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Jolly Holiday Lights Special Events

Jolly Holiday Lights 2023 Kickoff Ceremony

Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6pm-8pm - Purchase Tickets
Kick off the holiday season with a tree and display-lighting event on November 17th at the Outlets of Des Moines! Be there when we light the 2023 lights for the first time with a lights to music show and join us for an exclusive opportunity to be a part of a wish child’s wish experience. You will also have a chance to meet Santa’s Reindeer and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

Breakfast with Santa at the Outlets

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 8am-10am - Purchase Tickets
Bring your family for an exclusive Breakfast with Santa event. This ticketed event is the perfect opportunity for children to share their wish lists with Santa while enjoying a delicious breakfast provided by Early Bird Brunch. Breakfast will be a build your own breakfast burrito/taco bar. Mini cinnamon rolls will be provided by Cinnaholic.

Santa Paws: Pet Photos with Santa

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 5pm-8pm - Photos with Santa available for $10 in the Wish Shop.
Bring your furry friends to the Wish Shop for photos with Santa! This event is a chance for pet owners to have their pets take a picture with Santa while supporting Jolly Holiday Lights!

Train Ride at the Outlets

Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 4pm-8pm - Train rides will be $5 per rider. Tickets can be purchased at the event.
View Jolly Holiday Lights like never before in a train ride around the Outlets of Des Moines! Nothing Bundt Cakes will also be selling bundt cakes with 10% of sales donated to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

Sip & Shop Night at the Outlets 

Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5pm-8pm - Purchase Tickets
Grab your spouse or closest friends, call a babysitter, and come enjoy a night out of last-minute shopping with a drink in hand! Join us for a fun night of the best of both worlds - shopping and making a difference!

Your Private Bar will be providing beer, wine, mulled hot red wine sangria, holiday beers, and hot chocolate. The Midwest Local Vendor Market will also be at Sip & Shop Night! Several vendors will be donating a portion of sales to Make-A-Wish Iowa. Tupelo Honey will be providing small snacks and drink samples. Nothing Bundt Cakes will be selling bundt cakes with 10% of sales donated to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

Each guest will receive 2 drink tickets. Located at suites 315 and 325 at the Outlets of Des Moines. Must be 21 or older to attend.

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at the Outlets 

Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 4pm-8pm
Stop by the Outlets to see The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan! Photos with Santa at the Holiday Caravan are free with a printed photo for you to take home. A free-will donation opportunity will be available. Enjoy free drink samples provided by Atlantic Bottling Company.