It’s Snow Much Fun in Northeast Iowa!
Posted: November 1, 2024 | Updated: November 15, 2024
It’s the kickoff to the holiday season with Snow Much Fun in Northeast Iowa!
Experience it all in Northeast Iowa. There really is snow much to do!
Allamakee County
Nov 9 Driftless Birding Day
Join us on Saturday, November 9th at the Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center, Lansing, 10:30am for Driftless Birding Day.
Nov 15 Supermoon Hike to Fire Point
Friday, November 15th is the Supermoon Hike to Fire Point at Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harpers Ferry, 3:50 pm
Nov 15-18 Gnome for the Holidays Veterans Memorial Hospital
Friday through Monday, it’s the 33rd Annual Christmas Fantasy “Gnome for the Holidays!”
Nov 23 Light Up Lansing
Saturday, November 23rd is Light Up Lansing, Inspire Her Driftless, 4:30pm. Always fun for the entire family.
Nov 27 Holiday Sip & Shop
Wednesday, November 27th is the Holiday Sip & Shop at Empty Nest Winery, Waukon, 5pm
Nov 29 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Friday, November 29th is the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Empty Nest Winery, Waukon
Dec 7 Santa Paws is Coming to Town
Saturday, December 7th has Santa Paws Coming to Town at Paws Up Pet Supplies in Waukon.
Dec 31 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Tuesday, December 31st is a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Empty Nest Winery in Waukon
Clayton County
Nov 22 Holiday Light up the Night – Light Show
This event will take place November 22nd-December 31, 2024, with special events on the weekends!
Nov 23 Holiday Photo Op
Saturday, November 23rd, 8-11am is Main Street Elkader’s Holiday Photo Op.
Nov 23 Motor Mill Inn & Bridge Lighting
Saturday, November 23rd, 4-6pm is the Motor Mill Inn & Bridge Lighting in Elkader.
Nov 30 Elkader Turkey River Trot
Saturday, November 30th is the annual Turkey River Trot in Elkader.
Dec 5 Clayton County Conservation Holiday Walk
Thursday, December 5th is Clayton County Conservation’s annual Holiday Walk at Osborne. Reservations Required.
Dec 8 Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, December 9th is Main Street Elkader’s Wreath Making Workshop in Elkader.
Fayette County
Nov 9 Arlington Vendor Show
Join us on Saturday, November 9th, 9am – 1pm at the Arlington Community Events Center for the Arlington Vendor Show.
Nov 16 West Union Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, November 16th, 9am-2pm is the West Union Craft & Vendor Show at the West Union Event Center.
Nov 27 West Union Festival of Lights Opening Night
Wednesday, November 27th is the opening night of the West Union Festival of Lights.
Dec 3-5 Christmas in the Valley
Join us in Elgin Tuesday through Thursday, December 3-5 for Christmas in the Valley.
Dec 5 Miracle on Vine Street
Thursday, December 5th, 5:30pm is Miracle on Vine Street downtown West Union. Join us for an exclusive evening of fun and entertainment as we kick off the Holiday Season! Enjoy refreshments, shopping, silent auction, kids’ activities and more.
Dec 5 Christmas in Fayette
Thursday, December 5th is Christmas in Fayette, 5-7pm at the Fayette Opera House.
Dec 6 Oelwein Olde Tyme Christmas
Friday, December 6th from 2-8pm is the Olde Tyme Christmas in Oelwein.
Dec 6 Holiday Lighted Walk at Gilbertson’s
Friday, December 6th from 5:30-7:30pm is the Lighted Walk at Gilbertson Campground.
Dec 7 Christmas at Montauk
Saturday, December 7th is Christmas at Montauk from 11am – 3pm in Clermont with special guest – Santa.
Howard County
Nov 2 Live performance of Root River Jam at the Cresco Theatre starting at 7pm.
Nov 5 It’s the annual Cresco Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on election night, November 5th, from 4:30-7:30pm at the Cresco Fire Department.
Nov 8 Jingle in Your Pocket begins
Spend $40 or more at participating Cresco Chamber members and receive 1 Jingle card for your chance to win $100 in Chamber Dollars. The $4,000 Holiday promotion is sponsored by CUSB Bank, Cresco Bank & Trust and the Cresco Chamber. 40-$100 winners will be announced. 10 winners announced on November 22nd and 29th and 10 winners will be announced on December 6th and 13th. Winners will be contacted by phone and on Facebook at Cresco and Howard County.
