Holiday Lights at the Lake

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Holiday Lights at the Lake Annual holiday light display with drive and walk-through events. Nightly Thanksgiving Eve-New Year's Eve. Ages 2 and under free.
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Make Holiday Lights at the Lake your favorite holiday tradition as you drive or walk through West Overlook Campground. 2025 is our 5th annual community event and boasts an over one-mile route of large and animated lighting displays in a unique and picturesque setting. All proceeds benefit The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

2025 Walk-Through Events:
November 26th: OPENING NIGHT! December 3rd: Glow in the Park Night, Sponsored by Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS
December 7th:
December 10th: Meet Your Local Heroes Night
December 17th:
December 28th: Happy Birthday, Holiday Lights at the Lake

*ALL OTHER EVENINGS ARE DRIVE-THOUGHT ONLY! Open Nightly from Wednesday, November 26th through Wednesday, Jan. 31st
HOURS:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm-9:00pm

All evenings are subject to closure due to inclement weather. COST: $10.00 per family car, SUV, Mini Van (up to 7 people), $30.00 per large van, minibus, or Limo (8 to 25 people), $50.00 per charter/party bus or large limo (26+ people).

***Walk-through events are $5.00 PER PERSON. We accept cash and credit at the gate. If you wish to purchase your ticket online, please visit our Eventbrite site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-lights-at-the-lake-2025-tickets-1721387238569?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

*Holiday Lights at the Lake exclusively sells event tickets through Eventbrite. We also accept cash payment at the gate. Please do not purchase online tickets from any other vendor. HLL will never contact you personally for payment via PayPal, Venmo, or any other means of transfer for TICKET SALES.

10/11/2026

DIve into the holiday season by securing your sponsorship today! Many displays are up for grabs including the popular and bubbly "Fish Archways" display which is featured in our "Under the Sea" scene!
LEARN MORE----->https://www.holidaylightsatthelake.com/sponsoradisplay

The 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM Hayrack Rides are SOLD OUT! Thank you for the amazing response!โœจ Good news: We still have spots ...
10/08/2026

The 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM Hayrack Rides are SOLD OUT! Thank you for the amazing response!

โœจ Good news: We still have spots available for our 8:00 PM Hayrack Ride.

Grab your family and friends and enjoy a fun evening under the lights. Seats are limited and expected to fill quickly!

๐Ÿ“… 8:00 PM Hayrack Ride ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your spot before it's gone!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peppermint-stick-express-holiday-lights-at-the-lake-tickets-2001635783511?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=93ee031546d6a40c7ae3b83ed2c7e419fc52ad8ea0db960b35b49f83888805eeee743cbf1f3cdb903895e38c9cba255adc78ecb10babee988d5f8a2dfe6f3ade4a437cd13d94d4ceb115d0bb7d3b

THE BUILD-A-THON is ON!Help us build the Holiday Lights at the Lake magic from Tuesday, October 27th through 31st and No...
10/05/2026

THE BUILD-A-THON is ON!
Help us build the Holiday Lights at the Lake magic from Tuesday, October 27th through 31st and November 1st, 7th, and 8th!
We have a job for everyone and you'll feel super special when you can remark to your family and friends, HEY, I BUILT THAT! Bragging Rights+Nice List= BEST HOLIDAY SEASON EVER!
Sign up today: holidaylightsatthelake.com/volunteer

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿš‚ Peppermint Stick Express Sign-Up Is NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸŽ„All aboard for a magical holiday adventure at Holiday Lights at the L...
09/30/2026

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿš‚ Peppermint Stick Express Sign-Up Is NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸŽ„

All aboard for a magical holiday adventure at Holiday Lights at the Lake! Families will enjoy a festive hay rack ride, holiday lights, sweet treats, hot cocoa, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and unforgettable holiday memories. Proceeds benefit The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

โœจ Don't miss your chance to create a new holiday tradition!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your seats today:

All aboard the Peppermint Stick Express, a magical holiday journey! Enjoy festive fun, holiday lights, sweet treats, and special memories.

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Brandโ€‘New Event for 2026!Join us for Hayrack Rides โ€” one night only!Hosted by Colony Acres Family Farm at Holiday Lig...
09/10/2026

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Brandโ€‘New Event for 2026!
Join us for Hayrack Rides โ€” one night only!
Hosted by Colony Acres Family Farm at Holiday Lights at the Lake.
๐Ÿšœ๐ŸŒŸ Ticket information coming soon!

07/05/2026

The temperature is increasing, and so are our holiday spirits!
The โ€œChristmas in Julyโ€ sponsorship drive has arrived!
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’šYou can find more information at holidaylightsatthelake.com๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Some of our HLL Board Members & Head Elves attended The Bird House's 10 Year Anniversary celebration, and it was a great...
04/30/2026

Some of our HLL Board Members & Head Elves attended The Bird House's 10 Year Anniversary celebration, and it was a great afternoon full of community, connection, and gratitude.

The Bird House - Hospice Home of Johnson County was founded after Lois Bird realized there was no residential hospice option nearby when her husband needed it most. That vision, paired with a passionate group of volunteers, founding board members, and donors, led to the home opening in 2016 to provide dignified end-of-life care right here in our community.

We are so proud that Holiday Lights at the Lake supports this incredible organization and the impact they continue to make for more than 500 guests and their families, and counting. ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿฆ

You asked, we answered! We've added even MORE walk-through events for the 2026 season! Stay tuned for the date release!
04/27/2026

You asked, we answered! We've added even MORE walk-through events for the 2026 season! Stay tuned for the date release!

04/22/2026

We hope youโ€™re enjoying a beautiful spring! As we gear up for our 2026 sponsorship drive, weโ€™re taking a moment to look back at the magic of our 2025 event. Enjoy this incredible video, generously provided by the kind and amazing Kim Schillig and featuring Holiday Lights at the Lake board member Jessica Wittman Pfab

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W Overlook Road NE
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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