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.
Pet Night at Santa Village
Sunday, December 22nd | 6-9pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss out! Snag a festive holiday photo with your four-legged friend with Santa THIS SUNDAY NIGHT, December 22nd, from 6 to 9pm at Santa Village for just $5.
Here’s how it works…
Human guests and their dogs are invited to Santa Village on Sunday, December 22nd, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hawkeye Downs. Admission is FREE.
This event is open to dogs only. Sorry, no ferrets, cats, snakes, tarantulas, or other animals.
All vaccinations must be current and include Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, and Bordatella. Proof of vaccinations must be produced upon request while visiting Santa Village. All guests will be required to sign in upon arrival with their name, phone number, and veterinarian name.
All dogs must remain on a short leash, no more than six (6) feet in length.
All dogs must be controlled by their owner/handler at all times while visiting Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs. Any dog acting in an aggressive manner, whether the aggression is directed toward a person or another dog, will be asked to leave.
Dogs will not be able to be held by Santa or sit on Santa’s lap.
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