Holiday Hullabaloo! Where the Magic of the Holidays Comes to Life

When Tracy White of Des Moines, Iowa started her events company 35 years ago, she never dreamed of creating an Iowa legacy event the likes of Holiday Hullabaloo.

Today, as president at InnovativEvents, Inc., White and her merry band of elves are gearing up for their second annual event in Clive. This year’s festivities will open November 24 and run through December 31, 2023.

Here’s what’s in store for you and your family this year at Holiday Hullabaloo!:

Holiday Magic

“We’re touting Holiday Hullabaloo in 2023 as the place to be in the Des Moines area,” she said. “It’s where the magic of the holiday season literally comes to life.”

According to White, Holiday Hullabaloo will be even bigger and better in 2023. This year’s event will feature holiday decor and activities housed in 50,000 square feet of event space.

Immersive Experiences

“Holiday Hullabaloo is an indoor, immersive, family-friendly holiday experience that will surprise and delight guests of all ages,” said White. “We’re currently on a mission to WOW our visitors and create family memories sure to last a lifetime.”

And what doesn’t say wow like a life-sized gingerbread house? Or sock skating rink and snowball fight arena?

Festive Fun

White and her team have a host of new events and activities on tap for 2023:

Live Reindeer (Opening Day)
Photos with Santa Claus
Breakfast with Santa
Sock Skating Rink
Lego Building Area with Lego Display from IowaLUG
Candle-making Crafts
Building Toys in Santa’s Workshop
Decorating Cookies
Giant Snow Globe

Merry & Bright Shows

“We‘ve also lined up some stellar entertainment,” added White, “including the magic of Jonathan May along with local singers, dancers, and even a ventriloquist.”

In addition to regular event hours, Holiday Hullabaloo will be hosting Breakfast with Santa, a Noon Year’s Eve event and balloon drop for kids and the Silver Bell NYE Soirée for adults.

Spread a Little Holiday Cheer

“Holiday Hullabaloo is also available for private parties, special events, and corporate engagements,” White concluded, “and we still have sponsorship opportunities available, too.”

Holiday Hullabaloo was created by InnovativEvents in 2022 as an annual fundraising opportunity in support of Dorothy’s House. Proceeds from the event will once again support day-to-day operations at Dorothy’s House with a portion of ticket sales from opening weekend to benefit MercyOne Children’s Hospital.