Nov 9 Veterans Banquet
Saturday, November 9th at the Expo Center in Cresco is the annual Veterans Banquet starting at 5:30pm. Tickets, $20 adults, $15 under 12 years of age need to be purchased in advance. Call 719.237.6102 for more information.
Nov 16 Driftrunners Holiday Toy Drive
Saturday, November 16th is the annual Driftrunners Snowmobile Club’s Holiday Toy Drive. Bring an unwrapped gift to Dan’s Road House, 7pm and help kids and families this holiday season.
Nov 17 FREE Movie at Cresco Theatre
Sunday, November 17th, 2pm is the free movie, Arsenic & Old Lace, sponsored by the Cresco Theatre Commission celebrating the Theatre’s 110 anniversary.
Nov 24 Christmas Open House in Cresco
Sunday, November 24th is the Christmas Open House in Cresco from 10am – 4pm. This starts the extended holiday hours for local businesses.
Nov 24 The Looney Lutherans – I’m Dreaming of a Looney Christmas
Back by popular demand on Sunday, November 24th at the Cresco Theatre is The Looney Lutherans. Fun for the entire family, this laugh-out-loud trio make the holidays even more special. Call 563.547.1066 for more information.
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on Thursday, November 28th from 10am -1pm for a Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings at the Heritage Event Center in Cresco. Call 563.380.4136 for more information.
Nov 29 FREE Movie at Cresco Theatre
Friday, November 29th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre is the free movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Nov 29 Small Town Christmas Shopping & Black Friday Fun!
Don’t miss all the fun on Friday, November 29th for a Small-Town Christmas Shopping & Black Friday Fun Day from 8am to 6pm. Breakfast at the American Legion, a 5K Ugly Sweater Fun Run at the Fitness Center, shopping all day at participating businesses, free movie at 2pm, Santa Parade at 4pm, Light up the Courthouse and Santa picks 10 more Jingle winners, Cookies and Cocoa at The Hair Company with Santa and tours of the Kellow House Christmas Open House, 5-8pm, featuring over 20 Christmas trees decorated. It’s a great day to shop small towns.
Nov 30 Small Business Saturday and Holiday Craft Fair
Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Craft Show at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 30th. Double your Jingle cards for every $40 or more purchase from a participating Cresco Chamber member and take in one of the largest craft fairs in Northeast Iowa from 9am-3pm at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco. Don’t forget the Kellow House tours from 10am-4pm.
Dec 7 Toys for Tots Concert
Russ’ Repair brings Hemlock to the Cresco Theatre for a Toys for Tots concert from 7:30-9pm. Bring a new unwrapped gift and get in free.
Dec 8 A Christmas Carol
Live performance at the Cresco Theatre, 2-4pm, of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story for Christmas. Fun for everyone.
Dec 29 FREE Movie at Cresco Theatre
Sunday, December 29th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre is a free movie matinee of A Christmas Carol sponsored by the Cresco Theatre Commission celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Theatre.
Jan 2 FREE Movie at Cresco Theatre
Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 2pm is the free movie, Moana 2, sponsored by CUSB Bank.
Jan 23-26 Driftrunners Snowfest
Snowfest takes place during the last full weekend in January bringing snowmobile enthusiasts from around the country to Cresco, Iowa to celebrate all things winter! Food, fun, music and of course, snowmobiling are just some of the fun for residents and visitors alike.
Winneshiek County
Nov 13 Author reading, Q&A and book signing.
Wednesday, November 13th at Pulpit Rock Brewery, 7pm is Dragonfly Books hosting an author book signing, Q&A and reading of Heather Gudenkauf’s new thriller Everyone is Watching.
Nov 27 Holiday Lights Walk Through in Decorah
Wednesday, November 27th is the one-day families are able to walk through the Holiday Lights display, 5-7:30pm. Drive through is available Nov 28-Dec 25.
Nov 28 Holiday Lights Drive Through
Starting Thursday, November 28th through December 25th is your chance to drive through the Holiday Lights extravaganza! Always fun for everyone.
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