Monster Trucks, Hockey, & Santa -- Weekend Corridor Events

Get ready for another festive weekend here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Tannenbaum Forest
- Amana Colonies
- Dates/Times
  - December 14th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  - December 15th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  - December 16th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Come see the twinkling lights of over 40 decorated real Christmas trees, visit Santa at select times, stop by St. Nick’s Cafe for a warm drink, and see our 17-foot German-style Christmas pyramid!"
- A goodwill offering is collected benefiting the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
Elf the Musical (Final Weekend)
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - December 14th at 7:30 p.m.
  - December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
  - December 16th at 2:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $22 to $50 - get yours HERE
Orchestra Iowa Holiday Spectacular
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - December 15th at 2:30 p.m.
  - December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
  - December 16th at 2:30 p.m.
- "Celebrate the holidays with Maestro Tim Hankewich, Orchestra Iowa, and Lynne Rothrock. Friends from the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, Discovery Chorus, Espressivo Strings, and more will make a festive start to the season for family and friends!"
- Tickets range from $18 to $55 - get yours HERE
Monster Jam
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - December 15th at 1 p.m.
  - December 15th at 7 p.m.
  - December 16th at 1 p.m.
- Monster Jam: Party in the Pits
  - December 15th &16th from 10:30 a.m. to noon
  - Pit Pass is $10 (a 1 p.m. event ticket must accompany the Pit Pass for admission)
- Tickets range from $15 to $45 - get yours HERE
RoughRiders Hockey
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- December 15th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Central Illinois Flying Aces
- Country Night with Jake McVey
- Ugly Sweater Jersey Auction
- Tickets range from $12.75 to $25 - get yours HERE
Ely Winterfest
- Downtown Ely
- December 15th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Featuring a 5k, a vendor fair, reindeer, sleigh rides, a chili cook-off, a light parade, and more
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- December 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring 25+ vendors
- Free parking, admission, and raffle opportunities
Downtown Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides
- Iowa City Downtown District
- December 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- "The trolley ride is FREE and it fills up very quickly (we normally are completely full within 30 minutes of opening), so get there early because spots are not guaranteed"
- Tickets will be handed out at Hills Bank and Trust in Downtown Iowa City starting at 11 a.m.
Visit Santa at the Kernels
- Kernels Bimm Ridder Diamond Shop in Cedar Rapids
- December 15th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Featuring complimentary cookies and punch
- Event and parking is free
Skate with Santa
- Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
- December 16th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Featuring cookie decorating, games, crafts, skating, and face painting
- Cost is $8 per skater