Join us this weekend for Christmas in LeClaire and the whole holiday season for fun shopping! Our businesses offer unique items, great pricing, and outstanding customer service every day. Also, First Friday, enjoy live music, wine tastings, holiday open houses, and much more! Even book a great venue for your holiday party! Be sure to browse the whole newsletter to find special deals and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire today! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com
Shopping Specials!
Now - December 21:Divine Dezigns by LauraLee
is
accepting donations to go towards blessing two local families with food for the holidays
Now - December 23: Bamboo Baby Boutique
has Christmas Pj's now on sale - 20% off - sizes newborn to 10 years!
Now - December 23: Blue Iguana
gift card special - Purchase a $25 gift card & get a $5 gift certificate. Purchase a $50 gift card & get a $15 gift certificate. Offer good through December 23.
Now - December 23: Mississippi Cottage Antiques
has 11% off most items!
Now - December 23: Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique
has all Christmas Boutique outfits 20% off. Limited sizes and quantities.
Now - December 23: The Crane & Pelican
is offering a free bottle of wine for every $50 gift certificate. A $19.95 value!
Now - December 24: Green Tree Brewery's
Christmas special is buy a $20 gift card and receive a free beer (pint chip).
Now - December 31: bela
is having a 20%-50% off sale on select items!
Now - December 31:Divine Dezigns by LauraLee
has markdowns on gift tags - only $0.50, wine glasses are $10, and wood monograms are 30% off.
Now - December 31:
Purchase $50 gift card from
Faithful Pilot
and get $10 for yourself!
DECEMBER:
Wednesday, December 5, 5-10pm: Repeal Day Party at Mississippi River Distilling Company.
Drinks specials and enter for a chance to win an empty Cody Road Bourbon barrel!
Thursday, December 6: Steventons
has ½ priced bottles of wine on Thursdays.
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Come to LeClaire, Iowa, December 7, 8 & 9 to celebrate Christmas in LeClaire.
Experience hometown holiday fun for everyone with bake sales, cookie sale, crafts, Santas from around the World, fun run, music, selfie booth, photos with Santa, great shopping, and much more!
Friday, December 7
- 9-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum -Museum Tours - Usual admission applies.
- 10-5 - Masonic Lodge - Cookie Sale, Soup, Sandwiches & Crafters.
- 10-8 - LeClaire Civic Center - Crafts, Silent Auction & Baked Goods. Author Blake Ross will be signing his books and prints.
- 5-8 - Riverside Foursquare Church - Bake Sale & Family Activities. Kids can decorate their own cookies. Warming station with FREE coffee & hot chocolate.
- 11-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - South End - Santa's Gift Shop! Kids can use "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" to shop for family & friends.
- 5-11 - Mississippi River Distilling Company - First Friday Open House - Free food & cocktail samples from their spirits made in LeClaire. Live music from 7-10pm.
- 5:30-8pm: Packet pickup for 5K Ugly Christmas Sweater Run and Reindeer Dash at LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S. Cody Road.
- All weekend: Razzleberries' ukulele players - watch, listen, and join in the fun!
First Friday, 5-11pm, During Christmas in LeClaire!
* Antique Archaeology
is open until 6pm.
* Bamboo Baby Boutique -
Kids can decorate a homemade gingerbread ornament Friday through Sunday. They'll be open late Friday and serving a holiday treat Friday through Sunday. Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
* Bela
is open late with food and drink samples. Sale on select items 50% off; on Saturday & Sunday, too!
* Blue Iguana
is celebrating with drink specials.
* Daffodil Row
is open late.
* Dwellings
is open until 8pm.
* Faithful Pilot
has live music from 8-11pm.
* Grasshoppers
is open late with wine tasting Friday, 4-6pm Tassle Ridge; Saturday, 3-5pm Wooden Wheel.
* Green Tree Brewery
has live music from 8-11pm by Doug Brundies.
* LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
is open late.
*
Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Cody Road Cocktail House:
5-8pm Chef Steph will have free samples of whiskey bacon gravy and her new Krupnikas butter pound cake from 5-8pm. There will be a special holiday River Rose Sangria cocktail for you to try. Plus live music from Scott Stowe from 7-10pm. Enjoy a holiday favorite - Schaarski's Krupnikas spiced honey liqueur that is perfect for the winter months. Rich spices, real honey and Iowa spirits will warm you up in a whole new way. Try it on the rocks, or warm it a little. Less than 400 bottles of this one-of-a-kind liqueur are available. Get it while you can!
