Get Your Jingle On

It’s time to Get Your Jingle On in Elkader on Friday, November 6th. This First Friday event is a chance for you to get a jump start on the holiday season.  There will be plenty of activities for all ages from 4:00-6:00 at participating businesses. A list of activities can be found on the Elkader Chamber Web page as the date gets closer.  From 6:00-7:00 we invite everyone to continue the fun at  Founders’ Park for hot chocolate, cookies and live music by Kenny Slocum.  The traditional Thomas Tree Lighting will take place at 7:00 p.m.  There might even be a special guest appearance if he can get away from his toy workshop!  In case of inclement weather festivities will be moved to FreedomBank Community Room. 

Get Your Jingle On  Activities for 2026

The Collective- create your own Christmas Card

Elkader Floral Shop – 5:30-6:00 Three Lads & A Dad

EXIT Realty Building – Cookie Decorating sponsored by Brittney Reinhart/Norwex Consultant

Mill on Main – make a Christmas ornament 

Emerald Grove – make a Christmas ornament 

The General Store & More – hot chocolate spoon and food samples

The Brim – Hot Chocolate Bar

Twisted Alley – make a 3D ornament

Styled Abode – make personalized Christmas bell ornament

Bridge Street Boutique – tattoos and food