On the first Saturday of every December, downtown Kalona is filled with holiday cheer! Shopping experiences, kids activities, photos with Santa, music, and more.

SCHEDULE

All Day (business hours vary) | Downtown Kalona
Kids’ Walking Stocking - pickup a stocking at the Kalona Chamber and visit participating businesses to fill your stocking with festive goodies.

9:00am - 1:00pm | Downtown Kalona
Music and Campfires along the Sidewalks
Free Hot Cider at the Kalona Chamber
Shop and Eat at the Downtown Businesses

9:00am - 1:00pm | Kalona YMCA
Kalona Christmas Market
Kids’ Activities - face painting, cookie decorating, ornament making, etc.

10:00am - 1:00pm | Kalona YMCA
Santa Arrives at 10am!
Photos with Santa

4:00pm - 7:00pm | Kalona Historical Village
Christmas Tree Walk - enjoy and vote on your favorite Christmas trees, decorated by community businesses and organizations.
Caroling
Warm Drinks & Treats