One of the best drive-thru holiday light displays in Central Iowa is “Lights of Hope”, which is held at the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa. For 2022, the display opens on Nov 27th and runs through Dec 18th, starting at 6 pm each night thru 9 pm. Address: Lutheran Church of…
It’s called SnowGlobe Des Moines and it’s a literal explosion of Christmas. With over 100,000 lights and endless decorations, it’s meant to make you feel like you’re inside a snowglobe. After seeing pictures of it online, I decided to make a reservation to see it for myself. My wife, my nephew, and my granddaughter were…
It’s considered to be Iowa’s premier outdoor ice skating rink. It’s located along the banks of the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Opening Night at Brenton Skating Plaza is typically in mid November, but of course, is heavily dependent on weather. . Opening night also typically includes a tree lighting ceremony, a…
It’s an annual holiday event where stores in Valley Junction in West Des Moines are open late for shoppers along with several holiday activities. For 2024, it’s scheduled for Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, and Dec 19, 5pm to 8pm More info: https://www.valleyjunction.com/events/ Location: 5th Street in West Des Moines, Iowa Each…
It’s time for Gluhwein! along with brats, strudel, and more German food! For the past few years, downtown Des Moines has hosted a Christkindlmarket Des Moines – a German Christmas Market with old German traditions including food, shopping, and music. Admission and parking are FREE! For 2024: The event is scheduled for Dec 5th to…
Although I mostly cover road trips and various places to visit in Iowa, I occasionally get asked for tips on recreating specific photos, such as this one with light trails running through a field of sunflowers at sunset. If you’re needing help finding sunflowers, here are some resources to help you find sunflowers in Iowa,…
What is a paleta (pah. – leh. – tah)?It’s basically an ice cream popsicle that is either fruit-based or cream-based. They are made daily in small batches from their personal recipe that is known to only two people. Address: 9901 University Ave Suite 150, Clive, IA 50325 Website: https://www.monarcapaletas.com/ NOTE: This post is not sponsored,…