Special Event
Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Tower
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to visit with children after the community tree lighting on Thursday, December 5 from 6:45 - 7:30 pm. There is no admission fee. Children and their families will ride the elevator to the observation deck where Santa & Mrs. Claus will speak with them.
Community Easter Sing-Along (from home or car)
The Bell Tower Community Foundation has scheduled a special Tower Tunes Live-Community Easter Sing-Along event for Easter Sunday. Becky Greiner will play Easter hymns on Easter Sunday, April 12 at 12:15 pm on the Mahanay Carillon in downtown Jefferson. This event is not just a concert, but a community sing-along in the local homes. The …
Mahanay Bell Tower 54th Birthday Concert
The community will enjoy a live concert to celebrate the 54th birthday of the dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower on Friday, October 16 from 5 - 6 p.m. Four local musicians will play 15 minutes each with a variety of tunes. The Tower Tunes Live Concert will be shared as a Facebook Live event …
Mahanay Bell Tower Opening Day
The Mahanay Bell Tower will officially open for the season on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am - 4 pm. It will be open weekends in May and then daily from Memorial Day through the end of September. Please call for an appt. to schedule a tour at another time. 515-386-2155
Ambassadors Visit
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street & Chamber Ambassadors will be recognizing the new season for the Mahanay Bell Tower at a ribbon cutting. The Rotary Club of Jefferson will be represented as the 2021 sponsor for free youth admissions. A new rooftop art installation will be ready to view from the Paul Nally Observation Deck.
Tower Tunes Live – Mother’s Day Concert
Rick Morain will play the carillon for a special Tower Tunes Live Concert for Mother's Day.
Christmas Tower Tunes Live
Come downtown to listen to Christmas Tower Tunes Live concert Thursday from 5:15 - 5:30 pm
Christmas Tower Tunes Live Concert
Come to downtown Jefferson to shop and listen to the Christmas Tower Tunes Live concert on Sunday from 12:15 - 12:30 pm.
Christmas Tower Tunes Live Concert
Come to downtown Jefferson to shop and listen to the Christmas Tower Tunes Live Concert on Thursday, Dec. 23 at 5:15 - 5:30 pm.
Mother’s Day weekend
The Mahanay Bell Tower is open every weekend in May. Saturday & Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. Youth are free and adults are $3.
