Clear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce

There’s no better way to kick off Christmas by the Lake than by joining us at Clear Lake City Park for a festive Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1st, at 5:30 pm. We’re excited to introduce a new tradition that promises to bring the spirit of the season to our community.

Saturday’s events include horse drawn carriage rides, a craft show, the crowning of prince and princess, a petting zoo, s’mores for kids, Christmas Karaoke, a visit with Santa, family matinees at the Lake Theatre, special entertainment at the Clear Lake Arts Center, strolling Dickens characters, a lighted parade, and fireworks over the frozen lake.  Kick off the weekend with a holiday concert at the Surf Ballroom and the Lights on 5K, and be sure to stick around for the Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday morning!

Join us in Clear Lake for the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival, featuring huge inflatable kites of all kinds flown by serious kite-flyers from across the United States. Free admission! Saturday February 17th 2024 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM!