Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we’ve written about creating new holiday traditions in Des Moines , where to eat in the Quad Cities , which bourbons to drink , where Clown from Slipknot dines in Des Moines, former Datebook Diner Wini Moranville’s new book , pets , and more.
Santa’s Rock N Lights
Friday night: Drive through colorful holiday lights at Living History Farms , 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, through Dec. 31. Take a ride through the historical site at various times daily. Pick up tickets for Santa’s Rock N Lights for $29.99 per vehicle in advance online to reserve a time and date.
Jolly Holiday Lights
Friday night: Take a spin through the Jolly Holiday Lights in its new location at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines. For $20 per car or $50 per bus or limo, drive through this winter wonderland filled with large-scale holiday light displays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 4.