Amana Colonies Kinder Day

a day filled with fun for the kiddos

Kinder Day is all about family fun in the Amana Colonies. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, games, and entertainment designed to create lasting summer memories.

July 18, 2026

Market Barn • Amana, Iowa

Kinder Day is a celebration dedicated to family fun in the Amana Colonies, created especially for children and those young at heart. This summertime event invites families to spend the day enjoying kid-friendly activities, interactive games, and cheerful entertainment throughout the villages.

From hands-on experiences to playful competitions and special activities designed just for kids, Kinder Day encourages laughter, creativity, and time spent together. It’s a relaxed and welcoming way for families to enjoy the Amana Colonies while making meaningful summer memories.

Whether you’re a local family or visiting for the day, Kinder Day offers a joyful opportunity to celebrate childhood, community, and the simple fun of summer in the Amana Colonies.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Details below about this event dedicated to kids and families! All events are on Saturday. Closer to the date, a brochure will be available on this webpage and at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center listing events (subject to change based on weather).

Keep checking back for updates!

Fun and Games at Market Barn

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM:

• Regan’s Face Painting
• Storytime
• Crafts
• Games
• Michelle Gillitzer, Author, I Always Knew We Were Meant For You

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Barnyard Discoveries will be bringing all their farm animals! Make sure to stop by their area at the Market Barn to see and pet the animals.

Games

Market Barn will have a wide variety of games available for the kiddos to use up their energy! You might find a parachute game, giant dominoes, giant dice, ring toss, and giant tic tac toe, as well as some old favorites including checkers, hula hoops, jump rope, bowling, sidewalk chalk, and more.

Food

• Wild West Dogs will be serving up hot dogs and all the kids’ favorites!
• Snow Nouveau will be keeping us refreshed with her amazing and flavorful shaved ice!

Check Out the Colonies

Businesses throughout the Amana Colonies are ready to host children and their families for a day filled with fun! Enjoy an indoor mining sluice, scavenger hunts, make a few crafts, juggling, tasty treats, and SO MUCH MORE! Special activities are planned and gifts offered throughout many businesses.

Outdoor events are weather dependent!

2026 Kinder Day Brochure
Coming soon!