On the first Friday of December, join Waukee Parks & Recreation in the Downtown Triangle for Waukee WinterFest. Cheer with Santa and Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke as they light the tree in Triangle Park at 6 p.m. sharp. After the tree lighting, visit with Santa in person at the Community Center over hot chocolate and cookies and participate in open houses and activities with the Waukee Downtown Businesses.

Schedule

4-8 p.m. - Tasty Treats at Area Businesses

Locations

Charter Bank 

Waukee Hardware

Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe

Old Station Craft Meats

Heartland Coop

American Legion

Burn Bootcamp

Integrity Financial

The Kee

Kissed Peach

The Social Hair & Co.

5-8 p.m.- Food Trucks (food for purchase)

Zipp's Pizzaria

Sticky Fingers

Location - Downtown 

6 p.m. - WinterFest Tree Lighting with Santa & Mayor Clarke - Triangle Park

6 p.m. - Free Soup (while supplies last)

Locations

Old Station Craft Meats

Waukee Hardware Store

Waukee Veterans Hall

6:15 p.m. - Ice Sculptor - Community Center

6:15-8 p.m. - Visit Santa - Community Center

6:15-8 p.m. - Drop Donations for Waukee Area Christian Services (info below) - Community Center

6:15-8 p.m. - Scavenger Hunt (all ages) - Triangle Park Gazebo

6:15-8 p.m. - Winter Games & Activities - Walnut Street & 6th Street

6:15-8 p.m. - S'mores Station - 6th Street

6:15-8 p.m. - Mini Golf - Burn Bootcamp

6:15-8 p.m. - Arts & Crafts sponsored by the Waukee Arts Council - Heartland Coop

6:30 p.m. - Snowball Drop sponsored by Charter Bank - Outside Charter Bank

7 p.m. - Premiere Dance Studio Performance - Walnut Street & 6th Street