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Official page for Downtown Clinton, Iowa — promoting local shopping, dining, events, tourism, and downtown property development along the Mississippi River.

Shop local. Explore more. Clinton IA Downtown happenings will be posted right here!!! Whether it's events, businesses, living, working, dining, shopping, etc... We are glad you are here!

11/01/2026

HELLO, NOVEMBER! LET THE HOLIDAY SEASON BEGIN!

November and December are some of the BIGGEST months of the year for small businesses, and the holiday countdown is officially on!

🦃 25 days until Thanksgiving
🎅 53 days until Christmas Eve
🎄 54 days until Christmas!

Now is the time to start thinking about holiday shopping lists, gifts, gatherings, and all the little things that make the season special.

Before heading online or out of town, remember to SHOP LOCAL! Downtown Clinton businesses are ready to help you check things off your list, find something unique, grab a bite, and enjoy the season.

Your holiday dollars make a BIG difference right here at home. ❤️

Shop Small. Shop Local. Make a Big Difference!

10/31/2026

✨Business Spotlight!✨
The Wooden Looms - Elizabeth Wood
📌139 5th Avenue South, Clinton, IA

The Wooden Looms offers yarn, beautiful custom made hand-woven and hand-knitted items, as well as knitting, crocheting, and weaving classes. She will also do custom work. The Wooden Looms is the only locally owned yarn shop in the area.

Beth Wood is the owner and operator. She teaches the classes, creates beautiful, hand-crafted items, and helps other fiber artists.

She also co-hosted this year's yarn bombing of 5th Avenue south with The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center. The yarn bombing was a temporary art installation that took place from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Artists came together to cover 5th Avenue south in beautiful yarn projects. The event may be coming back next summer so keep an eye out for any information.

The Wooden Looms came to Downtown Clinton 2.5 years ago when Beth found the perfect storefront to fit her vision. She has used her time downtown well, bringing many unique shoppers and artists to the area.

The Wooden Looms would like to say, "Soon, there will be a Ghost in the shop!"

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

🎃🍬 What a SWEET afternoon downtown! 👻

Downtown was buzzing with Halloween fun as busloads of kiddos from the after-school program along with tons more kiddos filled our streets with costumes, smiles, and excitement!

Blocks of local businesses opened their doors and handed out HUNDREDS of pieces of candy, making sure our little trick-or-treaters went home with full bags and big smiles. And of course, the Troll Depot was ready to welcome visitors and add a little extra magic to the afternoon!

A huge THANK YOU to all the businesses, volunteers, and everyone who helped make today so special. It takes a community to create memories like these, and ours showed up in the sweetest way!

Small-town charm, big community spirit, and a whole lot of Halloween happiness!

If you see a familiar face, please tag!

10/30/2026

Thank you City of Clinton: Public Works for the parking lot lighting improvements! New fixtures mean brighter lights and safer areas for residents and visitors alike!
Thank you for your efforts!

10/29/2026

A great message from Thomas Dambo! Who’s making their own Halloween costume? Share them in the comments!

10/29/2026

✨Business Spotlight!✨

Whimsy's TEApothecary
📌126 5th Ave south, Clinton, IA

Whimsy's TEApothecary carries a wide variety of stones and crystals, a full apothecary of herbs and loose-leaf teas, ethically sourced bones, as well as spiritual tools. You never know what you'll find as they carry a little bit of everything for everyone. They welcome all walks of life regardless of religion, how you practice, race, gender, or identity. Not only do they offer a shopping experience, but they also offer class and workshops, events, ceremonies, readers, crafters, and host the historical ghost tours of the old Lamb Block, the Curtis Mansion, and Heritage Canyon.

The owners are Mark and Makena Casey and they are the powerhouse behind the business. They also have three apprentices Jasmine, Alex, and Becca who are learning and volunteering

Whimsy's TEApothecary has been downtown for 3 years but the business will be 8 years old in November. They love the sense of community, the many downtown events, as well as much better parking and easier access to the store front. Plus, they say downtown is beautiful.

A word from Whimsy's TEApothecary: "Our tour season ends this month and won't be back until next year. Tickets are limited so make sure to get them before they are gone for the season. We also have our sacred circle coming up November 6th and 7th. This is a celebration of the shop turning 8 as well as a test run of our Tea Bar. This event has tickets for speakers, special classes, and ceremonies."

10/29/2026

Wishing Lenny the happiest of birthdays today! If you get a chance stop by and wish him happy birthday in person.
Lenny is one of the biggest supporters of our community including many things we support here in downtown!
Cheers to you Lenny! ❤️

10/29/2026

The Clinton County Historical Society will be hosting the Festival of Trees beginning in November.
For more information, please reach out to the Clinton County Historical Society
Phone Number: 563-242-1201
📌601 South 1st Street, Clinton, IA. Mon-Thurs, 9am-11am

Address

719 S. 2nd Street
Clinton, IA
52732

Website

http://www.downtownclintonia.org/

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