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Annual Festivals and Events
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FamilyFest
Check out Waukee area businesses, enjoy games and prizes, and jump on inflatables at this free event held every January.
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Easter Coloring Contest
Enter the annual Easter Coloring Contest for kids up to age 10 every spring.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Kids search through Centennial Park for eggs and candy at Waukee's annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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Independence Day Celebration
The Waukee community comes together for a three-day celebration of the nation's independence with a parade, carnival, fireworks and other activities!
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Kids Day at the Dallas County Fair
Join the Waukee and Dallas County Parks & Recreation Departments for a kids day at the Dallas County Fair each July.
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Movies in the Park
Enjoy Hollywood's biggest hits under the stars for free at Waukee's Centennial Park each summer and fall.
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National Park and Recreation Month
Waukee Parks and Recreation joins our counterparts across the U.S. in celebrating the contributions to the community that Parks and Recreation departments make. We assemble 31 days of suggestions for things to do as you explore and enjoy Waukee parks!
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Paint-a-Pumpkin
Enjoy an evening of fall fun at Paint-a-Pumpkin! Pre-registered participants can decorate pumpkins and enjoy fall treats for just $5.
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Beggars' Night
Trick-or-treating happens in Waukee every year on October 30!
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Letters from Santa
Waukee Parks & Recreation will work with Santa to get a letter sent to your kiddo from the North Pole.
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WinterFest
Bring on the holiday cheer with Waukee's free, annual WinterFest celebration the first Friday of December.
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Trout Day at Triumph Park
Watch the Iowa DNR will stock the pond at Triumph Park with trout and then cast a line to catch dinner!