Join us for our 4th annual Santa's Shining Lights in Central Park, Charles City, IA, from Nov 30 to Dec 31, 2024!
A special kickoff event takes place Saturday, November 30 with the lighting of the displays along with food trucks, music, and more!
Food Trucks will start at 5pm with lighting of the lights at 5:30pm. Fireworks at 7 pm by J&M Displays, Inc.
The Charles City Rotary Clubs in conjunction with other local non-profits, businesses & private individuals are creating community-based events in the Central Park area of Charles City, Iowa, for the benefit of all that choose to attend.
Other events planned include:
The Lighted "Memory Lane" along Riverside Drive from the suspension bridge towards Main Street Memory Lane Charles city, Iowa
Santa house visits by the Main Street Charles City and Charles City Chamber Organizations and Santa House Sponsors. See Santa in Central Park:
December 7 from 12:30-2:30pm
December 14 & 15 from 1-3pm
December 7 from 12:30-2:30pm
December 14 & 15 from 1-3pm
Santa Paws at Otto’s Oasis - December 7 from 10am to noon
Charles City Singers Christmas Concert - December 8 at 2pm, Trinity United Methodist Church
Breakfast with Santa at Hy-Vee (December 14, 8-11 am)
Santa wagon rides & Storytime with Mrs. Claus by the Main Street Charles City (December 21 and 22 4- 7pm). Contact Main Street Charles City to reserve your ticket for the wagon ride.
Santa wagon rides & Storytime with Mrs. Claus by the Main Street Charles City (December 21 and 22 4- 7pm). Contact Main Street Charles City to reserve your ticket for the wagon ride.
** There will be other events during the holidays, so watch for more info on CharlesCityChamber.com, Facebook pages & local media! **
Businesses & Organizations - Let's show our collective Holiday Spirit and light up Central Park!
You can now rent spaces in Central Park in Charles City to showcase your business with Christmas or Holiday Light Displays. Businesses will be responsible for putting up and taking down their decorations. By clicking this link you will be able to see the spaces available on a first-come-first-served basis. You can rent up to three spaces per business. Prizes for the best lighting display will be awarded.