Cedar Falls Holiday Hoopla: Your Ultimate Event Guide

The holiday season is officially here!

Here in the Cedar Valley, we're getting ready to deck the halls, jingle bell rock around town, and just celebrate being together with family.

One of the biggest traditions around this time of year is Holiday Hoopla in Cedar Falls. It's a month long holiday celebration in Downtown Cedar Falls that offers fun family activities, shopping, and even holiday themed contests.

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There is a gorgeous light display at Santa's Workshop located at River Place Plaza, right by Urban Pie!

AND when you're walking around Downtown Cedar Falls, take a moment to check out some of the amazing window displays! All of the shops participate in this Window Wonderland.

Do not forget to drop off your Letters to Santa in the red 50613 mailbox at 2nd & State Streets by River Place Plaza.

Holiday Hoopla kicks off on Black Friday and runs throughout the entire season.

Here is the full rundown of the schedule for Holiday Hoopla 2024!

Friday, November 29, 2024

Holiday Hoopla Kickoff

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Small Business Saturday
All Day Event

Santa's Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Jingle & Mingle
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cedar Falls

Santa's Workshop
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza
Trolley Rides
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Loop between the Cedar Falls Community Center and the River Place Plaza.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Breakfast at the North Pole

Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Cedar Falls Community Center
Details: Enjoy breakfast and photo ops with Santa and friends.

Santa's Workshop

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Thursday, December 12 - Saturday, December 14, 2024

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Kicks off on December 12th at 6:00 PM and wraps up on December 14th at 8:00 PM.
Details: Pick up a BINGO card and explore participating bars and restaurants.

Saturday, December 12, 2024

Santa's Workshop
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Trolley Rides
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Loop between the Cedar Falls Community Center and the River Place Plaza.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Movie Magic
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Oster Regent Theatre
Free screening of 'Elf' and the announcement of coloring contest winners.
Santa's Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza
Ice sculpting, s’mores, and FREE Holly Trolley rides.

Santa's Workshop
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

Trolley Rides
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Loop between the Cedar Falls Community Center and the River Place Plaza.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Reindeer Games

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cedar Falls
Activities and treats for all ages hosted by downtown businesses.

Santa's Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: River Place Plaza

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