🎄 Holiday Hoopla Kickoff - Cedar Falls 🎄 | Macaroni KID Cedar Falls

River Place Plaza100 E. 2nd StreetCedar Falls IA 50613
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Holiday Hoopla "Kickoff" is always the Friday after Thanksgiving from 6-8 pm

Every year, Holiday Hoopla officially kicks off the Friday after Thanksgiving when Santa Claus "secretly" arrives and the beginning of the shopping season in the Downtown District begins.

2022 will return to the River Place Plaza. The characters, the dancers, our Hoopla Mayor, the Hoopla band will be gracing the stage at the 14th Kickoff event on November 25th.

The fireworks return as Santa will guide us down 2nd Street to Main Street where we will watch the fireworks shoot off over the Cedar River.

The Holiday Hoopla season will kickoff November 25th with Santa's arrival to the Cedar Falls Downtown District. Join us at the corner of 2nd and State Streets at the River Place Plaza for our 14th Annual Kickoff event. How do YOU think Santa will arrive this year?

For more information, read our What's the Hoopla for the Holidays? blog and visit the Holiday Hoopla website.

November 25, 2022
Santa Arrives
Visit the Cedar Falls Downtown District for this year's Holiday Hoopla Kickoff from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. for this special event with live music, entertainment and Santa and Mrs. Claus’ arrival. Every year, it’s a surprise how they will make their entrance. This very special event is capped off by FIREWORKS!

November 26, 2022
Small Business Saturday
This day celebrates and helps you discover small businesses. By shopping local, you support small business owners and the community!

December 1, 2022 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Jingle & Mingle – Find unique gifts for everyone on your list during holiday open houses as you shop and stroll the sidewalks to view the beautifully decorated windows, smell the fresh greenery and enjoy the sparkle of holiday lights. Fun activities for little ones will take place from 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE Holly Trolley rides will leave from the Cedar Falls Community Center throughout the evening doing a loop to the Plaza.

December 3, 2022 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Breakfast at the North Pole
Join Santa and all his favorite friends at the Community Center for a fun morning of food and photo ops.

December 8-10, 2022

Eat, Drink & Be Merry
A different spin on hoopla Cheer. You will receive a bingo card of all the drinks and/or specials at each participating bar & restaurant and will have the weekend to complete it.

December 15, 2022 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Baby It’s Cold Outside
There will be ice sculptors, s'mores at the Plaza and trolley rides on the Holly Trolley.

December 17, 2022 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Reindeer Games
Select downtown Cedar Falls business will host Reindeer Games. A fun Hoopla event for the entire family.

December 22, 2022 10:00 a.m.

Movie Magic
Come for a showing of “Santa Clause” at the historic Oster Regent Theatre.

Thursdays (December 1, 8, 15, 22) 6:00-8:00pm and Saturdays (November 26 and December 3, 10, 17) 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Santa will be in his workshop at the River Place Plaza. There will be two trolleys on Thursdays that will do a loop from the Community Center to the Plaza and back to the Community Center.

SHOP THE DISTRICT

It’s never too cold to shop the quaint and locally-owned shops of the downtown district! Pick up a cup of java, stroll the district and enjoy the window displays. Then, shop for the special people on your gift-giving list. Don't forget to pick up food to-go after a long day of shopping. Or, simply order takeout and enjoy shopping online from your favorite shops from the comfort of home!

Travel Iowa listed the Cedar Falls Downtown District as one of 12 downtown districts having great shopping during the holidays and all year long. Find the article HERE.

LIGHT DISPLAY

Don't forget to view the fantastic light display at Santa's Workshop located at River Place Plaza, at the corner of 2nd and State Streets. It's the perfect backdrop for a photo op!

MORE FUN!

And, shopping isn't the only fun to be had in the district. Every year, shops decorate their windows and create a Window Wonderland. Kids can also mail Letters to Santa by dropping their letters off at his workshop. There's also a coloring contest for the kids!

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND that events and activities may change. Visit the Facebook page and website of the Cedar Falls Downtown District before traveling to any scheduled events.