| Nov / Dec |
POW Museum; Open 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Saturday's & Sunday's; Algona |
| 6-Nov-24-Dec |
Bancroft Chamber of Commerce Annual Candy Cane Hunt; Find the candy canes at your local merchants; Bancroft |
| 1, 8, 15-Dec |
Wednesday Evening Advent Activities; St. Paul Lutheran Church. Further details to be announced; Whittemore |
| 2-Dec |
Barb's Hairstyling Salon & Spa Holiday Open House; From 5:00-7:00 pm; Graettinger |
| 2-Dec |
7th & 8th Grade Holiday Concert; 7:30 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 2-Dec |
NSK Middle School Winter Concert; 7:30 pm at Sentral School; Fenton |
| 2-5-Dec |
Mystery Discount Envelope; Sponsored by Algona Publishing; Algona |
| 3-Dec |
Burt Public Library Open House; 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Burt |
| 3-Dec |
Graettinger-Terril Schools K-8 Winter Concert; 6:30 pm; Terril |
| 3-4-5-Dec |
Mainstreet Community Theatre Fall Comedy, "The Odd Couple"; Curtain time is 8:00 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 4-Dec |
John Conlee Concert; 2 shows - 7:00 & 9:00 pm at the Wild Rose Casino & Resort. Tickets $10; Emmetsburg |
| 4-Dec |
Santa's Family Workshop; United Methodist Church from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Kids can visit with Santa; Algona |
| 4-Dec |
Graettinger Business Club Appreciation Soup Luncheon; 11:00 am; Santa arrives at 1:00 pm at the American Legion Building; Graettinger |
| 4-Dec |
Burt Business Appreciation Christmas Coffee & Lion's Club Santa Day; Burt businesses host a Christmas coffee with drawings for prizes at the Burt Community Center from 1:00 - 3:00 pm; The Lion's Club host a Santa Day at the same time and place for the children; Bags of candy are distributed by Santa and fire truck rides are given by the Fire Dept.; For more information contact Burt City Hall (515) 924-3618; Burt |
| 4-Dec |
Santa's Coming to Town; Come see him at the Bancroft Public Library. Stories from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Santa will arrive at 11:00 am with treats; Fire truck rides after Santa weather permitting; Bancroft |
| 5-Dec |
Burt Presbyterian Church Christmas Caroling; 5:00 pm followed by family potluck at 6:00 pm; Burt |
| 5-31-Dec |
POW Nativity Scene; Weekdays 2:00 - 9:00 pm; Sunday's & Christmas Day, Noon - 9:00 pm; Closes at 6:00 pm on December 31st; Scene built by German P.O.W.; For more information contact Vicki Mallory (515) 295-7201; pwcamp@algona.org; Algona |
| 5-Dec |
“It’s A Wonderful Life in Whittemore – A Walk Along Broad Street” 10th Annual Businesses Open House. Everyone is welcome to take a leisurely stroll along Broad Street and experience the sights and sounds of the holiday season. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Special events include seasonal music, refreshments, door prizes and a drawing for 10 turkeys. Craft vendors will be on hand to provide unique gift-giving ideas for Christmas. Santa makes a special appearance for young and old alike! At the end of the evening fireworks will be displayed for all to enjoy! Events will be held throughout the beautifully decorated downtown business district; Whittemore |
| 5-Dec |
Holiday Tour of Homes; Hosted by the Graettinger Women's Club from 1:00-4:00 pm. Refreshments at Graettinger Methodist Church; Tickets available through any Women's Club member; Graettinger |
| 5-Dec |
Pancake Breakfast; Hosted by the Senior Citizen's at the VFW; Emmetsburg |
| 6-Dec |
Algona High School Vocal & Band Holiday Concert; 7:30 pm; Algona |
| 6-Dec |
NSK HS Winter Concert; 7:00 pm; Swea City |
| 7-Dec |
5th & 6th Grade Holiday Band Concert; 12:15 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 8-Dec |
Garrigan Vocal Concert; Grades 7-12 at 7:00 pm at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church; Algona |
| 9-Dec |
Winter Concert; Grades K-5 at West Bend-Mallard School @ Mallard at 7:00 pm; Mallard |
| 9-Dec |
Seton Grades 3 & 4 Vocal Concert; 7:00 pm at the Rochleau Center; Algona |
| 9-Dec |
K-1st Grade Holiday Concert; 7:00 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 9-Dec |
River Valley Christmas Open House; 1:00-6:00 pm; Graettinger |
| 10-Dec |
Security State Bank Holiday Open House; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Burt |
| 11-Dec |
Santa Day; West Bend Public Library (9:00 - 11:00 am); Movie, craft, story, games, gifts from Santa; West Bend |
| 11-Dec |
Christmas in Titonka; Prize drawings, meal & entertainment; for more information contact Katie Countryman at (515) 928-2303; Titonka |
| 11-Dec |
City of Burt's Holiday Open House & Soup Supper; 5:00 pm at the Burt Activity Complex; Burt |
| 11-Dec |
Santa Day; Ruthven American Legion; Ruthven |
| 11-Dec |
Visit Santa in House; State 5 Theatre, 315 E. State St., 1:00-2:30 pm; Algona |
| 11-Dec |
