Holiday Pop-Up Extravaganza
A festive holiday experience bringing together local businesses, creative holiday décor, themed pop-ups, and community connection throughout the Des Moines area.
Supporting Local Businesses
The Holiday Pop-Up Extravaganza exists to support local businesses while creating magical experiences for the community. By bringing people together during the holiday season, we help businesses:
Increase Holiday Foot Traffic
Attract more visitors throughout the holiday season with eye-catching Christmas displays that turn your business into a must-visit destination.
Become Seasonal Destinations
Stand out from the competition by transforming your business into a premier holiday attraction in your community.
Encourage Repeat Visits
Keep customers coming back with immersive holiday experiences that make your business part of their seasonal traditions.
Build Lasting Holiday Traditions
Create meaningful experiences that families and friends look forward to visiting year after year during the Christmas season.
Create Memorable Customer Experience
Delight guests with interactive holiday décor and festive photo opportunities they'll remember and share, all season long.
Boost Local Brand Awareness
Increase visibility for your business through the Holiday Passport Tour, social media sharing, and community-wide holiday excitement.
Holiday Passport Tour
Visit. Collect. Celebrate.
Each holiday season, guests can participate in our Holiday Passport Tour by visiting participating businesses throughout Central Iowa.
At every stop, visitors can collect a passport stamp while experiencing each location's unique holiday theme. Completed passports can be redeemed for exciting prizes, making it the perfect family tradition and encouraging guests to discover local businesses throughout the community.
How the Holiday Passport Works
1. Pick Up Your Passport
Grab a Holiday Passport at any participating location.
2. Visit & Collect
Stop by participating locations and collect a stamp at each location you visit.
3. Complete Your Passport
Visit the required number of participating locations to complete your passport.
4. Turn It In
Turn in your completed Holiday Passport at any participating location to be entered. Terms and conditions apply.
Our Partnerships
The Holiday Pop-Up Extravaganza is proudly sponsored by All Joyful Lights and Dazzling Décor of Iowa. Two locally owned businesses with a shared passion for creating extraordinary holiday experiences. Together, they provide a complete holiday transformation, combining professional Christmas lighting with custom décor to create one seamless experience.
Dazzling Décor of Iowa
Creators of immersive holiday decorating experiences, transforming ordinary spaces into magical Christmas destinations.
All Joyful Lights
One of Central Iowa's premier professional Christmas lighting companies, specializing in custom lighting displays for homes and businesses.
Meet Our Team
AJ and Jessica are passionate about bringing the magic of Christmas to life throughout the Des Moines Metro and across Iowa. Christmas is AJ’s favorite holiday, and one of his favorite traditions is driving around to admire holiday light displays and enjoy festive treats. Together, they love creating beautiful, memorable holiday experiences that bring joy to businesses, families, and communities throughout the season.
Ready to Experience the Holiday Magic?
Gather your friends and family, grab your Holiday Passport, and start exploring the 2026 Holiday Pop-Up Extravaganza.