Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Step into the magic of the season! Experience the Amana Colonies’ rich German-American heritage with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, holiday music, and family-friendly fun. Find unique shopping experiences in all the shops, take in a cozy performance at our theatre, participate in the Sampling…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Ho, Ho, Ho! It's the official KICKOFF to the holiday season! Here in Amana, it is the beginning of the magical Prelude to Christmas, featuring SHOP SMALL WEEKEND. Here at Ackerman Winery, we are offering a special savings of 25% OFF ALL Drinkware and Towels all weekend long. On Friday, November 28th, join us from…

Open Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Imagine stepping into a grand old barn that’s been filled — wall to wall — with live Christmas trees (90+), each one unique, each one decorated with care by someone in the community. You hear the soft hum of holiday music or chatter,…

Join us for A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS with The Rod Pierson Big Band and Craig Boche at the Mic! WHAT TO EXPECTA SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS WITH ROD PIERSON’s BIG BAND AND CRAIG BOCHE AT THE MIC will be an evening filled with hoppin’ and rockin’ holiday tunes that will undoubtedly get you into the holiday spirit. The…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Amana Heritage Society to Host Program for New Book on Communal-Era Marriage Join us for a presentation and signing for a new book by local historian R.C. Eichacker on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Amana Heritage Museum (705-44th Ave. Amana).  Eichacker will share insights from his new book, Marriage by Committee, exploring the fascinating traditions and…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Step into the magic of the season! Experience the Amana Colonies’ rich German-American heritage with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, holiday music, and family-friendly fun. Find unique shopping experiences in all the shops, take in a cozy performance at our theatre, participate in the Sampling…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Join us at Ackerman Winery December 5-7, as we celebrate some of our favorite holiday traditions!We will be offering Christmas Cookies & WINE Pairing Flights for $10. Take a break from the hustle and bustle with our creamy and decadent JINGLE ALL THE WAY Wine Cocktail! It will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!…

The Amana Church Bazaar and Cookie Walk at the Amana Church in Amana offer a festive yield of goodness. The bazaar features homemade breads  and candies plus handcrafts, ornaments, trimmings, holiday treats and a few select antique treasures from our volunteers. The bazaar is open Friday, Dec. 5th Noon to 5:00 PM. and Saturday, Dec. 6th…

Open Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Imagine stepping into a grand old barn that’s been filled — wall to wall — with live Christmas trees (90+), each one unique, each one decorated with care by someone in the community. You hear the soft hum of holiday music or chatter,…

Hey, hey, hey! Everybody DANCE! Come make your Friday even better! Join us at Ackerman Winery and enjoy half off glasses of wine and cider during our happy hour from 2-4 pm. So come and get some HAPPY! 🍷🍺

This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing or if you just want to have some fun with friends or family, this class is for you! We…

Join us on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 5pm for a special Christmas authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…

Join us on Friday, December 5th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…

Sleigh your Friday night plans — Two-Bit Maniac is back at the Brau Haus and definitely bringing a reason for cheer! 🎶✨

Join us for a hilarious hunk of holiday mayhem with the IOWA PREMIERE of FRUITCAKES by Jonesy McElroy! ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Christmas Eve in Cedar Springs, Iowa, and Guy St. Goodman leads a failing crisis hotline with his two employees, Angela McCleod and Mrs. Brunswick. Despite their desire to help those in need, they face…

The Amana Church Bazaar and Cookie Walk at the Amana Church in Amana offer a festive yield of goodness. The bazaar features homemade breads  and candies plus handcrafts, ornaments, trimmings, holiday treats and a few select antique treasures from our volunteers. The bazaar is open Friday, Dec. 5th Noon to 5:00 PM. and Saturday, Dec. 6th…

The Amana Church Cookie Walk at the Amana Church in Amana is an Amana Colony tradition!  With hundreds of dozens of cookies, candies and bars you buy a generously-sized box and fill it with your very favorites. The Cookie Walk is  one day only - Saturday Dec. 6th.  At 9:00 AM  pick up your Cookie Walk…

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Step into the magic of the season! Experience the Amana Colonies’ rich German-American heritage with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, holiday music, and family-friendly fun. Find unique shopping experiences in all the shops, take in a cozy performance at our theatre, participate in the Sampling…

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It's officially the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 28, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. This has been an Ackerman Family Friendly holiday tradition that has been enjoyed by visitors young and old for generations!Find 18 of the…

Join us at Ackerman Winery December 5-7, as we celebrate some of our favorite holiday traditions!We will be offering Christmas Cookies & WINE Pairing Flights for $10. Take a break from the hustle and bustle with our creamy and decadent JINGLE ALL THE WAY Wine Cocktail! It will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!…

Open Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28th – December 21st Imagine stepping into a grand old barn that’s been filled — wall to wall — with live Christmas trees (90+), each one unique, each one decorated with care by someone in the community. You hear the soft hum of holiday music or chatter,…

Check off some fun on your holiday list with live music at Millstream Brewing Co.! Karl Hudson returns playing the songs you know and love...60's-90's classic rock & country. Grab a beer, some gift cards, Millstream merch for special peeps on your list and have an enchanting December evening!

Join us for a hilarious hunk of holiday mayhem with the IOWA PREMIERE of FRUITCAKES by Jonesy McElroy! ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Christmas Eve in Cedar Springs, Iowa, and Guy St. Goodman leads a failing crisis hotline with his two employees, Angela McCleod and Mrs. Brunswick. Despite their desire to help those in need, they face…