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 Stroll, enjoy games and the German Pickle Hunt, and take the kids to various craft opportunities. The second weekend (Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th) is deemed Amana Traditions Weekend, featuring the Amana Church Bazaar and Cookie Walk and the Annual Holiday Haus Walk sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.
In short, it’s like stepping back in time to experience Christmas the Amana way—full of tradition, community, and handcrafted holiday charm. Come make memories, shop local, and feel the joy of the season—Amana style!
Check out the brochure for a full schedule of events and fun throughout the community. Our businesses are ready to help spread the cheer this holiday season!
The Amana Church Bazaar 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 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. West entrance of the Amana Church. Benefits the Amana Church youth ministry and Sunday School.
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, December 6th. At 9:00 AM, pick up your Cookie Walk entry ticket. At 10:00 AM, the Cookie Walk begins. It continues until all the cookies and treats are gone! West entrance of the Amana Church. Benefits the Amana Church youth ministry and Sunday School.
Traditional Christmas Communal Meal will be offered on Friday, December 5th at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a traditional meal and learn about Amana holiday traditions. Reservations required and seating limited. Tickets $35/person at amanaheritage.org or call with questions at 319-622-3567.
Annual Holiday Haus Walk is a walk through several historic Amana homes, including a stop in Homestead, Upper South Amana, West Amana, and Middle Amana, with a special artist market at the High Amana Artist Guild. Tickets and maps available at the Amana Art Haus. Tickets: $25/adult; Kids 12 and under free. Tickets good for entire weekend. Ticket price includes a chance to win a Christmas Pyramid.
TKM Theatrical Productions presents 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 an impending eviction by the greedy landlord, Mr. Grunch– all while the local community is being terrorized by the dreaded Midwest Mangler! This struggling non-profit is in need of a Christmas Miracle! Will they get one?
Tickets: $25.
Group Rates and Info: 319-899-3799
Location: Amana Performing Arts Center, 39 38th Ave, Amana, IA. Presenting
Sponsor: Compass Memorial Healthcare
2025 Poster
Coming soon!
Purchase collectible event posters at the Amana Colonies Visitor’s Center!
If you have any questions about the Amana Colonies, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Visitors Center:
Amana Visitors Center
622 46th Ave., Amana IA, 52203
319.622.7622
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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
