Get Free Stuff From 25 Cedar Rapids Businesses With the 2025 Local Christmas Calendar

25 local businesses & restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area are participating in this year's Christmas countdown calendar! It would make a great gift for a loved one this holiday season... or for yourself!

Like many of you, I grew up with those cardboard Advent calendars that were filled with cheap, little chocolates. But, despite the mediocre gifts, it was still SO exciting to get to open one of those little windows every day and see what shape my crappy chocolate would take.

Today, Advent calendars come with all sorts of fun gifts. I've see ones filled with wine, socks, LEGOs, coffee, jewelry, even ice cream! And, for folks in the Cedar Rapids area, there's another unique calendar to help you countdown to Christmas in 2025.

The 2025 Cedar Rapids Local Christmas Calendar

The Cedar Rapids Local Christmas Calendar is a 25-box calendar filled with vouchers offering free items and rewards from area businesses and restaurants. Instead of being stuffed with physical items, the tabs serve as vouchers that you can bring to that particular establishment to claim your gift. According to the official website, the 2025 calendar features "over $350 worth of vouchers for delicious meals, unique products, and fun experiences!" They also note:

"Once you have the calendar, everything else is free - no coupons, rebates, or hidden costs. Many vouchers are valid until March 31st, giving you plenty of time to enjoy each gift at your own pace."

Here are this year's participating businesses:

• AirFX Trampoline Park, Hiawatha
• Big Grove Brewery
• Black Sheep Social Club, Cedar Rapids
• Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
• Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
• Daisy's Garage
• The Double Z Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids
• Emil's Hideaway, Cedar Rapids
• Fieldhouse 1st Ave, Cedar Rapids
• Foundry Food + Tap, Coralville
• Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
• Lion Bridge Brewing Co., Cedar Rapids
• Lucky's on 16th, Cedar Rapids
• The Map Room, Cedar Rapids
• Meal POPs
• Mulligan's Pub, Cedar Rapids
• Pickle Palace, Cedar Rapids
• PinSeekers, Tiffin
• Pita'z Mediterranean and American Cuisine, Hiawatha
• Raging Ryno's, Cedar Rapids
• Spare Time, Cedar Rapids
• Shoot 360, Cedar Rapids
• Sparkling Image Car Wash, Cedar Rapids
• Sweet Cheesecake, Marion
• X-GOLF

The 2024 Calendar

The first Local Christmas Calendar for Cedar Rapids debuted in 2024, and there were lots of recognizable names that took part. Some of the gifts from local businesses & restaurants included:

• A free appetizer or dessert from Lucky's on 16th
• A free dip trio at Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar
• An exclusive Christmas calendar ornament from Raygun
• A free cocktail/mocktail from The Map Room
• A free mini-bowling pass at Pinseekers
• A  free $10 Playzone card from Pizza Ranch
• A free meal combo from Pita'z
• One free admission to Bloomsbury Farm's Tulip Spring Event
• Two free mini cheesecakes from Sweet Cheesecake
• A free regular house margarita from Mextizo

How to Get the 2025 Calendar

If you'd like the Cedar Rapids Local Christmas Calendar for 2025, it costs $45 and can be purchased online HERE. The site says the calendar is typically delivered within 2 to 3 days, but you definitely want to get yours sooner rather than later, because quantities are limited. For more information, you can visit the official website HERE.

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