Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in Cedar Falls, Iowa

It’s been dubbed the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The holidays are just around the corner and there are so many exciting things to do in the city of Cedar Falls as a result. You’ll be thankful you live in or near this holly jolly city this holiday season! 

One great event is taking place soon from October 25-27 at the Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls. You’ll have the opportunity to visit various animals on a guided hike through candlelight trails. The purpose of this event is to provide a much less frightening as well as fun and educational event for the whole family. There is a $5 fee for individuals and group rates are available. For more information, please call 319 277 2187. 

Another great event coming up in Cedar Falls Iowa is being held at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on October 28. The Miami City Ballet will be performing and it is noted as a “rising star in the American ballet world.” The cost of youth tickets will blow you away ($1 for up to two youth.) For more information on this event please contact 319 273 SHOW or 877 549 SHOW. 

Red Ribbon week is also right around the corner and there will be a 5k race to support Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Registration fees are $12 for students, $15 for adults, $20 for parent and child and everyone gets a long sleeve t-shirt just for registering. IF you would like to participate in this fun and healthy way to stop substance abuse, please contact Vicki_mueller@pathwaysb.org 

Another great event taking place near Cedar Falls Iowa is the Trunk or Treat taking place at Cedar Valley Community Church on Ansborough Avenue in Waterloo. This is sure to be a fun family night where children “trunk or treat” from car to car in the church parking lot. Games, candy, and prizes are only a portion of the fun included in this event. For more information, please contact 235 6781.