Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 12, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 13, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 14, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 19, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 20, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
Santa Express at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
December 21, 2025 - 12:00 am at Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th Street
Enjoy a fun, family journey from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s depot in Boone, Iowa to the North Pole!
Rides on the Santa Express typically last between an hour and 15 minutes and an hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to make his way through the train. On the way to the North Pole, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, take part in games, sing some holiday classics, cross the 156’ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge, and enjoy a sweet treat. Upon your arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and greet the children.
Don’t forget, your Santa Express tickets include admission to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum.
Arrive early, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, then it’s off to the North Pole!
Get your tickets at bsvrr.com, or by calling 515.432.4249 (phones answered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm).
The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) division of the Iowa Railroad Historical Society.
2026 Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner
January 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Iowa Events Center
833 5th Avenue
The Partnership’s Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s celebration of the past years economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region. The event includes a reception, keynote speaker and dinner. The program includes a presentation of The Partnership’s Annual Report, summarizing the accomplishments of the organization’s work in 2025.
This year’s event welcomes keynote speaker Jon Gordon.
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine’s Show
February 10, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
The Final Act Ensemble presents a lighthearted look at love and all its comedic chaos! The show features two old-time radio favorites, “Blondie and Dagwood” and “Father Knows Best.” Listen as Dagwood receives a surprise valentine from a mystery French girl. But when the mademoiselle in question appears on the scene—holy smoke! In “Father Knows Best, the Anderson family leads a merry chase around a Valentine’s Day orchid. Or is it two orchids? Three? In the surprise ending, we find who really knows best. Enjoy these tales, crazy commercials, live sound effects, and the perfect Valentine’s Day music this February.
The Final Act Ensemble is a troupe of performers ages 60 and older that present classic and original radio plays, including commercials and live and recorded sound effects. In addition to performances at The Playhouse, traveling programs are available for youth, adult, and multi-generational audiences. $10 Tickets.
Love – Romeo & Juliet
February 14, 2026 - February 15, 2026 - All Day at Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St
Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the Orchestra! The tragic romance of Shakespeare takes center stage over Valentine’s Day weekend in Tchaikovsky’s beautiful Romeo and Juliet. Sibelius captures the resilience and independence of the Finnish people in his Second Symphony. Anna Geniushene makes her Des Moines debut performing Ravel’s jazz-infused Piano Concerto in G Major.
Two Shows:
Dancing With the Stars LIVE
February 26, 2026 - 12:00 am at Stephens Auditorium
2229 Lincoln Way
Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live!
See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America?s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Jenna Johnson, Pasha Pashkov, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hailey Bills and special guests to be announced!
Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal? For an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
Get your tickets here!