Santa Visits Swea City; 9:30 - 10:30 am at North Sentral Kossuth High School Cafeteria; Coffee, Cider and Cookies will be served. All ages through 5th grade can get a present from Santa, Drawings for Swea City Bucks for 6th - 12th grades, Drawings for Hams & Turkeys for the adults. Must be present to win. North Sentral Kossuth Swing Choir will also perform during the event. Sponsored by the Swea City Community Club; Swea City |
| 11-12- Dec |
Santa Land; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (other times by appointment) at 1301 210th St., Algona, IA (1 mile south of Snap-on or 1 mile east of Kum & Go off Hwy 169). Vintage trees, lights and decorations plus over 1500 Santa Clauses displayed in a Victorian home; Algona |
| 12-Dec |
Graettinger-Terril Schools 9-12 Winter Concert; 3:00 pm; Graettinger |
| 12-Dec |
Burt Presbyterian Church "Christmas in the Barn"; 4:30 pm at the Mark & Mary Behrends residence (604 370th St., Lone Rock); Burt |
| 12-Dec |
Bethany Lutheran Church Soup Supper; 5:00 pm with a Christmas Concert by Glenn Henriksen to follow at 6:30 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 13-Dec |
Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools Pre-K-6th Grade Holiday Program; 7:00 pm; Ruthven |
| 13-Dec |
CWL Schools K-6 Winter Concert; 7:00 pm; Corwith |
| 15-Dec |
BGHS Band Concert & Art Show; Grades 5-12 at Friedmann Auditorium (Art Show 6:00 pm & Concert 7:00 pm); Algona |
| 16-Dec |
Visit Santa in House; State 5 Theatre, 315 E. State St., 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Algona |
| 16-Dec |
Algona Middle School Band Concert; 7:30 pm at the Middle School Auditorium; Algona |
| 16-Dec |
Winter Concert; Grades 6-12 at West Bend-Mallard School @ West Bend at 7:00 pm; West Bend |
| 16-Dec |
NK Elementary Winter Concert; 7:00 pm; Swea City |
| 17-Dec |
Whittemore Community Betterment Committee members; will turn into Santa’s helpers and sack candy for the Jolly O’ Elf’s visit on Saturday. 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall; Whittemore |
| 18-Dec |
Visit Santa in House; State 5 Theatre, 315 E. State St., 1:00-2:30 pm; Algona |
| 18-Dec |
Santa Claus Day! Santa visits the children “one last time” before the big event! Santa will be at the American Legion Hall from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. to listen to final requests! Children receive traditional candy bags sacked by Whittemore Community Betterment Committee members; Whittemore |
| 18-Dec |
Business Merchant’s Appreciation Drawing; Event held immediately following Santa’s visit at the Legion Hall. Drawing for 10 turkeys and other holiday surprises will take place beginning at 11:00 a.m. Must be present and 18 yrs. or older to win. There will also be drawings for the children; Whittemore |
| 19-Dec |
Burt Presbyterian Church Sunday School Christmas Pageant; 4:00 pm; Burt |
| 19-Dec |
Emmetsburg High School Holiday Concert; 2:00 pm; Emmetsburg |
| 20-Dec |
CWL Schools 7-12 Winter Concert; 7:00 pm; Corwith |
| 20-Dec |
Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools 7-12th Grade Holiday Program; 7:00 pm; Ruthven |
| 21-Dec |
American Legion Auxiliary members will host their annual “Christmas Potluck” at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall; Whittemore |
| 22-Dec |
St. Paul Lutheran Church Children’s Christmas Program; beginning at |
| 6:00 p.m. in the church; Whittemore |
| 22-Dec |
Burt Post Office Holiday Open House; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Burt |
| 24-Dec |
St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Service; for members and |
| visitors beginning at 6:00 pm; Whittemore |
| 24-Dec |
St. John's Catholic Church Christmas Eve Mass; 9:30 pm; Bancroft |
| 24-Dec |
St. Michael Catholic Church Christmas Eve Mass; for parishioners and |
| visitors. Choral singing starts at 3:30 with Mass beginning at 4:00 p.m.; Whittemore |
| 24-Dec |
Burt Presbyterian Church Candlelight Service; 5:00 pm; Burt |
| 24-Dec |
St. John's Lutheran Church Children's Christmas Program; 6:00 pm; Burt |
| 25-Dec |
St. Michael Catholic Church Christmas Day Mass; at 10:00 am by |
| Rev. Victor Ramaeker; Whittemore |
| 25-Dec |
St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Day Service; at 9:00 am by |
| Rev. Michael Botsford; Whittemore |
| 25-Dec |
St. John's Catholic Church Christmas Day Mass; 10:30 am; Bancroft |
| 31-Dec |
New Year's Eve concert featuring the Sender's; 8:45 to 11:45 pm at Wild Rose Casino and Resort. Tickets $10 with free champagne toast at midnight; Emmetsburg |
| 31-Dec |
St. Michael Catholic Church Mass of Solemnity of Mary; beginning at |
| 4:00 pm Adoration from 9:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight; Whittemore |
| 31-Dec |
St. Paul Lutheran Church New Year’s Eve Service; beginning at 6:00 pm; Whittemore |
