A Christmas Past | Main Street West Branch

𝑨 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕 is set to return on Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7, 2024 in historic West Branch, Iowa (just 6 miles from Iowa City down I-80). Join us for West Branch’s traditional holiday festival featuring timeless activities throughout Main Street and beyond including horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, photos with Santa, train display, festival of trees, silent auction, treats around the fire and more!

Enhance Your Experience

Some activities recommend or require registration in advance! Check out these details for quick links to the activities where registration is available to enhance your event experience:

Something For My Sibling

Reserve a time to skip the line! This is FREE but reservations are encouraged.

Reserve a Time!

Build Your Own Candy Sleighs

Build a sweet sleigh with The Honey Den team! Kids can gift it, eat it or keep as decor! Ticket required in advance.

Reserve A Spot!

Winter Centerpiece Workshop

Create your own festive centerpiece in this hands-on workshop with Iris & Ivy Floral Design. Ticket required in advance.

Reserve a Spot!

Cookie Decorating Class

Learn and practice decorating beautiful holiday cookies with SweetCakes by Paige. Adult and Kid packages available. Tickets required in advance.

Reserve a Spot!

Snowball Sprint 2k Run/Walk

Silent Auction "For the Ages"

View and bid online Nov 30th - Dec 8th. All proceeds benefit Main Street West Branch! Do not need to be present to win.

Donate an Item

Elf Hunt: Movie Mania

Find 24 elves in our downtown businesses with this festive scavenger hunt. Print your form below or pick one up at the Rummells Center or at the West Branch Public Library.

Printable Form

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Reservations for private horse-drawn carriage rides are SOLD OUT. Join the wait list below for private rides or enjoy FREE horse-drawn wagon rides at the event from 5-8pm both days.

Join the Wait List

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Sponsorship Opportunities

This event attracts over 4,000 people to eat, shop and explore in West Branch and offers a unique opportunity for community and corporate partners to engage with the pubic in meaningful ways. 2024-2025 Sponsor Opportunities are now available.

Sponsor Options