best gifts for travelers.

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