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Open on holidays and rain or shine. Open later on some Saturdays and Sundays.Description
This holiday season, Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center is excited to partner with Shadrack Productions and bring the Christmas Adventure and Santa Village to Cedar Rapids!
In 2023, Shadrack’s Christmas Adventure takes over the race track at Hawkeye Downs to create a drive-thru Christmas light event that will literally brighten up the holidays. The displays include entertaining scenes stretching over a mile that dance along to Christmas music to create a sensory experience that brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the country.
It’s an orchestra of colored lights on the race track, all seen from the warmth of your car, as you drive through the display specifically designed to engender Christmas spirit, even in the most ardent of Scrooges. The custom-built light displays include a drive-through tunnel and lighted trees as well as custom-built displays of Santa.
After you complete the drive-thru experience, the fun isn’t over! Guests are welcome to the Hawkeye Downs Santa Village, supported by BGHN Associates in the North Expo Hall. Santa Village is admission is FREE for anyone who purchases admission to Shadrack’s Christmas Adventure.
All ages will enjoy visiting Santa Village, included with your drive-thru light show ticket. The indoor holiday experience is complete with fun for all ages, including:
- $5 Photos with Santa at Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by Kalona Mini Buildings
- Craft & Coloring Station
- Letters to Santa Station, sponsored by Hills Bank
- Selfie Stations, sponsored by Skogman Companies, Rinderknecht Associates, Impact Embroidery, Ironside Apparel, and Iowa Style Apparel
- Holiday Market
The elves from H&H Fun Rides will host inflatable fun and rides for kids in the Santa Village, too! Wristbands and individual inflatable tickets will be available for purchase.
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.
We always recommend confirming details before attending.
Who
All are welcome
Cost
Christmas adventure is $24.95 per vehicle (max 8 people)/ See description for Santa Village detailsHow
Purchase tickets in advance https://www.hawkeyedowns.org/santavillage
