YORK. KEEP THAT SUNSCREEN ON YOU. WELL, BACK HERE AT HOME, SANTA’S SNOWFLAKES AND FAMILY FUN RETURNS TO DES MOINES BEER GARDEN IN WATERWORKS PARK. PEOPLE BRAVED THE MIDDAY HEAT TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY. THE EVENT SERVES AS A FUNDRAISER FOR EVERYBODY WINS LOCAL. IT’S A LOCAL NONPROFIT SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S LITERACY. KIDS HAD A CHANCE TO VISIT WITH SANTA, PLAY IN A GINGERBREAD THEMED BOUNCE HOUSE AND ENJOY LIVE MUSIC. ORGANIZERS SAY THE EVENT IS MEANT TO INSPIRE JOY WHILE SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE. IT’S REALLY GREAT TO SEE PEOPLE COME OUT TO WATERWORKS PARK AND ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL PARK AND SEEING EVERYONE COME OUT BOUNCING AROUND, SEEING ALL THESE CRAZY FACE PAINTINGS AND ENJOYING THE SHADE. THE MUSIC. YOU STILL HAVE
Christmas in July brings festive cheer to Des Moines’ Water Works Park
Families gathered at the Des Moines Biergarten in Water Works Park for Christmas in July, a fundraiser supporting children’s literacy through the nonprofit Everybody Wins Iowa.
Updated: 10:42 PM CDT Jul 11, 2026
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Families gathered at the Des Moines Biergarten in Water Works Park to celebrate Christmas in July, a holiday-themed fundraiser supporting a local literacy nonprofit.The event benefited Everybody Wins Iowa, an organization focused on children’s literacy.Attendees faced summer heat while taking part in activities including visits with Santa, a gingerbread-themed bounce house and live music.Organizers said the event was meant to bring the community together while supporting a cause centered on reading and education.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
Families gathered at the Des Moines Biergarten in Water Works Park to celebrate Christmas in July, a holiday-themed fundraiser supporting a local literacy nonprofit.
The event benefited Everybody Wins Iowa, an organization focused on children’s literacy.
Attendees faced summer heat while taking part in activities including visits with Santa, a gingerbread-themed bounce house and live music.
Organizers said the event was meant to bring the community together while supporting a cause centered on reading and education.