* Razzleberries
is open late.
* The Shameless Chocoholic
is open until 8pm.
* Wide River Winery Tasting Room
is open until 8pm with Flatbread samples. Enjoy "Flatbread Friday's" - stop in and have a bottle of wine and flatbread for under $30!
We will have complimentary samples of our popular Merry Berry dip available, as well as samples of our warmed Jolly Holiday wine
December 7-9:
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee -
Spend $20, get a "$10 off your next purchase" coupon.
December 7-9: Christmas in LeClaire. Find more details on Facebook: Christmas in LeClaire.
Saturday, December 8
- 8-10 - Happy Joe's - Breakfast with Santa! Sponsored by the LeClaire Happy Joe's and Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Kids - $4.50, Adults, $8.50.
- 8-10 - WQAD Selfie Set will be in the Civic Center parking lot.
- 9-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum -Museum Tours - Usual admission applies.
- 9am - 1st Annual 1/2 mile Reindeer Dash - ages 12 and under. Check in and starting line at the Civic Center parking lot. The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be there. Must pre-register by December 7. https://bit.ly/2Dx8SIY
- 10am - 3rd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run! Line up in LeClaire Civic Center parking lot. Must pre-register by December 7. https://bit.ly/2Dx8SIY
- 10 - noon - Strolling Santas throughout downtown!
- 10-2 - LeClaire Civic Center - Watch a lace making demonstration.
- 10-2 - Masonic Lodge - 2nd floor.PPALS Ministries presents "A Christmas Fun Festival" - Crafts, activities and snacks for kids.
- 10-5 - Masonic Lodge - Cookie Sale, Soup & Sandwiches and Crafters.
- 10-8 - Riverside Foursquare Church - Bake Sale & Family Activities. Kids can decorate their own cookies. Warming station with FREE coffee & hot chocolate. Face painting 10-6.
- 10-8 - LeClaire Civic Center - Crafts, Silent Auction & Baked Goods. Watch as Master Carver Luke Travers creates wooden shoes from 10-4. Author Blake Ross will be signing his books and prints.
- 11-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - South End - Santa's Gift Shop! Kids can use "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" to shop for family & friends.
- 11-5 - FREE Hummer Limo Ride with designated stops throughout the downtown.
- 12-3 - LeClaire Civic Center - Visit the WQAD Selfie Set in Civic Center parking lot to have your photo taken with "The Beast" and visit with meteorologist.
- 1-2 - Mississippi River Distilling Co. The Harmonators will be singing outside.
- 1-2:30 - Pictures with Santa at Granite Exact by Jess Harris.
- 1-4 - Strolling Santas & Christmas Characters from around the World throughout downtown.
- 2-5 - LeClaire Civic Club - Balloon Artist Jason Hamilton will be entertaining at Santa's Gift Shop.
December 8-9: Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique is having a Who-bilation!
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be there from 11am-4pm on Saturday and the Grinch will be back on Sunday from noon-3pm!
Saturday, December 8: 3rd
Annual Christmas in LeClaire Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k and 1 mile Reindeer Dash. Sign up online:
https://bit.ly/2Dx8SIY
The 1-Mile starts at 9am; the 5K run/walk starts at 10am. Wear your "best" Ugly Christmas Sweater; strollers and pets on a leash are welcome! Award given for the winner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! Awards given for pop 3 finishers in each age division. Maybe you can't be there, but still want to be part of the fun - register for the "Secret Santa Sleep-In" and still get a shirt! Find
3rd Annual Christmas in LeClaire "Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k"
on Facebook for more information.
Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company
Cocktail Cinema with Elf!
Saturday, December 8, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Lewis Knudsen.
Sunday, December 9
- 10-2 - LeClaire Civic Center - Watch a lace making demonstration.
- 10-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - Craft Show, Baked Goods, Silent Auction (bidding closes at 2pm). Author Blake Ross - signing his books & prints. Master Carve Luke Travers will be carving one of a kind wooden shoes.
- 11-4 - FREE Trolley Rides with designated stops throughout the downtown.
- 11-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - South End - Santa's Gift Shop! Kids can use "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" to shop for family & friends.
- 12-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum -Museum Tours - Usual admission applies.
- 1-3 - Strolling Santas & Christmas Characters from around the World throughout downtown.
- 1-2:30 - Pictures with Santa at Granite Exact by Jess Harris.
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Tuesday, December 11: Steventons
has $2 off martinis on Tuesdays.
