West Branch Christmas Past

12/08/2025

If you attended A Christmas Past on December 5-6, 2025 please complete this 2 minute survey below to help us continue offering high-quality events! ✨

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Complete the survey to be entered in a prize drawing to win an "Eat Shop Explore LOCAL" T-Shirt. Survey will remain anonymous - emails will be removed before distribution to the Committee.

Thank you for attending A Christmas Past in historic West Branch! 💞❄️

12/08/2025

If you attended ✨ A Christmas Past in historic West Branch ✨ on December 5-6, 2025 please complete this 2 minute survey below to help us continue offering high-quality events!

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Complete the survey to be entered in a prize drawing to win an "Eat Shop Explore LOCAL" T-Shirt. Survey will remain anonymous - emails will be removed before distribution to the Committee.

Thank you for attending A Christmas Past in historic West Branch! 💞❄️

12/08/2025

Wrapped up another unforgettable weekend at the annual Christmas Past festival in historic West Branch! 🎄✨ It was an absolute joy welcoming so many families into our downtown district and national historic site to celebrate the season. From timeless traditions to a true Hallmark movie moment with magical snowfall on Main Street, this weekend had it all! ❄️🎅🏼 Don’t forget, there’s always something to “eat, shop and explore” in West Branch—our small businesses and rich history will wow you all year round! ✨

12/06/2025

Cue the holiday magic! ✨ Night 2 is about to begin!

12/06/2025

The 2nd annual Snowball Sprint was a great way to kickoff day 2 of A Christmas Past in historic West Branch! This festive 2K is coordinated by our local Parks and Rec department, it’s an all ages and all abilities fun run at Cubby Park complete with a costume contest, cookies, cocoa and flying snowballs! Thanks to all who joined the fun. ❄️🏃‍♀️

Find the full schedule of events to enjoy the final day of A Christmas Past at mainstreetwestbranch.org/christmas.

12/06/2025

It was a magical night kicking off ✨ A Christmas Past in historic West Branch!

Here’s a reminder of the Saturday Morning activities throughout the community. ⬇️

Full schedule for tomorrow can be found on the website (there’s also a printable event guide) or by picking up an event brochure from a downtown business, Rummells Center, Fire Station or Visitors Center. 📲 mainstreetwestbranch.org/christmas

12/05/2025

✨ It's Here! A Christmas Past in historic West Branch is on Friday & Saturday, December 5-6, 2025!

Endless free family fun, local shopping, unique experiences, and holiday cheer — all in historic downtown West Branch!

Find the full schedule of events, maps and details on our website at mainstreetwestbranch.org/christmas.

12/03/2025

We can't wait to visit the West Branch Fire Department this weekend during A Christmas Past in historic West Branch!

🚂A Christmas Past Countdown!🚒
Get ready to enjoy the magic of Christmas Past at this year’s Winter Village & Train Display! Our hand-built holiday town is back with a fresh new look, featuring vintage buildings, glowing lamp posts, snowy streets, and plenty of festive charm.

Watch O-gauge trains travel over bridges, through tunnels, and around a busy town square filled with skaters, carolers, and cozy holiday scenes — all crafted by hand.

New this year: Don’t miss our Emergency Response Train, honoring the firefighters, medics, and first responders who keep our community safe. It’s always a hit with kids and adults alike!

Family Fun: See how many hidden Santas you can spot throughout the display — you never know where he’ll show up!

📍Location: West Branch Fire Department
🕐Time: Friday 5:00-8:00pm & Saturday 4:00-8:00pm