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WINTER
December through February
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Albia Victorian Stroll
Held the first weekend of December each year, the stroll is centered on Albia’ s historic courthouse square. Dozens of storefront windows feature live Victorian vignettes, along with caroling, theater, trains, horse-drawn carriages and live music.
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Home for the Holidays
Main Street Ottumwa celebrates the holidays with activities, entertainment and shopping opportunities. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, ornament painting, cookie decorating and other family-friendly activities. Attendees can collect prizes and shop great local deals. See MainStreetOttumwa. com for details.
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Battle of the Brushes
Held in February, this event gives artists 90 minutes to complete a painting on canvas based on a theme revealed at the beginning. Sponsored by the Ottumwa Arts Council and hosted at Hotel Ottumwa, the evening features drink specials and a live auction of completed artworks. Proceeds are split between the winning artist and the arts council. Visit the Ottumwa Area Arts Council Facebook page for more information.
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