Holiday Hoopla

"A Whole Lot of Wonderful!"

Events for Families

Santa 50613

From Nov. 24 - Dec. 18
Mail Santa a letter in the red 50613 mailbox at 2nd & State Streets by the River Place Plaza and receive a handwritten reply from him! Be sure to include your full name and return address.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry- A Holiday Hoopla Event

Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 pm - Saturday, Dec 16, 8pm
A different spin on Hoopla Cheer-- Eat, Drink & Be Merry will be a fun event happening December 14th- December 16th! You will receive a bingo card of all participating bars & restaurants. This way you will have all weekend long to get it completed instead of just one night! EVENT DETAILS

Movie Magic

Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 am
Free movie of "Polar Express" and announcing the coloring contest winners at the Oster Regent Theatre. EVENT DETAILS

Baby It's Cold Outside

Thursday, Dec. 21, 6-8 pm
s'mores and carolers throughout the District.- See live ice carvers, enjoy EVENT DETAILS

Coloring Contest

From Nov. 24 - Dec. 14.
Get additional copies here or pick up at Farmers StateBank or the Cedar Falls Public Library. Drop off your completed entry form in theSanta 50613 mailbox located at the Plaza. Winners will be announced Saturday, Dec. 16 at Movie Magic. EVENT DETAILS


Recurring Holiday Hoopla Experiences

Santa's Workshop

Visit Santa & Elves on Thursday, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21,6-8 pm OR Saturday Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, at 10 am -1 pm at the River Place Plaza.

Trolley Rides (ONLY Thursdays)

Take a free trolley ride in the Downtown District Thursdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 6-8 pm at the River Place Plaza. Starts at the Cedar Falls Community Center and will do a loop between the Community Center and the River Place Plaza. EVENT DETAILS

Volunteer Opportunities

Elf Volunteers

Holiday Hoopla Volunteers

2022/2023 Winter/Spring Postcard Gift Certificate Registration

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