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Jolly Holiday Lights
November 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - January 7, 2024 @ 8:00 pm
Make-A-Wish® Iowa started Jolly Holiday Lights over 25 years ago to raise money to grant Iowa children’s wishes. Since then, Jolly Holiday Lights has become the organization’s largest fundraising event, funding more than 1,000 wishes to date. Make-A-Wish Iowa is excited about this year’s new adventure at the Outlets of Des Moines, where families can carry on this holiday tradition. This years Jolly Holiday Lights with take place from November 17th to January 7th. Check out the list of special events and activities below!
November 17th – Jolly Holiday Lights 2023 Kickoff Ceremony
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. Click here to learn more.
December 2nd – Breakfast with Santa at the Outlets
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. Click here to learn more.
December 9th – Train Ride at the Outlets
View Jolly Holiday Lights like never before in a train ride around the Outlets of Des Moines! Click to here learn more.
December 15th – Sip & Shop Night at the Outlets
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! Click here to learn more.
December 16th – The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at the Outlets
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. Click here to learn more.
