Good morning, West Des Moines.

A KCCI archive from 1989 shows Iowa kids sitting on Santa’s lap at Merle Hay Mall’s Christmas village as they asked for gifts like a 2x4, a reindeer, a piano and Mouse Trap — a fun look at old holiday traditions.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Engage in rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

7:00 – 9:30 PM — Des Moines Community Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure with beloved songs from the film.

Dome for the Holidays

5-9 p.m. — Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Adults $17, Children (2-12) $11 — Experience a dazzling light display and holiday cheer in a tropical oasis.

Chicago Wolves vs Iowa Wild

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Casey's Center — Tickets starting at $29 — Catch the excitement as the Wolves take on the Wild in this thrilling AHL matchup.

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Fun family entertainment — Witness a hilarious twist on classic princess tales with Snow White and her friends in this musical comedy.

K-pop Meet-up

5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow K-pop fans to trade photocards, enjoy snacks, and listen to music.

New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Des Moines Civic Center — $40 - $90 — Experience mesmerizing Cirque performances mixed with orchestral masterpieces for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.

Writers' Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — No registration required — A great opportunity for writers to share their work and receive valuable feedback.

Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

4:15-5:00 p.m. — West Des Moines Public Library — Free entry — Share your favorite book and play a fun guessing game with fellow tweens.

Baby Rhyme Time: Bilingual Storytime

9:30-10 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A delightful bilingual storytime session for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months featuring special guest Miss Arlette.