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2026 Five Seasons Lights

Dec 04 - Dec 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Location(s):

McGrath Amphitheatre

Schedule:

Lighting Ceremony: 4:30 p.m.
Friday, December 4th

Visits with Santa - 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

12/5, 12/8, 12/12, 12/15, 12/19, 12/22

Sundays - Saturdays: 4:30 - 9:00 p.m.:

Light Displays & Music

Thursdays-Saturdays:

Santa's Cafe

FIVE SEASONS LIGHTS

Presented by Farmers State Bank

5 Seasons Lights is back this December to light up Cedar Rapids!

Join us for our 4th Annual Five Seasons Lights on the McGrath Amphitheatre grounds! Walk-through the maze of holiday displays, soak in the festive atmosphere and capture memories with your loved ones.

This event is FREE and open to the public Friday, December 4th - Sunday, December 27th, 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. Each evening, a local nonprofit will be taking good-will donations to help support their mission.

Entrance: Corner of 1st St SW and 3rd Ave SW

Santa's Cafe: Buy yourself hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and merchandise. Open Thursday - Saturdays.

Visits with Santa: 12/5, 12/8, 12/12, 12/15, 12/19, 12/22 - children can come visit with Santa in his workshop from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Special Event Nights:
🐕 Santa Paws: Dec 10th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Bring your pup for free photos with Santa. More information here.

👸 Enchanted Evening: Dec. 11th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Stop by for photos with two fairytale princesses. More information here.

*Weather policy: Stay up to date through our social media.

Parking: Parking is available along the streets.

If you would like to illuminate your business, musical artist or nonprofit organization, email info@creventslive.com for more information.

Get Involved:

Local not-for-profits are invited to participate in the event by providing volunteers and collecting donations appropriate for the charity. Information about the organization and it's mission will be included in event advertising.
Local business are invited to create their own DIY light displays and install them at the event with their company name. A small donation to the venue will be required to cover the costs for including the display.
Calling all bell-ringers, church choirs, dance troupes and carolers! Local entertainers are very welcome to perform on the main stage during the event.

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