Festivalgoers smile from behind a pair of wooden Christmas tree cut-outs in Bill Davis Park during a previous Miracle on Main celebration. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

REINBECK — It’s the most wonderful time of year as Reinbeck gears up for its annual Miracle on Main holiday event, which will take place Nov. 13 and 14 with a mix of food, trolley rides, kids’ activities, Breakfast with Santa, business open houses, and more. Event spokesperson Robin Moore, who has been on the committee for several years, said the event began in 1998 and returns yearly with a mix of old and new offerings.

The popular Miracle Drop will happen both days. It features prize ducks “dropped” in various locations around Reinbeck (Main Street, other Miracle on Main event sites, etc). Clues will be provided on the Miracle on Main Facebook page.

Friday, Nov. 13

Bingo at the Reinbeck Memorial Building, hosted by the Lions Club, goes from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with proceeds going to the lighting of Bill Davis Park. Also at that location will be the LSB soup supper (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.). Your freewill donation benefits the court improvement project at Elmwood Park. The Reinbeck Fire Department will hold an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., complete with hot chocolate and cookies. G-R students will sing a few carols from 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. as attendees prepare for the official Miracle on Main kick off: the lighting of Bill Davis Park by Santa with the help of H & M Holiday Lighting. There will not be an actual tree lighting this year.

While in town, make sure to stop at local businesses such as Reinbeck Pharmacy (open house and wine samples), El Camino for food specials, R&R Pub & Grille will have food specials and a coloring contest, the COV will have a giveaway for services and products, the Funky Bean will have sales, too. Evy Rose Boutique will have specialty holiday drinks and in-store deals, while Roots on Main will offer hair tinsel and sales during its open house. The Milk House will have holiday ice cream specials, Hair & Energy Clinic will have kettle corn available, plus “Grinch” hair extensions and more. Popcorn and candy will be offered at Bill Davis Park, starting at 6 p.m. Doughs Nuts will have mini donuts.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Breakfast with Santa at the Reinbeck Memorial Building will start the morning off at 8 a.m. All ages welcome and hosted by the Reinbeck Fire Department, for a freewill donation. Mimosas and Bloody Marys for sale in the Legion room.

Meet the players at a winter sports signing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Reinbeck Memorial Building.

The LSB Tree Walk at Lincoln Savings Bank is set for 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Businesses, groups, clubs, organizations, churches and individuals decorated a tree or wreath to display.

A highlight of the day will be the craft and vendor show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — an ideal way to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Moore said vendors would be split between Reinbeck City Hall and UCC Church.

“There is a wide range,” she said. “We have a hat bar (make your own trucker hat), candles, Tastefully Simple and home crafts. Summer Beichley is doing a little vendor space. We have The Midwest Loaf doing sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls.”

The GR Booster Club will also participate. The senior class is running a bake sale.

“We will have seven vendors at city hall and six vendors and the bake sale in the church,” she noted.

The Reinbeck Public Library will host writing letters to Santa, face painting, coloring sheets and stickers, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus will read stories at 11 a.m. with a surprise guest at noon.

Trolley rides will be offered near Sweet Canopy (corner of Broad and Main) from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bingo will be played at the Reinbeck Memorial Building – Legion Room from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., hosted by the Lions Club and Peoples Savings Bank.

Starting at 10 a.m., grab a kids’ goodie bag to go at Bill Davis Park, as well as cookie making kits. While there, enjoy roasted chestnuts and make your own s’mores.

“It’s all free of charge,” she said. “We get donors. After the event, we announce all the businesses who donated at different levels.”

At the CEC building, have your picture taken with the Grinch from 10 a.m. to noon and get a Twistin’ Twin Balloons creation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Johnson Family will have llamas at the corner of Blackhawk and Main from 10 a.m. to noon. At that location will be a petting zoo run by the Gladbrook-Reinbeck FFA (until 2 p.m.).

Eric Michaels Magic and Illusion will be set up at the Reinbeck Memorial Building from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. A chili cook off at The Dig Inn starts at 2 p.m.

From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be the 5-8th grade beanbag tournament and games at Cooley Sanitation.

The Alley Candy, Bake, and Gift Shop will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday until Christmas.

Food trucks Bringing the Chi and Nomadic Numz will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street.

Note, Santa’s Mailbox will be set up at the library from Nov. 13 through Dec. 4. Make sure your child includes their name and address on the envelope to get a personalized letter back from Santa.

For more info, email: miracle.on.main.reinbeck@gmail.com.