A familiar Muscatine holiday tradition is getting a fresh look for 2026, with a new location, exciting light displays and an all-new way for families to experience the magic of the season.
The fourth annual iLLUMINATE Holiday Light Show returns Thanksgiving night, November 26, with a refreshed layout and new displays. The fourth annual event moves to Kent-Stein Park this year.
The celebration will also feature the show’s first-ever walk-through night on Tuesday, November 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., giving families a chance to enjoy the holiday lights on foot, take photos with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa provided by KENT.
Admission is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted free. Parking will be available at the MUSCO Sports Dome. The traditional drive-through show opens Thanksgiving night, November 26, and runs nightly through December 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Suggested donations are $10 per car or family vehicle with up to seven passengers, $20 for oversized vehicles carrying 8–25 passengers and $40 for large group vehicles with 26 or more passengers.
Since its launch, iLLUMINATE has welcomed more than 13,000 vehicles, representing an estimated 52,000 visits. Proceeds benefit Crossroads, Inc. and Senior Resources, supporting seniors and people with disabilities throughout Muscatine and surrounding communities. Both events take place at Kent-Stein Park. Follow iLLUMINATE Muscatine Holiday Light Show on Facebook for updates and additional information.
