When Is Santa Claus Coming To Cedar Falls?

Get ready, because Santa Claus is coming to Cedar Falls! This holiday season, the man in red is spreading holiday joy all over town. So get those wishlists ready, be on your best behavior (Santa knows if you've been bad or good!) and mark your calendar. Here's when and where you can catch Santa in the Cedar Falls area this year!

Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend calling ahead to confirm and making reservations when possible.

Breakfast at the North Pole

When: Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Cedar Falls Community Center, 528 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
What: Mark your calendars for a delightful Breakfast at the North Pole at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Enjoy a morning filled with delicious pancakes and the chance to meet Santa and his favorite holiday friends. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the joy and excitement of the season. Click here for more info.

Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3

Where: Majestic Moon, 1955 Locke Ave. #2614, Waterloo, IA 50702

What: Take a quick ride over to Majestic Moon for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast buffet featuring Mr. Claus himself. A professional photographer will be on site to snap photos for a fee ($10 for the first photo, with $5 for any subsequent ones). The festive breakfast runs 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Sunday; tickets are $10 for those aged 11 and up, $8 for children aged 2-10 and free for children under 2. Click here for more info.

Trolley Rides & Santa’s Workshop

When: Thursdays from Nov. 30 - Dec. 21
Where: River Place Plaza, 204 State St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
What: Cedar Falls Downtown District invites everyone to visit Kris Kringle, his elves and various character friends at Santa’s Workshop. Don't forget to bring your letter for Santa, complete with a return address for his reply. Enjoy a scenic trolley ride looping from the Cedar Falls Community Center to the River Place Plaza, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with lights, garland and caroling. Click here for more info.

Visits with Santa

When: Saturdays from Dec. 2 - Dec. 16; Friday, Dec. 22
Where: Anton’s Garden, 1202 Sycamore St., Waterloo, IA 50703; Cedar Valley Sportsplex, 300 Jefferson St., Waterloo, IA 50701
What: Santa Claus is coming to Anton's Garden and Cedar Valley SportsPlex, both just a short drive away in Waterloo! Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa, share their wishes and capture a jolly photo. The man in red will be at Anton’s Gardens on Saturdays and at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex on the Friday before Christmas. Click here for more info.

Happy holidays, Cedar Halls! Wishing you a joyful season filled with warmth and happiness.

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