Join Hawkeye Downs and T&D Party Wagon on Saturday, December 5, for a family-friendly Holiday Lights Bus Tour through Eastern Iowa!

Gather your favorite people, pack some snacks, and let someone else handle the driving while you enjoy an evening of twinkling lights and holiday cheer. Your ticket supports Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, helping us bring free holiday magic to our community.

BUS TOUR DETAILS
$45 per person
All ages welcome
Dress your best! Festive holiday attire is encouraged.
Departs at 5:00 PM from the North Expo Center doors at Hawkeye Downs Santa Village
Returns to Hawkeye Downs approximately 8:00–8:30 PM

OUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS LINEUP
🎅 START: Hawkeye Downs Santa Village
Our evening begins at Santa Village! Meet at the North Expo Center doors and be ready to roll at 5:00 PM. Bus tour check-in will begin at 4:30PM inside Santa Village. We encourage our riders to stop into Santa Village anytime between 1:00PM and when wheels are up at 5:00PM to snag some photos in our selfie stations, shop the holiday market, or catch some independent holiday films before we hit the road.

🌟 Holiday Lights at the Lake | Iowa City
Enjoy a dazzling drive through West Overlook Campground, featuring animated displays, sparkling arches, holiday figures, and an animated light tunnel.

🎶 Driftwood Lane Lights | Fairfax
Double the stops, double the sparkle! We’ll visit two light displays along Driftwood Lane.

✨ Five Seasons Lights | Cedar Rapids
Step off the bus and into the glow at McGrath Amphitheater! We’ll walk through the outdoor holiday light display, so bundle up and bring your camera.

🎄 RETURN: Hawkeye Downs Santa Village
We’ll wrap up our evening back at Hawkeye Downs, arriving approximately 8:00–8:30 PM. Timing may vary with traffic and display lines.

🍪 BRING YOUR FAVORITE TREATS
Food and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome on the bus! This is a family-friendly event, and NO alcohol is permitted. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for our outdoor walking stop. (Psst! You can expect some sweet treats from our little volunteer elves at Santa Village!)

Make a memory with your family while helping Santa Village create holiday memories for others.

Thank you to T & D Party Wagon for helping us bring our fundraiser to life this holiday season! Learn more about their services at https://tanddpartywagon.com/ 🔗

Santa Village Holiday Lights Bus Tour 2026

An evening of holiday lights, photo opps, and fun!