Attend Our Holiday Events!

An Enchanted Forest - Delight in crafts, baked treats, local vendors, carriage rides, and more at this cherished holiday celebration!

Holiday Nights 'N Light - Ottumwa's signature holiday tradition, load the family in the car and take them through the fesive light displays.

CPKC Holiday Train - Celebrate the season of giving by supporting the Food Bank of Iowa and enjoy live music from the holiday train.

Lights of Love - Help Main Street Ottumwa light up central park with trees dedicated in memory of loved ones.

Christmas on the River - Celebrate the holiday season in Eddyville with a day packed with vendors, a festive lighted parade, gingerbread house competitions, and much more!

Turkey Trivia - Gather your friends, test your knowledge, and have a gobbling good time.

A Christmas Carol by John Jakes - Watch the Indian Hills performing arts department perform one of the most well known Christmas tales.

Winter Wonderland - Enjoy a day of shopping with dozens of vendors selling holiday themed goods. 

Eldon Holiday Hop - Shop at pop up vendors and enjoy fun for all ages.

Gingerbread House Party - Create a gingerbread house craft and snap a photo with Santa at the American Gothic House!

Blue Violin: Candlelight Christmas - Enjoy a show of classic Christmas music through the soulful voice of the violin.

The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas - Join the talented trio for a Christmas show backed by the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra!

TubaChristmas - The annual Christmas show by Ottumwa's Lowly Brass showcases performances of your favorite Christmas tunes by tuba and euphonium players from across Southeast Iowa.

A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase - Watch a 35th Anniversary screening of the classic Christmas Vacation and then stay for a live Q&A with the legend himself.

For more information about any of our local events and for a complete calendar, click HERE.