Light Up the Carousel for the Holidays, 2026
Kick off the holiday season and light up the Heritage Carousel! Sunday, December 6, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Heritage Carousel in Union Park 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, Iowa TICKETS COMING SOON…
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- Heritage CarouselDes Moines, IADes Moines
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Kick off the holiday season and light up the Heritage Carousel! Sunday, December 6, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Heritage Carousel in Union Park 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, Iowa TICKETS COMING SOON Join us at Union Park as we light the tree, enjoy FREE carousel rides, and welcome Santa back for the season. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, live music from the Greater Des Moines Community Band, and get a FREE holiday ornament (one per family, while supplies last). 🎁 Skip the line with the Rudolph Club! A $50 minimum donation lets your party of five or fewer jump to the front of the line at your designated time. Spots are limited, so grab your Rudolph Club Ticket! All donations support the maintenance of the Carousel and keep our regular-season ride prices low for kids and adults alike! TICKETS COMING SOON Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this beloved holiday event shine. Union Park Neighborhood Association Polk County Board of Supervisors Invest DSM Captain Roys Chocolate Storybo
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- $50.00 USD (listed — confirm on the official page)
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