Thursday, December 13, 5pm: the little deli
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Everyone welcome!
December 13-24:
Mississippi River Distilling Company -
Make the season bright by gifting delicious locally made spirits! Stop by the distillery store for 12 amazing deals this holiday season. Each day for 12 days leading up to Christmas, they will have a different deal!
Friday, Dececember 14, 5-10pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company
8th Anniversary and Cody Road Bourbon Single Barrel Release and bottle signing. Barrel 120185 is six years old and the oldest whiskey they've ever released. This special single barrel bottling will go into their old style bottle as a tip of the cap to where they started. 100 bottles of this special release are available at the distillery store. They will release them at 5pm. They will hold our anniversary party that evening from 5-10pm. The gang will be there for bottle signing. You'll be able to have a chance to win the barrel from this special release, try it by the glass, and have all kinds of fun with!
Friday, December 14, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and you can win free beer!
Saturday, December 15, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Greg & Rich.
Tuesday, December 18, 6-8pm: 129
is having a holiday wine tasting. 20 wines plus food - $35 per person.
Friday, December 21, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and you can win free beer!
Saturday, December 22, 7:30pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company
Cocktail Cinema with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
Saturday, December 22, 7-10pm: 129
is having a holiday happy hour. Get entered into a giveaway for every "holiday drink" ordered 7-10pm, also live music from Jason Carl 8-11pm.
Sunday, December 23, 5-10pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company
Family Game Night. They'll have games or bring your own! Cocktail specials, prizes and fun!
Friday, December 28, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and you can win free beer!
Friday, December 28 & Saturday, 29: The Faithful Pilot
is celebrating the New Year early! 3 Course menu $75 per person | $25 wine pairing option.
Saturday, December 29, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Doug Brundies.
Monday, December 31: The Crane & Pelican
is hosting a New Year's Eve dinner. 3 courses for $39.95. Two seatings: 6pm & 8pm. The menu will be posted on the website at
craneandpelican.com
Monday, December 31 (New Year's Eve), 9pm-12:30am: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Chuck Murphy.
Monday, December 31: Happy New Year at The Faithful Pilot.
Live Music with Molly Durnin 7-10pm. Feature Small Plate Menu and 3 Course menu $75 per person | $25 wine pairing option.
Other news:
Help the
Buffalo Bill Museum
raise funds and get some holiday shopping done! Click on the link below to purchase Texas Road House gift cards. The museum will receive 10% of all online gift card sales.
https://texasroadhouse.flipgive.com/f/841701
Have someone on your shopping list that loves LeClaire, but you don't know what to get them?
LeClaire Chamber Bucks are a great gift!
They are a gift certificate program sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce that promotes spending at participating local LeClaire Chamber businesses who support our community. They are available in increments of $10 and have an expiration date of five years from the date of purchase. LeClaire Chamber Bucks are redeemable for purchases at participating LeClaire Chamber businesses and businesses deposit them as checks. Visit our Member Directory page at
www.LeClaireChamber.com
for an updated list of all LeClaire Chamber of Commerce businesses. Purchase LeClaire Chamber Bucks in LeClaire at: Blackhawk Bank & Trust - 323 South 2nd Street, First Central State Bank - 1291 Eagle Ridge Road, and Ascentra Credit Union - 949 Mississippi View Court. Also, can be purchased online through PayPal at
www.LeClaireChamber.com
Great for Holiday Gifts!
Host your holiday get together at the
Mississippi River Distilling Company.
They'd love to help you come up with an amazingly unique night of cocktails and fun! Contact the Distillery at 563-484-4342 and ask for Garrett. They will explore the best options for your party and get you on the calendar before it fills up!
Great deals at
Wide River Winery Tasting Room!
* Harvest Hurrah Wine Slushies -
Their delicious spiced wine is reminiscent of pumpkin pie turned into a slushie, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Served in a pitcher.
* Wednesdays are
"Double Punch Day".
With each bottle of wine purchased, receive 2 punches on your frequent buyer card. Valid at all 3 locations.
*
Thursday's they are offering complimentary savory bites
to sample with their wines from 5-8 pm.
* Enjoy
Flatbread Fridays.
A delicious flatbread plus a bottle of wine is a great way to start your weekend!
Save the Date!
January
- 4 First Friday with Ryan & the Moonshiners at the Distillery
- 18-21 Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard
- 19 Trivia at Civic Center
- 26 Antifreeze Outdoor Cocktail Party at the Distillery
February
- 16 Trivia at Civic Center
