Join us for a Holiday Experience like no other at Santa Village!
Guests from across the Midwest are invited to join us for the Hawkeye Downs Santa Village!
This year’s Santa Village, supported by Basepoint Wealth, will be FREE ADMISSION to the public. No ticket is required.
DATES: November 28th, 2024 - December 24th, 2024
HOURS:
Thursday: 6pm to 9pm
Friday and Saturday: 6pm to 10pm
Sunday: 6pm to 9pm
CLOSED Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
SPECIAL HOURS: Monday, December 23rd & Tuesday, December 24th 6pm to 9pm
Here’s What To Expect…
This holiday season, Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center is excited to bring back the Santa Village to Cedar Rapids!
Guests are welcome to the Hawkeye Downs Santa Village, supported by Basepoint Wealth, in the North Expo Hall. Admission to Santa’s Village is FREE with no ticket or registration required!!
The indoor holiday experience is complete with fun for all ages, including:
$5 photos with Santa at Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by KMB
Craft & Coloring Station, sponsored by Target
Hills Bank Letters to Santa Station
Selfie Stations, sponsored by Rinderknecht Associates, Ironside Apparel & Iowa Style Apparel
Impact Embroidery Holiday Market
Peppermint Putt Putt Golf, sponsored by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
The elves will host inflatable fun for kids in the Santa Village, too! Wristbands for unlimited play and individual inflatable tickets will be available for purchase nightly.
Need a snack or something to warm up while you’re visiting the Santa Village? Hawkeye Downs will offer concessions for sale, including items such as hot cocoa, cookies, coffee, and other snacks.
Have another question? Review our Frequently Asked Questions here.
Santa’s Music Factory Lineup
Saturday Night Live Music at Santa Village
Hawkeye Downs is proud to partner with ChildServe, a specialty pediatric healthcare organization, to host the first-ever Sensory-Friendly Night at Santa Village on Thursday, December 5th, from 6pm to 9pm.
During the Sensory-Friendly evening, Hawkeye Downs and ChildServe will create an environment designed for children, teens, and adults with autism or sensory processing disorders in mind so families who have a member with special healthcare needs can visit, explore, and enjoy the event.
The 2024 Santa Village night will offer activities planned with modifications, including the mitigation of sounds and motions as much as possible. A ChildServe Calming Space will be available and staffed by ChildServe therapists. If an individual gets overstimulated at the event, this space will provide families with a safe space to take a break. Activities are in place for individuals who need relief from the event’s stimulating environment and those who need to release energy to regulate their bodies.
For additional information, you can review the Frequently Asked Questions about Sensory Night here on our website.
Interested in being a part of this magical holiday event?
We’re looking for…
Holiday market vendors (limited to one per product/craft type)
Sponsors for special events and activities
Community marketing partners
Volunteers
Groups that want to attend Santa Village
Contact Information
Jennifer Lawrence, Hawkeye Downs Executive Director
