November 29-December 22, each Friday to Sunday, get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the Amana Colonies' Tannenbaum Forest. This enchanting Christmas tradition transforms the Festhalle Barn into a winter wonderland brimming with holiday cheer.

Our Open Craft Night will be a night of crafting and gift wrapping. Materials will be provided. Bring your gifts to wrap! We will also be making button ornaments while supplies last.

Who's ready to read this winter?Read 8 books from our library's physical and digital collections during December and January, log your titles in Beanstack or on your own book log, and earn a new set of badges! The books can be paper books, audiobooks and eBooks or any combination of the three.

Santa has scheduled a visit at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.Join Santa Claus for a special Storytime and make a puzzle craft while you're there.

 Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Equestrian Center will host the third annual Deck the Stalls event on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

In an event held by the Benton County Historical Society,  Santa will be at the Vinton Train Depot.Join Us for a Festive Day with Santa on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Breakfast includes breakfast, photo op, and treat from Santa!Eat breakfast at 9:00 AM and visit Santa at 10:00 AM.

The Festival of Trees in Belle Plaine will showcase the artistic talents of area businesses, organizations, and families through trees they decorate for this holiday event.

It's time for Virginia Gay Hospital's Annual Tree Walk. It is a spectacular presentation this year!  Mark your calendars and get ready to experience our beautiful Tree Walk!Final Tree Walk  Saturday, Nov.

The LPC Womens Club "Homes for the Holidays" Tour of Homes will be held Sunday, December 8th  from 4:30-7:00 pm.   The four homes and one business that will be on the tour this year are Ryan & Crystal Wisenbach, 3214 Benson Ave, Brandon, IA, Nick & Terri Donlea, 2814 Benson Shade Grove Ave, Jesup, IA (both Wisenbach and Donlea homes are in the same area and will be worth the drive), Tracey Schmitz Horne and Tim Horne, 7502 E Reinbeck Rd, La Porte City, BJ & Andrea McMahon, 12106 Kober Rd, La Porte City and Old Stone Bistro, 203 Main St, La Porte City.