Holiday Hoopla
Visitors can celebrate the season throughout the Cedar Falls Downtown District with live musical entertainment, tree lighting, and fireworks over the Cedar River. Guests can take free trolley rides through the district, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the workshop, and stroll past decorated storefronts. Children can also mail letters to Santa's special mailbox to receive a handwritten reply.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown District
Food & Drink
Pancakes are served at the ticketed Breakfast at the North Pole; Reindeer Games includes treats, Baby It’s Cold Outside has s’mores, and Eat, Drink & Be Merry involves participating bars and restaurants.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Include your full name and return address when mailing Santa a letter so he can send a handwritten reply.
- Plan a visit around the listed Santa’s Workshop dates; the workshop is not described as open throughout the season.
- Use the free Holly Trolley on its listed Thursdays for the loop between River Place Plaza and the Cedar Falls Community Center.
- Bring a camera to Breakfast at the North Pole to capture photos with Santa and his holiday friends.
- Scan the QR codes in decorated storefront windows if you want to cast a vote in Window Wonderland.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Holiday Hoopla kickoff features a new tree this year.
- Jingle & Mingle takes place on Dec. 3; its description also gives Dec. 4.
- Breakfast at the North Pole is a separately ticketed event on Dec. 5; its description also gives Dec. 6.
- Advance tickets for Breakfast at the North Pole cost less than tickets bought at the door.
- Eat, Drink & Be Merry runs Dec. 10–12; its description also gives Dec. 11–13.
Links & Contact
Run by Community Main Street, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do during Holiday Hoopla?
Activities include Santa’s Workshop, trolley rides, Reindeer Games, live music, a tree lighting, fireworks, and decorated storefront windows.
How can children send Santa a letter and get a reply?
Mail a letter in the red 50613 mailbox at 2nd and State Streets by River Place Plaza. Include the sender’s full name and return address.
What food and drink options are part of the events?
Breakfast at the North Pole includes pancakes, and Eat, Drink & Be Merry gives participants a bingo card for participating bars and restaurants.
Can visitors vote in the Window Wonderland display?
Yes. Scan the QR codes in decorated business windows to vote for a favorite.
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