Babi's Holiday House Opened in Czech Village
The new seasonal pop-up shop has taken over a former storefront space in the Cedar Rapids Czech Village.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Babi's Holiday House opened on October 1 in the Czech Village. The seasonal store occupies the space previously used by the Heartland Supply Company.
Why it matters
The opening brings a rotating selection of holiday merchandise to the Pohoda Patio. The shift coincides with the Heartland Supply Company relocation within the neighborhood.
Babi's Holiday House is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop operates out of the first pop-up space off the sidewalk on 16th Ave SW.
The players
Babi's Holiday House
A seasonal retailer that specializes in holiday-themed home decor.
Heartland Supply Company
A local business that is relocating its Cedar Rapids operations while maintaining other sites in Marion and Palo.
The details
The new shop offers holiday home decor, including kitchenware, candles, and ornaments. Meanwhile, the Heartland Supply Company is preparing to open its new storefront located at 76 16th Ave SW.
Timeline
Babi's Holiday House opened for business on October 1, 2026.
Heartland Supply Company aims to open its new store in October 2026.
Babi's Holiday House is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Babi's Holiday House is open Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Market Landscape
The opening follows the broader trend of utilizing transitioning retail space for seasonal pop-up commerce. This strategy allows businesses to capitalize on high-traffic corridors without committing to long-term lease obligations.
Local shoppers can now visit the Czech Village to purchase holiday-specific decor ranging from ornaments to candles. The move of Heartland Supply Company to 76 16th Ave SW may require regular customers to update their shopping routes.
The takeaway
Pop-up shops provide a flexible way for retailers to meet seasonal demand in established business districts like the Czech Village. Consumers should monitor social media or store signage for specific holiday inventory availability as the season progresses.
What happens next
Heartland Supply Company intends to open its new location at 76 16th Ave SW at some point during October 2026.
Further reading
Find more local business updates in our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 104.5 KDAT.
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