Uptown Wonderlights

Uptown Wonderlights is a holiday attraction in Uptown Ankeny featuring more than 50 animated light displays, including and light tunnel and 25-foot show tree, in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market and Pavilion park, lit each evening through 12/31/25. Meant to be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, or from your vehicle, this magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public. Uptown Wonderlights is a partnership between the Uptown Ankeny Association and the City of Ankeny. Thank you to Mullets Uptown Ankeny, our 2025 presenting sponsor, and all the Ankeny businesses and organization who sponsored displays this year!