On the first Saturday of every December, downtown Kalona is filled with holiday cheer! Shopping , kids activities, photos with Santa...
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Downtown Walking Stocking, Campfires, & Music
Downtown Kalona is filled with warmth and live music! Campfires and musicians are set up on street corners. Sip complimentary hot cider and hot cocoa while enjoying the music.
Kids visit downtown businesses, collecting free small goodies to fill their stockings! Pick up a Stocking at the Kalona Chamber.
Christmas Market, Santa, & Kids Activities
Visit the YMCA from 9am - 1pm to start your Christmas shopping at the Kalona Christmas Market. Kids can enjoy face painting, cookie decorating, ornament making, and more! Be sure to stick around for Santa’s arrival and photos with Santa.
Christmas Tree Walk and Caroling
Walk through the Kalona Historical Village from 4pm - 7pm. You can join in the caroling, roast marshmallows next to the campfires, and enjoy the beautiful trees decorated by community businesses and organizations. Be sure to vote for your favorite tree!
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