Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Cedar Falls for 2026, all part of Holiday Hoopla in the Downtown District. Jingle & Mingle brings Santa and the free Holly Trolley on Thursday, December 3, Breakfast at the North Pole serves pancakes with Santa on December 5, Reindeer Games fills December 12 and an ice sculptor carves downtown on December 17. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Iowa Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Cedar Falls
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Cedar Falls
- Jingle & Mingle: Thursday, December 3, Santa 6 to 8 pm, free
- Breakfast at the North Pole: Saturday, December 5, 8 to 11 am
- Reindeer Games: Saturday, December 12, 10 am to noon
- Every date checked on Community Main Street’s site on Nov 11
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Jingle & Mingle
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 to 8 pm (kids activities and Santa 6 to 8 pm)
- Where: Cedar Falls Downtown District, Santa at River Place Plaza, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to stroll, ride the trolley and visit Santa
- Ages: All ages
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Jingle & Mingle is the first big Thursday night of Holiday Hoopla, with the Cedar Falls Downtown District decked out in greenery and holiday lights while shops stay open late.
From 6 to 8 pm kids can visit Santa at his workshop on River Place Plaza, and the free Holly Trolley loops between the Cedar Falls Community Center and the plaza while a horse drawn trolley circles the district.
Parent tip: Park at the Cedar Falls Community Center and let the free Holly Trolley carry everyone to Santa, it saves hunting for a spot downtown.
- Host
- Community Main Street (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cedar Falls Downtown District, Santa at River Place Plaza, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
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- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Cedar Falls.
- Exclusive access to free events Find the free Christmas events in Cedar Falls before they fill up.
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Ice carving and trolleysFree
Baby It’s Cold Outside
- When: Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Cedar Falls Downtown District and River Place Plaza, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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An ice sculptor works with a chainsaw on the streets of the Cedar Falls Downtown District, turning big blocks of ice into shapes kids can recognize as they watch.
S’mores are served on River Place Plaza, and both the Holly Trolley and the horse drawn trolley run that night, with Santa’s Workshop open from 6 to 8 pm.
Parent tip: Bundle up and get a spot near the carver early, the chainsaw part is the show and it moves fast.
- Host
- Community Main Street (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cedar Falls Downtown District and River Place Plaza, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Cedar Falls
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Pancakes with Santa
Breakfast at the North Pole
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8 to 11 am
- Where: Cedar Falls Community Center, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 in advance, $8 at the door
- Ages: All ages
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Pancakes are the main event at Breakfast at the North Pole, the Holiday Hoopla morning at the Cedar Falls Community Center.
Santa and a crew of his favorite holiday friends spend the whole morning in the room, so bring a camera for pictures between bites.
Parent tip: Advance tickets save a dollar each, and arriving near 8 am usually means a shorter line for pictures with Santa.
- Host
- Community Main Street (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cedar Falls Community Center, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Kids games downtown
Reindeer Games
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 12 pm
- Where: Cedar Falls Downtown District, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No fee listed by Community Main Street
- Ages: All ages
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Reindeer Games turns a Saturday morning downtown into training camp for Santa’s team before their big Christmas Eve flight.
Expect games, activities and treats for all ages, and Santa’s Workshop on River Place Plaza is open for visits during the same 10 am to noon window.
Parent tip: Pair the games with a stop at Santa’s Workshop on the plaza, since both run at the same time that morning.
- Host
- Community Main Street (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cedar Falls Downtown District, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Iowa Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Cedar Falls Christmas event for kids happens
Buy Breakfast at the North Pole tickets early, then save a Thursday night for Jingle & Mingle or Baby It’s Cold Outside, when the trolleys run and Santa is on River Place Plaza.
- Jingle & MingleCedar Falls · Dec 3
- Breakfast at the North PoleCedar Falls · Dec 5
- Reindeer GamesCedar Falls · Dec 12
- Baby It’s Cold OutsideCedar Falls · Dec 17
Looking further afield? Our Iowa Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Amana and Ames. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Cedar Falls Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Cedar Falls this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Cedar Falls for 2026, all part of Holiday Hoopla from Community Main Street: Jingle & Mingle on December 3, Breakfast at the North Pole on December 5, Reindeer Games on December 12 and Baby It’s Cold Outside on December 17.
Where can kids see Santa in Cedar Falls?
Santa’s Workshop on River Place Plaza is open Thursdays December 3, 10 and 17 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturdays November 28, December 12 and 19 from 10 am to noon.
When is Breakfast at the North Pole in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8 to 11 am at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.
Are the Holly Trolley rides free?
Yes. The free Holly Trolley runs Thursdays December 3, 10 and 17 from 6 to 8 pm between the Cedar Falls Community Center and River Place Plaza.
Who do I contact about Holiday Hoopla?
Community Main Street at events@communitymainstreet.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Iowa?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Iowa Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Cedar Falls on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.