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Spotlight Events of the Week!

5 local events happening this week.

By Chelsey Lazenby, Macaroni Iowa City Publisher December 15, 2021

Needing to find something to do this week?? Well here is 5 fun-filled events happening this week in the Iowa City area...

  • Holiday Traditions Weekend at Tannenbaum Forest - Amana Colonies  
    • December 17th- December 19th (All Day Event)
    • Visit and see the twinkling lights of over 40 decorated real Christmas Trees and a 17-foot German-style Christmas pyramid all in a century-old dairy barn. A goodwill offering is collected with proceeds benefiting the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
  • The Holiday Markets - Robert A. Lee Community Rec Center  
    • December 18th at 8:00 am 
    • Farmers market vendors and artists will have handcrafted holiday gifts and food available for purchasing. 
  • Breakfast with Santa - Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
    • December 18th at 8:30 am 
    • Kids will get to meet Santa, have a photo-op, enjoy holiday crafts and activities, plus take home a special gift! Two seatings will be available for reservations: 8:30am – 10am  and 11am – 12:30pm 
    • Pricing: Adults: $29.00, kids (4-12 years old): $15.00, kids (3 and under): Free Reservations are required. 
    • RSVP on Eventbrite: https://breakfast-with-santa-hyatt-coralville.eventbrite.com
  • Santa Brunch - Cedar Ridge Winery
    • December 19th at 9:00 am  
    • Join Santa for brunch at Cedar Ridge. 
    • Reservations are needed, call 319-857-4300 to make your reservation. 
    • Pricing: Adults - $17.99, 6-year-old to 12-year-old - $9, 5-year-old and younger - Free
  • Winter Break Mini Camp - Iowa Children's Museum  
    • December 20 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 
    • Children will get play opportunities and enrichment experiences that allow kids to imagine, create, discover and explore the museum. Children can also check out special activities like art-making stations and basic coding challenges with Bee-Bots. This three-hour play session will allow kids to “choose their own adventure” with a variety of fun ways to play. 
    • Ages : Kindergarten to 5th grade
    • Cost is $50 per child (10% discount for members)
    • Registration is required. Sign up with this link: https://theicm.doubleknot.com/.../winter-break.../2869898

This is just a few of the great activities happening in the area, for more please checkout the Events Calender on our website. Have a great week guys!